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Honda is a company that doesn’t like to follow the crowd. So, while it competes in most of the traditional sectors of the car market, in each case it does something a little bit different.

The Jazz, for example, might look like just another rival to Britain’s best-selling car, the Ford Fiesta, but it’s actually much more practical than its rivals, with a flexible boot and Tardis-like interior.

The bigger Civic is also a practical choice, but it’s mainly distinguished by having eye-catching, love-it-or-hate-it styling, despite competing in a sector of the market that’s usually more conservative than a blue rosette.

And while it may not seem so radical now, Honda’s large SUV, the CR-V, was one of the first to forego any pretence of being an off-roader and instead focus on on-road driving dynamics.

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INSIGHT

Honda has pulled the wraps off an updated Insight, which is due to go on sale early next year The petrol electric hybrid car will be launched at the Frankfurt motor show later this month. Crucially, its carbon dioxide emissions will fall below 100g/km to 96g/km. This means the Insight will fall into the lowest VED tax band, so owners won't pay road tax. It is also exempt from London's Congestion Charge.

The improvement in emissions comes thanks to changes in the CVT gearbox and a more efficient air-conditioning system. Other changes include a new front grille, and a slimmer rear spoiler that will improve visibility, says Honda. Honda also claims that adjustments to the car's suspension will improve the ride, while interior quality is also said to be enhanced. There's no official word on prices yet, but we're not expecting much of an increase from the current starting price of 16,895.

Honda has pulled the wraps off an updated Insight, which is due to go on sale early next year The petrol electric hybrid car will be launched at the Frankfurt motor show later this month. Crucially, its carbon dioxide emissions will fall below 100g/km to 96g/km.

This means the Insight will fall into the lowest VED tax band, so owners won't pay road tax. It is also exempt from London's Congestion Charge. The improvement in emissions comes thanks to changes in the CVT gearbox and a more efficient air-conditioning system. Other changes include a new front grille, and a slimmer rear spoiler that will improve visibility, says Honda. Honda also claims that adjustments to the car's suspension will improve the ride, while interior quality is also said to be enhanced. There's no official word on prices yet, but we're not expecting much of an increase from the current starting price of 16,895.