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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.

2012 Chevy Volt safer than non-hybrid vehicles

Study Shows Hybrids Significantly Safer, Unless You're on Foot

By Keith Griffin on November 17, 2011 - 6:59AM

In the wake of news this week about an increased corporate average fuel economy, or CAFE, comes a study from the Highway Loss Data Institute that claims hybrid vehicles are significantly safer than their gasoline counterparts, unless you're a pedestrian.

Honda Pilot and Acura RDX help their marques claw forward toward 2012

By Hawke Fracassa on November 6, 2011 - 6:17PM

Acura and American Honda Motor Co. both recorded sales increases for October, giving the Japanese car companies impetus to turn the corner toward healthy profits heading into 2012.

Honda Rose Parade Float Demonstrates Company's Design Woes

By Keith Griffin on November 6, 2011 - 5:38PM

Try as it might, lately Honda has not been able to wow the general car buying public with its automotive design. Maybe it should borrow a cue from its 2012 Rose Bowl Parade float for something people will notice to overcome its design woes.

AT&T on Aggressive $565 Million Alternative Fuel Vehicle Fleet Plan

By Keith Griffin on November 5, 2011 - 5:06PM

AT&T is on an aggressive pace to make 20 percent of its fleet alternative fuel vehicles by 2018. It deployed its 4000th AFV in its nationwide fleet – putting it less than halfway to its goal with six years to go.

Million Mile Joe honored with 2012 Honda Accord and parade

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on October 25, 2011 - 4:11PM

Joe LoCicero a 53 year old man from Norway, Maine has done the unthinkable. He has driven his 1990 Honda Accord over 1 Million Miles! To celebrate this extremely amazing accomplishment, Honda threw a surprise parade in Saco, Maine for “Million Mile Joe” as he has come to be known.

2012 Honda Civic CNG Green Car of the Year semi-finalist

Finalists for 2012 Green Car of the Year Announced Ahead of LA Auto Show

By Keith Griffin on October 25, 2011 - 7:15AM

The five finalists for the 2012 Green Car of the Year have been announced with the field reduced to the: 2012 Ford Focus Electric, 2012 Mitsubishi i, the 2012 Honda Civic CNG, the 2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI and the 2012 Toyota Prius V. The winner will be announced at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show on Nov. 17.

2013 Honda Fit EV, Chevrolet Spark headline introductions at LA Auto Show

By Hawke Fracassa on October 24, 2011 - 7:37PM

When the Los Angeles Auto Show opens next month, it will include the introduction of concept and production cars galore, most notably the 2013 Honda Fit EV, 2012 Honda CR-V and freshened 2012 Honda Insight.

Honda Accord reaches 1 million miles

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on October 23, 2011 - 7:58PM

Do you think 100,000 miles is a lot for a car? How about 1 million miles? Sounds crazy right! Well Joe LoCicero, from Norway, Maine, has reached this milestone in his 1990 Honda Accord today. Way to go Joe!

Japanese automakers continue to have production delays in Thailand

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on October 22, 2011 - 6:59PM

Toyota, Honda, and many other Japanese and American automobile manufacturers are experiencing production delays in Thailand. This is due to the immense flooding that has plagued the Southeast Asian country since July. This is a continuing issue for automotive manufacturing in Thailand, as production has been halted since early in October.

Honda and Toyota halt production in Thailand due to flooding

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on October 14, 2011 - 8:07PM

The plants and assembly lines of Honda and Toyota, two major Japanese auto manufacturers, have shut down in Thailand due to immense flooding. Thailand is important for the global automotive industry, since it produces roughly 7 percent of global vehicle production.

Honda to cut exports in half over the next 10 years

By Gordon Block on October 5, 2011 - 7:48PM

Honda will move half or more of its production to different countries to combat the rise of the Japanese yen, which causes profit margins on exported cars to shrink.

Honda announces pricing and availability on 2012 Civic Natural Gas

By Gordon Block on September 30, 2011 - 12:49PM

Honda has announced the MSRP of the 2012 Civic Natural gas starting at $26,155, with a massive expansion of availability to 200 dealers across the country.

2011 Hyundai Sonata helps drive strong 2011 sales

New Car Sales Up in September, Will Hit 12.75 million for 2011

By Keith Griffin on September 29, 2011 - 11:05AM

TrueCar.com rightly asks the question, "What recession?" as it reports that new car sales are up 10.1 percent over last September. The car site is predicting that annual new car sales for 2011 will be 12.75 million.

2012 Honda CR-V ready to drive in November

By Hawke Fracassa on September 28, 2011 - 11:41PM

Honda has invited the auto press in Detroit to road test the all-new 2012 Honda CR-V sport-utility vehicle on Nov. 10 at the Baronette Renaissance Novi Hotel. Reporters from TorqueNews.com and others will be given an exclusive briefing and an opportunity to drive the 2012 model.

NHTSA opens an investigation of Honda Odyssey liftgates

By Patrick Rall on September 27, 2011 - 3:30PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a preliminary investigation into the Honda Odyssey minivan over a concern that the power rear liftgate can close suddenly and without prompting from whoever is working with the vehicle – leading to several injuries from these liftgates hitting people unexpectedly.

Quake-induced inventory shortage fuels demand for pre-leased vehicles

By Hawke Fracassa on September 24, 2011 - 6:31PM

U.S. shoppers are using "bridge-the-gap" car leasing in greater numbers than ever before, according to the Web site LeaseTrader.com. “Bridge-the-gap” leasing is auto industry parlance for people taking over someone else’s remaining short-term car lease until dealer inventory levels return to normal so when they do they can buy the car they want to own.

Short auto leases grow in popularity; most prefer a Honda, Toyota or Lexus

By Hawke Fracassa on September 23, 2011 - 11:40AM

Among trends in the leasing industry reported by LeaseTrader.com are that short-term leasing "remains strong," lease buyouts for Toyota and Lexus automobiles are easing and the Chevrolet Volt is gaining lease customers.

Honda takes wraps off of 2012 Honda CR-V Concept at auto show in Cali

By Hawke Fracassa on September 22, 2011 - 11:45AM

The 2012 CR-V Concept was unveiled by Honda at the Orange County International Auto Show in Anaheim, Calif., today, ushering in the future look of Honda's styling taste via the fourth-generation CR-V.

2012 Honda Civic EX 1.8-liter I-4 engine

By Keith Griffin on September 20, 2011 - 3:08PM

2012 Honda Civic EX rear seat

By Keith Griffin on September 20, 2011 - 3:04PM

2012 Honda Civic EX dashboard view

By Keith Griffin on September 20, 2011 - 2:57PM

2012 Honda Civic EX rear view

By Keith Griffin on September 20, 2011 - 2:53PM

2012 Honda Civic delivers what you expect from classic compact sedan

By Keith Griffin on September 20, 2011 - 2:40PM

It's hard to comprehend but the 2012 Honda Civic is the ninth generation of the Civic, which has sold more than 8.8 million units in the United States through 2010 since its launch as a 1973 model. Honda continues to deliver what one expects from a classic, compact sedan.

Honda rolls out more information on the Honda EV Concept

By Patrick Rall on September 20, 2011 - 12:51PM

Honda Motors used the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show to offer up a variety of low- or zero-emission vehicles including the new Honda EV Concept which applies a unique look and electric drivetrain to the 5-door, 5-passenger layout similar to the Honda Fit (or Honda Jazz as it is known in other markets).

The bright interior of the Honda EV Concept

The interior of the Honda EV Concept

By Patrick Rall on September 20, 2011 - 12:49PM

The gauge cluster of the Honda EV Concept

By Patrick Rall on September 20, 2011 - 12:47PM

The mode buttons of the Honda EV Concept

By Patrick Rall on September 20, 2011 - 12:45PM

The back end of the new Honda EV Concept

By Patrick Rall on September 20, 2011 - 12:34PM

Acura sets prices for 2012 Acura TSX and adds Special Edition

By Hawke Fracassa on September 16, 2011 - 3:30PM

Acura today added a new model and held the line on prices for its entry-level TSX family of cars, with a $200 MSRP increase per auto. Prices range from $29,810 for the bare-bones 2012 Acura TSX sports sedan to $34,810 for the tech-driven 2012 TSX Sport Wagon with Technology Package. Both 2012 cars are available now in showrooms.

2009, 2010, 2011 Honda Pilot SUVs recalled over faulty front seat belts

By Hawke Fracassa on September 9, 2011 - 6:36PM

Honda announced a recall this evening of 310,773 Pilot SUVs from the 2009 (pictured), 2010 and 2011 model years to inspect and, if necessary, to replace driver and front passenger seat belts.

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