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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.

2018 Honda Clarity Electric Drives Toward Sales Sustainability

By Parks McCants on July 22, 2018 - 11:52AM

For Automakers to embrace the mass electrification of the car, they must first reach manufacturing and sales variability.2018 Honda Clarity is on path to surpass initial insider sales expectations.

2018 Honda Accord Offers 3 Exceptional Drive Options

By Parks McCants on July 14, 2018 - 5:56PM

The latest generation Honda Accord comes on the scene with more than its fair share of media generated controversy. Too big, too refined, too edgy of design, and too expensive! Yet, there’s little arguing the fact that Honda breached the sub-premium compact segment mold with Accord. Price point is just the leading line in this story.

5 Tips for Buying or Selling a Used Honda Civic

By Parks McCants on July 10, 2018 - 9:45AM

With millions of used cars on the market, Torque News readers reach out for “how to” advice when it comes to selling or buying a used Honda Civic. Back in January we touched on a few buying and selling basics. What are they, and how can you be successful in the used car game? We share 5 essential tips that every used car buyer should know.

2019 Honda HR-V Subcompact SUV Gets an Injection of Refinement and Safety

By Parks McCants on July 7, 2018 - 10:54AM

Long a segment leader for American Honda Motors, 2019 Honda HR-V comes to market this Summer with several features one wouldn’t anticipate enjoying in the maker’s most affordable sport utility vehicle.

2019 Honda Pilot Refresh Brings Good News for V6 Engine Fans

By Parks McCants on July 4, 2018 - 3:11PM

Beyond an injection of segment leading good looks, a very uptick 2019 Honda Pilot comes to market with a feature that V6 engine fans are sure to appreciate.

AV Turbo Chord Offers Affordable Dual Power Home Charging Solution

By Parks McCants on July 1, 2018 - 8:07PM

The number one concern raised by consumers when considering the purchase of an electrified vehicle is the task of home charging. How, how much, and how often? Aerovironment has an affordable easy to use answer to home EV charging concerns.

Hydrogen Cars in 2018: The Mirai, Clarity FC, and Nexo Charge Ahead

By Dean McManis on June 26, 2018 - 9:00AM

In concept, hydrogen cars sound like a perfect solution to reduce air pollution from commuter automobiles. How come we don't see hydrogen cars like the Toyota Mirai, Hyundai Nexo and Honda Clarity FC commonly on the roads?

Why 2019 Insight is Honda’s Answer to the perfect Compact 4-Door Sedan

By Parks McCants on June 23, 2018 - 7:36PM

It’s not often that a major manufacturer delivers a superior car or light truck these days for less than $23,000. Honda’s 2019 Insight hybrid is the maker’s answer to the perfect compact 4-door sedan. However, there’s a heck of a lot more going on here than fuel economy.

Toyota Mirai, Honda FCV Are Impractical, Despite Their Advantage Over EV Charge Times

By Myles Vance on June 20, 2018 - 4:13PM

Hydrogen Fuel Cell vehicles have an advantage over lengthy charging times of electric cars, but cars like Toyota Mirai and Honda FCV are not practical. Major car makers are not correct to believe that Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles are the future.

NSX Inspired 2019 Acura RDX Epitomizes Precision Crafted Performance

By Parks McCants on June 15, 2018 - 12:02AM

When Acura Engineering announced the exit of V6 power from their RDX SUV offering I had my doubts as to the benefits of turbocharging the best selling compact 2-row SUV in America.
Afterall, how sporty could a two row SUV be?

Interesting Announcement from Honda and GM to Make EV Batteries Even Cheaper, More Powerful

By Armen Hareyan on June 7, 2018 - 4:40PM

There is a very interesting development to from Honda and the General Motors to make electric car batteries even cheaper and more powerful. At least Honda is getting more serious about EVs, not just fulfilling compliance requirements. GM may move beyond The Volt and Bolt.

2019 Honda Insight may Buck the SUV Buying Trend

By Parks McCants on May 23, 2018 - 11:06PM

There’s no question in the automotive industry that crossover and SUV sales have long outsold sedans in North America, that’s a given So why does Honda embrace the 4-door sedan as demonstrated through Clarity and the soon to arrive Insight?

How 2018 Honda Clarity EV Trilogy Earns California Clean Air Award

By Parks McCants on May 21, 2018 - 9:05PM

As announced Monday morning by American Honda Motors the well received 2018 Honda Clarity electrified sedan series earns high honors from the Coalition for Clean Air. Why it won is a bit more interesting.

This 2018 Accord Drive Review is Generated From the Back Seat

By Parks McCants on May 15, 2018 - 11:38PM

Honda’s Accord Touring is without question the maker’s most powerful Accord offering of all time. We’ve reported on the driving dynamics of Honda’s reinvented Accord extensively. Now, It's time to review 2018 Honda Accord from the back seat.

Honda Accord Vs Toyota Camry: Sales Volume has little to do with overall quality or value

By Parks McCants on May 5, 2018 - 1:40PM

2018 Honda Accord is “North America Car of the Year.” Nonetheless, Toyota Camry outsells Accord by a meaningful margine. Torque News takes a closer look.

The Honda Clarity Has Our Attention: Comparing to Chevy Volt

By John Falk on April 30, 2018 - 10:33AM

The electric and plugin hybrid car market is officially hot. Tesla, Chevrolet and Nissan have ruled the roost in the electric car market for quite a few years now. Tesla brought their first electric car to market in 2008. Nissan brought the Leaf to the market in 2010. Chevrolet began selling the Volt in 2011.

Award Winning V6 Powered Honda Odyssey Carries over for 2019 with favorable MSRP

By Parks McCants on April 21, 2018 - 11:58AM

Good news for fans of normally aspirated V6 engines. With the auto industry embracing small displacement, turbocharged 4 cylinder engines, Honda presents a well connected award winning V6 powered minivan with premium car-like comfort and ride dynamic.

Honda teaches the joy of manual gear shifting in 5 minute video

By Parks McCants on April 21, 2018 - 10:48AM

A well meshed manual transmission puts “one with the car,” talk about driver to car connectivity. By most accounts, Honda manufactures the easiest shifting 6-speed manual transmission in the industry. Now, they’ll teach you how to drive one.

Scorecard for Electric Car Advertising

By John Falk on April 20, 2018 - 12:21PM

If you have been watching TV lately you have probably been noticing advertising for electric cars. Nissan, Hyundai and Honda are the main three EV makers that seem to be running EV ads regularly. They all have varying degrees of success at demonstrating what these cars can do.

1,000,000 Honda Buyer’s Advanced Safety Equipped in the U.S.

By Parks McCants on April 11, 2018 - 11:02PM

This week American Honda Motor Company announces an important safety milestone. According to the maker 1,000,000 Honda Cars and light trucks on the road today are “Honda Sensing” equipped. What’s it do , and how does it work?

2018 Fit Sport Captures The Spirit of Honda’s Small Hatch Beginnings

By Parks McCants on April 5, 2018 - 1:01AM

Honda Motor Company drove to the forefront of the auto industry behind the wheel of fun to drive and affordable subcompact hatchbacks and sedans. 2018 Fit Sport reminds us of why we migrated in mass to the brand to begin with.

2018 Honda Clarity PHEV Exceeds Performance and Comfort Expectations

By Parks McCants on March 29, 2018 - 12:35AM

Without question there’s a lot of hype circulating these days as to the eminent future of the electrified car. 2018 Honda Clarity is the maker’s portal to a primarily electric-car future. Torque News takes a closer look.

Why 2018 Honda Accord is not selling as well as predicted

By Parks McCants on March 22, 2018 - 11:19PM

The most advanced Honda Accord to come out of Ohio is not selling as well as anticipated by the automotive press, including yours truly. There are several key factors that keep Honda Accord from selling as well as predicted.

RealTime Racing returns to 2018 Pirelli World Challenge With Honda Civic Type-R

By Parks McCants on March 22, 2018 - 9:46PM

Torque News has reported on RealTime Racing for several years, as the Milwaukee based team raced modified Acura TLX, and NSX GT-3 cars to the podium on several occasions. Yet, with time comes new direction in the form of two highly race modified Honda Civic Type-R’s.

Lowest Priced Most Powerful 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid Available March 23

By Parks McCants on March 18, 2018 - 9:48PM

What Honda proudly refers to as the most refined Accord in its 2018 lineup arrives at dealerships March 23. What makes the latest Accord superior to the outgoing offering? Read on.

Watch Honda Civic Type-R Assembly Video

By Parks McCants on March 13, 2018 - 1:11PM

Honda’s Swindon U.K. car assembly plant is home to not only Civic Type-R, but every Honda Civic Hatchback imported to the U.S.. In watching the assembly process, it’s nothing short of amazing that Civic Type-R is as good as it is. Watch Honda Civic Type-R assembled in this real time video.

The latest Award for 2018 Honda Ridgeline will surprise you

By Parks McCants on March 10, 2018 - 10:35PM

Looking to the results of Car and Drivers “2018 Editors’ Choice Awards” finalist, there’s only one pickup truck listed in the midsize truck segment, Honda Ridgeline. That news is a bit surprising for conventional truck fans. How did Ridgeline nail C&D top honors?

Honda Pilot Drives into 2018 With Astounding 48.9% Sales Uptick

By Parks McCants on March 6, 2018 - 6:38PM

Short story: Build more Honda Pilots and consumers will buy more of them. Yet, there may be much more to Honda Pilot’s drive to the top of the segment than increased production. Torque News takes a closer look.

Honda Ridgeline Carries Over for 2019 With 2 Minor Upgrades

By Parks McCants on March 5, 2018 - 8:10PM

Now entering its third production year, 2019 Honda Ridgeline Pickup arrives at dealerships this week with 2 minor upgrades. What are they? Read on.

Talk of 2019 Honda CR-V 3-row Hybrid SUV for North America

By Parks McCants on March 5, 2018 - 7:07PM

With Honda’s market launch of Clarity electric and the Insight Hybrid electric Prototype in the U.S., comes talk of a pending 2019 Honda CR-V 3-row SUV. Honda targets Europe with such a variant, why not North America?

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