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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 Confirms Imminent Death Of Iconic Accord V6

By Parks McCants on June 11, 2017 - 2:10PM

In a world of small displacement, high revving, turbocharged 4 cylinder engines and CVT transmissions, Honda Accord held on to its V6 engine roots longer than most. It will be missed!

Don't pay a premium for 2017 Honda Civic Si

By Parks McCants on June 7, 2017 - 1:41AM

We’re reading on the internet about 2017 Civic Si buyers agreeing to pay a premium for the relatively limited production 2017 Honda Civic Si. True enough, the 10th generation Civic Si is a limited production offering. But, is it worth a premium?

Honda Diesel Powered Civic Hatchback for Europe, Why Not The U.S.?

By Parks McCants on June 6, 2017 - 12:37AM

Looking through Monday’s email in box, a Honda Torque News reader raised an interesting question? Will Honda be importing the popular U.K. diesel powered Honda Civic Hatchback to the U.S.?

Honda Powered Graham Rahal Sweeps Double Header Indycar Detroit Grand Prix

By Parks McCants on June 5, 2017 - 2:13AM

Ironically, the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix was dominated this weekend by Honda power with Verizon Indycar’s Graham Rahal holding first position flag to flag on Saturday, followed by a very hard fought 2nd win on Sunday. This weekend was one of many firsts in Detroit.

2018 Civic Type-R: Culminates Honda Performance Dreams

By Parks McCants on June 2, 2017 - 1:09PM

The last generation European/Japan Civic Type-R was and remains a limited production offering as Honda goes. The final production run of the last generation Civic Type-R was 700 units, it sold out in hours. So will the first Civic to wear the Type-R designation in the United States.

Honda Subcompact HR-V Crossover Continues to Break Sales Records

By Parks McCants on June 1, 2017 - 2:51PM

Once again, as consumers turn to long-term not-so-big utility and do-anything capability, the Honda Fit platformed coupe-looking 2017 HR-V drives out of May with yet another month over month double digit sales uptick. What makes HR-V such a driving bargain?

2018 Civic Type-R MSRP Reasonable for Factory Ready Extreme Performance Car

By Parks McCants on May 31, 2017 - 4:50PM

Of course, we'd never race our Civic Type-R on the street! Wednesday found one of our fellow CivicX members sharing the MSRP of a US market bound 2018 Honda Civic Type-R. It’s cheaper than many anticipated.

After driving 2017 Honda Civic Si, I'm not convinced I need a Type-R

By Parks McCants on May 30, 2017 - 2:28AM

We discovered a superior touring car detailed in Honda performance Civic Si trim. Horsepower and torque while formidable, is but a very small part of what 2017 Civic Si brings to the segment. Simply put,this is the best driving, high performance,Civic offered to date. I'm no longer convinced that I need or want a Type-R.

Why you’re seeing so many new generation Honda Civics on the road

By Parks McCants on May 27, 2017 - 3:15PM

Well over 500,000 10th generation Honda Civics were sold to the Honda loyal in its first 18 months of production. Civic’s sales success comes from much more than a favorable price point.

Wide torque band drives 2017 Civic Si to higher performance

By Parks McCants on May 27, 2017 - 1:07PM

While stated horsepower remains unchanged from the 2015 Honda Civic Si, it’s the extremely wide, constant-on torque band, that drives 2017 Civic Si to the pinnacle of affordable compact car sport performance.

2017 Honda Civic Si is the best performance value in the compact sport segment

By Parks McCants on May 25, 2017 - 12:34PM

For Honda performance fans in the U.S., Civic Si has long been the holy grail of affordable front wheel delivered road handling performance and sport. Honda just turbocharged it!

2017 Honda Accord Sport: 189 hp, 6 speed manual takes on Los Angeles traffic

By Parks McCants on May 24, 2017 - 2:17AM

Yes, you can purchase Honda’s Accord Sport trim package equipped with a CVT automatic transmission and wheel mounted paddle shifting. But for hands-on-shift control, I prefer Honda’s stunningly good 6 speed manual transmission. Here’s why.

600 Horsepower Extreme Civic Coupe Wins Round 2 Red Bull GRC

By Parks McCants on May 23, 2017 - 1:45AM

A mere two rounds into the second full season for the extreme turbocharged, H.P.D. Olsbergs MSE built Honda Civic Coupe, Sebastian Eriksson takes on all comers, winning the first Red Bull Global Rallycross Series leg 2 for Honda.

Reinvented Civic Si Sighted Wandering the Wilds of the California Mojave Desert

By Parks McCants on May 22, 2017 - 10:11PM

American Honda Mojave Proving Center returns to operations following a major refresh. Earlier in the week, Torque News received reports of several 10th generation Civic Si sedans and coups wandering the wilds of the Mojave. What is Honda up to now?

Fuel Economy Rating Leaked for 2018 Honda Civic Type-R

By Parks McCants on May 19, 2017 - 10:49AM

Granted, when considering the purchase of a $40,000, 300 horsepower performance hatchback, very few buyers lose any sleep over fuel economy. But then again, this is the 2018 Honda Civic Type-R.

Honda Civic Forum a Buzz With 2018 Type-R Delivery Date and MSRP

By Parks McCants on May 18, 2017 - 10:36AM

With the Canadian manufactured 2017 Civic Si now available for order from your friendly neighborhood Honda dealership, how far behind is the first Honda in the United States to wear the Type-R destination?

Race inspired Civic Si and Type-R captured in Honda’s exceptional 30 second video

By Parks McCants on May 16, 2017 - 11:03PM

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then certainly, a well made 30 second video featuring morphing cars, race track scenes and race track inspired R&D is worth a few thousand more.

2018 Honda Odyssey Designed for the Comfortable, Well Connected, Long Haul

By Parks McCants on May 16, 2017 - 2:48PM

Although 2018 Honda was purpose designed as an exceptionally safe, transformable kid hauler, I take a look at Honda’s latest and greatest with the mature eye of a “driver” whose kids are long grown. For me, I like 2018 Honda Odyssey for the comfortable, well connected long haul.

2018 Honda Odyssey: You meet the nicest people in a Honda

By Parks McCants on May 13, 2017 - 2:13PM

Admittedly, I’ve spun a headline based on Honda’s iconic buzz phrase of the 1960s. What can I tell you, I’m old school. Our story begins on the Big Island of Hawaii. Aloha!

General Motors, Honda and Toyota roll the dice on a hydrogen fueled future

By Parks McCants on May 13, 2017 - 12:57PM

We read about it in the news, and now see zero emissions hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles roaming the streets of southern, central, and northern California. Is the fabled “Hydrogen Society” now upon us?

2017 Honda Civic Si a screaming performance bargain for $23,900

By Parks McCants on May 12, 2017 - 11:55AM

I’m happy to admit that I’m one of those auto-journalist that over estimated MSRP for Honda’s latest and greatest Civic Si. Friday, Honda ended price and availability speculation. I find 2017 Civic Si to be a screaming performance bargain as priced.

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126 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell Vehicles take to the roads of California

By Parks McCants on May 11, 2017 - 1:23AM

While the headline may not read like a huge sales stride for Honda’s latest and greatest FCEV (hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle) it’s very encouraging to this alternative personal transportation advocate putting it into perspective, that’s huge news.

Honda Civic best selling car to date for 2017

By Parks McCants on May 11, 2017 - 12:24AM

According to American Honda Motor Company, 2017 Civic was the best selling car “by far,” for the first 4 months in 2017. What’s driving Honda Civic sales?

2017 Honda CR-V drives light truck sales into the black for April

By Parks McCants on May 9, 2017 - 2:29AM

Income Tax time in the United States is historically, a slow time for auto sales. 2017 is no exception, with most makers experience a bit of a market correction. The bright spot for Honda is the 2017 CR-V 2-row SUV. What;s driving record CR-V sales in April?

2018 Honda Odyssey invades Kona, Hawaii

By Parks McCants on May 7, 2017 - 6:52PM

Hawaii is admittedly Honda country, and the Kona coast of the Big Island is no exception. Last week we enjoyed the experience of exploring the Kona side of Hawaii’s biggest island behind the wheel of the reinvented and much improved 2018 Honda Odyssey minivan, big things!

Honda earns Kelley Blue Book “Best Value Brand” 3 years running

By Parks McCants on April 30, 2017 - 3:29PM

With some very good competition in every segment that Honda sells cars, crossovers, and SUVs, the brand that has effectively reinvented its entire lineup in the past 24 months, nails KBB’s “Best Value Brand” (non-luxury) for the 3rd year running.

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Could The Takata Airbag Recall Be Creating Its Own Worst Problems?

By Marc Stern on April 29, 2017 - 10:21PM

A recent automotive trade paper story suggested that the massive Takata airbag safety recall program could be the cause of some very disturbing problems.

Extreme GRC Honda Civic Racing Trio Debuts in Memphis April 28

By Parks McCants on April 28, 2017 - 2:58PM

Today marks the official start of the 2017 Red Bull Global Rallycross series, and season two for Sweden's Olsbergs MSE, Honda Red Bull OMSE Civic Coupes. For 2017, Olsbergs MSE takes on a third car and a new look.

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Civic Type-R Buzz driving Honda performance hatchback feeding frenzy

By Parks McCants on April 26, 2017 - 3:25PM

Could the soon to arrive in the U.S. English built North American specific Honda Civic Type-R rekindle the glory years of Honda car sport tuning? American Honda is betting on it. From where I sit, an unprecedented Civic Type-R fan and media buzz is driving a Honda performance hatchback feeding frenzy.

2018 Odyssey minivan showcases Honda’s first 10 speed automatic transmission

By Parks McCants on April 26, 2017 - 12:33PM

For 2018, Honda improves on Odyssey, a winning formula that’s driven the maker's family hauler to the top of the minivan segment -- and now, how to stay there.

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