Other than the Lexus LF-LC, the car that has caused the greatest excitement here in Detroit is the Acura NSX. If you're not familiar with Acura, it's Honda's premium brand - relating to it in the same way Lexus does to Toyota. But worry not about that,...

The "all-new" Asimo has been shown off,  equipped with what Honda describes as "autonomous behaviour control technology".

The new system allows Asimo to continue moving without input from a controller, whilst its new, slimmer body gives the...

Hybrid car terminology can be baffling. Apparently over 60 per cent of consumers in the US think that you have to plug-in a Prius to charge it up - which isn’t really as snigger-worthy as it sounds - given that hybrid cars are part-powered by...

Honda, always one for breaking the mould when it comes to TV adverts in the UK, is attempting another UK first - an advert that requires you to download an app prior to the airing to get the most out of it.

Created to celebrate the launch of...

If you've ever wanted to own Honda's ASIMO robot then now is your chance. Sort of. Actually, there are around 100 of them in existence but they will cost you $1million. If you'd rather get one for free then you can download a virtual ASIMO widget for...

Honda has revealed its new personal mobility device, aimed at the elderly, ahead of the Tokyo Motor Show.

The U3-X, part unicycle, part Segway, is just at concept at this stage, but is a lot smaller than most other designs.

The...

The days of seeing a robot as something slow and methodical that you can outrun are soon to be over.

A video fromToyota R&D show its latest robot offering resisting a push and running you down at 7 kilometers per hour - that's 100m in just...

The clever chaps at Honda have unveiled their second experimental walking assist device.

This is basically designed to help support bodyweight to reduce the load on the user's legs while walking, going up and down stairs, and in a semi-crouching...

The musicians sat waiting, instruments tuned, at an unusual gala performance of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.

For, as the audience finished rustling bags and coats, it was a 4 foot, 3 inches robot that stepped up to conduct the musicians.

Honda is providing the Detroit Symphony Orchestra with a gift of more than $1 million to create "The Power of Dreams Music Education Fund" for disadvantaged kiddies.

That's all very nice, but what we think Detroit-based folk should be more...

Honda has unveiled a series of "cutting-edge intelligence technologies" that improve ASIMO - its humanoid robot.

This improvements will enable ASIMO to operate autonomously with people and other ASIMOs, a crucial "co-existing" quality,...

Honda has confirmed plans to put new green cars into production. The FCX hydrogen fuel cell concept car and a lightweight, hybrid sportscar will both be built – with a production version of the FCX making its debut as early as next month.

The CR-V has always been a cracking machine, offering a truly car-like driving experience with the ride height and practicality of a 4x4. The last version added great styling, high levels of comfort and relatively low running costs.

Unfortunately,...

I'll make something clear up front: I'm currently working out what company car I can afford to run, and I was close to discounting the Accord Tourer because it's just out of my budget range. Since having one on test, I’ve decided there are some things...

The extension of London’s congestion charge zone will lead to massive growth in the adoption of cleaner hybrid cars, says Honda.

Sales forecasts predict there will be over 6500 more low-emission hybrid cars on London’s roads by 2008 – each...