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TORRANCE, Calif., U.S.A., December 15, 2010 - Honda launched an Electric Vehicle Demonstration Program with Torrance Mayor Frank Scotto and American Honda Motor Co., Inc. President and CEO, Tetsuo Iwamura, conducting the first public test drive of a Fit EV prototype and an Accord Sedan test vehicle outfitted with a new two-motor plug-in hybrid system.

The city of Torrance along with Stanford University and Google Inc., will each receive a Fit EV for testing…

Rumors of a Honda CR-Z Turbo

Honda is having so much luck with their CR-Z, that the Japanese auto maker is planning to offer a turbocharged engine option in late 2011 for its CR-Z hybrid coupe. This forced-induction 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine may be offered in two different versions - which includes a 200-horsepower edition for the new CR-Z Type R.

These rumors were leaked online, but could possibly come from the Tokyo hub of the company's headquarters.

According to Britain…

Honda Developing New NSX

The NSX was a pivotal sportscar from the 1990's. Featured in racing video games and even hit films like Pulp Fiction, the NSX was to be a crowning achievement in Honda and luxury model Acura design / performance. Overseas, NSX was a Honda - in North America it was introduced as part of the company's Acura brand.

Honda is developing a new NSX to replace the model that was axed in 2008, according to internet…

Honda Fit EV Gets Help From Google

Honda unveiled their Fit EV concept at the Los Angeles Auto Show last week. Along with the EV, the Japanese auto maker is working along side Google to turn the prototype into a mass produced car.

Managed by Enterprise, Google's "GFleet" is a car-share program including hybrids and plug-in hybrids, available to 2600 Google employees. The program is expanding to include electric vehicles launching later this year. The Fit is the first -  Honda is…