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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’s tight lipped on 2016 HR-V North America release date

By Parks McCants on February 24, 2015 - 12:34AM

Yeah, we know. The Australian Press has already written less than glowing reviews of the HR-V as to off-road and aggressive-drive road handling. We’re pretty darn sure mud-bogging isn't what Honda has in mind for 2016 HR-V. As to a U.S. market release date...

2015 Honda Civic ‘ACE’ body structure could save your life

By Parks McCants on February 21, 2015 - 3:37PM

Most of us never think about it until it’s needed, and hopefully it never is. Nonetheless, according to ASIRT, 2.35 million passengers and drivers are hurt, disabled or killed in U.S. auto-related accidents every year.

California buyers drive Honda Civic to #1 in compact sedan segment

By Parks McCants on February 19, 2015 - 2:57PM

Driving the freeways of Los Angeles, one’s reacquainted with the world’s largest automotive market. The visual is stunning and often overwhelming. This is “Ground Zero” for American Honda Motors; California buyers love Honda!

Car-like-ride drives Honda Odyssey Minivan sales to #1 in North America

By Parks McCants on February 18, 2015 - 7:40PM

As reported by Honda News Wednesday morning, 3 out of 6 of the top selling automobiles in North America wear the Honda big “H.” Why is Honda Odyssey the best selling minivan in North America? Torque News looks for an answer or two.

Journalist beaten into submission by crowd wielding 2016 Honda HR-V specifications

By Parks McCants on February 18, 2015 - 2:21AM

While the headline may border on sensationalism, truly, there is nothing more important to an avid automotive aficionado than accurate specifications. In a world of ‘“hurry up and wait,” new model roll-outs, the rules of the reporting game change like the flow of an incomming tide.

Honda Fit production remains on track despite West Coast port strike

By Parks McCants on February 17, 2015 - 1:07AM

Monday morning found American Honda Motors assuring consumers that the manufactured in Mexico and Alabama Honda, Acura cars and light trucks will not be impacted by a prolonged West Coast Ports Strike. But that’s not the whole story.

2016 Honda HR-V captures multi generational appeal through tech-driven-transformability

By Parks McCants on February 16, 2015 - 12:11AM

Take a close look at the photo at the top of this article. We believe that 2016 Honda HR-V will be a best seller within weeks of availability. Why? it’s simple: Exceptional value, great looks and multi-generational appeal.

2016 Honda Pilot design trends toward Odyssey, Acura MDX

By Parks McCants on February 12, 2015 - 12:44PM

Today’s Chicago Auto Show unveiling of the all new 2016 Pilot confirms Honda’s design direction confirmed through a much refined Pilot and yet another teaser image of Ridgeline pickup truck. Honda’s on a roll!

Nissan, Toyota, and Honda Team Up for Hydrogen Refueling Infrastructure

By Aaron Turpen on February 12, 2015 - 2:38AM

Three Japanese automotive giants have teamed up to promote hydrogen refueling in Japan.

2015 Honda Fit beats Ford Fiesta in latest ‘best buy’ award

By Parks McCants on February 11, 2015 - 8:54PM

In fact, 2015 Fit was awarded “ 2015 Best Car For The Money” by “News and World Report” in 2 categories, “compact car and hatchback,” beating Ford Fiesta and all comers to the podium. Is Honda Fit superior to Ford Fiesta in the compact car class?

Record 2015 Honda Fit sales buck auto buying trend

By Parks McCants on February 6, 2015 - 1:24PM

With record SUV and truck sales being driven by lower gasoline prices, Honda’s Fit sales doubled January 2014 sales numbers. It looks like smart Millennials are looking past the cheap gasoline hype.

2015 Honda CR-V: It’s those little things that make the difference

By Parks McCants on January 31, 2015 - 4:30PM

Despite a higher retail price than much of the competition, Honda CR-V has held its position as the number one selling SUV in North America 10 years running. Sometimes, it’s those ‘little things’ that make the difference.

How 2015 Honda Fit earned KBB 'Best Resale Value' award

By Parks McCants on January 29, 2015 - 8:04PM

Known for bulletproof mechanics and reasonable fit and finish, the made in Japan Fit held the line on high resale value. Will the same be true for the manufactured in Mexico Fit? We'll look at how and why 2015 Honda Fit earned KBB's "Best Resale Value" award.

2016 Honda Pilot takes design cue from Acura MDX

By Parks McCants on January 21, 2015 - 11:04PM

Honda’s leaning pretty hard on the artful visual tease these days. Wednesday was no exception with the presentation of a thought provoking glimpse of 2016 Pilot SUV. Or, are we looking at Acura MDX?

What’s really killing Honda Civic Natural GAS

By Parks McCants on January 21, 2015 - 1:58PM

While always a low volume seller, Civic Natural Gas sits on the edge of extinction. With sales reported in the mid triple digits for all of 2013, Torque News looks for an answer or two. What’s really killing Honda Civic Natural Gas sales?

Sporty 2016 HR-V to be Honda’s next hot-hatch

By Parks McCants on January 19, 2015 - 11:18PM

With media hyping HR-V top of the segment non-hybrid fuel economy, We believe that while fuel economy is a factor when considering a purchase, there’s something else in the works here. We believe 2016 HR-V will be Honda’s next hot-hatch.

Mandel commentary sparks Rumors of Honda Ridgeline Hybrid

By Parks McCants on January 17, 2015 - 11:23PM

Bending the news: Honda’s executive v.p. John Mendel is one of the best in the industry at dropping bread-crumbs of information at the feat of a very hungry automotive press corp.
After all, we all need a story. Torque News takes a closer look at what we we’ll laughingly call the “Ridgeline Hybrid conspiracy.”

2015 Honda Civic LX smokes the competition with standard featured value

By Parks McCants on January 16, 2015 - 8:32PM

Long gone is the day of the“stripped” hand cranked window entry-level sedan. However, Honda does offer a budget minded minimalist approach to personal transportation. We take a closer look at Civic LX, not as basic as you think.

Rumors of Clean Turbo Diesel for 2016 Honda Ridgeline

By Parks McCants on January 15, 2015 - 7:09PM

With Honda’s expansion of its Ohio based engine facility to manufacture EarthDreams ™ turbo engines, speculation as to a possible turbo-diesel option for Ridgeline has surfaced. Just rumors?

Fueling network key to Honda FCV fuel cell car success

By Parks McCants on January 14, 2015 - 7:09PM

Decades in the making, zero emissions nitrogen fuel cell vehicles(FCV) remain years away from mass production and sales for several reasons.

Built in Ohio Honda turbocharged 4 cylinder engine for 2015

By Parks McCants on January 13, 2015 - 4:53PM

Honda announced Tuesday in Detroit that a built in Ohio turbocharged 4 cylinder VTEC engine is in the works. Does this signal a Civic Type R for North America?

Honda Accord Hybrid bucks SUV trend

By Parks McCants on January 5, 2015 - 5:37PM

With pickup truck and SUVs leading the charge in a double digit automotive industry sales uptick, we discover one midsize Honda car bucking the trend despite cheap gasoline. Could hybrid technology represent more to the consumer than exceptional fuel economy?

Honda Fit rated KBB ‘Best Buy’ sub-compact for 2015

By Parks McCants on January 2, 2015 - 5:04PM

Only one sub-compact made it onto Kelley Blue Book’s small car “Best Buy Award” list of finalist. Is Honda’s all new Fit the best car choice for you?

2015 Honda Civic best small car buy in North America

By Parks McCants on January 2, 2015 - 2:49PM

With no lack of competition coming from the small car classification, Kelley Blue Book picks 2015 Honda Civic as “Best Buy” for 2015. Civic may be the best small car buy in North America.

$2 gasoline stalls Honda Accord Hybrid sales in North America

By Parks McCants on December 31, 2014 - 6:37PM

We’ve watched Hybrid sales tank this year as Honda retired Insight, discontinued Acura ILX Hybrid and disappeared Acura RLX. Has cheap gasoline stalled hybrid car and light truck sales in North America?

2015 Honda CR-V may be safest SUV in North America

By Parks McCants on December 29, 2014 - 8:34PM

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety(IIHS) has rated 9 Honda, Acura vehicles as top safety picks for 2015. Is CR-V the safest small SUV in North America?

Basic 2015 Accord Coupe LX-S surprisingly fun to drive

By Parks McCants on December 21, 2014 - 5:45PM

How much Honda Accord can one buy for under $25,000 ? Torque News takes a closer look at the bare-bones 2015 Accord Coupe LX-S.

2014 Honda year in review: 2015 Civic Si

By Parks McCants on December 19, 2014 - 9:19PM

Honda Si,Type R or Acura RS-X last century's Japanese developed answer to the performance pony car put Honda on the hot-rod map. TorqueNews revisits the holdout; 2015 Honda Civic Si.

2014 American Honda year in review: 2015 Accord Hybrid

By Parks McCants on December 17, 2014 - 6:29PM

I rarely drive a car that I just can’t get enough of. An interesting combination of EV future meets premium sedan comfort,Torque News revisits 2015 Accord Hybrid.

2014 American Honda year in review: 2015 Honda CR-V

By Parks McCants on December 16, 2014 - 5:05PM

American Honda Motors is on its way to another record sales year. One of the shining stars in Honda’s lineup is the best selling SUV in North America. Torque News revisits 2015 CR-V.

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