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Honda NSX-inspired JAS Tensei reason enough to attend Paris Motor Show

8 October 2026

The gorgeous JAS Tensei is a modern reinterpretation of the original mid-engined Honda NSX with design by Pininfarina, engineering by JAS Motorsport and a howling V6 engine by JUDD Power. It gets a carbon-fibre body and will be limited to just 35 units. Today isn’t the first time we’ve seen it, but that doesn’t make the revealing of a blue example any less exciting. And visitors to next week’s Paris Motor Show can be among the first in the world to see this car in person. Time to look for cheap flights over to France we think…

Gorgeous burgundy theme inside and out for Honda Prelude Limited Edition - and it's coming to Europe

29 September 2026

The Honda Prelude Limited Edition has been confirmed for Europe. It’s distinguished by lush ‘Premium Crystal Garnet Metallic’ paint and a classy Bordeaux-coloured cabin. Red bumper accents, red Brembo brake calipers and 19-inch ‘black-cut’ alloy wheels continue the theme outside, while the interior gains red contrast stitching across the steering wheel, dashboard, centre console, seats and doors. Even the floor mats get red detailing as does the Prelude logo embroidered into the dashboard. No word yet on Irish availability, but we can’t see why not.

Updated Honda Civic Sport gets lower €43,750 price

21 September 2026

Honda has updated the Civic Sport for the '2027 model year', with its price cut significantly to €43,750 (a €5k reduction). The revised model also introduces Honda’s S+ Shift technology to the Civic (previously seen on the Honda Prelude), simulating gear changes through changes in engine sound and response. Sport specification includes 18-inch gloss-black alloys, Bose audio, a heated steering wheel and new red cabin detailing, while Meteoroid Grey Metallic joins the colour range. The updated Civic is available to order now.