Honda Swindon will shutdown today. The car plant opened 36 years ago and helped Swindon build up its town and workers lives so the permanent closure announced in 2019 will be a blow to all concerned and their UK supply chain. About 3,400 worked in Honda but it supported 10,000 components makers in the UK after it began making engines in 1989 and the Accord … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Honda CR-V 2.0 i-MMD Hybrid
Honda is raising its game with the latest CR-V SUV, writes David Miles. Announced in December for the 2021 model year, it’s available now only with petrol electric hybrid power in 2WD or 4WD forms depending on spec level chosen. So it’s the latest 2021 model year CR-V we are reviewing with its new e:HEV branding and prices range from £30,880 for the base S … [Read more...]
Ford and Honda newcomers announced
The Ford EcoSport compact SUV is being relaunched with models now coming from Romania. It gets updated interior and equipment but its main change is the inclusion of a new 125ps EcoBlue diesel engine in 12 months time with a six-speed manual gearbox producing 119gkm CO2. With initial deliveries towards the end of this year, the latest EcoSport will be … [Read more...]
