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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.

2012 Civic Natural Gas
Honda promotes new 2012 Civic Natural Gas with huge rebate
By Parks McCants on
We look at possibly the "greenest" fossil fueled car in the United States, and why Honda can’t give away the CNG fueled Civic Natural Gas
2015 Honda Fit
Honda Fit’s no exception to entry level compromise
By Parks McCants on
While the “Fit” offers Honda quality at a reasonable price, the base model is the brand's entry level mini. Today we discover why this car may or may not be the Honda for you.
Honda crash test
Honda Fit rated ‘poor’ by Insurance Institute For Highway Safety
By Parks McCants on
Torque News looks at the Insurance Institute Crash Test and how Honda Fit standardized features promote occupant safety beyond "micro-car" test results.
2014 Honda Fit
2014 Honda Fit beats Nissan Versa-Note in initial purchase value
By Parks McCants on
We took a very close look at these contenders to determine that Honda Fit is the superior new car value when compared to the Nissan Versa-Note. Identical in size and utility, it comes down to a cheapened price-point interior and performance, versus dollars well spent.
2014 Honda Accord
Warning: North America Honda not E15 ethanol 'Flex Fuel' rated
By Parks McCants on
Fewer than 1% off all cars on the road in North America today are true"Flex Fuel" vehicles.Your 2014 Honda Accord or Civic is not one of them. Automobile Club of America tells us not to burn E15 (ethanol 15%) fuels in any vehicle manufactured prior to 2012. Torque News takes a closer look at the warning.
2014 Accord Hybrid
Honda Accord Hybrid takes mpg crown from Toyota with iMMD techhnology
By Parks McCants on
As Honda records historical Accord and Civic sales in North America, Toyota heats up the competition with the introduction of the Prius “C”. Today we explore the base root of the Hybrid equation with a closer look at Honda’s Superior iMMD technology Vs. Toyota Synergy Drive.
Ariel Atom in Honda Racing
TMI’s Honda Racing HPD Edition Ariel Atom Supercar
By Parks McCants on
The North American manufactured TMI Ariel 3 is by all measures a world class bare bones supercar with a power to weight ratio approaching 600 hp per ton. While the supercharged 2 liter Honda i-VTEC engine will do 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds, HPD and TMI team up to push the Atom to the next level in extreme open wheel club racing.
2015 Honda Fit
2015 Honda Fit sets new industry benchmark for small car value
By Parks McCants on
As demonstrated today at NAIAS Detroit, no one does what Honda does with small cars. With the 2015 Fit, Honda jumps light years ahead with a transforming hatchback that leaves the balance of the small car sector in the dust of re-invention.
2014 Accord Hybrid
2014 Honda Accord Hybrid offers more for your dollar than Toyota Camry
By Parks McCants on
The mid size Hybrid sector heats up a bit as we compare Honda Accord to Toyota Camry. While both makes offer a quality product at an attainable price point, when we consider ‘standard’ features and stated mpg, Honda comes out the winner.
Japan 2014 Fit Hybrid
Honda Fit Hybrid breaks 80 mpg barrier in Japan
By Parks McCants on
The Japan only 2014 Honda Fit Hybrid beats Toyota Prius C by averaging 80+ mpg city.
We know that the 2015 North America Fit will share many of the Japan “Earth Dreams” drive train and CVT components. I believe that the 2015 N.A. Fit will post an EPA mpg rating of 60+.
Civic Hybrid vs Prius a matter of style and brand loyalty
By Parks McCants on
In comparing the Civic Hybrid to the Toyota Prius we discover a coin toss as to price, fuel efficiency and overall car quality. For most, the decision will be one of body design and brand loyalty; something that both marks depend on.
Honda CRV
Future Honda clean diesel CR-V will average 70 mpg
By Parks McCants on
As a clean diesel technology Honda City goes on sale today in India, I am reminded that in a not too distant future the Honda CR-V will average 70+ mpg on diesel fuel.
2014 Honda Acty micro truck
Honda micro Acty truck perfect for North America EV platform
By Parks McCants on
Weighing in at 1800 lbs, micro trucks are the preferred city delivery method for much of the world. We ask the question, why not a Honda Acty truck, van or EV micro truck for North America?
2014 Honda Pilot
2014 Honda Pilot greater SUV value than Chevy Tahoe
By Parks McCants on
Today we decided to compare Honda’s large SUV with the Chevrolet Tahoe. While the Pilot will not tow 8,000 lbs, it will carry 8 adults in relative comfort at a fraction of the cost of your Tahoe. And, it comes standard with many features that the Tahoe doesn't offer.
Honda Racing Development Fit
Torque News Honda recomends HPD's Rally Fit for affordable club racing
By Parks McCants on
While I didn’t find one under the tree this Christmas, a Honda Race Development Fit remains one of the most competitive, affordable tickets to SCCA B specification racing. I want one and here’s why.
Civic 1985 Van wagon
2015 'Earth Dreams' Fit will be best selling small car in North America
By Parks McCants on
With a measurable increase in power, cabin size, personal electronic connect capability and a total exterior re-design, I predict that the 2014-15 Honda Fit will displace the Civic as the best selling small car in North America.
2014 Honda Accord Sport
Purchasing a 2013 ‘clearance’ Accord can put you upside-down before leaving the lot
By Parks McCants on
For those car buyers wishing to spend 10% less on a new Accord or Civic, year end clearance sales may be the answer for you. But I advise caution before signing on the bottom line. That deal will cost you down the road at trade- in time.
Honda IMA.
Honda’s IMA will dominate future high performance automotives
By Parks McCants on
Honda, a company of many firsts introduced IMA (integrated motor assist) to the world in the original 1999 Insight, still the average mpg record holder for a major manufactured production hybrid.
I believe that Honda will dominate the future performance hybrid market in North America.
Manufactured in Mexico Honda Fit.
2015 Honda Fit ‘Hecho in Mexico’ will meet market resistance in the U.S.
By Parks McCants on
As reported here in November, Honda will build the next generation Fit in Celaya Mexico.
As Honda joins Chrysler, G.M. and Ford south of the border, I believe that the Earth Dreams Technology Fit will lose a bit of market share as consumers weigh the price and quality of the "Hecho in Mexico" Fit.
2014 Honda Accord Hybrid
The 2014 Accord Hybrid beats the plug-in for overall Eco-nomics
By Parks McCants on
While the Accord plug-in will allow driver’s to commute fossil-fuel free for 10 miles without recharging, most Eco conscious consumers will opt for the Hybrid’s 50 mpg city rating.
It’s simply more Eco-nomical.
2014 Honda Accord EV.
Honda Accord plug-in will help standardize Power Grid Integration
By Parks McCants on
Dr. Ferdinand Porsche invented the first Hybrid Auto back in 1901. Today we go back to the future as Honda and the University of Delaware move closer to making their V2G (vehicle to grid) project a reality.
All a party to 'mainstreaming' electric vehicles in North America.
2013 Honda Civic HF
Gasoline misser takes a close look at the 2013 Honda Civic HF
By Parks McCants on
Honda takes the science of smooth body- pan wind draft dynamics and applies it to the Honda Civic HF, the thriftiest gasoline powered Civic in the line-up. A great idea, why we won’t see it in 2014.
Honda V4 concept
Honda's philosophy will insure company's greenautomotive dominance
By Parks McCants on
"Honda is not so much in the business of selling cars as it is in the business of selling products that improve and enrich people’s lives," says Honda design engineer Toriyama.
2014 Honda Ridgeline
Honda Ridgeline outperforms Chevy and Dodge 4x4 in winter driving conditions
By Parks McCants on
Simply put, Honda has engineered the 2014 Ridgeline to outperform Chevrolet, Dodge, Toyota and others in the ½ ton 4x4 pickup classification, with traction second to none. How did they do it? Look to Honda’s VTM 4-Lock drivetrain engineering for the answer.
Honda 2014 CR-V
Honda 2014 CR-V is a value packed winner in the small SUV sector
By Parks McCants on
As Honda announces that CR-V sales are up 5.35% over vehicles sold in Nov. 2012, we take a look at why this small SUV continues to outsell the competition. In taking a close look at Honda’s pocket urban gorilla off-roader, I find CR-V EX to be affordable and value packed
2014 Honda Insight
2014 Honda Insight fails to excite the Eco crowd
By Parks McCants on
Honda's loyal will find the general performance specifications of the 2014 Insight unchanged, making this Hybrid less exciting to drive than the Toyota Prius. A sad review and rating for America's original production Hybrid
Honda Race Development Civic WTCC
Honda Civic will dominate WTCC racing in 2014
By Parks McCants on
While we have but a sneak peek at this years 2014 Honda Performance Development's WTCC Civic, it’s enough to push the viewers imagination into overdrive. The car is absolutely stunning.
"Hondalink" smartphone capability
Missing Android interface capability will stall 2014 Civic sales
By Parks McCants on
Amid much fanfare, Honda and Google announced “HondaLink” smartphone like monitor capabilities of the 2014 Civic Ex and future 2015 Honda Fit. Sadly for many of us was the disclosure that while Apple would interface with the car, my Droid and Galaxy 3 will not.
2013 Honda Fit
Did Honda's 2013 Civic and Fit earn Consumer Reports top ten reliability rating?
By Parks McCants on
With industry wide accolades piled on the brand, it comes as little surprise to the Honda loyal that the 2013 Civic and Fit made Consumer Report's list for most reliable cars priced under $25,000. With a handful of short comings noted in both models, does Honda belong on the list?
2013 Honda Accord Coupe
Why 2103 Honda Accord is #1 in North America
By Parks McCants on
With much competition in the midsize sedan and coupe class, I decided to look to factory recall totals for a possible answer. Is the Accord the most trouble- free car on the market today leading to record sale? Let the numbers tell the story.
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