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I dunno if you heard about Jazz Vibe or maybe I’m the outdated coz never heard about it. Okay, back to the topic. Honda Jazz Vibe will come to Australia this February (how about Malaysia?? Just ask, don’t have money to buy it..).
The Jazz Vibe range starts at t $17,990 for the 1.3-litre five-speed manual and tops out at $22,240 for the 1.5-litre five-speed automatic. The Thailand-sourced Jazz GLi 1.3-litre manual previously kicked off the range at $16,990 driveaway (for Australian price only).
There are two model, Vibe and Vibe-S. The difference is Vibe S adds 16 inc alloys wheels while Vibe onlt 15 inc alloy wheels, unique front and rear bumpers. The standard features such as luetooth phone connectivity, USB input with iPod compatibility, a versatile seating system with 18 different combinations, and a five-star ANCAP safety rating with six airbags and electronic stability control.
Three new colours join the range: Azure Blue, Milano Red and Storm Silver.
Source :- CarAdvice
Thailand’s worst flood this year cause billion damage and among them is Honda plant at Ayutthaya province. The Japanese automaker has begun to scrap over 1,000 vehicles damaged during flood. Honda workers have begun disposing of row upon row of City and Brio subcompacts submerged during the flood using construction vehicle and equipment crushers to demolish the 1,055 vehicles.
Source :- AutoBlog
Honda Motor Co, will revealed their latest Acura luxury brand that is targetting for younger buyes. It’s a strategy to increase their Acura’s image with new models. The sedan will go in market in early 2012 nd will be revealed at Detroit auto show next month.
Acura is struggling this year and the production decreased after natural disaster in Japan. The latest branding for Acura will combine fuel efficiency, driving performance and worthy.
Source :- Bloomberg
Another recall and now Subaru of America and Honda Motor recall their vehicles because the brakes malfunction. The Honda recall 126,00 GL-1800 motorcycles that produce on 2001 – 2012 model. A problem because of secondary brake master cylinder that cause the rear brake to drag, possibly causing a crash or fire. The NHTSA said they received 26 complaint including 2 about fires.
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The Subaru recall thei 32,000 Legacy, Outback and Impreza from 2012 model because a defective brake master cylinder that could cause the brake pedal to travel farther than expected. It could cause a driver to misjudge the amount of pressure needed to stop quickly. Subaru has received 112 reports of this problem.The recall does not include WRX/STI models of the Impreza.
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Source :- Taiwannews
Good for them to recall fast. Some of the car/motorcyle is new( 2012 model). It will prevent from further problem.. Good for safety, bad for reputation.