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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.

Hydrogen Cars in 2018: The Mirai, Clarity FC, and Nexo Charge Ahead

By Dean McManis on June 26, 2018 - 9:00AM

In concept, hydrogen cars sound like a perfect solution to reduce air pollution from commuter automobiles. How come we don't see hydrogen cars like the Toyota Mirai, Hyundai Nexo and Honda Clarity FC commonly on the roads?

Why 2019 Insight is Honda’s Answer to the perfect Compact 4-Door Sedan

By Parks McCants on June 23, 2018 - 7:36PM

It’s not often that a major manufacturer delivers a superior car or light truck these days for less than $23,000. Honda’s 2019 Insight hybrid is the maker’s answer to the perfect compact 4-door sedan. However, there’s a heck of a lot more going on here than fuel economy.

Toyota Mirai, Honda FCV Are Impractical, Despite Their Advantage Over EV Charge Times

By Myles Vance on June 20, 2018 - 4:13PM

Hydrogen Fuel Cell vehicles have an advantage over lengthy charging times of electric cars, but cars like Toyota Mirai and Honda FCV are not practical. Major car makers are not correct to believe that Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles are the future.

NSX Inspired 2019 Acura RDX Epitomizes Precision Crafted Performance

By Parks McCants on June 15, 2018 - 12:02AM

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?

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

By Armen Hareyan on June 7, 2018 - 4:40PM

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.

2019 Honda Insight may Buck the SUV Buying Trend

By Parks McCants on May 23, 2018 - 11:06PM

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?

How 2018 Honda Clarity EV Trilogy Earns California Clean Air Award

By Parks McCants on May 21, 2018 - 9:05PM

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.

This 2018 Accord Drive Review is Generated From the Back Seat

By Parks McCants on May 15, 2018 - 11:38PM

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.

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

By Parks McCants on May 5, 2018 - 1:40PM

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.

The Honda Clarity Has Our Attention: Comparing to Chevy Volt

By John Falk on April 30, 2018 - 10:33AM

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.

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

By Parks McCants on April 21, 2018 - 11:58AM

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.

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

By Parks McCants on April 21, 2018 - 10:48AM

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.

Scorecard for Electric Car Advertising

By John Falk on April 20, 2018 - 12:21PM

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.

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

By Parks McCants on April 11, 2018 - 11:02PM

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?

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

By Parks McCants on April 5, 2018 - 1:01AM

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.

2018 Honda Clarity PHEV Exceeds Performance and Comfort Expectations

By Parks McCants on March 29, 2018 - 12:35AM

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.

Why 2018 Honda Accord is not selling as well as predicted

By Parks McCants on March 22, 2018 - 11:19PM

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.

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

By Parks McCants on March 22, 2018 - 9:46PM

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.

Lowest Priced Most Powerful 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid Available March 23

By Parks McCants on March 18, 2018 - 9:48PM

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.

Watch Honda Civic Type-R Assembly Video

By Parks McCants on March 13, 2018 - 1:11PM

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.

The latest Award for 2018 Honda Ridgeline will surprise you

By Parks McCants on March 10, 2018 - 10:35PM

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?

Honda Pilot Drives into 2018 With Astounding 48.9% Sales Uptick

By Parks McCants on March 6, 2018 - 6:38PM

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.

Honda Ridgeline Carries Over for 2019 With 2 Minor Upgrades

By Parks McCants on March 5, 2018 - 8:10PM

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

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

By Parks McCants on March 5, 2018 - 7:07PM

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?

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

By Parks McCants on February 28, 2018 - 12:09AM

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

By Parks McCants on February 20, 2018 - 2:49PM

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.

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

By Marc Stern on February 19, 2018 - 11:48PM

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.

2018 Accord Sport 1.5L Turbo Perfect Daily Commuter Car

By Parks McCants on February 17, 2018 - 10:09PM

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.

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

By Parks McCants on February 14, 2018 - 5:42PM

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.

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

By Parks McCants on February 12, 2018 - 8:10PM

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?

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