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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.

Honda steps up commitment to environment
By Hawke Fracassa on
Honda has quietly accomplished a green milestone that will win the carmaker brownie points with environmentalists: 10 of its 14 North American plants now operate with no waste going to landfills, and the other four ship out "virtually zero" waste at all.
Honda aims high, thinks big with 2012 Civic Natural Gas car
By Hawke Fracassa on
Business school instructors have forever preached that the way to succeed is to make and sell something unique. Honda, emboldened by this mantra, has taken the advice to heart with its Civic Natural Gas car, a new-and-improved version of the 28 mpg 2011 Honda Civic GX that makes its debut as a 2012 model this fall.
Honda Civic Si Coupe to become IZOD IndyCar series safety car
By Gordon Block on
The 2012 Honda Civic Si Coupe has been tapped as the official safety car of the IZOD IndyCar racing series, receiving several performance enhancements in the process.
Hot-selling Fit subcompact drives Honda sales
By Hawke Fracassa on
Honda may have sold just 83,892 vehicles in America in June, a dive of 24.3% compared with year-ago levels, but the high-mpg Fit subcompact is a hot ticket that gives the carmaker hope for better things to come. Plus, Honda's year-to-date sales of 607,442 cars and trucks show a respectable increase of 1.6% when comparing 2011 to 2010.
Canada Day 2011 Road Trip: Where are the drivers headed
By Armen Hareyan on
Honda Canada decided to question its followers on Canada Day and ask where in this country they are headed. Some are just headed to work.
UConn's Maya Moore wins Honda-Broderick Cup again
By Hawke Fracassa on
University of Connecticut basketball player Maya Moore (pictured) won the Honda-Broderick Cup today, making her America's best female college athlete of 2011. She is the first to win the high honor two years in a row. Moore, who now plays for the Minnesota Lynx of the WNBA, beat out other finalists Blair Brown, a Penn State volleyball player, and Sheila Reid, a cross country and track and field standout from Villanova.
Honda slogan promises 'Blue Skies for Our Children'
By Hawke Fracassa on
Honda, in positioning itself as an environmentally friendly car company, has created a slogan to reflect its commitment to building a safer world for future generations of boys and girls: "Blue Skies for Our Children."
Honda Canada hacked, owner information compromised
By Patrick Rall on
According to multiple sources, cyber criminals have hacked into the Honda Canada customer database, giving the hackers access to the personal information of over 283,000 Canadian Honda owners.
Honda recalls 2012 Civic sedan and coupe for fire risks
By Patrick Rall on
The 2012 Honda Civic has just begun hitting the streets of North America and the Japanese automaker has already issued a recall to address a possible fuel system problem.
Honda launches 9th generation Civic with music contest
By Don Bain on
We can’t recall ever bursting into song at the sight of the ubiquitous Honda Civic, but that’s what the manufacturer is looking for as they launch the ninth generation of the urban runabout with a songwriting competition on Facebook. Those inspired by the Honda car for the common man have until June 5 to submit their compositions.
Honda stock closing price still above 200-day moving average
By Frank Sherosky on
Honda Motor Company Ltd (NYSE: HMC) stock has suffered the effects of the earthquake, the tsunami and the resultant nuclear hazards, but is still trading just above its 200-day moving average. Question is, how long with this hold in light of the conditions? UPDATE: HMC closed today at 38.36.
Honda CRV under investigation for headlight failures
By Patrick Rall on
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched an investigation based on complaints that 2002-2004 Honda CR-V SUVs have headlights that are frying themselves and making them inoperable.
Honda recalls 833,000 vehicles for airbag problem, again
By Patrick Rall on
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
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
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.
Women's car buying habits
Most women buy cars based on lifestyle, price and fuel economy
By Cheryl Phillips on
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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