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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 recalls 833,000 vehicles for airbag problem, again

By Patrick Rall on May 3, 2011 - 6:13PM

Honda has issued a new recall of 833,000 vehicles to address an airbag issue – all of which have had their airbag system replaced due to problems or collision repairs - to address the same issues that accounted for the airbag recalls from 2008-2010.

Honda delays 2012 CR-V as a result of earthquake impact

By Armen Hareyan on May 3, 2011 - 12:06PM

The impact of the March 11 Japanese earthquake is becoming more visible as Honda decides to delay 2012 CR-V sales in the United States.

Search for Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna Ranks First

By Armen Hareyan on May 2, 2011 - 6:40PM

Today we searched for Honda Odyssey and were surprised to see Toyota Sienna ranking first in Google's results. It was an ad, but with a twist.

Most women buy cars based on lifestyle, price and fuel economy

By Cheryl Phillips on May 2, 2011 - 12:23AM

In a digital age when consumers can educate themselves long before they enter the showroom of a car dealership, women have become savvy shoppers who are using a variety of online resources to do their car buying research.

The future of hydrogen-fueled vehicles not burning so bright

By Don Bain on May 1, 2011 - 9:37PM

Just a few years ago auto manufacturers, scientists, engineers and even energy authorities were all talking about the promise of hydrogen and fuel cell propelled vehicles. It was an idyllic idea to keep combustion engines and simply burn something in them that would only emit pure clean, potable water right out of the tailpipe. However the application of what seemed a promising technology may have hit a snag.

Honda Odyssey named safest minivan of 2011 by IIHS

By Armen Hareyan on April 30, 2011 - 10:13AM

There is good news for Honda dealers that have new or used Odyssey minivans for sale as the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has named Honda Odyssey minivan as 2011's safest minivan.

Real shortage of Japanese cars coming soon as numbers speak

By Armen Hareyan on April 29, 2011 - 11:41AM

Automakers say their Japanese plants are operating at only 50 percent of their usual pace, as the country is struggling to recover from March 11, implying the situation will create a worldwide shortage of Japanese cars.

Mercedes, Toyota Plants in Alabama Shut Down by Violent Southern Storms

By Keith Griffin on April 28, 2011 - 2:55PM

Mother Nature continues to shut down production at Toyota, but this time the affected plant is in Alabama and the problem is a series of violent storms and not the Tsunami and earthquake that struck its home production facilities in Japan. Mercedes was equally hard hit by the horrific storms that have killed more than 268 people as of Thursday afternoon.

African Americans Prefer Toyota Over Other Brands

By Keith Griffin on April 27, 2011 - 10:32PM

Polk, a provider of automotive information, has determined that Toyota was the most popular brand among African American new car buyers in 2010. Ford, Chevrolet and Honda were all practically locked in a statistical tie for second place.

The 2012 Honda Civic configurator is live

By Patrick Rall on April 27, 2011 - 12:02PM

The 2012 Honda Civic has received some minor upgrades from the 2011 models and if you have been waiting for your chance to price out a new Civic sedan or coupe, the time has come with the introduction of the 2012 Civic configurator on Honda’s website.

The revamped 2012 Honda Civic lineup revealed at NYIAS

By Don Bain on April 21, 2011 - 6:11PM

It is now the ninth generation of the iconic Japanese sedan, and the Honda Civic for 2012 comes in a growing family of siblings. There’s the usual gas-powered Civic Sedan or Coupe many have come to know and love, plus the high-performance Civic Si Coupe, Civic Hybrid, Civic Natural Gas and Civic HF, a fresh new high fuel economy model. All are now being shown at the New York International Auto Show.

Automakers display big wares at SAE 2011 World Congress

By Frank Sherosky on April 12, 2011 - 5:59PM

Compared to last years SAE World Congress, this year’s event has major OEMs like GM, Kia and Nissan showing off their electrified technology; but, as usual, Ford wins the race in displays.

Kbb.com Names Top 10 Green Cars of 2011

By Don Bain on April 12, 2011 - 2:27PM

Gasoline prices have crossed the sensitive $4 a gallon price point in some parts of the country and people are cutting back their driving. With this in mind, the authorities at Kbb.com have selected what they consider the top 10 most fuel-efficient vehicles on the market today.

SAE 2011 World Congress to include Career Fair at Detroit Cobo Center

By Frank Sherosky on April 10, 2011 - 10:49AM

Once again, the SAE 2011 World Congress will provide more than just engineering exhibitors, but a Career Fair which will provide the opportunity for mobility industry engineers and professionals to explore available jobs and network with auto industry and engineering professionals.

Honda recalls 2011 Odyssey minivans – again

By Patrick Rall on March 29, 2011 - 4:39PM

Last week, American Honda recalled over 33,000 2011 Odyssey minivans for a problem with the windshield wiper controls and with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Honda has now issued another recall for the 2011 Odyssey minivans – this time for a problem with the power front window assemblies.

Auto prices to go up as Japanese earthquake, Libyan conflict impact market

By Don Bain on March 22, 2011 - 8:58PM

Japanese auto production has fallen to only 35 percent of their former output as a result of the Tohuko earthquake and tsunami, according to IHS Automotive Insight. Still the situation in Libya has an impact as well. "It's volatility that really drives people to smaller cars," said Aaron Bragman, an analyst for the auto authority.

Toyota and Honda extend shutdowns due to part shortages

By Patrick Rall on March 22, 2011 - 10:18AM

Mazda, Mitsubishi and Suzuki have re-opened plants in Japan as the country and deals with nuclear disaster risks and regular aftershocks but automotive giants Toyota and Honda have announced that their plants will remain closed until at least this weekend.

Honda Odyssey recalled for windshield wiper problems

By Patrick Rall on March 21, 2011 - 11:37AM

American Honda and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have announced a recall of 2011 Honda Odyssey minivans over a concern of damage to the windshield wiper arm control assembly caused by trying to operate the wipers when they are frozen to the windshield.

Honda, Mazda, Suzuki update production stoppages

By Patrick Rall on March 18, 2011 - 3:16PM

Honda Motor Company announced today that they are extending their production stoppage caused by the Japanese earthquakes, tsunamis and chain of nuclear blasts; Mazda and Suzuki have both planned to restart production at a few of their plants originally shut down from the quakes.

Honda issues 2011 Civic fuel pump recall

By Patrick Rall on March 17, 2011 - 5:48PM

American Honda has issued a recall for select 2011 Civic models over a concern with the fuel pump that could greatly increase the risks of fire in the event of a rollover accident.

High-performance Honda CR-Z Mugen to be developed by Mugen Euro and Honda (UK)

By John Matras on March 17, 2011 - 11:20AM

Honda won't be left out of the hot hybrid club, not if Mugen Euro has anything to say about it. The U.K-based branch of Honda's long-time tuning partner Mugen will produce a one-off prototype of a Honda CR-Z hybrid coupe with performance modifications to both its 1.5-liter gasoline engine and its IMA system electric motor with suspension and body enhancements to go with it.

Honda, Mazda, Subaru keep plants closed until next week, Mitsubishi re-opens

By Patrick Rall on March 16, 2011 - 11:39AM

Mazda and Subaru have announced that their Japanese production facilities will remain shut down until at least next week in the wake of the earthquake and ensuing tsunami, although Mitsubishi has re-opened their plants with the hopes of assessing their situation for production.

Honda issues a statement on damages caused by the earthquake and tsunami

By Patrick Rall on March 15, 2011 - 10:51AM

The news of the Japanese earthquake and ensuing tsunami has been full of discussions about the impact on the auto industry but Honda Motor Company has issued a grim statement addressing the damages caused in the Tochigi which, sadly, includes the loss of at least one life and injuries to dozens of others.

Honda facing possible venomous spider recall similar to Mazda

By Patrick Rall on March 11, 2011 - 3:02PM

Last week, Mazda offered some interesting news as they issued a recall due to spiders crawling into the evaporative canister vent lines and causing excessive fuel tank pressure and now, Honda Motor Company has announced a technical service bulletin for a similar problem on select Honda Accord models.

Hyundai Most Fuel Efficient Manufacturer in February

By Keith Griffin on February 28, 2011 - 2:07PM

TrueCar.com is out with a new report that shows Hyundai and Honda were tied as the most fuel-efficient manufacturers based on their sales for February 2011.

The 2012 Honda Civic is announced in five trimlines

By Patrick Rall on February 17, 2011 - 4:43PM

Honda gave us our first look at the 2012 Civic sedan and coupe at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show but today, the Japanese automaker dropped the official information on the 2012 Honda Civic - including the Hybrid, HF, GX, Si, and standard models.

The 2012 Honda Civic Si Coupe

By Patrick Rall on February 17, 2011 - 4:30PM

The 2012 Honda Civic Si Sedan

By Patrick Rall on February 17, 2011 - 4:29PM

The 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid

By Patrick Rall on February 17, 2011 - 4:28PM

The 2012 Honda Civic Sedan in the standard form

By Patrick Rall on February 17, 2011 - 4:27PM

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