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Pour One Out for ASIMO as Honda Retires Its Sweet Boy
Twenty-two years ago, Honda brought a new joy into this world. He stood just under four feet tall, barely bigger than a then-four-year-old Steve. His name was ASIMO, and from the moment I first saw him in Popular Science magazine, he was my friend. A kindred spirit, a kind fellow.
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The Honda CR-V And Honda Accord Are Being Investigated For ‘Phantom Braking’
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating a problem with Honda’s emergency braking system. The problem could affect more than 1.7 million cars from Honda, which have started acting like some Teslas by braking without warning and without obstructions in their path. The NHTSA investigation claims that there are 278 complaints, and six of…
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The 2023 Honda HR-V Wants You To Think It Can Go Places And Do Things
The third-generation Honda HR-V was unveiled last year, but that was the version for everyone outside of North America. Here, Honda plans an HR-V with slightly different styling and a later release date, because we’re special. Honda released teaser images of the 2023 HR-V on Thursday.
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Honda Put A Face On An Autonomous Metal Mule And Made A Friend
Honda likes to tinker. Remember Asimo, the robot that served no obvious purpose except to shake the hands of dignitaries? Asimo’s life was a lie, but damn if it wasn’t an adorable one. You have to remember, this was like 15 years ago, so the existential dread of technological overreach hadn’t really taken root yet,…