Why Honda Owes Much Of Its Success To The Civic And Good Timing

By: Anthony Carwick


The Civic and the philosophy of conservation were paramount in Honda’s global success as a major player in the car industry. Before the North American launch of its most popular model, the Civic, in the early 1970s, Honda was recognized as a leading motorcycle manufacturer. Its launch of smaller sized cars in its home market and later in the United States proved unsuccessful in creating a name for Honda in the global automobile industry.

The Civic, compared to the massive, fuel guzzling American cars, was compact in shape and showed great potential in saving gasoline costs for the average American. It was a four-seater, fuel economical car and was an instant success at a time when the energy crisis in America was at its peak and households could no longer afford unwarranted luxuries. Honda’s long-standing position on saving resources and incorporating these values in its engineering and design had finally paid off.

Apart from its radically smaller size and fuel savings, the Civic was a enjoyable car for travel within and between cities. The Civic was introduced as a two and three door, front-wheel drive, hatchback with a water-cooled, four-cylinder engine. The American concept of large cars was challenged and families willingly accepted lesser space for more savings. The Civic’s tremendous success led to Honda pursuing a more aggressive and confident strategy of introducing further variations and models into the market.

The newer models introduced over subsequent years saw a change in shape and improving performance. The Civic’s hood was extended and front fender redesigned to accommodate a larger engine with low emissions to meet regulatory standards. It was now available as a four-door, five-speed wagon, complementing the existing three-door hatchback edition. Car buyers now had more alternatives and car sales increased dramatically.

The Accord and Prelude were introduced to accommodate a more upscale segment of the market, while the Civic continued to be one of the best cars available in the economy, compact class. The new models turned out to be highly popular as well, further solidifying Honda’s growing reputation as a top car maker. At a time when the deterioration of the environment was a concern, Honda was already a step ahead of the competition having long established an environmentally friendly policy in all aspects of its operations.

The Civic’s immaculately designed interior and exterior, its low fuel consumption, countless trims and features, incredible handling and dependability have won it several awards in its class. Honda was one of the first foreign car manufacturers to setup operations in the United States and has helped to keep it affordable for its target audience. Honda’s well time strategy helped strengthen its position in the North American market and gauging by its past performance, will continue to reap the benefits for a long time ahead.


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Lexus Ls 600h - Features

By: Danny Green

The LS series has always been the flagship in luxury cars made by Lexus. The Lexus LS 600h is a luxury car that is powered by a hybrid system. It has a 5.0L petrol engine and an electric motor. At speeds less than 30 mph, the electric motor drives the car.

As soon as you accelerate over 30 mph the petrol engine is kicked. The LS-600h can go from zero to sixty-two mph in just 6.3 seconds. The top speed of the Lexus LS-600h is limited to 155 mph. The Lexus LS-600h uses a continuously variable transmission system so engine speed is always optimised. The Lexus LS 600h has a continuous four-wheel drive.
The electric motor kicks in whenever a burst of power is required. The Lexus-LS 600h has a fully electric power steering system. Three suspension modes range from 'comfort' to 'sports'. The vehicle dynamics integrated management system combines stability control with emergency steering assist.

The Lexus-LS 600h travels in near silence. A whisper of the wind might be there on the windscreen, or of the tyres on the road. There are four settings of climate control inside the cabin of a Lexus-LS 600h. The seats are electronically adjustable and have an integrated heating and air-conditioning system.

The rear seat behind the front passenger can recline completely and has an advanced massage function. The passengers are cocooned in total comfort in a Lexus-LS 600h. The boot is small as the electric motor's battery pack take up the floor space. The passengers in the rear seat can also open the boot.

The equipment list in a Lexus-LS 600h is endless. Ten airbags for safety, six CD auto-changers, satellite navigation, Bluetooth, DVD, cruise control, electric rear blind, read audio controls, 19-speaker Mark Levinson audio system, rear cool box, sunroof, electric sun shades for the rear windows and adaptive headlights. The Lexus LS 600h has 19 inch allow rims, intelligent park assist and card entry. Top quality leather is used in the upholstery. The steering wheel is also heated. The Lexus LS 600h is a top quality, extremely well built luxury car. There are no features that one may desire and can't find in this car.

The ride is extremely smooth and there is no body roll on bends. The car has an advanced braking system. There are so many buttons and adjustments that it takes a while for the driver to understand all the available functions of the car. The Lexus LS 600h is one of the safest cars on the road today and there are so many advanced safety features that are integrated in the car.

The Lexus LS 600h is extremely highly rated in reliability. Until today, none of the owners reported any faults in the car. This is incredible considering that the car is loaded with electronic systems and a hybrid power plant. The Lexus LS 600h is indeed a brilliant car that has been built by Lexus.



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