Honda has announced pricing for its all-new 2016 Civic Coupe. Though I’d argue there’s a whole lot more car to be had from the previous model year, Honda has only ticked up the compact car’s stating price $760 from the 2015 version’s $19,125.
At $19,885, including $835 in destination fees, the 2016 Civic Coupe LX is $410 more than its four-door sibling and boasts a similarly solid number of standard features. Base spec vehicles come with LED running lights, a 5.0-inch audio system, 16-inch wheels, and a 2.0-liter four-cylinder making 158 horsepower and 136 pound-feet of torque.
Unique to the two-door is the $21,685 LX-P trim and its CVT transmission, moonroof, keyless entry with push-button ignition, and remote engine starter. To have yourself a slice of turbo, Honda’s EX-T trim retails for $23,135 and features a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder delivering 174 hp and 162 lb-ft. of torque. Also included in the EX-T package is a 7.0-inch infotainment system, automatic climate control, and heated seats. For my money, this trim level is the winner. Honda’s new turbo motor is a treat and its new infotainment system is one of the best in the compact class.
If, however, you want to layer on more goodies, the EX-L variant offers leather upholstery and an auto-dimming rearview mirror for $24,260, or you can go all out with the Touring trim. For $26,960, Honda bundles its Honda Sensing active safety system (a highly sophisticated and intuitive feature set), Garmin navigation, LED headlights, rain-sensing wipers, and heated mirrors. Both of these top-spec trims are actually cheaper than their sedan counterparts.
In terms of standalone options, there aren’t many, especially since Honda has decided not to offer its Honda Sensing system as an add-on as it does on the coupe. Only the LX is available with Honda’s excellent six-speed manual (for now), but expect both the sedan and coupe to offer a six-speed before year’s end on the EX-T trims.
Honda’s new coupe goes on sale at dealerships nationwide on March 15.
BYD has launched the third-generation Qin Plus DM-i in China, and the first thing that caught my eye is its price. According to CarNewsChina, the plug-in hybrid sedan starts at 79,900 yuan, which is about $11,980. That’s an incredibly low price for a brand-new car, especially by US standards.
What’s even more impressive is the range. The Qin Plus DM-i can drive up to 137 miles on electricity alone, which should cover most people’s daily commutes without using a drop of gas. Once the battery runs out, the 1.5-liter engine takes over. Thanks to its 17-gallon tank and roughly 91 mpg with a drained battery, the combined range reaches up to 1,423 miles.
Apple won the PC market’s worst quarter, but that’s not the entire story. It won the race by stumbling less than everyone else.
PC makers shipped just 57 million computers worldwide in Q3, which might look good, but it’s a 21% year-over-year plunge (via Counterpoint Research). And despite Apple’s Mac shipments falling by 11%, to 5.6 million, its market share rose from 8.7% to 9.8%. How did that happen?
Update (October 22 23:54 PT): In response to our query, GM clarified that offline recording support is already available on eligible vehicles. Like Tesla's Sentry Mode, it requires owners to connect a USB drive to save incident recordings, which can be viewed on the vehicle's infotainment screen. The upcoming Connected Cameras feature will build on this by giving owners remote access to these recordings via the revamped OnStar app, allowing them to check footage without walking out to their car.
General Motors has announced plans to add a new Connected Cameras feature to its OnStar service starting next year, giving drivers a way to monitor parked vehicles remotely and capture footage of certain incidents.