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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.

Converting existing cars to EVs slowly becoming practical

By Don Bain on May 24, 2012 - 7:57PM

Electric cars have their pluses and minuses, but the day is coming when you can take the gasoline vehicle you bought five years ago and convert it to a zero-emissions plug-in EV with everything you’d expect, except the tax credit.

Honda Jet's strange looking aircraft aces first flight

By John Goreham on May 14, 2012 - 4:34PM

The upstart ailine manufacturer is moving ahead with a product and a plan that sounds oddly familiar

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CARFAX reveals shocking truth about ignored recalls

By Don Bain on May 8, 2012 - 5:19PM

A new Carfax study has revealed over 2.7 million used cars with ignored auto recall issues are currently endangering the safety of commuters nationwide, reflecting the number of manufacturer mandated repairs simply not completed during 2011.

Honda develops traffic congestion technology aiding drivers to avoid bad driving

By David Herron on April 28, 2012 - 6:07PM

Noting that car drivers influence other car drivers into traffic congestion, Honda has developed a technological aid that notifies car drivers about rapid acceleration and deceleration, coaching drivers into "smooth driving" patterns.

Leviton selected by Honda to provide charging stations for Honda Fit EV

By David Herron on April 26, 2012 - 4:10PM

As Honda Fit EV returns to manufacturing electric cars, the company selects electric equipment company Leviton as the preferred supplier for electric vehicle charging stations not only for the Fit EV, but for the Honda Accord Plug-In Hybrid Sedan due in 2014.

Honda offers pinners a $500 pintermission from Pinterest

By John Goreham on April 25, 2012 - 9:44AM

Honda has launched a new promotional campaign with Pinterest targeting fashionable women and offers users $500 to stop using the site for a day

Honda C and S Concepts introduced in Beijing, possible global sales for S

By Aaron Turpen on April 24, 2012 - 5:04AM

The new Honda C and Honda S concepts debuted at the Beijing Auto Show with promises of the S going global as direct competition for the Toyota Prius v hybrid hatchback.

Honda S concept rear quarter view

By Aaron Turpen on April 24, 2012 - 4:45AM

Honda C concept side view

By Aaron Turpen on April 24, 2012 - 4:44AM

Honda S concept

By Aaron Turpen on April 24, 2012 - 4:42AM

Honda's reduce-reuse-recycle of rare earth materials

Honda launching rare earth metals recycling from used nickel-metal hybrid car batteries

By David Herron on April 19, 2012 - 11:46PM

Honda and Japan Metals & Chemicals have developed rare earth metals recycling technology which could mitigate the rare earth metals supply issues which casts a shadow over the potential these metals have in hybrid and electric cars.

Honda Civic awarded spot on ten best green cars 2012 list

By John Goreham on April 18, 2012 - 12:14PM

Kelly Blue Book (KBB) places the 2012 Honda Civic on its list of ten best green cars extending Hondas green car accolades

IBM, Honda and PG&E are teaming up to make a smart grid

IBM, Honda and Pacific Gas and Electric Company Team Up For A Smart Grid

By Nicolas Zart on April 12, 2012 - 12:32PM

According to an IBM press release, the company just announced it has teamed up with American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and Pacific Gas and Electric Company, PG&E in order to facilitate a new pilot project for a smarter communication means between electric vehicles, EVs and our power grid.

Zipcar chooses customer favorite Honda as preferred vehicle manufacturer

By John Goreham on April 11, 2012 - 4:01PM

In a nod to its Zipster’s preferences, Zipcar has chosen Honda as its preferred vehicle manufacturer and will focus on alternative drive offerings.

Study shows cheating men choose Toyota, while unfaithful women prefer Honda

By Anthony Faccenda on April 11, 2012 - 1:12PM

Does your vehicle choice have anything to do with your likelihood to be unfaithful?

IBM is partnering with various carmakers for EVs

Top 10 Things You Might Not Know about Electric Vehicles

By Nicolas Zart on April 9, 2012 - 12:27PM

I met with Kal Gyimesi, Automotive Leader at IBM's Institute for Business Value, Automotive Leader at IBM's Institute for Business Value to better understand how IBM is using its resource for the automotive industry as it makes its way forward, especially when it comes to the electric drive.

Honda Crosstour a Concept in Name Only

By Keith Griffin on April 8, 2012 - 6:30PM

At the New York Auto Show media days, Honda introduced the Honda Crosstour Concept, which is really what the next generation of the Honda Crosstour is going to look like company officials readily admit.

Seven Vehicles from New York Auto Show That Will Be Important

By Keith Griffin on April 8, 2012 - 11:40AM

After having spent a couple days at the New York International Auto Show media days, I've come away with a few impressions. OEMs are really focusing on fuel efficiency, design, and technology like never before. Here's a look at seven of the most important models from the show, which is the last major auto show in the U.S. until the Los Angeles Show in November.

Honda recalls over a half million cars for headlight failure

By Patrick Rall on March 30, 2012 - 4:54PM

American Honda has announced a recall of select 2002, 2003 and 2004 Honda CR-V and 2003 Honda Pilot sport utility vehicles over a concern that the headlight low beams could suddenly stop working due to a possible electric issue within the headlight switch.

Castroneves wins Honda Grand Prix in St. Petersburg

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on March 26, 2012 - 12:19PM

Helio Castroneves won the 2012 Honda Grand Prix in St. Petersburg, FL yesterday. Marking the start of the IndyCar season and possibly a good race season for Castroneves.

Honda recalls 2006 CR-V for suspension failure risks

By Patrick Rall on March 23, 2012 - 9:58PM

American Honda has issued a recall for select 2006 Honda CR-V compact SUVs over a concern that the passenger’s side front lower control arm could break – making it near impossible to control the vehicle is traveling at speed when this suspension component fails.

Honda exposed for paying bloggers to write about new Civic

By Denis Flierl on March 22, 2012 - 10:29PM

In the highly competitive automotive business, auto manufacturers are always trying to get ahead of the competition. As the auto industry becomes increasingly competitive and global in nature, each manufacturer tries to get ahead by any means possible.

Honda Civic Still A Winner

By Steve Odland on March 16, 2012 - 11:36AM

The Honda Civic received criticism last year for falling sales, and supply shortages, and received a poor Consumer Reports review. But things are improving for the Civic in 2012. Despite competitors' hopes and wishes to the contrary, the Honda Civic is still a winner.

Honda runs strong at Talladega

By John Goreham on March 13, 2012 - 2:05PM

Honda engines are respected world-wide, but it isn’t the automotive power plants that make Honda popular at Talladega, but rather it is their generators.

Has The Honda Accord Lost Its Magic?

By John Goreham on March 7, 2012 - 12:42PM

The name Honda Accord has for decades been the name of the family car in America, but now questions are surfacing whether the 2013 Accord still has its magic.

2012 Honda CR-V, Civic and Odyssey all make KBB's Top 10 Family Car list

By Anthony Faccenda on February 29, 2012 - 3:34PM

Honda nabbed an impressive 3 out 10 spots - the 2012 Honda CR-V, Civic and Odyssey - on the list, while no other automaker could manage more than one.

2012 Honda Pilot, Acura MDX recalled for fuel leak risks

By Patrick Rall on February 23, 2012 - 11:55AM

American Honda and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have announced a recall of the 2012 Honda Pilot and 2012 Acura MDX crossover vehicles over a concern that a component of the fuel tank system could allow gasoline to leak – greatly increasing the chances of a fuel system fire.

Honda recalls 45k+ Odyssey minivans over liftgate failures

By Patrick Rall on February 22, 2012 - 12:20PM

American Honda and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have announced a recall of over 45,000 Honda Odyssey minivans over a concern that the gas strut components of the power rear liftgate system could fail prematurely and lead to the door falling unexpectedly.

MotorWeek's John Davis (left) presents American Honda's VP of marketing operatio

Honda Odyssey gets MotorWeek's 2012 Driver's Choice Award

By Don Bain on February 10, 2012 - 3:57PM

For the sixth time in 13 years, the Honda Odyssey has garnered MotorWeek’s Driver Choice Award for the Best Minivan and has also been added to Parenting Magazine’s 2012 Smartest Cars for Families list.

Honda Delivers First Fit EV With Impressive Performance

By Nicolas Zart on February 10, 2012 - 1:09PM

The first electric Fits from Honda have been delivered to Google, Stanford University, and the City of Torrance, California making good on the company's promise.

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