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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 SMA will add quality of life for stroke disabled

By Parks McCants on November 14, 2013 - 12:23AM

An SMA, or stride management assist device in development since 1999 will be tested for North American markets by Chicago's Rehabilitation Institute. A bi-product of Honda’s pioneering humanoid robots (ASIMO) project, the walk-assist device will improve the quality of life for those afflicted by stroke and related motor function impairment.

Honda to 'exit' Ridgeline pickup with special edition offering

By Parks McCants on November 13, 2013 - 11:11PM

A late entry in the North American pickup truck market, Honda will offer a 2014 Special Edition Ridgeline as the mid size light duty car truck prepares to "temporarily" exit the market in 2015.

Honda's RCV 1000R 'customer' MotoGP will dominate the circuit in 2014

By Parks McCants on November 12, 2013 - 2:10AM

Unless you are one of four racers in the world scheduled to pilot the 'factory prototype' in 2014, you’ll never ride one. The RCV 1000R was unveiled in Valencia on Saturday and has undoubtedly captured the imagination of road and track racers world-wide. The RCV 1000 R is based on the very successful RC 213V prototype and is expected to successfully extend Honda’s point dominance in international MotoGP through 2014.

Honda may offer ‘next generation’ fuel cell, electric hybrid as early as 2015

By Parks McCants on November 11, 2013 - 6:01PM

Mondays' announcement that Honda will debut its FCEV concept car at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show is exciting news for proponents of zero emissions. Long in concept and practical development, hydrogen fuel cells linked to electric drives is approaching mass-market viability.

Honda: From humble Los Angeles storefront to U.S. manufacturing giant

By Parks McCants on November 10, 2013 - 8:09AM

The year was1959, and World War Two “baby boomers” were coming of age. With them came a quest for the “ good life.” In a world of Harley Davidson Sportsters, Triumph and Norton, the Honda 50 Dream, Benley, and Honda’s boulevard cruiser of the day, the 302cc Dream, would soon catch the attention of American entry rider’s that didn’t wish to spend the big bucks on domestic and European import motorcycles costing two to three times that of the “Dream.”

Honda's direct North American employment exceeds 28,000 in 2013

By Parks McCants on November 8, 2013 - 1:02PM

For those 'old school' Made in America automotive enthusiasts, read on as 28,000 of your friends and neighbors work for Honda manufacturing with an additional 148,000 employed by the Honda brand dealership networks and distributors. Honda of North America had no "measurable" manufacturing related layoffs during the economic meltdown. No other automotive based manufacture in the U.S. can make that claim.

Honda introduces re-styled 2014 Civic at SEMA show to mixed reviews

By Parks McCants on November 5, 2013 - 9:14PM

While "metric tuners" and Honda Civic enthusiasts will appreciate the arrival of a higher output standard performance package and tuned exhaust on the Coupe and Coupe S.i. models, the much touted arrival of the (mid cycle) restyled 9th generation 2014 Honda Civic has receiving mixed reviews from die hard enthusiasts on Honda’s Facebook page.

Honda Odyssey owners may expect parts delay in latest recall

By Parks McCants on November 5, 2013 - 4:46PM

Honda Motor Company of Japan is recalling 344,187 North American market Honda Odyssey minivans for safety concerns related to sporadic“hard braking.” The recall affects units produced in 2007-2008. According to Honda of North America, owners will have to wait until spring 2014, for dealership parts availability.

HondaJet in final checklist preparing to take flight

By John Goreham on October 22, 2013 - 10:32AM

HondaJet's most recent update continues the company's good news on FAA certification, testing, and production. Financing is now also part of the HondaJet package.

2014 Toyota Camry unchanged as Accord and others leap ahead

By John Goreham on October 21, 2013 - 12:27PM

The 2014 Toyota Camry continues forward with very little changed since last year. Meanwhile the 2014 Honda Accord has simply leaped ahead in technology.

2013 Honda Civic EX-L Sedan Review: Technology, Efficiency, Affordability

By Patrick Rall on October 1, 2013 - 1:14PM

When the 9th generation of the Honda Civic was introduced for the 2012 model year, it was met with harsh criticism to which Honda was quick to respond with changes from top to bottom.

The rear seats of the 2013 Honda Civic EX-L

By Patrick Rall on October 1, 2013 - 1:07PM

The front seats of the 2013 Honda Civic EX-L

By Patrick Rall on October 1, 2013 - 1:06PM

The dash of the 2013 Honda Civic EX-L

By Patrick Rall on October 1, 2013 - 1:05PM

The gauges of the 2013 Honda Civic EX-L

By Patrick Rall on October 1, 2013 - 1:04PM

The front corner of the 2013 Honda Civic EX-L

By Patrick Rall on October 1, 2013 - 1:03PM

The rear corner of the 2013 Honda Civic EX-L

By Patrick Rall on October 1, 2013 - 1:03PM

The rear end of the 2013 Honda Civic EX-L

By Patrick Rall on October 1, 2013 - 1:02PM

The side profile of the 2013 Honda Civic EX-L

By Patrick Rall on October 1, 2013 - 1:01PM

The front end of the 2013 Honda Civic EX-L

By Patrick Rall on October 1, 2013 - 1:00PM

2014 Honda Accord V6 manual is amazing on a racetrack

By John Goreham on September 21, 2013 - 10:46AM

We had a chance to test the 2014 Accord V6 with the six speed manual. We found this $32K vehicle to be as entertaining and maybe even quicker than just about any sports sedan costing less than $50K.

2014 Honda Fit EV solves some issues, but range is still a problem

By John Goreham on September 20, 2013 - 5:26PM

Our quick spin in the new 2014 Honda Fit electric vehicle convinced us that it has overcome all of the drivability issues of early EVs, but range is still a serious concern. Even buyers of city cars, who might choose a Fit may have trouble making this their only vehicle.

2015 Honda Civic Type R packs a big surprise under the hood

By John Goreham on September 11, 2013 - 10:12AM

Honda has released information, video, and photos about the coming 2015 Civic Type R and it breaks all the rules.

2014 Honda Odyssey first minivan with Top Safety Pick+ rating

By John Goreham on September 3, 2013 - 9:07AM

Honda boldly asked the IIHS to test its new van. It has now joined a very short list of vehicles that have earned the highest possible safety rating.

Honda wants to save your drive-in theater

By Aaron Turpen on August 15, 2013 - 4:42AM

As the era of 35mm film distribution wanes, drive-in theaters are finding themselves going out of business. Honda wants to change that with Project Drive-In. If you have a favorite drive-in theater, you can vote to have Honda buy it new equipment to save it. Read on.

2014 Honda Civic Tourer breaks cover before official Frankfurt reveal [video]

By Denis Flierl on August 12, 2013 - 7:41AM

Honda has revealed the new 2014 Civic Tourer ahead of its official unveiling at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month.

Which are greener natural gas powered or hybrid cars

By John Goreham on August 8, 2013 - 12:56PM

Natural gas powered cars and trucks are finding many supporters, but are they really greener than other green car choices?

The 2012 Prius Plug-in. Image courtesy of Toyota.

Toyota, Nissan, Honda and Mitsubishi partner to boost charging grid

By Don Bain on July 29, 2013 - 8:23PM

All these Asian automakers are responding to the perceived need to rapidly develop a charging network to serve the growing fleet of plug-in hybrid, plug-in electric hybrid, and full-time electric vehicles from all four manufacturers in Japan.

2014 Honda Fit Hybrid launching in Japan gets 85.6 mpg

By Denis Flierl on July 21, 2013 - 8:31AM

Honda will be launching a new 2014 Fit Hybrid in Japan that will get unbelievable mileage. Will we see this fuel-sipping Fit in the U.S.?

Honda reveals 2015 MPV ahead of world debut in Indonesia

By Denis Flierl on July 19, 2013 - 11:59AM

Honda has released a new sketch of the all-new 2015 MPV that will make its world debut in Indonesia. It will compete in the biggest category in the Indonesian automobile market.

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