Top 10 Auto Myths Revealed

The editors of MSN Autos have created a list of the Top 10 most popular auto myths. In the following article they address them.   Myth 1: Red cars get more speeding tickets.  Debunked: While they're radiant and retina-shocking, red cars are not more likely to get a speeding ticket, according to the Insurance Information Institute and Insurance Trade Association. This myth is based on an optical illusion: a red car looks as if it is going faster than it is because red is an aggressive color. But a radar gun is color-blind. The only way to avoid a speeding ticket is not to speed. If you have no self-control (we don't either), here are a couple of nifty tips to avoid being nailed by Smokey on your next trip: (1) Travel in a pack of cars to avoid being singled out — let a rabbit...

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The Honda Civic “Study Break” tour kicks off on April 21st

The Honda Civic “Study Break” tour kicks off on April 21st at Arizona State University.  Students will be able to enter to win a 2012 Honda Civic Si Coupe as well as free lunch. The tour will visit six campuses in total and ends May 12th. “The goal of the Civic ‘Study Break’ tour is to engage with young buyers and introduce them to the all-new Civic,” said Tom Peyton, brand manager at American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “It offers a unique and fun way for students to learn about the Civic’s new interactive technologies and personalization features.” Other colleges on the tour include University of Arizona (April 28) University...

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Honda Civic GX Is Powered by Natural Gas

The natural gas powered Honda Civic GX starts at $25,490. “We’re asking the GX purchaser to make far fewer sacrifices than any other alternative fuel vehicle,” Eric Rosenberg, who heads Honda’s alternative fuel vehicle program here in the U.S. The GX can drive up to 250 miles on a single tank and only takes a few minutes to fill at public or home fueling stations. The Leaf has a range of around 100 miles and requires 30 minutes to partially charge at a quick-charge station and seven to 20 hours using a standard 220 or 110 volt outlet. Although most consumers are likely unaware of the available of the natural gas powered Civic GX,...

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Honda CR-Z both affordable and fun

This car starts at just $19,000 making it a very affordable hybrid. Under the hood of this sleek, short compact is a 1.5-liter gasoline engine along with an electric motor. This system doesn’t allow the CR-Z to run on electric power alone like some other hybrid models, but the electric motor assists the engine and helps the CR-Z achieve an impressive 35 miles per gallon in the city and 39 miles per gallon on the highway. The CR-Z is the only hybrid vehicle available with a six-speed manual gearbox, adding to the sportiness quotient. For those that don’t want to shift their own gears, a CVT automatic transmission is also available. ...

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