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Honda

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.

Honda promotes Blue Skies philosophy with ‘Never Ending Race’ video

By Parks McCants on February 17, 2014 - 8:32PM

Growing up in the Los Angeles of the 1960s and 70s, Honda V.P. Robert Bienenfeld reflects on the cause and effect of California clean air legislation on the auto industry.

Honda fans protest as 2015 Civic Type- R Concept bipasses North America

By Parks McCants on February 13, 2014 - 2:37PM

While we know that Type- R production was halted in 2010 due to emission standard constraints, Honda engineering tackled the problem with the development of a high compression turbocharged 2.0 liter. Europe will take delivery on the latest Civic Type-R, midyear 2014.

Why North America loves the 5 star safety rated Honda Odyssey minivan

By Parks McCants on February 11, 2014 - 11:12PM

14 years and counting, the # 1 minivan in North America also holds the record for consecutive safety awards. On the eve of the Tuesday announcement, Honda and Accord now hold the most NHTSA, IIHS 5 Star safety awards for any automotive brand sold in North America.

Honda plagued by successive Fit and Vezel Hybrid recalls

By Parks McCants on February 11, 2014 - 2:03AM

Despite holding some of the highest quality manufacturing standards on the planet, Honda Motor Co., ltd. has called for a voluntary recall of all Fit Hybrid and Vezel Hybrid vehicles manufactured in Japan between Jan. 2014 and Feb. 2014.

2014 Honda Insight most affordable hybrid at Chicago Auto Show

By Parks McCants on February 7, 2014 - 9:23PM

Amid industry-wide speculation of this hybrid’s exit from the Honda lineup, Insight makes an appearance at the Chicago Auto Show. Torque News takes a closer look at the original and least expensive hybrid car in North America.

2014 Honda Accord is North America's highest rated midsize

By Parks McCants on February 6, 2014 - 8:17PM

Honda Accord is recognized by Kelley Blue Book as the least expensive 5-year cost to own midsize sedan in the U.S.. looking to the record, We believe that Honda Accord is the highest rated(affordable) midsize sedan in North America.

Accord not first Honda investigated for faulty airbag system

By Parks McCants on February 5, 2014 - 8:40PM

In the wake of Tuesday' news that the Honda Accord is being investigated for premature airbag deployment, Torque News looks further into allegations of Honda safety and quality problems.

Honda will expand Civic Natural Gas availability for 2014

By Parks McCants on February 4, 2014 - 5:27PM

Torque News explored the viability of the Civic Natural Gas and many of our readers responded as to the positive aspects of a natural gas fueled Honda. The manufacturer listened and as of February, 15 is expanding availability of the Civic NG to 37 states.

Honda launches safety rating damage control via Super Bowl ad

By Parks McCants on February 3, 2014 - 8:31PM

Super Bowl Sunday television audiences found Hollywood tough guy Bruce Willis and Portlandia’s Fred Armisen spreading the word about Honda safety with 50 million viewers just like you.

You can’t buy Honda’s 2014 Fit EV in North America

By Parks McCants on January 31, 2014 - 12:33AM

While that may read a bit strangely to the Honda loyal and electric car enthusiasts, Honda’s only true electric car available in North America is not for sale. Today we look at the 2014 Fit EV.

Honda MC-8 electric micro car not destined for U.S.

By Parks McCants on January 30, 2014 - 1:55AM

While our Facebook Friends debate the viability of a solar charged micro EV, we thought we’d expand a bit on Honda’s near future plans for this zero emissions runabout.

Honda solar charged micro EV gaining popularity in Japan

By Parks McCants on January 28, 2014 - 5:30PM

With the cost of import fuels skyrocketing in many regions of the world, budgetary and environmental concern greet Honda’s solar charged MC-8 micro electric vehicle.

Honda promotes new 2012 Civic Natural Gas with huge rebate

By Parks McCants on January 26, 2014 - 10:57PM

We look at possibly the "greenest" fossil fueled car in the United States, and why Honda can’t give away the CNG fueled Civic Natural Gas

Honda Fit’s no exception to entry level compromise

By Parks McCants on January 25, 2014 - 6:43PM

While the “Fit” offers Honda quality at a reasonable price, the base model is the brand's entry level mini. Today we discover why this car may or may not be the Honda for you.

Honda Fit rated ‘poor’ by Insurance Institute For Highway Safety

By Parks McCants on January 22, 2014 - 3:25PM

Torque News looks at the Insurance Institute Crash Test and how Honda Fit standardized features promote occupant safety beyond "micro-car" test results.

2014 Honda Fit beats Nissan Versa-Note in initial purchase value

By Parks McCants on January 21, 2014 - 9:10PM

We took a very close look at these contenders to determine that Honda Fit is the superior new car value when compared to the Nissan Versa-Note. Identical in size and utility, it comes down to a cheapened price-point interior and performance, versus dollars well spent.

Warning: North America Honda not E15 ethanol 'Flex Fuel' rated

By Parks McCants on January 18, 2014 - 6:02PM

Fewer than 1% off all cars on the road in North America today are true"Flex Fuel" vehicles.Your 2014 Honda Accord or Civic is not one of them. Automobile Club of America tells us not to burn E15 (ethanol 15%) fuels in any vehicle manufactured prior to 2012. Torque News takes a closer look at the warning.

Honda Accord Hybrid takes mpg crown from Toyota with iMMD techhnology

By Parks McCants on January 16, 2014 - 2:20PM

As Honda records historical Accord and Civic sales in North America, Toyota heats up the competition with the introduction of the Prius “C”. Today we explore the base root of the Hybrid equation with a closer look at Honda’s Superior iMMD technology Vs. Toyota Synergy Drive.

TMI’s Honda Racing HPD Edition Ariel Atom Supercar

By Parks McCants on January 16, 2014 - 11:18AM

The North American manufactured TMI Ariel 3 is by all measures a world class bare bones supercar with a power to weight ratio approaching 600 hp per ton. While the supercharged 2 liter Honda i-VTEC engine will do 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds, HPD and TMI team up to push the Atom to the next level in extreme open wheel club racing.

2015 Honda Fit sets new industry benchmark for small car value

By Parks McCants on January 13, 2014 - 8:59PM

As demonstrated today at NAIAS Detroit, no one does what Honda does with small cars. With the 2015 Fit, Honda jumps light years ahead with a transforming hatchback that leaves the balance of the small car sector in the dust of re-invention.

2014 Honda Accord Hybrid offers more for your dollar than Toyota Camry

By Parks McCants on January 13, 2014 - 1:38AM

The mid size Hybrid sector heats up a bit as we compare Honda Accord to Toyota Camry. While both makes offer a quality product at an attainable price point, when we consider ‘standard’ features and stated mpg, Honda comes out the winner.

Honda Fit Hybrid breaks 80 mpg barrier in Japan

By Parks McCants on January 10, 2014 - 1:31AM

The Japan only 2014 Honda Fit Hybrid beats Toyota Prius C by averaging 80+ mpg city.
We know that the 2015 North America Fit will share many of the Japan “Earth Dreams” drive train and CVT components. I believe that the 2015 N.A. Fit will post an EPA mpg rating of 60+.

Civic Hybrid vs Prius a matter of style and brand loyalty

By Parks McCants on January 8, 2014 - 3:12PM

In comparing the Civic Hybrid to the Toyota Prius we discover a coin toss as to price, fuel efficiency and overall car quality. For most, the decision will be one of body design and brand loyalty; something that both marks depend on.

Future Honda clean diesel CR-V will average 70 mpg

By Parks McCants on January 6, 2014 - 9:20PM

As a clean diesel technology Honda City goes on sale today in India, I am reminded that in a not too distant future the Honda CR-V will average 70+ mpg on diesel fuel.

Honda micro Acty truck perfect for North America EV platform

By Parks McCants on January 4, 2014 - 10:07PM

Weighing in at 1800 lbs, micro trucks are the preferred city delivery method for much of the world. We ask the question, why not a Honda Acty truck, van or EV micro truck for North America?

2014 Honda Pilot greater SUV value than Chevy Tahoe

By Parks McCants on January 3, 2014 - 12:44AM

Today we decided to compare Honda’s large SUV with the Chevrolet Tahoe. While the Pilot will not tow 8,000 lbs, it will carry 8 adults in relative comfort at a fraction of the cost of your Tahoe. And, it comes standard with many features that the Tahoe doesn't offer.

Torque News Honda recomends HPD's Rally Fit for affordable club racing

By Parks McCants on December 30, 2013 - 9:37PM

While I didn’t find one under the tree this Christmas, a Honda Race Development Fit remains one of the most competitive, affordable tickets to SCCA B specification racing. I want one and here’s why.

2015 'Earth Dreams' Fit will be best selling small car in North America

By Parks McCants on December 28, 2013 - 6:51PM

With a measurable increase in power, cabin size, personal electronic connect capability and a total exterior re-design, I predict that the 2014-15 Honda Fit will displace the Civic as the best selling small car in North America.

Purchasing a 2013 ‘clearance’ Accord can put you upside-down before leaving the lot

By Parks McCants on December 24, 2013 - 5:35PM

For those car buyers wishing to spend 10% less on a new Accord or Civic, year end clearance sales may be the answer for you. But I advise caution before signing on the bottom line. That deal will cost you down the road at trade- in time.

Honda’s IMA will dominate future high performance automotives

By Parks McCants on December 23, 2013 - 12:34PM

Honda, a company of many firsts introduced IMA (integrated motor assist) to the world in the original 1999 Insight, still the average mpg record holder for a major manufactured production hybrid.
I believe that Honda will dominate the future performance hybrid market in North America.

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