In the latest Automotive News, there's a "Spotlight on Future Products" feature which focuses on "Asia Brands" this week. Some points of potential interest follow. [Read More]

TOKYO (Reuters) -- Honda Motor Co. Ltd. has recalled 29,494 Accord saloon cars and wagons due to a faulty pipe that could cause leaks, according to a statement posted on the Japanese Ministry of Transport's Web site on Thursday. [Read More]

PRAGUE (Reuters) - A robot with impeccable manners charmed guests at a state dinner with his wisecracks and dancing, outshining Czech Prime Minister Vladimir Spidla and showing up his often-mocked social stiffness.
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Update: Our European correspondent tells us: "In this series all the cars have the same engine. The only thing that Honda is doing is putting the Accord bodyshell, nothing more." So the engine is apparently just a spec engine inside an Accord body. [Read More]

We can now thank Autoweek.com for releasing most of the details of the upcoming 2004 Acura TL more than a week ahead of the September 1 embargo date (the article is dated Aug. 21st). [Read More]

Honda race report inside. [Read More]

Results from Road America for the RealTime Racing team in the World Challenge series. Race results contained within. [Read More]

The October '03 issue of Car and Driver has some information on upcoming Hondas and Acuras. [Read More]

"Honda's sporty two-seater gets a fairly major overhaul in '04 to make it friendlier for everyday driving. A 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine replaces the former 2.0-liter version." [Read More]

This press release talks about the new luxury items in the '04 TL which includes an improved DVD navigation system, the DVD-Audio surround system, wireless mobile, and maintenance minder system. [Read More]

From the press release: "HandsFreeLink utilizes a Bluetooth wireless interface with compatible mobile phones enabling drivers to place and receive calls using the TL?s voice recognition and audio interfaces." [Read More]

This press release talks about many of the new enhancements to the '04 TL such as the motor, brakes, suspension, luxury amenities and safety features. The car goes on sale October 6, 2003. [Read More]

For the 2004 model year, there are few significant changes to the existing Honda lineup. The S2000 receives the most attention this year, with a 10% larger motor, various chassis tweaks, and subtle styling changes. [Read More]

For the 2004 model year, the excitement at Acura is centered around the introduction of two all-new sport sedans, the TSX and TL. [Read More]

The 2004 European Civic 3-door and 5-door hatchbacks debuted at the Frankfurt International Auto Show this week. Contained within is the press release and related photos. [Read More]