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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.

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.

Exclusive: American Honda responds to Civic Type R rumors

By Parks McCants on December 15, 2014 - 5:48PM

With persistent ongoing rumors of a Honda Type R destined for North America once again circulating the internet, we thought we’d check in with our source at American Honda Motor Company for an answer or two.

Is 2015 Honda Fit EX-L with navigation superior to Kia Rio SX premium package?

By Parks McCants on December 10, 2014 - 10:55PM

Torque News discovers that 2015 Honda Fit EX-L with navigation may not be the most expensive sub-compact 5 door hatchback in its segment. Is it the best value for your dollar spent? We scrutinize the competition for an answer or two

Your Accord may be included in expanded Honda,Takata airbag recall

By Parks McCants on December 9, 2014 - 3:18PM

With Honda’s announcement of a National Safety Improvement Campaign, your Honda Accord may be one of 5.4 million vehicles included in this massive Takata airbag related safety measure.

Finding a 2015 Honda Civic Si deal for Christmas

By Parks McCants on December 8, 2014 - 1:01PM

With Honda pushing “Happy Honda Days” down the chimney, how much money will it take to put Honda’s performance Civic Si under your Christmas Tree, can one find a discounted Civic Si for Christmas?

2015 Honda Fit popularity drives sales record for November

By Parks McCants on December 4, 2014 - 11:41AM

2015 Honda Fit sales were up 55% in November with 6421 cars sold. While price point has much to do with sales momentum, we look to the totally redesigned 5 door hatchback to be Honda’s next big volume seller.

Refreshed 2015 Honda CR-V shatters all time sales record

By Parks McCants on December 2, 2014 - 8:58PM

Honda announced Tuesday that 2015 CR-V had set a new sales record for November shattering 2013 results. With a 37.7% increase in sales volume, Torque News looks to the numbers.

2015 Honda Fit EX perfect for 'tuner' car modification

By Parks McCants on November 29, 2014 - 12:53PM

Dropping in at the local Honda store I encountered my first, bare basic 2015 Honda Fit EX. As barebones as grandma’s 1980s Honda Civic, I like Fit EX for 'tuner car' modification.

How to shop Black Friday sales for Honda Civic

By Parks McCants on November 26, 2014 - 8:47PM

While other auto makers scramble to take advantage of Black Friday you aren't likely to find deep discounts offered on 2015 Honda Civic, but we have found a few remaining 2014s on sale. Torque News looks to the numbers.

Questionable corporate integrity taints Honda Motors' reputation

By Parks McCants on November 25, 2014 - 8:05PM

As a life-long fan of Honda manufactured utility and automotive products, I find today’s news of Tokyo based Honda Motor Company’s admission of deliberate accident report omissions saddening and more than a bit surprising. What’s happened to Honda’s reputation for first and foremost 'consumer safety first' and corporate integrity?

2016 Honda HR-V takes Fit versatility to AWD sports-level

By Parks McCants on November 24, 2014 - 7:16PM

You may argue with me on first look, I know I did. When Honda’s GM Jeff Conrad stated that there was ‘nothing else like it on the market,’ I too took exception. But then I took a closer look at the competition.

2016 Honda HR-V reveil may be lost in the crowd

By Parks McCants on November 21, 2014 - 2:03PM

First reveal of Honda’s next big thing left me sitting with notepad in hand reaching for an answer or two that would not come until mid 2015. Had Honda’s next big thing disappointed?

2015 Honda Fit features larger car ride

By Parks McCants on November 13, 2014 - 7:06PM

I don’t know how Honda did it. When you experience Fit's ride your transitioned into a bigger car feel and space continuum.

2015 Honda HR-V Crossover Fit's sibling sports-jock

By Parks McCants on November 12, 2014 - 8:43PM

Honda’s done it before: By introducing extreme variations of a base world-car platform, Honda expands the line-up while holding the bottom $ line. Is HR-V a Fit by another name?

Rumors of Honda HR-V Hybrid for North America

By Parks McCants on November 10, 2014 - 6:15PM

With the exiting of Honda’s original hybrid Insight exiting North American markets, many Honda watchers believe that CR-Z is next to go. I believe that Fit platformed HR-V could fill the gap in Honda’s shrinking hybrid lineup.

Used car dealer price gouging Honda Fit buyers

By Parks McCants on November 10, 2014 - 9:14AM

We've read from several reader’s comments that used Honda Fit pricing has gone through the roof. Is it possible that used car dealers price gouge Fit buyers? we look to the numbers.

No Honda Fit Takata airbag recall

By Parks McCants on November 7, 2014 - 4:09PM

The expanded Takata airbag recall list generated by Honda Motors Friday does not include Honda Fit.

Honda Fit performance aftermarket to explode following SEMA

By Parks McCants on November 6, 2014 - 1:18PM

Thinking about modifying your late model Honda Fit? Better get on it! we believe that that Fit aftermarket demand will explode following the SEMA Show.

Honda's SEMA Fit project sets the stage for new high performance hatchback

By Parks McCants on November 4, 2014 - 10:43AM

North American Honda enthusiasts are calling for the return of a Civic based Type ‘R’ performance hatchback, ain’t going to happen! We believe that a modified Honda Fit will fill the gap.

Game changing 2015 Honda CR-V: Superior standard feature driven performance

By Parks McCants on November 3, 2014 - 5:10PM

As reported Monday by American Honda Motors: CR-V drove Honda to a new sales record for October. We believe that 2015 Honda CR-V offers exceptional best in class superior standard feature driven performance.

2015 Honda Accord Hybrid: A superior futuristic driving experience

By Parks McCants on November 2, 2014 - 2:42AM

As of June 2014 Honda Motor Company has sold 1.35 million gasoline, electric hybrid automobiles worldwide. We take a look at Honda’s best selling North America hybrid offering.

2015 Honda HR-V Crossover: Release date mired in unsubstantiated speculation

By Parks McCants on October 30, 2014 - 12:56PM

With Tokyo based Honda Motor Company calling for greater quality control, detractors assume that the much anticipated Mexico manufactured HR-V release will be pushed out to spring of 2015.

American Honda Motor Company: Dedicated 2nd production shift for 2015 Fit and HR-V

By Parks McCants on October 30, 2014 - 11:39AM

To the relief of Canadian, U.S. Honda automotive dealers and would be Fit buyers, Honda officials promised Wednesday to fire up a 2nd production shift in Celaya, Mexico, home to the 2015 Fit and Fit world-platformed HR-V Crossover.

2015 Honda CR-Z: Despite reports surprisingly fun to drive

By Parks McCants on October 28, 2014 - 4:50AM

Although I like the sports-coupe look of Honda’s last standing 2 door hybrid hatch, I was prepared to be disappointed by it’s overall performance; I stand corrected.

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