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Is Honda Returning to Its Sports Car Roots?

At a press conference in early February, Honda CEO Takanobu Ito shocked the world's media when he nonchalantly revealed plans to launch a detuned production version of the V8-powered HSV-010 race car.

Of course, he was referring to a road-going variant of the NSX successor project, which was shelved several years ago. As it turns out, the next NSX (which is expected to be powered by a 400-plus hp V-8) features heavily in the company's renewed plan to pump out as many as three sports cars over the next several years.

Just over six weeks ago, a killer earthquake and tsunami threatened to cancel this about-face from Honda, and rob us of some of the most exciting news to come out of Japan since the Nissan GT-R surfaced three years ago. But a reliable source close to Honda tells us that while these plans have been postponed as the company sorts out its parts supply problems, they are not dead in the water.

In the last few weeks, we have been hearing that Honda is working on a high performance coupe powered by a 3.5 liter V-6 plug-in hybrid, a concept that Ito himself briefly mentioned. The rebirth of the Acura RSX, the car you see pictured here in an artist's representation, is also on the near-term agenda. According our sources, the next-gen RSX will inherit a version of the just-launched ninth-generation Civic Si's 201 hp, i-VTEC 2.4 liter gas engine with slick 6-speed manual and helical LSD. Fitted with specially tuned sports suspension, the new RSX will also employ an interior inspired by the current Civic Type R and an exterior in a sharp, wedge shape.

Further down the line, Honda is also said to be developing a "more reasonably priced" C-segment sports coupe. Driven by a strong request from North American Honda dealers, this coupe is being developed with that market in mind and will incorporate Accord hardware.

One other concept that we have covered before and awaits the results of Honda's so-called "R-evaluation executive session" is a successor to the Beat. The original Beat was an open-top two-door, mid-engined 660cc minicar that could rev to 8500 rpm, and the next generation promises to be a new interpretation of that concept with a 1.3 to 1.5 liter gas engine.

If built, don't expect the Beat to come to the U.S. We have also heard rumors of a hotter CR-Z getting a 190 hp-plus 2.0 liter gas unit, but that's all we have at the moment, rumors.

Honda's Annual Concert Series Draws Blink-182 And My Chemical Romance

For its 10 anniversary, the 2011 Honda Civic Tour will feature Blink-182 and My Chemical Romance.

The series will bring some of the hottest acts in music to dozens of cities across the U.S. during its 40-plus date nationwide trek beginning on Friday, August 5. Ticket prices have been priced for affordability, according to Honda. Those who are active members of Blink-182 and My Chemical Romance fan clubs will get a chance to order tickets earlier than most, beginning on Monday June 6. For those that aren't fan club members, tickets will go on sale to the general public June 10 at Ticketmaster.com and LiveNation.com.

In addition to delivering hot music acts to eager fans across the country, the Honda Civic Tour is of course a great way for young people to check out the Honda Civic.

This year, Honda will present fans with an opportunity to check out one-of-a-kind vehicles that have been customized and autographed by the headlining bands, including blink-182's 2012 Honda Civic Si Coupe.

With the tenth anniversary of the Civic tour and the launch of the all-new ninth generation Civic, the timing couldn't have been better to bring back one of the biggest bands from tours past, said Tom Peyton, Honda brand manager for American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

This year's lineup of Blink-182 and My Chemical Romance is fun, exciting, hard-rocking and energetic,  everything the Civic Tour has stood for over the past 10 years.

High Gas Prices Spark Compact Vehicle Demand by Honda in the News on May 25, 2011 2012 Honda Civic image As gas prices hover around $4 per gallon in many cities, small cars are in high demand as fuel-efficiency becomes a top priority. Not only does the latest crop of small nearly reach or exceed 40 miles per gallon on the highway, but these cars aren't of years ago. Today, small cars borrow technology, styling cues, and creature comforts from luxury cars. Although prices in the compact segment have gone up in the last five to six years, consumers are at least benefiting from the availability of more content and features. The just-launched 2012 Honda Civic is of course leading this dramatic evolution of the economy car. Now in its ninth generation, the Civic remains one of the most fuel-efficient vehicles on the road. But for 2012, it's also more stylish than before, with its sloping hood, an arcing roof line, and a split-level dashboard. The standard Civic's fuel efficiency is rated at 28 mpg in the city and 39 on the highway. An all-new Civic HF model is rated at 41 mpg on the highway. There's also a Civic Hybrid, with Honda's first use of a lithium-ion battery, rated at 44 mpg in the city and on the highway. These days, Honda has plenty of competition. Not only is it battling the usual entries from Toyota and Nissan, but Hyundai, Kia, and Ford, are all offering competitive products in the compact segment. Honda's reputation for efficiency, reliability, and value, will undoubtedly make the new Civic a success. However, the car will also find plenty of buyers for its range of comfort and tech goodies that help it standout from its processor.