Shouldn't the place we
look for inspiration
be the place no-one's
ever looked before?
Honda Philosophy
Wipers with intelligence
You're inside the car. The wipers are outside.
So who should be first to act when it rains?
Rain-sensing windscreen wipers respond after the first few drops.
Just like the self-closing mimosa leaf.
Curious? Click on the screen a few times
Curious? Touch the screen a few times
An evolution in motorcycle safety
Nature has a habit of continually improving.
That's why we keep asking, ‘can it be better?’
And why our Gold Wing is the first motorcycle with a fully integrated air bag.
See the influence of a croaking frog...
Failure is good.
It means you're doing it.
You're giving it a go.
You're on your way
to succeeding.
Honda Philosophy
Why stop at four wheels?
Honda makes engines for lots of different things.
But there's one thing we'll never make an engine for.
Can you guess what?
Which one isn't a Honda?
Click an engine to choose
We only have one future
and it will be made of our dreams
If we have the courage
to challenge convention.
Soichiro Honda
Curiosity leads to wonderful things
Welcome to Honda & Channel 4's Curious World.
Have a look around, meet our emergency staff and we'll reward your curiosity with a few nice surprises.
THERE'S NOT A DAY GOES BY WHEN
I DON'T GO HOME AND
FEEL I'VE LEARNT SOMETHING.
THAT'S WHAT I LOVE THE MOST.
CLAIRE VAN DEURS GOSS
Curious to learn more about Claire?
We asked Claire van deurs Goss, star of 999: what's your emergency, about life in the police. Watch as she talks about the importance of looking and learning, why toy shops inspire her kids and the two very different reactions she gets when she arrives on scene.
PlayCuriosity waits for no man
TECHNOLOGY HAS CHANGED MY JOB IN INCREDIBLE AMOUNTS.
WE CAN DISSEMINATE INFORMATION THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE WORLD.
NOT JUST LANCASHIRE.
CLAIRE VAN DEURS GOSS
Enjoy a reward for your curiosity
TO SAY THANKS FOR VISITING OUR CURIOUS WORLD, HONDA IS OFFERING YOU THE CHANCE TO WIN AN ADRENALINE RACING EXPERIENCE FOR 2.
WE COULDN'T LET YOU DRIVE A POLICE CAR, BUT TRUST US - THIS IS THE NEXT BEST THING.
THE PRIZE INCLUDES A SESSION IN A SINGLE SEATER F1 STYLE CAR, ONE NIGHT'S ACCOMMODATION AND TRAVEL.
(This competition is run by Honda and is not administered by Channel 4)
or
where next ?
more rewards to come...
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How curious are you?
Have you got the keen eye of a honda engineer...
or are you asleep at the wheel
Take our test to find out
8. What do the ingredients in this picture make?
Time's up
11. What inspired Marion Donovan to invent her revolutionary reusable nappy cover?
Time's up
12. Who inspired Nichola Appert to invent the tin can in 1810?
Time's up
Your curiosity profile
You're one of life's great observers.
Your curiosity is sparked by details that others miss. When it comes to looking and learning, for you it's all about the nitty-gritty.
You're almost as curious as a Honda engineer.
Are your friends as curious as you?
You have an unusually enquiring mind.
You like to think about things from different angles. When it comes to looking and learning, you're all about the questions.
You're almost as curious as a Honda engineer.
Are your friends as curious as you?
You're a natural challenger.
Why use someone else's idea when you can come up with your own? When it comes to looking and learning, you're all about challenging the status quo.
You're almost as curious as a Honda engineer.
Are your friends as curious as you?
Your Curiosity Profile is beautifully balanced.
You love to observe, you always question and you never miss a chance to say “What if?” You're the ultimate looker and learner.
You're as curious as a Honda engineer.
Are your friends as curious as you?
Thanks for being curious
You've completed your journey through Honda's Curious World.
But don't let that stop you looking and learning.
A curious mind is the best mind there is.
Where to now?
Which flashing blue light will you follow?
I USED TO WATCH CASUALTY AND THINK 'THAT'S AN ACE JOB'. EVERY NOW AND THEN, YOU MIGHT GET TO SAVE A LIFE. NOT MANY PEOPLE CAN SAY THAT.
AMANDA EVANS
Curious to learn more about amanda?
We asked Amanda Evans, star of 999: what's your emergency, about life as an EMT. Watch as she talks about being inspired by her tv heroes, the new bit of kit that's a 30-second lifesaver and why horror films simply aren't up to scratch.
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WE USED TO HAVE TO PHYSICALLY LIFT SOMEONE OFF THE FLOOR. NOW WE'VE GOT A CUSHION THAT CAN LIFT UP TO 70 STONE. THAT'S A BRILLIANT INVENTION.
AMANDA EVANS
WHY LET ENERGY GO TO WASTE?
At Honda's factory in Swindon
we used to waste a lot of energy
testing our CR-V engines.
so we decided to do
something useful with it.
Can you see what?
Click the light switch
WHY LET ENERGY GO TO WASTE?
We used that wasted
CR-V energy to power
our factory lights.
Click the light switch
Do what you
don't know
how to do.
Honda philosophy
THE WORK'S A LOT ABOUT LOOKING
AND LEARNING, BECAUSE THE FIRE
AND RESCUE SERVICE IS AN
EVER-CHANGING JOB.
MATT PENDLEBURY
Curious to learn more about matt?
We asked matt pendlebury, star of 999: what's your emergency, about life as a firefighter. Watch as he talks about the changing nature of curiosity, his favourite piece of kit - and the fate of the reveller with an unusual necklace.
PlayCuriosity waits for no man
EXPERIENCE HAS TAUGHT ME TO TAKE A STEP BACK AND WALK UP SLOWLY. YOU CAN LEARN A LOT MORE THAT WAY.
MATT PENDLEBURY