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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.

North America wants 78 mpg Earth Dreams diesel Honda Civic

By Parks McCants on April 29, 2014 - 11:02AM EDT

North American Honda fans ponder the missing diesel option from Honda’s car and light truck offerings. Asia and Europe owners report 70+ mpg from CR-V and Civic. Hey Honda, where’s my 70 mpg Civic?

2014 Honda Civic offers greatest new car purchase value

By Parks McCants on April 27, 2014 - 2:18AM EDT

$20,000 or less seems to be the magic ‘go to number’ for most car Buyers in North America today. It’s that $300 or less monthly car payment that we’re looking for on our quest for affordability of ownership. Torque News has found the answer.

Honda, Romain Dumas to dominate 2014 Pikes Peak Hill Climb

By Parks McCants on April 25, 2014 - 11:59AM EDT

Honda Performance Development and Power Sports return to the 92nd running of Pikes Peak in force. With entrants in seven divisions and an agreement to power Romain Dumas in the unlimited class, Honda will be the manufacturer to beat in June.

Honda Accord OEM adds $9.7 Billion to Ohio economy

By Parks McCants on April 23, 2014 - 2:48PM EDT

North America is a mainstay market for Honda Motors. With Accord,Civic and Odyssey taking top position in the domestic market, Honda looks to expand exports in 2014. Torque News looks at the numbers and why Honda is as American as mom and apple pie.

Honda, Acura Hybrid Technology On The Road To Zero Emissions

By Parks McCants on April 22, 2014 - 11:42AM EDT

Today’s Accord Hybrid and Acura RLX have something in common. Torque News takes a closer look at Honda performance technology, horsepower and torque on the road to zero emissions.

Honda, Acura posts high recall numbers despite record quality rating

By Parks McCants on April 18, 2014 - 2:45PM EDT

Honda has a higher rate of recall than G.M.,Ford and Toyota. But it’s not due to what you think. Acura and Honda hold claim to some of the highest manufactured quality and resale ratings in the industry. We look to the numbers.

Honda 2015 HR-V takes North America back to the future

By Parks McCants on April 17, 2014 - 3:10PM EDT

Honda resurrects a model moniker from a not too distant past in naming the latest addition to the light truck line. Honda takes North America back to the future with the all new 2015 HR-V.

Honda latest safety campaign: Texting while driving can kill you

By Parks McCants on April 15, 2014 - 10:48PM EDT

While Honda wasn’t as direct to the point as we are, the bottom line is that no fewer than 100,000 accidents per year are caused by drivers texting, while driving.

Will Power's 'dirty driving' riles Team Honda 2014 Long Beach Grand Prix

By Parks McCants on April 14, 2014 - 8:32PM EDT

Honda power dominated the first half of the 2014 Toyota Grand Prix at Long Beach, only to be sidelined by a major fender bender. HPD, Simon Pagenaud and Schmidt Motorsports is not happy about it.

Mystery Honda crossover on road to New York International Auto Show

By Parks McCants on April 12, 2014 - 1:32PM EDT

The world auto-press is a curious group. Finding themselves digging for the latest news often leads to short-lived,wild speculation. Thus is the case of Honda’s latest micro-crossover, A Vezel by any other name.

ASIMO to introduce 2015 Honda Fit New York International Auto Show

By Parks McCants on April 11, 2014 - 11:00AM EDT

What does ASIMO and Honda Fit have in common? Voice command interface, great agility and Honda engineering. We believe that ASIMO will introduce the 2015 Fit to New York.

Used Honda Civic rated best value for 2014

By Parks McCants on April 10, 2014 - 2:58PM EDT

It’s good to be # 1 and Honda Civic is once again holding that title. Best in class, best in consumer satisfaction, once again Honda takes 3 of Kelley Blue Book’s top 10 value found in used cars priced under $8,000.

2015 Honda Fit sets auto industry benchmark

By Parks McCants on April 9, 2014 - 3:42PM EDT

Shadowing the body lines of the European Civic, the 2015 Fit will return Honda to its hatchback roots, while setting a new benchmark for the sub-compact class.

Former WRX owner loves his Honda CR-Z

By Parks McCants on April 8, 2014 - 7:56PM EDT

Nate Westwood of Eugene Or. is very happy with his 2011 CR-Z Hybrid. The little Honda Hybrid has traveled 92,000 miles with little more than an oil change and occasional washing.

You can help North American Honda name its newest crossover

By Parks McCants on April 7, 2014 - 1:25AM EDT

While our friend at Autoblog and Temple of V-TEC speculate as to Honda’s name for the North American rendition of the Vezel, Torque News invites you to share your thoughts with American Honda Motors. Help name CR-V s baby brother or sister.

Honda Civic dominates world of WTCC racing

By Parks McCants on April 4, 2014 - 10:25PM EDT

Race results sell cars, especially in Asia and Europe. Honda R&D and J.A.S Motorsport will take Civic WTCC to the next level in " World Tour Car Championship" racing 2014.

Honda’s ASIMO meets Live’s Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan April 15

By Parks McCants on April 3, 2014 - 8:01PM EDT

We’ve been watching the development of Honda’s ASIMO robot for 14 years and must ask; why hasn’t a version of this marvel been released for limited production?

Honda CR-V best selling small SUV for 2014

By Parks McCants on April 2, 2014 - 2:57PM EDT

As they say, the market has spoken . In this case Honda’s affordable and reliable CR-V is the marks best selling vehicle. Year to date we note a 6.5% increase in sales with a segment leading + 10.6% in daily sales rate. Torque News takes a closer look at the numbers.

Honda Toyota and hydrogen fuel cell cars

Honda, Toyota to abandon hydrogen fuel cell plans

By Luke Ottaway on April 1, 2014 - 9:20AM EDT

In a shocking and abrupt reversal of course, the two Japanese auto giants that had previously thrown their lot in with a hydrogen future have announced a joint venture to pursue battery electric vehicle technology that is “far more likely to succeed.”

Honda HPD powered Dallara dominates St. Pete Firestone G.P.

By Parks McCants on March 31, 2014 - 9:02PM EDT

With Ryan Hunter- Reay of Team Andretti missing first place by a mere 1.947 seconds, 5 of the top 10 finishes at Sundays Saint Petersburg Firestone G.P. were powered by a Honda Performance Development HI 14 RTT twin turbocharged V6.

2014 Honda Civic LX tire safety recall smallest ever

By Parks McCants on March 30, 2014 - 8:50PM EDT

Fewer than 9817 Honda Civic LX sedans manufactured in March 2014 may have a defective tire or two. Honda says that the majority of affected cars most likely remain in dealer inventory.
The catch is, you’ll have to call Honda to find out if your car is affected.

Ken David’s 1997 Honda Civic EX will change a life or two

By Parks McCants on March 29, 2014 - 9:03PM EDT

Ken David’s 1997 Civic EX demonstrates a thoughtful blend of daily driver meets "Eugene Roadster Show" show stopper. Interestingly enough. the Civic is mostly stock under the hood. He’s built the car to inspire the at risk youth of Vancouver, Washington.

Honda 300 Dream: The motorcycle that established American Honda Motors

By Parks McCants on March 27, 2014 - 10:38PM EDT

You can’t believe it when you actually see one in person. This tiny, oddly shaped Honda incarnation of the affordable “American Motorcycle” nearly put Harley Davidson and Triumph out of business in the 1960s and 1970s.

Honda and Toyota battle for #1 in North America compact car sector

By Parks McCants on March 27, 2014 - 12:21AM EDT

So, who is truly # 1 in automotive retail sales and why should you care? While Honda and Toyota continue to battle for position in an ever changing market; Torque News-Honda takes a closer look at the sales numbers.

Honda Smart House will charge your 2015 Fit EV with solar power

By Parks McCants on March 25, 2014 - 6:12PM EDT

In Davis California, Honda has built a working model of “tomorrows” self sustaining zero carbon footprint urbane environment. Torque News looks into the $ cost viability of low to no environmental impact living.

Honda sets performance benchmark with Acura RLX Super Handling AWD

By Parks McCants on March 24, 2014 - 8:09PM EDT

In a world of unprecedented technological automotive engineering advancement, Honda has taken a measurable lead.Today Torque News explores the dynamics of motor-direct drive wheel, turning and braking dynamics; Honda style.

The rare Honda Civic Si holds the highest residual value in the industry

By Parks McCants on March 23, 2014 - 4:14PM EDT

From time to time Torque News - Honda ventures out to the car lot for a look at used, late model Honda inventory. In Western Oregon we find used Civic Si availability to be bordering on non-existent.

Honda FCEV: 55 years in development and still waiting

By Parks McCants on March 21, 2014 - 5:13PM EDT

2015 may be the year that a Honda FCEV is actually released for sale to the general public. To date, that hasn’t happened. We trace the history of fuel cell development back to the 1959 Allis Chalmers Farm Tractor.

Soichiro Honda smiles as the 10 millionth U.S. made Accord leaves Marysville

By Parks McCants on March 20, 2014 - 5:53PM EDT

Today the 10 millionth Accord, came out of the Marysville, OH. Honda plant. Honda was the first foreign owned car manufacturer to set up shop in North America. Now #5 in North America, Honda is as American as Mom and Apple Pie.

HPD CR-Z Sport: ‘ Without racing there is no Honda’ (Video)

By Parks McCants on March 20, 2014 - 1:31PM EDT

With the release of the 2014 HPD supercharged CR-Z Sport Hybrid, Honda has taken the under-powered 2 place coupe and kicked it up a notch. We believe this is what the CR-Z always needed. The tiny 187 hp lightweight takes us back to the future.

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