ASIMO is the humanoid robot created by Honda that looks like a diminutive moonman who loves to slowly climb stairs. The four-foot three-inch robot is capable of a lot more than ascending stairways faster than the elderly, however, and rumors were swirling that ASIMO might be outfitted to handle nuclear cleanup duty. Funk Flex
Auto Talk: Honda reveals modestly tweaked 2012 Pilot
A nip, a tuck and, actually, quite a bit more is in store for the 2012 Honda Pilot. The most noticeable change that’s evident with a quick glance above is the reworked front end staring you in the face. Honda has changed the grille while also making the lower fascia appear wider through the use of black plastic. Overall, the front end updates help to subtly modernize the Pilot for the new model year. Funk Flex Find Flex On Google+
Auto Talk: Honda teases next-gen Euro Civic
While we’ve been, um, enjoying the latest take on the Honda Civic for a few good months now, our cousins across the pond have yet to be able to sink their teeth into the new European version of the Japanese compact. That’s all about to change as Honda prepares to unveil the 2012 Euro Civic at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show. The Japanese automaker has been so kind as to slide the web a little teaser ahead of the vehicle’s debut complete with a photo of the hatchback’s rear and a few scant details. The shot shows a new integrated spoiler and third brake light that Honda says helps manage the vehicle’s aerodynamics at speed. Funk Flex Find Flex On Google+
Auto Talk: Honda Pouring $355M Into Ohio Plant Upgrades
The second quarter was not a good one for Honda. Supply shortages as a result of the debilitating earthquake in Japan and the subsequent tsunami resulted in a U.S. market share reduction from 10.6 percent to 9.3 percent. North American plants were impacted as well, as production dropped 26 percent from Q2, 2010. @Funkmasterflex Find Flex on Google +
Auto Talk: Honda Beefs Up Ohio Operations With $355 Million In Upgrades
Honda Motor Co. is making $355 million of upgrades at plants in Ohio, seeking productivity and fuel-economy gains for models designed and built in North America. Hit the jump to read the rest of the story. Funk Flex Find Flex On Google+
Auto Talk: Honda Shakes Up U.S. Marketing Ranks
American Honda Motor Co. has chosen outsider and former Chrysler executive Michael Accavitti as its chief marketing officer. Hit the jump to read the rest of the story. Funk Flex
