From Motegi to Tokyo Big Sight: A Journey of the Automobile

Yet there is this saying that we cannot move forward if we aren’t firmly rooted in the past. And for Honda, this seems to be the case as it showed off both its future and its rich history to a select group of motoring journalist during a recent visit to Japan.

The former was course, the said Tokyo Motor Show. The latter, on the other hand, was a stop at the Honda Collection Hall at the famed Twin Ring Motegi—Honda’s very own proving grounds. Here, a plethora of Honda nameplates, past and present, were on hand. It was a tour that let visitors witness the humble beginnings of mainstays like the Civic and Accord, along with the Legend, Inegra, and other Honda nameplates.

Apart from these, Honda motorcycles and race cars from both the past and present were proudly displayed to show the world the Power of Dreams. All this was there to remind everyone just how multi-faceted a brand Honda is.

Being in Motegi, however, would not be complete without taking a spin around the famous Twin Ring course. This is exactly what the participants did, using no less than the future of Honda—the Clarity Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) and the Fit Aria (aka City) Hybrid. This drive demonstrated just how far Honda has gone and plans to go in terms of mobility. And the good news is, you can get this tech right now (well, if you live in places like Japan and the US, that is).

All told, the whole experience was not just a trip to Japan but a journey that took us down memory lane all the way to the future of the automobile. It let us see and experience our automotive roots and what we can expect in the years to come.

And in all this, one thing is clear: that motoring, no matter what form it may take or propulsion it may require, will still be fun and enjoyable.