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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.

What’s really killing Honda Civic Natural GAS

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

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 EST

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 EST

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 EST

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 EST

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 EST

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 EST

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 EST

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 EST

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 EST

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 EST

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 EST

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 EST

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 EST

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 EST

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 EST

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 EST

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 EST

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 EST

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 EST

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 EST

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 EST

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 EST

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 EST

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 EST

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 EST

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 EST

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 EST

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 EST

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 EST

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.

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