New Honda Civic launch nears as TV advert is released

Tomorrow sees the start of customer test drives for the all-new 9th generation Honda Civic and to coincide with the launch the Japanese carmaker has an impressive new television advert. The advert, which can be viewed below, was first shown last night and the idea behind the advert is that an idea can spark off into different directions, leading to the creation of the new car. Martin Moll, Head of Marketing, Honda (UK), commented “Our dealers are incredibly excited about taking the launch...

Honda announces 500 news jobs at Swindon plant

Honda has announced the creation of an additional 500 jobs at its Swindon manufacturing centre on the same day as normal production resumes of the new Civic. Honda’s Europe President Manabu Nishimae speaking at the ceremony today said Honda remained committed to building cars and engines in Europe with Swindon at the heart of Honda's European manufacturing activities. He added that the carmaker had turned a corner and that it expects to see a significant increase in production in 2012 as the...

Honda develops CR-Z Mugen model

Honda has teamed up with Mugen Euro to produces a 175PS hybrid CR-Z model which boasts more performance than the Civic Type R. The new CR-Z iCF has a top speed of over 130mph and can sprint from 0 to 62mph in 6.1 seconds-over 3 seconds faster than the standard sports coupe car. That’s thanks to a more than 50 per cent increase in power compared to the standard car. The new model strengthens Honda’s partnership with Mugen Euro, with the new CR-Z following in the footsteps of the Civic Type...

Civic set for factory line in December

Production of the new Honda Civic will be back up to full speed next month after Thailand’s flooding disaster resulted in the manufacturer struggling to obtain parts. Honda say that its Swindon plant will return to normal production levels on 19 December, when it is hoped mass production for the new Civic will commence. A statement from the Japanese manufacturer read: “The severe flooding in Thailand requires us to continually monitor the supply of parts. “However, the situation...

Thai floods hit Honda Civic release

The massive floods in Thailand is the latest natural catastrophe to hit the car industry’ supply chain. Honda has revealed that it expects to launch the new Civic a month later than planned as the floods have delayed the production of several components leading to a 50% cut in production at its Swindon manufacturing base. Deliveries are now expected from February onwards. However, Honda UK managing director Dave Hodgetts is remaining philosophical, even if its another set-back following the...