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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.

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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.

Honda’s airbag fiasco continues with small scope faulty repair related recall

By Parks McCants on November 14, 2017 - 10:32PM

It would appear that a few hundred Takata Airbag inflators repaired in the initial September recall may be faulty. Honda’s not stating a finite number, yet. But then again, they’re not taking any chances when it comes to customer safety.

What these 3 Honda Fit owners have in common may surprise you

By Parks McCants on November 14, 2017 - 1:49PM

Honda Fit owners as a whole are a rather eclectic, sometimes quirky bunch. From 16 years old to 80 years young, the 3.5 million Honda Fit drivers roaming the world today have several things in common, one may surprise you.

Single GIF Image Reveals 44 Year Evolution of Honda Civic Type-R

By Parks McCants on November 12, 2017 - 4:47PM

Actually, the attached GIF reveals the evolution of Civic, the first Japanese auto manufacture to sell high volume mainstream cars in the United States. The development of Civic comes with a surprise or two. Read on.

What is so great about 2017 Civic Type-R?

By Parks McCants on November 10, 2017 - 9:12PM

We come across a rather long and windy country road ran video of Honda Civic Type-R with YouTuber’ ThrobbNation at the wheel. So, what is so great about 2017 Civic Type-R?

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How to Customize 2018 Honda Accord Driver Attention Monitor Settings

By Parks McCants on November 10, 2017 - 8:23PM

Your 2018 Honda Accord is the most tech-advanced offering in the brands 4 decade history. What’s that cup-of-coffee icon on your monitor telling you, and how do you turn it off? Learn how to customize Driver Attention Monitor settings.

Honda Racing Evasive Action Video Could Save Lives on the Street

By Parks McCants on November 9, 2017 - 12:20PM

From HPD’s (Honda Performance Development) road racing driver’s club, ‘Safe is Fast’ comes an evasive maneuver tutorial that all performance drivers will benefit from. That great save you witness on the racetrack is much more than luck -- street drivers, heads up, this is for you too.

Video walk around captures the essence of 2018 Civic Type-R

By Parks McCants on November 7, 2017 - 9:08PM

I can write about Honda’s latest and greatest turbocharged performance hatchback till the proverbial cows come home. True, I’ve made a video or two. But it never hurts to take a second serious look at 2018 Civic Type-R. The attached video captures the essence that is Honda Civic Type-R.

2018 Civic Type-R Touring comes to dealers first week in November

By Parks McCants on November 5, 2017 - 6:24PM

The second model year production run of the first Civic to ever wear the Type-R designation in the United States comes to dealerships this week. How many, how much does it cost, and what’s changed for 2018?

First Civic Type-R engine swap revealed at 2017 SEMA Show Las Vegas

By Parks McCants on November 2, 2017 - 12:25PM

Although Honda Performance development is very clear as to CTR K20CI’s lawful application, our friends from Roadshow have a bit of fun with its possible applications in Video

Honda’s ‘Are you Type-R?’ video nails the driving essence of 2017 Civic Type-R

By Parks McCants on November 1, 2017 - 7:53PM

Describing the sensation that is driving 2017 Honda Civic Type-R in writing is difficult at best. In Honda’s latest video short the maker “nails it.” That should be good enough. But then again, I too have driven Honda’s halo car.

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2017 Civic Type-R buzz drives American Honda to record growth year

By Parks McCants on November 1, 2017 - 6:52PM

Despite a sustained auto industry wide car sales downtrend for 2017, the reinvented 10th generation Civic, with Type-R completing the reinvention, drives American Honda into the black with Civic setting a new sales record for October.

HPD, Honda Civic Type-R News for 2017 SEMA Show Las Vegas

By Parks McCants on October 30, 2017 - 11:37AM

Honda Performance Development, and Honda Power Sports announces a first for Civic Type-R enthusiasts, with other news from 2017 SEMA Show Las Vegas.

2017 Honda Civic Si ‘heel and toe’ driving tips shared in video

By Parks McCants on October 28, 2017 - 12:57PM

O.K., frankly, while driving Civic Si on the street, shifting speed doesn’t matter much. However, on the race track every millisecond counts in recording an improved lap time. In this video we’re taught a race-proven method of heel and toe, brake to throttle roll. Check it out.

2018 Honda Gold Wing Touring is the most evolved production motorcycle on Earth

By Parks McCants on October 27, 2017 - 12:23PM

This week Honda reveals a very innovative, rider-centered, 2018 Honda Gold Wing. The reinvented from the frame up Gold Wing Touring may be the most evolved production touring motorcycle on Earth.

HondaPro Jason video walks Honda Factory Performance Civic upgrades

By Parks McCants on October 26, 2017 - 11:38AM

HondaPro Jason, the hardest working Honda fan on the planet, takes time out from his grinding ongoing world-tour schedule to video walk HFP’s (Honda Factory Performance) extensive dealership available body trim, suspension accessory upgrades; mostly Civic with a Fit thrown in for good measure.

Despite reputation for quality, Hondas have rusting problems of their own

By Marc Stern on October 26, 2017 - 11:21AM

For more than seven generations, Honda Accords have had a problem with rusting front subframes, while Civics have had their own history of rusting out along the wheel wells and along the seam where the bumper and rear quarters join. Honda Civic, Accord and general Honda forums have all documented this in detail, though generally few who have not experienced it don't know about it.

Honda Urban EV Concept hints to a well connected carbon-free society

By Parks McCants on October 25, 2017 - 4:09PM

As automotive designers and engineers envision a future where the car is electric, intuitive, and an extension of one’s self, Honda Motor Company presents a concept in Tokyo that personifies the next generation of attainable personal transportation.

Video explores Honda Civic Si Coupe wide-body modifications

By Parks McCants on October 24, 2017 - 2:18PM

It’s only a matter of time before the Honda Fan Boy in all of us looks to modify the exceptional 10th generation Civic Si, how about past generations? What’s it take, how much does it cost, and who’s doing it? Torque News explores wide-body modifications for Civic Si.

2017 Civic Type-R exhaust modification video

By Parks McCants on October 24, 2017 - 12:49PM

With Honda’s first Civic Type-R a mere three months on the street in North America, owners look to personalize their rides while pumping up the volume. The least expensive way to increase horsepower and torque in any car begins with intake and exhaust. Read on.

Watch 2017 Honda Civic Type-R run Road Atlanta

By Parks McCants on October 23, 2017 - 7:14PM

In a perfect automotive world your daily driver performs as well on the street as it does on the racecourse, or vice versa. Such is the case with 2017 Civic Type-R, perhaps the perfect multiple purpose performance hatchback.

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Short Video Compares 2018 Chevy Camaro vs Honda Civic Type R in 31 Seconds

By Armen Hareyan on October 23, 2017 - 1:06PM

Have you ever wondered how to compare two cars in a short video? Weber Chevrolet Family of Dealerships from Granite City, IL does just that comparing the 2018 Chevy Camaro to 2018 Honda Civic Type R Coupe.

Man finds hidden art gem under mat of 10th Gen Honda Civic

By Parks McCants on October 22, 2017 - 2:01PM

It’s not a secret in Honda Circles, but fun just the same. While cleaning out his 2016 Honda Civic Coupe, Dr. P. Chimp discovered hidden art gem under a tray mat in his 10th Gen Honda Civic.

Five Areas To Look For When Buying a Used Honda Civic Si

By Armen Hareyan on October 21, 2017 - 12:49PM

When you buy a used car you want to make your purchase with confidence. Stephen from Gerb Production shares this new video tutorial showing what to look for when getting ready to purchase a used Honda Civic. He shows what to look for on his Civic Si. Some of these points may be true for Civic Type R as well. Look at why you should avoid a used Civic for sale if it has modifications.

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Man Shows How to Unwrap and Setup The Civic Type R After Waiting For It Seven Months

By Armen Hareyan on October 20, 2017 - 4:16PM

How do you unwrap and do the setup of your brand new vehicle? Pierce Dasian shows in this video of 2017 Civic Type R unwrapping, setup and overview.

Insurance Institute demonstrates Honda Accord crash worthiness in video

By Parks McCants on October 19, 2017 - 5:31PM

It’s not everyday that we find the opportunity to view the planned destruction of a late model Honda Accord Sedan. Today. The IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) released a Honda Accord partial front overlap crash test to YouTube, the results may surprise you.

Consider this before reporting a 2017 Civic Type-R transmission grind to Honda

By Parks McCants on October 19, 2017 - 10:58AM

With all first year production runs comes a possible glitch or two, as the manufacturer and consumer settles into their new ride. Such is the case with the well received 2017 Civic Type-R. An almost perfect factory street racer, with a noted minor glitch or two.

Civic Type R buyer receives unexpected surprise

By Roger Maxwell on October 18, 2017 - 9:41PM

A Honda Civic Type R buyer says he was pleasantly surprised after coming home and finding a package by his door step containing something cool that he’d never seen before. So, what was in the box?

By Parks McCants on October 18, 2017 - 5:04PM

Bellwether publication Popular Science Magazine just acknowledged 2018 Honda Odyssey for a feature unique to the brand. What is it, and why doesn’t Chrysler Pacifica and Toyota Sienna have it?

Added Standard Feature Value to drive 2018 Honda Accord Sales

By Parks McCants on October 18, 2017 - 4:19PM

Added standard feature value to drive 2018 Honda Accord sales. What will new and returning Honda Accord buyers get for their dollar?

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