Monthly Archives: February 2015

Return of the Honda F1 made with the McLaren MP4-30

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The McLaren Formula One team has drastically decreased in regard to performance in the past few seasons. This team, having a dozen Drivers’ Championships, 182 victories at the grand prix and eight Constructors’ Titles, has not won even one race since 2012. However, there is a new era starting and the MP4-30 is leading the way.

After a 23 year break, McLaren has made the decision to bring back Honda into the works this season and is going to be the only team that is running the RA615H hybrid unit. Both parties are hoping that this newly rekindled partnership will take them back to the Eighties when consecutive wins were the norm.

The McLaren-Honda MP4-30 is a completely redefined vehicle and features a Honda RA615H hybrid power unit, featuring an all new color scheme that contextualizes the McLaren brand for the 21st century.

The MP4-30 is designed to provide the most practical and effective base packages with a foundation that offers a number of new developments in terms of engineering and aerodynamics. The car features an elegant design that offers a refined nose-box solution, a slim rear-end package – especially near the gearbox – and an integrated new power unit under the great looking bodywork.

In the hands of Jenson Button, the MP4-30 powered Honda was clocked at a pace that was just seven seconds off of the Ferrari’s pace. However, this still was not at full power.

There are still plans in the work to ensure that the car is ready for the season. However, the hope between each of the parties is that this will be a winning season with a vehicle that has not been on the track for over 23 years with the McLaren team.

 

Honda of Pasadena
1965 Foothill Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
626-683-5888

The Honda Heritage Center Offers a Look into the Past and Future of the Auto Maker

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The doors of the Marysville Honda Heritage Center is officially open and now the world can explore the innovation and history of this well-known car maker, as well as how the company has reached the success it has over the previous five decades.

The Honda Heritage Center represents a collection of dreams from Honda in the form of the various products that are the reason behind the millions of customer relationships that have been built. There are a number of different products available for visitors to see, from automobiles and powersports to robotics and power equipment. All this is displayed in a manner that highlights the major milestones in the brand’s history and tells the stories that built Honda in North America.

The museum, which is 160,000 total square feet and that cost $35 million, includes the museum, office space that is designed for workers of Honda North America and the Technical Development Center.

This museum was built to pay tribute to the unique tradition of the Honda brand and it highlights the products, as well as the significant milestones that were present in the history of Honda.

The Technical Development Center that is located at the Honda facility, is designed for helping to advance the skills and the knowledge of the Honda engineers, production associates and equipment service techs who are involved in the process of making Honda vehicles. This center is designed to ensure that everyone in the Honda family is ready for the 21st century, when the success of the brand is going to be based on the use of advanced technology and the interaction among associates.

There is no question that the Honda brand is one that is known around the globe, including in Pasadena. While you can visit the Honda Heritage Center for a history of the brand, you can also visit Honda of Pasadena to get a glimpse of what is available for you to drive home in right now.

 

Honda of Pasadena
1965 Foothill Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
626-683-5888