Honda News and Reviews

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.

By Parks McCants G+ Mar 2 2015 - 4:02pm

Honda moves toward 100% recall completion rate through legislation

Have you answered your latest recall notification?

By Parks McCants G+ Mar 1 2015 - 11:20pm

2016 Honda HR-V destined for ‘Hot Hatch’ customization

Hot on the trail of last year’s SEMA Show Honda Fit custom auto build, the “best of the best” in the metric-tuner universe will soon focus on morphing Honda’s HR-V into arguably the coolest looking hatchback to come out of Honda Design in a decade.

By Parks McCants G+ Mar 1 2015 - 9:58pm

2016 Honda HR-V owners look to live life large

It’s that thing that happens when affordable function meets exceptional utility and measurable performance. All of a sudden the cost of vehicle ownership falls on the back burner of active living.

By Parks McCants G+ Feb 28 2015 - 7:17pm

2016 Honda HR-V to redefine compact crossover segment

With manufacturers scrambling to find a balance between corporate profitability and “customer first” built in standard-featured value and safety, Honda has consistently answered the call for “better and more;” in drives 2016 HR-V, a tough vehicle to define by standard industry measures.

By Parks McCants G+ Feb 24 2015 - 12:34am

Honda’s tight lipped on 2016 HR-V North America release date

Yeah, we know. The Australian Press has already written less than glowing reviews of the HR-V as to off-road and aggressive-drive road handling. We’re pretty darn sure mud-bogging isn't what Honda has in mind for 2016 HR-V. As to a U.S. market release date...

By Parks McCants G+ Feb 21 2015 - 3:37pm

2015 Honda Civic ‘ACE’ body structure could save your life

Most of us never think about it until it’s needed, and hopefully it never is. Nonetheless, according to ASIRT, 2.35 million passengers and drivers are hurt, disabled or killed in U.S. auto-related accidents every year.

By Parks McCants G+ Feb 19 2015 - 2:57pm

California buyers drive Honda Civic to #1 in compact sedan segment

Driving the freeways of Los Angeles, one’s reacquainted with the world’s largest automotive market. The visual is stunning and often overwhelming. This is “Ground Zero” for American Honda Motors; California buyers love Honda!

By Parks McCants G+ Feb 18 2015 - 7:40pm

Car-like-ride drives Honda Odyssey Minivan sales to #1 in North America

As reported by Honda News Wednesday morning, 3 out of 6 of the top selling automobiles in North America wear the Honda big “H.” Why is Honda Odyssey the best selling minivan in North America? Torque News looks for an answer or two.

By Parks McCants G+ Feb 18 2015 - 2:21am

Journalist beaten into submission by crowd wielding 2016 Honda HR-V specifications

While the headline may border on sensationalism, truly, there is nothing more important to an avid automotive aficionado than accurate specifications. In a world of ‘“hurry up and wait,” new model roll-outs, the rules of the reporting game change like the flow of an incomming tide.

By Parks McCants G+ Feb 17 2015 - 1:07am

Honda Fit production remains on track despite West Coast port strike

Monday morning found American Honda Motors assuring consumers that the manufactured in Mexico and Alabama Honda, Acura cars and light trucks will not be impacted by a prolonged West Coast Ports Strike. But that’s not the whole story.

By Parks McCants G+ Feb 16 2015 - 12:11am

2016 Honda HR-V captures multi generational appeal through tech-driven-transformability

Take a close look at the photo at the top of this article. We believe that 2016 Honda HR-V will be a best seller within weeks of availability. Why? it’s simple: Exceptional value, great looks and multi-generational appeal.

By Parks McCants G+ Feb 12 2015 - 12:44pm

2016 Honda Pilot design trends toward Odyssey, Acura MDX

Today’s Chicago Auto Show unveiling of the all new 2016 Pilot confirms Honda’s design direction confirmed through a much refined Pilot and yet another teaser image of Ridgeline pickup truck. Honda’s on a roll!

By Aaron Turpen G+ Feb 12 2015 - 2:38am

Nissan, Toyota, and Honda Team Up for Hydrogen Refueling Infrastructure

Three Japanese automotive giants have teamed up to promote hydrogen refueling in Japan.

By Parks McCants G+ Feb 11 2015 - 8:54pm

2015 Honda Fit beats Ford Fiesta in latest ‘best buy’ award

In fact, 2015 Fit was awarded “ 2015 Best Car For The Money” by “News and World Report” in 2 categories, “compact car and hatchback,” beating Ford Fiesta and all comers to the podium. Is Honda Fit superior to Ford Fiesta in the compact car class?

By Parks McCants G+ Feb 6 2015 - 1:24pm

Record 2015 Honda Fit sales buck auto buying trend

With record SUV and truck sales being driven by lower gasoline prices, Honda’s Fit sales doubled January 2014 sales numbers. It looks like smart Millennials are looking past the cheap gasoline hype.

By Parks McCants G+ Jan 31 2015 - 4:30pm

2015 Honda CR-V: It’s those little things that make the difference

Despite a higher retail price than much of the competition, Honda CR-V has held its position as the number one selling SUV in North America 10 years running. Sometimes, it’s those ‘little things’ that make the difference.

By Parks McCants G+ Jan 29 2015 - 8:04pm

How 2015 Honda Fit earned KBB 'Best Resale Value' award

Known for bulletproof mechanics and reasonable fit and finish, the made in Japan Fit held the line on high resale value. Will the same be true for the manufactured in Mexico Fit? We'll look at how and why 2015 Honda Fit earned KBB's "Best Resale Value" award.

By Parks McCants G+ Jan 21 2015 - 11:04pm

2016 Honda Pilot takes design cue from Acura MDX

Honda’s leaning pretty hard on the artful visual tease these days. Wednesday was no exception with the presentation of a thought provoking glimpse of 2016 Pilot SUV. Or, are we looking at Acura MDX?

By Parks McCants G+ Jan 21 2015 - 1:58pm

What’s really killing Honda Civic Natural GAS

While always a low volume seller, Civic Natural Gas sits on the edge of extinction. With sales reported in the mid triple digits for all of 2013, Torque News looks for an answer or two. What’s really killing Honda Civic Natural Gas sales?

By Parks McCants G+ Jan 19 2015 - 11:18pm

Sporty 2016 HR-V to be Honda’s next hot-hatch

With media hyping HR-V top of the segment non-hybrid fuel economy, We believe that while fuel economy is a factor when considering a purchase, there’s something else in the works here. We believe 2016 HR-V will be Honda’s next hot-hatch.

By Parks McCants G+ Jan 17 2015 - 11:23pm

Mandel commentary sparks Rumors of Honda Ridgeline Hybrid

Bending the news: Honda’s executive v.p. John Mendel is one of the best in the industry at dropping bread-crumbs of information at the feat of a very hungry automotive press corp. After all, we all need a story. Torque News takes a closer look at what we we’ll laughingly call the “Ridgeline Hybrid conspiracy.”

By Parks McCants G+ Jan 16 2015 - 8:32pm

2015 Honda Civic LX smokes the competition with standard featured value

Long gone is the day of the“stripped” hand cranked window entry-level sedan. However, Honda does offer a budget minded minimalist approach to personal transportation. We take a closer look at Civic LX, not as basic as you think.

By Parks McCants G+ Jan 15 2015 - 7:09pm

Rumors of Clean Turbo Diesel for 2016 Honda Ridgeline

With Honda’s expansion of its Ohio based engine facility to manufacture EarthDreams ™ turbo engines, speculation as to a possible turbo-diesel option for Ridgeline has surfaced. Just rumors?

By Parks McCants G+ Jan 14 2015 - 7:09pm

Fueling network key to Honda FCV fuel cell car success

Decades in the making, zero emissions nitrogen fuel cell vehicles(FCV) remain years away from mass production and sales for several reasons.

By Parks McCants G+ Jan 13 2015 - 4:53pm

Built in Ohio Honda turbocharged 4 cylinder engine for 2015

Honda announced Tuesday in Detroit that a built in Ohio turbocharged 4 cylinder VTEC engine is in the works. Does this signal a Civic Type R for North America?

By Parks McCants G+ Jan 5 2015 - 5:37pm

Honda Accord Hybrid bucks SUV trend

With pickup truck and SUVs leading the charge in a double digit automotive industry sales uptick, we discover one midsize Honda car bucking the trend despite cheap gasoline. Could hybrid technology represent more to the consumer than exceptional fuel economy?

By Parks McCants G+ Jan 2 2015 - 5:04pm

Honda Fit rated KBB ‘Best Buy’ sub-compact for 2015

Only one sub-compact made it onto Kelley Blue Book’s small car “Best Buy Award” list of finalist. Is Honda’s all new Fit the best car choice for you?

By Parks McCants G+ Jan 2 2015 - 2:49pm

2015 Honda Civic best small car buy in North America

With no lack of competition coming from the small car classification, Kelley Blue Book picks 2015 Honda Civic as “Best Buy” for 2015. Civic may be the best small car buy in North America.

By Parks McCants G+ Dec 31 2014 - 6:37pm

$2 gasoline stalls Honda Accord Hybrid sales in North America

We’ve watched Hybrid sales tank this year as Honda retired Insight, discontinued Acura ILX Hybrid and disappeared Acura RLX. Has cheap gasoline stalled hybrid car and light truck sales in North America?

By Parks McCants G+ Dec 29 2014 - 8:34pm

2015 Honda CR-V may be safest SUV in North America

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety(IIHS) has rated 9 Honda, Acura vehicles as top safety picks for 2015. Is CR-V the safest small SUV in North America?