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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 is keeping cars.
Honda Is Not Quitting On Cars - And There Are Good Reasons Why
By John Goreham on March 28, 2019 - 11:23AM
Honda is bringing out newer and better car models every year. Meanwhile, GM, Ford, and Dodge/Chrysler are abandoning affordable family cars. Here's why Honda is keeping its cars.
Toyota And Honda Dominate Green House Gas Reduction.
Toyota And Honda Dominate In EPA's Green House Gas Reduction Program
By John Goreham on March 18, 2019 - 12:14PM
Toyota and Honda are the dominant players in the Environmental Protection Agency's greenhouse gas reduction program. Here's how they did compared to other automakers.
EPA says Honda has best fuel economy.
Honda Best - FCA, Ford, GM Ranked Worst In Latest Fuel Economy Scores From EPA
By John Goreham on March 15, 2019 - 1:49PM
Honda is the brand with the best fuel economy in America. The three domestic brands all finish last. Details here.
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Airbag Issue: Honda Recalls Already Recalled Vehicles To Apply New Fix
By Marc Stern on March 12, 2019 - 10:26PM
Honda has recalled more than 1 million vehicles, built from 2001 to 2016, to replace already-replaced Takata airbag inflators. According to the automaker, the recall was launched when they found that the already-fixed airbags were likely to have degraded propellant which can raise issues on deployment.
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Latest Takata Airbag Recall News Confusing Impacted Acura and Honda Owners
By Parks McCants on March 12, 2019 - 4:52PM
Tuesday News comes to us with an interesting twist for the owners of 1.1 Million U.S. based Acura and Honda vehicles, reported as previously recalled for faulty Takata airbag issues -- depending on your news source.
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These 3 Upgrades Earn 2019 Honda HR-V - IIHS Top Safety Pick Rating
By Parks McCants on March 7, 2019 - 9:22PM
Honda’s recently refreshed compact 2019 HR-V crossover earns IIHS Top Safety Pick rating thanks to 3 notable engineering and design upgrades. What are they?
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Honda Clarity, Insight, and Acura MDX Hybrid Electric Drive Sales Record For February
By Parks McCants on March 5, 2019 - 7:17PM
As buyers look past fuel economy to the performance side of car electrification, American Honda Motor Company announces a 173% increase in electrified vehicle purchases for February, a record in fact. Honda Clarity, Insight, and Acura MDX Hybrid Electric post record sales for February. What’s driving electrified vehicle sales?

Real-world maintenance and repair costs of a Honda Accord.
Here Are the Real-World Maintenance Costs of a Honda Accord Over 100K Miles
By John Goreham on March 1, 2019 - 2:53PM
We carefully logged every penny spent to keep a Honda Accord well-maintained for 100K miles. Here is what we found.
How Honda keeps its resale values high.
Honda's Solid Value Retention Is No Accident
By John Goreham on February 15, 2019 - 4:58PM
Lightly used Honda Civics, Pilots, HR-Vs, and CR-Vs are not that great a bargain compared to buying a new model. The interesting part is Honda intended it to be that way. Here's how Honda keeps its used car values so high.
Honda Clarity pricing compared to Tesla Model 3.
Real-World Price Comparison Shows Honda Clarity PHEV Costs About Half That of Mid-Range Tesla Model 3
By John Goreham on February 14, 2019 - 11:28AM
The Honda Clarity PHEV is the top-selling affordable EV in America and Tesla's Model 3 is the top-selling EV overall. Here is a real-world price comparison of the two that illustrates just how much more green vehicle buyers will pay for a Model 3.
2019 Honda Passport first drive.
2019 Honda Passport - First Drive Impression - Honda Fans Will LOVE It
By John Goreham on February 13, 2019 - 5:33PM
We took a quick drive in the new 2019 Honda Passport. Our first impressions were all positive.
Read this before buying a one-year-old CR-V or Civic.
Thinking of Buying A One-Year Used Honda Civic, HR-V, or CR-V? Read This Before You Do
By John Goreham on February 6, 2019 - 11:50AM
One-year-old Honda's have a very unusual retained value. Before you buy a one-year used Honda, check out these facts.
Honda increases U.S. production.
Honda's U.S. Vehicle Production Increases - Will Soon Overtake Toyota's
By John Goreham on January 31, 2019 - 12:31PM
Honda's production of vehicles in America has risen by almost 3% year over year. In 2018, Honda almost passed Toyota in U.S. vehicle production.
Plug-in hybrids dominate affordable EV market in the U.S.
Plug-in Hybrid Electrics Dominate the Affordable EV Market - Honda Clarity Is the One To Watch in 2019
By John Goreham on January 17, 2019 - 10:23AM
The affordable EV market in the U.S. is now dominated by plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The top two sellers, Toyota's Prius Prime and the Honda Clarity are beating the battery electrics easily.
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2019 Honda Pilot SUV Rugged Refresh Captures Record Market Sales
By Parks McCants on January 17, 2019 - 12:00AM
Dollar for dollar 2019 Honda Pilot brings much to the table in standard features and active safety. What’s new for 2019, and why is the refreshed rugged looking Honda Pilot outselling all the competition?
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2019 Honda Passport Presents Serious Sporting Capability
By Parks McCants on January 14, 2019 - 4:27PM
For off road weekend warriors Honda presents a reborn safe and sane tech-rich 2019 Passport sandwiched between CR-V and Pilot in American Honda's light truck lineup. What features give Passport serious off-road sporting capability?
Accord turns the tables on Camry.
Honda Accord Turns The Tables On Toyota Camry During Holiday Sales Season
By John Goreham on January 7, 2019 - 5:30PM
Last year, Torque News reported the facts that the Camry was growing sharply, while the Accord was declining in sales. This past holiday sales season it was the Accord that was on the rise.
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Honda Recalls Pilot, Ridgeline Models For Side-Curtain Airbag Issue
By Marc Stern on December 17, 2018 - 9:53AM
Honda has recalled a number of 2019 Ridgeline pickups and Pilot SUVs to fix a problem with side-curtain airbags. A vendor told the automaker that a number of center panels were incorrectly drilled so that side-curtain airbag deployment could be affected. Honda will replace the out of spec parts with new ones.
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Honda Accord Named To Car And Driver '10 Best' List For 33rd Time; Civic Honored, Too
By Marc Stern on December 2, 2018 - 10:34AM
A pair of Hondas was honored by Car and Driver as they were named to the publication's "10 Best" list. The Honda Accord and Hybrid were named to the list for the 33rd time -- a record -- while Civics were named to the list for the seventh.
Study names best brands for turbo engines.
Study Points To Turbo Engines With Better Reliability - Does Your Brand Make The List?
By John Goreham on November 16, 2018 - 10:45AM
A new study by Consumer Reports reveals which brands offer turbocharged engines with reliability better than non-turbo engines. It also names the brands with worse reliability.
3 tricks for outside vehicle storage.
3 Things To Do Before Storing Your Car Outside This Winter
By John Goreham on November 6, 2018 - 1:04PM
Storing a car outside this year? Here are a few tricks we've learned that may help you have a happier spring.
Honda CPO costs among lowest in the industry.
Study Shows Honda Vehicles Have Lowest Certified Pre-Owned Cost Premium
By John Goreham on November 6, 2018 - 11:47AM
A new report on the cost of CPO vehicles shows that Honda's may be the best value.
Honda Clarity is top-selling affordable EV in October.
Honda Clarity Number One Affordable EV In October Sales, Tops Toyota Prius Prime
By John Goreham on November 5, 2018 - 7:21PM
Honda's new Clarity has continued to climb in sales. This past month it was America's top-selling affordable electrified vehicle model.
Honda will address engine oil diluted with gas in CR-V.
Honda America Announces Plan To Address CR-V Engines With Oil Dilution Issue
By John Goreham on October 31, 2018 - 1:46PM
Honda has a plan to address the gasoline in engine oil issue many CR-V owners are struggling with.
2019 Honda Civic Si, New Honda Civic, pricing, specs
2019 Honda Civic Si; We Get Excited About A New Radio Knob
By Denis Flierl on October 27, 2018 - 10:29AM
The top-selling Honda Civic comes in sporty Si trim and gets new upgrades for the 2019 model year. See why a new knob should get you excited.
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Highly-Reliable Honda Drops In Consumer Reports Reliability Survey
By Denis Flierl on October 25, 2018 - 7:51AM
Honda is known for building reliable cars, but they drop this year in the Consumer Reports reliability survey. See where they rank for 2018.
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Car Thieves Target New Item; Not Radios Or Infotainment Systems, Just Airbags
By Marc Stern on October 17, 2018 - 12:34AM
As the Takata airbag recall, keeps on keeping on, thieves are targeting something new, the airbags themselves. For a frustrated car owner who has been waiting and waiting for a replacement airbag, this type of airbag may be just what the doctor ordered, though, admittedly there are ethical questions.
A Honda fan offers a biased opinion of the 2018 Honda Clarity.
Here's the Most Biased Honda Clarity PHEV Story You Will Read - Tell Us What You Think
By John Goreham on October 3, 2018 - 11:47AM
Here is a story that covers the new 2018 Honda Clarity PHEV from the point of view of a lifelong Honda fan.
Our review of the Honda Clarity includes some strong opinions. Challenge them.
2018 Honda Clarity PHEV Touring – Here’s the Most Honest Review You Will Read About This Important New Green Car
By John Goreham on October 2, 2018 - 12:07PM
We offer facts and opinion in equal measure here. See what we think of the new Honda Clarity PHEV and challenge our conclusions.
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Deciding Factors Whether Honda's New Urban EV Will Win People's Hearts
By Dom Kabas on July 31, 2018 - 12:01PM
Despite Tesla being busy sorting out their Model 3 production issues, electrified vehicle sales figures, especially driven by plug-in market, keep setting consecutive records in U.S. This month Honda Motors announced Honda Urban EV Concept was named ‘The Best Concept Car’ in the 2018 Car Design Award honors, as part of the Turin Motor Show. Honda might have a trick up its sleeve - Urban EV Concept is stylish and may become an EV people would actually want to buy.

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