
Japanese automobile manufacturers Honda and Toyota are looking at shaping up their India domestic operations as major parts exporters after the introduction of India-specific models Brio and Etios, respectively, in the country.

Japanese automobile manufacturers Honda and Toyota are looking at shaping up their India domestic operations as major parts exporters after the introduction of India-specific models Brio and Etios, respectively, in the country.

The Honda Compact “URBAN SUV CONCEPT” is to make its World Debut at the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) on 14 January 2013. All we have so far is the Urban SUV Concept sketch (above) of a new global model based on the Honda Jazz platform that combines a sporty SUV profile with a spacious interior utilising Honda’s centre-tank layout, creating a highly functional design.

Honda has revealed an all-electric Micro Commuter prototype, that seats two, with the second person sitting behind the driver. Optionally two children can be seated behind the driver as well. Now every-time you have a passenger, they will be a “back seat driver!”


Honda CEO Takanobu Ito has confirmed that a new Civic Type R for Europe will arrive in 2015. Other new models to arrive in the near future include a new fuel cell electric model, new NSX, new super sports motorcycle based on MotoGP machines and a compact SUV.