The Swindon-made Honda Civic is enjoying a boom from the US, reports Automotive News Europe. Strong demand and a better exchange rate are helping and offset prices paid to import components so the car maker is thinking of competing for the next generation in 2021. The Motor Ombudsman says that MotorEasy, the car warranty provider and maintenance and … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Honda HR-V EX diesel
SUV-drivers are very style conscious so I was pleased as punch when a few I know quite well praised the Honda HR-V, writes Robin Roberts. One asked what it was while another said they loved the sweeping lines, and both said they would certainly think of buying one next time around. Honda’s sub-compact SUV was deliberately styled to give it a coupe … [Read more...]
New Honda Civic Type R priced
Honda UK has announced pricing for the hotly-anticipated next generation Civic Type R. On forecourts in July, the entry level 2.0 320PS model will cost £30,995 and the GT version will cost an additional £2,000 at £32,995 on the road and will come with a host of extras. PCP pricing has also been confirmed for the new car, which is built at Honda’s UK … [Read more...]
British build Honda Civic takes a bow
The new 10th generation Honda Civic five door family hatchback is now in production for global markets and it is only being built in the UK at their Swindon factory. It's good news for post-Brexit Britain with Honda spending a further £200 million turning their Swindon plant into a global manufacturing hub for the new Civic hatchback, says David … [Read more...]
Record applications for Honda apprenticeships
Honda Manufacturing gears up to extend its apprenticeship programme for 2017 after receiving a record number of applications. Off the back of the success of becoming Honda's global production hub for the new Civic, the Swindon-based factory is midway through recruiting September's intake of new apprentices. This year, Honda received the highest volume … [Read more...]
Briefly 6 February
Plans are being drawn up for a third bridge over the Menai Straits. Wales’ economy secretary Ken Skates says extensive transport improvements are envisaged for the North Wales area and with a new power station on Anglesey and increased traffic there is a real need for the new crossing. Welsh motorists are getting the message about … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Honda Civic 1.4S
There is something very British about the Honda Civic 1.4S, writes Robin Roberts. Not only is it built in Swindon with parts from suppliers around the country, including Wales, but it has a sort of middle England feel. It is straightforward; sits firmly in the family sector in terms of design, engineering and size and it is unchallenging to drive and … [Read more...]
Newslines 3 February
Germany's auto industry is losing hope that trade tariffs with the UK can be avoided, several executives have told Reuters, despite warnings from British Prime Minister Theresa May that an overly tough stance on post-Brexit commerce would seriously harm the country's EU partners. " Merkel may force us to walk away from UK profits for the sake of … [Read more...]
New Honda Civic promises stronger residual value
Honda UK announced residual values and a full pricing list for the 10th generation Civic coming in late March. Starting from £18,235 on the road for the entry level S grade 129PS VTEC TURBO in manual, the range tops out at £27,480 on the road for the 182PS VTEC TURBO Prestige with a CVT transmission. Metallic paint is an option and adds £525 to the … [Read more...]
Honda, Renault, Skoda and SsangYong ready newcomers
Honda has unveiled a Black Edition of the Civic Type R. Commemorating the last of the current Civic Type R to come off the production line, this version is limited to the last 100 cars to come off the production line and Honda is expecting the version to become a true collector’s item at £32,300. Renault has strengthened its best-selling Clio line-up … [Read more...]
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