Honda News and Reviews

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.

By Parks McCants G+ Jun 15 2018 - 12:02am

NSX Inspired 2019 Acura RDX Epitomizes Precision Crafted Performance

When Acura Engineering announced the exit of V6 power from their RDX SUV offering I had my doubts as to the benefits of turbocharging the best selling compact 2-row SUV in America. Afterall, how sporty could a two row SUV be?

By Armen Hareyan G+ Jun 7 2018 - 4:40pm

Interesting Announcement from Honda and GM to Make EV Batteries Even Cheaper, More Powerful

There is a very interesting development to from Honda and the General Motors to make electric car batteries even cheaper and more powerful. At least Honda is getting more serious about EVs, not just fulfilling compliance requirements. GM may move beyond The Volt and Bolt.

By Parks McCants G+ May 23 2018 - 11:06pm

2019 Honda Insight may Buck the SUV Buying Trend

There’s no question in the automotive industry that crossover and SUV sales have long outsold sedans in North America, that’s a given So why does Honda embrace the 4-door sedan as demonstrated through Clarity and the soon to arrive Insight?

By Parks McCants G+ May 21 2018 - 9:05pm

How 2018 Honda Clarity EV Trilogy Earns California Clean Air Award

As announced Monday morning by American Honda Motors the well received 2018 Honda Clarity electrified sedan series earns high honors from the Coalition for Clean Air. Why it won is a bit more interesting.

By Parks McCants G+ May 15 2018 - 11:38pm

This 2018 Accord Drive Review is Generated From the Back Seat

Honda’s Accord Touring is without question the maker’s most powerful Accord offering of all time. We’ve reported on the driving dynamics of Honda’s reinvented Accord extensively. Now, It's time to review 2018 Honda Accord from the back seat.

By Parks McCants G+ May 5 2018 - 1:40pm

Honda Accord Vs Toyota Camry: Sales Volume has little to do with overall quality or value

2018 Honda Accord is “North America Car of the Year.” Nonetheless, Toyota Camry outsells Accord by a meaningful margine. Torque News takes a closer look.

By John Falk Apr 30 2018 - 10:33am

The Honda Clarity Has Our Attention: Comparing to Chevy Volt

The electric and plugin hybrid car market is officially hot. Tesla, Chevrolet and Nissan have ruled the roost in the electric car market for quite a few years now. Tesla brought their first electric car to market in 2008. Nissan brought the Leaf to the market in 2010. Chevrolet began selling the Volt in 2011.

By Parks McCants G+ Apr 21 2018 - 11:58am

Award Winning V6 Powered Honda Odyssey Carries over for 2019 with favorable MSRP

Good news for fans of normally aspirated V6 engines. With the auto industry embracing small displacement, turbocharged 4 cylinder engines, Honda presents a well connected award winning V6 powered minivan with premium car-like comfort and ride dynamic.

By Parks McCants G+ Apr 21 2018 - 10:48am

Honda teaches the joy of manual gear shifting in 5 minute video

A well meshed manual transmission puts “one with the car,” talk about driver to car connectivity. By most accounts, Honda manufactures the easiest shifting 6-speed manual transmission in the industry. Now, they’ll teach you how to drive one.

By John Falk Apr 20 2018 - 12:21pm

Scorecard for Electric Car Advertising

If you have been watching TV lately you have probably been noticing advertising for electric cars. Nissan, Hyundai and Honda are the main three EV makers that seem to be running EV ads regularly. They all have varying degrees of success at demonstrating what these cars can do.

By Parks McCants G+ Apr 11 2018 - 11:02pm

1,000,000 Honda Buyer’s Advanced Safety Equipped in the U.S.

This week American Honda Motor Company announces an important safety milestone. According to the maker 1,000,000 Honda Cars and light trucks on the road today are “Honda Sensing” equipped. What’s it do , and how does it work?

By Parks McCants G+ Apr 5 2018 - 1:01am

2018 Fit Sport Captures The Spirit of Honda’s Small Hatch Beginnings

Honda Motor Company drove to the forefront of the auto industry behind the wheel of fun to drive and affordable subcompact hatchbacks and sedans. 2018 Fit Sport reminds us of why we migrated in mass to the brand to begin with.

By Parks McCants G+ Mar 29 2018 - 12:35am

2018 Honda Clarity PHEV Exceeds Performance and Comfort Expectations

Without question there’s a lot of hype circulating these days as to the eminent future of the electrified car. 2018 Honda Clarity is the maker’s portal to a primarily electric-car future. Torque News takes a closer look.

By Parks McCants G+ Mar 22 2018 - 11:19pm

Why 2018 Honda Accord is not selling as well as predicted

The most advanced Honda Accord to come out of Ohio is not selling as well as anticipated by the automotive press, including yours truly. There are several key factors that keep Honda Accord from selling as well as predicted.

By Parks McCants G+ Mar 22 2018 - 9:46pm

RealTime Racing returns to 2018 Pirelli World Challenge With Honda Civic Type-R

Torque News has reported on RealTime Racing for several years, as the Milwaukee based team raced modified Acura TLX, and NSX GT-3 cars to the podium on several occasions. Yet, with time comes new direction in the form of two highly race modified Honda Civic Type-R’s.

By Parks McCants G+ Mar 18 2018 - 9:48pm

Lowest Priced Most Powerful 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid Available March 23

What Honda proudly refers to as the most refined Accord in its 2018 lineup arrives at dealerships March 23. What makes the latest Accord superior to the outgoing offering? Read on.

By Parks McCants G+ Mar 13 2018 - 1:11pm

Watch Honda Civic Type-R Assembly Video

Honda’s Swindon U.K. car assembly plant is home to not only Civic Type-R, but every Honda Civic Hatchback imported to the U.S.. In watching the assembly process, it’s nothing short of amazing that Civic Type-R is as good as it is. Watch Honda Civic Type-R assembled in this real time video.

By Parks McCants G+ Mar 10 2018 - 10:35pm

The latest Award for 2018 Honda Ridgeline will surprise you

Looking to the results of Car and Drivers “2018 Editors’ Choice Awards” finalist, there’s only one pickup truck listed in the midsize truck segment, Honda Ridgeline. That news is a bit surprising for conventional truck fans. How did Ridgeline nail C&D top honors?

By Parks McCants G+ Mar 6 2018 - 6:38pm

Honda Pilot Drives into 2018 With Astounding 48.9% Sales Uptick

Short story: Build more Honda Pilots and consumers will buy more of them. Yet, there may be much more to Honda Pilot’s drive to the top of the segment than increased production. Torque News takes a closer look.

By Parks McCants G+ Mar 5 2018 - 8:10pm

Honda Ridgeline Carries Over for 2019 With 2 Minor Upgrades

Now entering its third production year, 2019 Honda Ridgeline Pickup arrives at dealerships this week with 2 minor upgrades. What are they? Read on.

By Parks McCants G+ Mar 5 2018 - 7:07pm

Talk of 2019 Honda CR-V 3-row Hybrid SUV for North America

With Honda’s market launch of Clarity electric and the Insight Hybrid electric Prototype in the U.S., comes talk of a pending 2019 Honda CR-V 3-row SUV. Honda targets Europe with such a variant, why not North America?

By Parks McCants G+ Feb 28 2018 - 12:09am

What the future holds for Honda Civic Type-R in the United States

Now that Civic Type-R buzz has died down a bit, let’s get real. What does the future hold for Civic Type-R in the United States?

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By Parks McCants G+ Feb 20 2018 - 2:49pm

HondaPro Jason’s Epic 2017 Civic Type-R Color Change

Torque News takes a first look at HondaPro Jason's epic Civic Type-R factory specification color change. There's a heck of a lot too it. But then again, there's only one HondaPro Jason. What's it take to do it right? Read on.

By Marc Stern Feb 19 2018 - 11:48pm

Do auto ads tell the truth? Not if they are talking about four-wheel-drive

So, you think auto ads tell the truth? Here's the easy answer, uh-uh; nope, they don't; nah, not even close sometimes, especially if they are talking about four-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive.

By Parks McCants G+ Feb 17 2018 - 10:09pm

2018 Accord Sport 1.5L Turbo Perfect Daily Commuter Car

Last Friday, I dropped by my favorite Honda dealership to revisit the reinvented 10th generation Honda Accord. Now exclusively turbo powered, these key features make 2018 Accord Sport the perfect do-all daily commuter car.

By Parks McCants G+ Feb 14 2018 - 5:42pm

2018 Honda Odyssey: Exceptional features earn Good Housekeeping 'Best Car Award'

Granted, it’s not the first time Honda’s mainstay family minivan earns Good Housekeeping’s "Best Car Award.: But then again, that was before the day of Chrysler Pacifica minivan. 3 key features make 2018 Honda Odyssey best in the minivan segment.

By Parks McCants G+ Feb 12 2018 - 8:10pm

Performance Trifecta Earns 2018 Honda Civic MotorWeek’s Drivers’ Choice Award

MotorWeek, T.V.’s original automotive magazine remains a heavy hitter in a Youtube dominated world. 3 Key factors earn 2018 Honda Civic Motorweek’s Drivers’ Choice Award 2-years running; what are they?

2018 Subaru WRX STI, 2018 Honda Civic Type R, comparision, review

By Denis Flierl G+ Feb 6 2018 - 7:47am

Honda Civic Type R vs. Subaru WRX STI; Which Car Belongs In Your Garage

How does the 2018 Honda Civic Type R stack up against the 2018 Subaru WRX STI. Which compact performance car belongs in your garage?

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 30 2018 - 6:50pm

The New Honda Insight Prototype is a Gorgeous Hybrid

Honda didn’t announce any real details on the 2019 Insight Prototype that debuted earlier this month in Detroit, but we don’t need hard numbers to know that this is the best-looking version of the hybrid Honda thus far – while also being one of the best-looking hybrids in the US market.

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By Parks McCants G+ Jan 25 2018 - 5:05pm

2 Surprises for Honda Fans at the Portland International Auto Show, one a Civic

Walking the massive floor of the Oregon Convention Center, I’m just a bit blown away by the size and scope of Oregon’s Portland International Auto Show. It’s a big deal, and American Honda Motor Company is here with a surprise or two for Honda fans.

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