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+ Jun 16 2015 - 12:09pm

We discover a feature that will make Honda HR-V #1 in 2015

Buyers are discovering the do-almost-anything utility in Honda’s latest sub compact entry. In a week of driving HR-V, we discover what sets this exceptional crossover apart from the crowd.

By Parks McCants G+ Jun 15 2015 - 4:28pm

American Honda axes ‘Green’ GNG, Hybrid Civic

I’ve been asking the question for months, today American Honda answered. What does the future hold for Honda built alternative-fueled personal transportation?

By Parks McCants G+ Jun 11 2015 - 12:48am

2016 Honda HR-V surprisingly stable in high winds, heavy truck traffic (Video)

I’m often asked by Torque News readers how subcompact Hondas handle in high side winds and heavy interstate traffic. 2016 Honda HR-V surprises!

By Parks McCants G+ Jun 9 2015 - 12:32pm

Crook blames capture on stolen 1997 Honda Civic

In Tuesday’s news we find a story of a getaway gone wrong, and a bonehead thief blaming his capture on the Honda he was driving.

By Parks McCants G+ Jun 9 2015 - 12:12am

2015 Honda CR-V sets large wheel and tire trend for segment

Back in late 2014 Honda announced a “standard” alloy wheel redesign and size increase across the CR-V lineup. looking around, we find the competition following suite.

By Douglas Stansfield Jun 8 2015 - 4:39pm

Three Reasons I Do Not Recommend Honda Fit EV

What does Honda do to its loyal buyers who want an electric car?

By Parks McCants G+ Jun 5 2015 - 3:10pm

We revisit 2015 Honda CR-V Touring at 10,000 miles

10,000 miles and close to a year after its initial launch, we revisit our original introduction to Honda’s best selling SUV. So good so far.

By Parks McCants G+ Jun 3 2015 - 7:05pm

Honda’s updated response to consumer reported 2015 Honda CR-V vibration

Because Honda cares as much about our CR-V readers as we do...

By Parks McCants G+ Jun 3 2015 - 5:36pm

2016 Honda Fit, HR-V on track for record sales year

Looking to the numbers American Honda’s “one-two” sub compact punch is on path to a record setting sales year with 12,720 + units sold in May.

By Parks McCants G+ Jun 1 2015 - 6:38pm

American Honda expands 2016 Civic lineup without wagon varient

Honda fans ask for more and get it as American Honda expands, improves and reinvents the entire Civic lineup. Were's my wagon?

By Parks McCants G+ May 28 2015 - 5:29pm

Hey North America, what’s your Honda ‘Real-World’ average mpg?

Perusing the world press we learn that next month Honda will attempt a new “Guinness World Record” hyper-mpg run on the highways and byways of the European Union. Torque News wants-to-know your “Real-World” mpg experienced in North America.

By Parks McCants G+ May 28 2015 - 3:36pm

American Honda takes extraordinary measures in wake of latest Takata recall

Bottom Line: In the wake of the largest product recall in U.S. history, American Honda Motors wants you to come in and participate. What’s Honda doing to facilitate the recall?

By Parks McCants G+ May 26 2015 - 4:48pm

Honda Civic Vs Toyota Corolla, both lease for under $6 per day

Which maker actually presents the better lease deal for you. Torque News looks to the $ numbers.

By Parks McCants G+ May 22 2015 - 6:52pm

2016 Honda HR-V Drive and Ride Experienced in 8 Minute Video

We take Honda’s newest subcompact crossover on the roads of Western Oregon and discover a surprisingly refined, drive and ride experience behind the wheel of 2016 Honda HR-V. But is it the best offering in the segment?

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By Parks McCants G+ May 20 2015 - 3:26pm

First Drive Impressions: Honda pushes 2016 Pilot into premium SUV territory

For 2016 Honda pushes 3rd generation Pilot comfort, style and tech-rich safety features into premium SUV territory. Pilot gives the domestic and import competition a run for the money.

By Parks McCants G+ May 18 2015 - 2:03pm

2016 Honda HR-V 'Official Site' features unique approach to car shopping

Fumbling around manufacturer's online shopping tools comes with the territory for automotive review journalist. We just discovered the easiest, simplest to use shopping tool we’ve experienced to date. Honda presents a unique approach to crossover shopping. Keeping it simple 2016 HR-V style.

By Parks McCants G+ May 14 2015 - 7:18pm

2016 Honda HR-V coming to a dealer near you: When?

While Torque News-Honda has put in the call to our local and regional sources, they have no arrival news as of yet. Here’s what American Honda Motors is saying.

By Parks McCants G+ May 12 2015 - 4:24pm

2015 Honda Fit’s bigger than you think: Fit seats 5 adult passengers with ease and comfort

We had to try it! Honda was kind enough to provide us with a 2015 Fit EX-L Tech press loaner for the week, as we drove the back roads of Phoenix, Az. Now, it was time to take the crew out to dinner…

By Parks McCants G+ May 6 2015 - 2:03pm

2016 Honda HR-V formula for success: Less=More

It’s those little things that you don’t see when viewing 2016 Honda HR-V that truly make Honda’s newest crossover an exciting automotive development.

By Parks McCants G+ May 3 2015 - 8:20pm

2015 Honda Fit passes Arizona Desert heat test with flying colors

While we’re assured by Honda that every light car and truck in the lineup is subjected to severe weather testing, Torque News subjected 2015 Fit EX-L to a couple of tests of our own.

By Parks McCants G+ May 3 2015 - 5:46pm

2015 Honda Fit driver experiences blistering Phoenix, Arizona heat wave and survives

What's it like to drive 2015 Honda Fit through Phoenix Arizona durring a summer-like May 1 heat wave? With 107*F tempeartures lifting the thermometer, we were about to find out.

By Parks McCants G+ Apr 30 2015 - 1:57pm

Honda drops 2016 HR-V price-performance bomb on auto industry

Is North America ready for Honda’s next “big thing?” Looking to the MSRP and specifications of Honda’s latest light truck offering, 2016 HR-V just dropped a well-priced-performance bomb on the auto industry.

By Parks McCants G+ Apr 29 2015 - 2:37pm

2016 Honda Pilot drives autonomous safety, comfort and utility to the summit

It’s a tough balancing act. How does Honda present a much refined next generation Pilot without overshadowing the #1 selling midsize premium SUV in North America, Acura MDX? It’s a tough manufacturing and sales balancing act, with perhaps a dash of in-house sibling rivalry.

By Parks McCants G+ Apr 27 2015 - 12:51am

2016 Pilot, HR-V release signals a record roll-out streak for American Honda Motors

With the pending specifications and price reveal of 2016 Honda Pilot, and the mid-month dealer release of 2016 HR-V, CUV, Honda’s on a record breaking roll-out streak. We believe that HR-V will set yet another historical milestone for Honda Motors.

By Parks McCants G+ Apr 24 2015 - 9:07pm

Truck fans bid farewell to second generation Honda Pilot SUV

In its second generation and on the the road in North America since 2002, Honda’s light truck based midsize SUV is scheduled for a total redesign. Some old-school Pilot fans are not happy!

By Patrick Rall G+ Apr 24 2015 - 4:54pm

Which to Buy: 2015 Honda Fit or 2015 Fiat 500 Sport

If you have $22,000 to spend on a new car and you are looking for a subcompact, the 2015 Honda Fit and the 2015 Fiat 500 are two very good and very different options – and today we look at the advantages that each of these cars have based on that budget.

By Parks McCants G+ Apr 22 2015 - 4:14pm

2016 Honda Civic to be 'Greenest' in a long line of low-emission inovations

Earthday 2015: Have you ever wondered while following behind a late model Honda car or truck, that visually, there appears to be nothing coming out of the tail pipe? That wasn't always the case. We predict 2016 Honda Civic to be the "greenest" in a long line of low-emission innovations. How "Green" is your Civic?

By Parks McCants G+ Apr 20 2015 - 3:09pm

2016 Honda HR-V to double United States Fit segment sales

At the least, that’s what American Honda Motors is betting on. Will the introduction of yet another light-truck choice from Honda fire up Fit segment sales?

By Parks McCants G+ Apr 16 2015 - 10:07pm

2015 Honda Accord Hybrid rates higher than Volt and Tesla for Green Car value

2015 Honda Accord has made Kelley Blue Book's “10 Best Green Cars” list for 2015. Looks like gasoline hybrids may be a greater overall purchase value than stand alone EVs and hybrid plugins.

By Brett Cook Apr 15 2015 - 1:23pm

The New Civic Type R Will Be Great, but Will It Be A Honda?

It’s what Honda fans have been demanding for years - the power to keep up with their turbocharged rivals, these days composed primarily of the Focus ST and GTI, but perhaps even the all-wheel drive Golf R and Focus RS.

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