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Honda is one of the oldest and most respected Japanese brands in the United States and here you can find the latest Honda news and reviews about Honda vehicles. The news on this page is updated daily. Now manufacturing almost all of its popular models in the US, it has blurred the line between foreign and domestic brands to the point that there is no longer a clear delineation. The Honda Civic and Honda Accord vehicles are often segment leaders in sales and have won dozens of awards.

Top selling Honda HR-V is a lesson in low-engine-tech buyer appeal

By Parks McCants on December 27, 2017 - 5:05PM

The Honda Fit derived HR-V Crossover sets new sales records month after month despite being relatively low-tech on the engine side. This normally aspirated 4-banger is relatively performance-sedate, yet buyers love it! What do buyer love about HR-V?

Torque News discovers the practical side of Honda Civic Type-R

By Parks McCants on December 27, 2017 - 3:49PM

Granted, that “hot hatch” you’ve dreamed of owning since childhood is most likely a tough sell when it comes to justifying the purchase to a significant other. Surprisingly, Honda’s high performance Civic Type-R comes to market with a “practical” side.

Honda’s most impressive car for 2018 has no engine

By Parks McCants on December 26, 2017 - 10:33PM

In 2017, Honda -Torque News drove and reviewed every offering in American Honda Motor’s lineup -- the most impressive car for 2018 has no engine.

Honda Motors greatest innovation for 2017 goes mostly unnoticed

By Parks McCants on December 26, 2017 - 9:39PM

It’s difficult to nail down the most significant development leading to the reinvention of Honda Motor Company. There’s a lot more going on here than a supersized Honda Accord.

Honda Insight EV debate ensues as Gearheads lament the demise of gasoline

By Parks McCants on December 20, 2017 - 3:13PM

With the announcement of the 3rd generation Honda Insight comes the endless debate that tugs at the sensibility of most long-term automotive Gearheads. Gasoline Vs Electric is not going away anytime soon.

3rd generation Honda Insight Concept reveals ultimate Civic Hybrid

By Parks McCants on December 19, 2017 - 12:02PM

Shades of Honda Civic? Well yes and no. The arrival of Honda’s 3rd generation Insight Hybrid brings a mid size -ish 5 passenger Hybrid to light that will sit between Honda Civic and Accord in the American Honda Motor lineup.

Why I find a viable driving future in 2018 Clarity BEV

By Parks McCants on December 16, 2017 - 7:06PM

While attending Honda’s recent Clarity PHEV press roll-out in Napa, I had the opportunity to drive Honda’s premium Clarity battery electric vehicle. Although the press pans Clarity BEV’s drive range, there’s something outstanding about this EV that few talk about.

Civic Type-R turbo power earns ‘Wards 10 Best Engines’ for 2018

By Parks McCants on December 14, 2017 - 4:28PM

It’s a big deal to earn Wards’ coveted “10 Best Engines” accolade. For 2018, Honda has two models acknowledged by Wards. What do we like about the most powerful engine to ever be offered in a production Honda car?

How Civic Type-R tops Volvo and Tesla in ‘Best Car’ competition

By Parks McCants on December 13, 2017 - 5:16PM

Today, Honda News shines the spotlight on a bit of a head scratcher: In an automotive market environment where the measurement of value is ever changing; where sometimes, apples beat oranges, and vice versa, 2017 Honda Civic Type-R comes out on top.

Warming Up Your Car in The Winter vs Driving Cold

By Armen Hareyan on December 12, 2017 - 7:48PM

Do you guys let your Honda Civic warm up in the winter or drive it cold, or does it really matter? I feel as if the transmission is a little stiffer when it is cold out, but does driving cold negatively affect the car in any way?

Experience the premium E-Drive that is 2018 Honda Clarity PHEV

By Parks McCants on December 12, 2017 - 12:12AM

With the introduction of Honda Clarity Fuel Cell Electric came the promise of 3 variants, Clarity PHEV rounds out the offering with a full-size car ride, comfort, and class leading fuel efficiency. The Clarity hybrid offering is exceptional.

Why Honda Civic Si Seat comfort can be a challenge

By Parks McCants on December 11, 2017 - 1:28PM

Civic Si comes to market with what is arguably the most comfortable aggressively bolstered seat in the compact performance car segment. Yet some drivers find Civic Si to be downright painful. Can Civic Si’s seat be adjusted for extended drive comfort?

These 3 segment leaders earn Honda 2018 ‘Best SUV Brand’

By Parks McCants on December 9, 2017 - 9:02PM

With no shortage of well built, affordable, crossovers and SUVs available on the market, 3 Honda offerings dominate their respective segments in consumer want and needs attributes, earning U.S. News and World Report’s 2018 “Best SUV Brand.” What sets Honda apart from the crowd?

How Honda gathers an impressive list of automotive journalism awards and consumer accolades

By Parks McCants on December 8, 2017 - 9:34AM

Honda Accord and Civic, earn Consumer Guide Automotive ‘Best Buy’ recognition. What sets America’s #4 auto maker apart from the crowd? We look to Consumer Guide for an answer or two.

Hot selling Honda Pilot arrives at dealers this week with one small change

By Parks McCants on December 4, 2017 - 10:03PM

With production ramping up for Honda Pilot, dealership availability should meet consumer demand demonstrated in November with a 57.2% sales increase for Pilot. We note one small change for 2018.

Recall Announced for 2017 Honda Civic Coupe and Sedan

By Parks McCants on December 3, 2017 - 2:40PM

American Honda announces a low volume recall for 2017 Honda Civic Sedan and Coupe, is your car included?

How Honda Pilot smashes previous November sales with 57.2% gain

By Parks McCants on December 2, 2017 - 12:09PM

Honda’s versatile 3-row SUV sits in a midsize segment with no shortage of quality, well priced competition. So why did 14,189 buyers opt for Pilot in November?

How Honda Clarity Electric earns ‘2018 Green Car of the Year’ with superior innovation

By Parks McCants on December 1, 2017 - 4:57PM

With what is being called the most unique tech-forward sedan offering in today's mind-blowing manufacturer's race to electrify personal transportation, the all new Honda Clarity takes top honors in what’s evolved to be the most important auto industry award .today.

2018 Honda CR-V wins the Oscar of Auto Magazine awards

By Parks McCants on November 28, 2017 - 10:44PM

The best selling SUV of the past 20 years in the United States is Honda CR-V. No small feat when considering the very good competition present in today’s ever-growing SUV, crossover segment.

Why Top Gear likes Civic Type-R for 2017 Car of the Year

By Parks McCants on November 27, 2017 - 9:50PM

Top Gear Magazine is to Great Britain, what Car&Driver, Road and Track is to U.S. car enthusiasts -- the pinnacle in car porne. Civic Type-R just earned Top Gear’s highest accolade against all comers, here's why.

AutoMobility L.A.: Honda Accord and Clarity named finalist for 2018 Green Car of the Year

By Parks McCants on November 27, 2017 - 5:29PM

It’s unusual to find 2 cars from the same manufacturer included in the 5 semi finalist for “Green Car of the Year” honors. But then again, Honda is not your average international auto brand.

Why the next generation Honda Civic will be electric

By Parks McCants on November 27, 2017 - 3:29PM

On Honda’s announcement this week of Hyper-charge network expansion in Europe and Asia, what’s in store for the next generation Honda Civic?

2018 Honda Accord: Ease of driver connectivity drives Accord to yet another accolade

By Parks McCants on November 24, 2017 - 2:38PM

“Performance” long an experience spoken of in relation to an automobile’s acceleration and torque, takes on a new definition in the era of the connected car. In rolls 2018 Honda Accord.

We dare to compare Toyota Tacoma to Honda Ridgeline

By Parks McCants on November 20, 2017 - 7:48PM

In the North American pickup truck segment, most die-hard pickup truck owners dismiss Honda Ridgeline as some sort of Pilot SUV derivative. To them, Ridgeline is not a truck. Today, I’ll risk comparing Toyota Tacoma to Honda Ridgeline.

Ultimate performance Honda Accord dealership ETA revealed

By Parks McCants on November 18, 2017 - 5:17PM

American Honda announces the arrival of the most powerful Accord in the maker’s history. Featuring a 2 L turbocharged VTEC engine and advanced suspension design, the reinvented Accord it's a bit of a performance mind blower. When's it available and how much will it cost?

Honda Accord named overall KBB Best Buy for 2018

By Parks McCants on November 17, 2017 - 12:50PM

Yet that’s only a small part of Honda’s success in North America as the Japanese owned auto maker dominates one, if not the most coveted award in the auto industry. American Honda crushes KBB Best Buy awards with a surprise or two on the winner's list.

Well priced 2018 Honda Clarity Mainstream PHEV Dealership Debut Date Revealed

By Parks McCants on November 17, 2017 - 12:07PM

Once again Honda tops the growing PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) segment with the completion of the Clarity electric trilogy. This Clarity will surprise you.

How's your 10th generation Civic Si seat treating you?

By Parks McCants on November 16, 2017 - 6:10PM

There’s nothing more important when considering the long-term purchase of a new or used car than the feel and fit of the driver’s seat. Some driver’s find the most refined Civic Si seat in Honda history to be painful. How's your 10th generation Civic Si seat treating you?

2018 Honda Accord finds sales success through goal achievement video

By Parks McCants on November 16, 2017 - 4:42PM

2018 Honda Accord is finding sales success through viewer recognition of relatable accomplishment of goal.. How better to demonstrate the personal drive and fortitude behind the development of the most powerful, refined Accord in Honda history than through the power of video.

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Big Oil and negative brand perception stalls electric vehicle sales momentum

By Parks McCants on November 16, 2017 - 3:34PM

In October and November, Torque News gained some seat time in Chevy Bolt, Honda Clarity, and Hyundai Ionic. These compact 5-door electric hatchbacks are viable everyday drivers by any measure. Yet, there’s a factor or two keeping Bolt and other segment breaching EVs from going mainstream.

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