Honda will be continuing its hybrid path with full steam, despite the poor reception to its Insight sedan.  The CR-Z, a sport hatch designed in the spirit of the old CRX, will be the attention-grabber.  The CR-Z will utilize lightweight materials, a streamlined form, and possibly a reworked version of the Inisght powertrain to create the greenest sport compact in the market.  Honda will also be producing a gas-electric version of its Fit subcompact, said to be targeting a $19,000 starting price range.  Both are reportedly scheduled for the 2011 model year and may premiere in the upcoming LA auto show. honda civic

Here’s a new promo video for the British-spec Mugen Civic Type R.  Mugen, Honda’s “official” tuner, has revamped the Japanese sport hatch.  The new tuner work comes with a new front spoiler, a giant rear wing, a busty exhaust, Mugen exclusive eighteen-inchers, hood vents, and a souped-up four-banger pushing up to 237 hp.

We may not get this, but we still have the Insight…

The UK’s Fifth Gear download bud abbott and lou costello in hit the ice

TV show has run a comparison test between two fierce sport compacts: Ford’s revered Focus RS and Mitsu’s fresh Lancer Evo X.  The Evo’s larger, stronger, and has all-wheel-drive, but the Focus RS is lighter.

See how it turns out.