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Honda

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.

2017 Civic Hatchback Brings Welcomed Utility and Style to Honda Lineup

By Parks McCants on November 14, 2016 - 12:40AM

OK, I’ll admit it! At first I wasn’t captured by this Civic’s uniquely segment defiant lines. In person, well...

American Honda Positions 2017 CR-V to Dominate U.S. SUV Market

By Parks McCants on November 13, 2016 - 11:54PM

While siting at a roll-out presentation in Monterey, California, I learned that Honda CR-V is not only an exceptional value when measured against some pretty heady competition, but remains the best selling SUV in the U.S. of all times. There's a good reason for that.

2017 HFP Equipped Honda Accord EX-L V6 6 MT Coupe Excites

By Parks McCants on November 10, 2016 - 3:04AM

I spend a week in the seat of Honda’s grown up hot rod coupe. And frankly, this HFP equipped V6 manually shifted Accord Coupe brings the kid out in me.

Maker to offer Honda Factory Performance option for 2017 Civic Hatchback

By Parks McCants on November 10, 2016 - 2:05AM

For 2017 Civic Hatch fans that wish to personalize their 10th gen Civic, Honda has a quick and easy path to epic!

Honda, CCC Software Union Helps Find Takata Recall Cars

Here’s How Honda Takes A Positive Stance On Finding Takata Recall Cars

By Marc Stern on November 9, 2016 - 11:13PM

Using a third party, Honda has found a program that lets independent shops assist it in its goal of finding Takata recall vehicles.

Future of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car Evolution Riding on Expanding Fueling Network

By Parks McCants on November 8, 2016 - 1:35PM

Even with the participation of major auto manufacturers, state and federal government, we have but 12 (open for business) public compressed nitrogen refueling stations on the west coast of the United States.

Electrification Defines 2017 ‘Green Car of the Year’

By Parks McCants on November 8, 2016 - 12:00PM

With public acceptance and subsequent production momentum finally taking hold in the North America Hybrid, EV car and light truck segment, “electrification” dominates this year’s Green Car of the Year. A sign of the times? Perhaps.

Here are two of the 300,000 core vehicles that are at the highest risk from airbag explosions.

If Takata Slips, Carmakers Bear Full Responsibility for Airbag Recall Work

By Marc Stern on November 8, 2016 - 10:46AM

Even if Takata, the number two airbag manufacturer, crumbles and fails to repair every airbag, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has put automakers on notice they are responsible to see make sure the airbag recall work is completed.

Owners Voice Concern as to 2016 Honda Civic Initial Quality

By Parks McCants on November 7, 2016 - 1:09PM

Are 10th Generation Civic buyers asking too much as to initial quality in what is historically an entry-level sedan or coupe? In short: What might consumers reasonably anticipate from a compact car with a beginning MSRP of $!8,640.

2017 Honda Pilot offers expanded personal electronics connectivity

By Parks McCants on November 4, 2016 - 4:25PM

For model year 2017, Honda Pilot comes to dealers November 7 with minor changes, albeit important details to young consumers wishing for ease of personal electronics connectivity.

Toyota comes gunning for Honda HR-V with very similar compact crossover

By Parks McCants on November 4, 2016 - 3:47PM

As goes Civic and Corolla, so apparently goes Honda HR-V and the all new 2017 Toyota C-HR. Seriously Toyota?

Contacting Faulty Takata Airbag Owners a Daunting Task for Honda

By Parks McCants on November 4, 2016 - 10:47AM

Years into what may seem to some as an endless recall initiative, locating an estimated 300,000 near classic Honda owners proves to be daunting. It’s a huge task for the maker, with little relief in sight.

2016 SEMA Awards swept by domestic brands

By Parks McCants on November 3, 2016 - 11:21PM

Here’s a turn of events that’s bound to catch the attention of the import car and light truck manufacturers.

Honda Ridgeline finalist ‘2017 Green Truck of the Year’

By Parks McCants on November 2, 2016 - 11:08PM

I suppose we could say that we’re not surprised with Honda Ridgeline's inclusion in Green Car Journal’s “2017 Green Truck of the Year” awards. But then again, look at the competition in the light truck segment.

2017 Civic Turbo Hatchback’s a surprisingly refined, comfortable driver

By Parks McCants on November 1, 2016 - 1:43PM

Undoubtedly, 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback is Honda’s greatest compact car manifested to date. It’s surprisingly refined and comfortable. I just took one out for romp and am just a bit blown away by how good this Civic truly is.

Civic Type R, Red Bull Civic, Custom Ridgeline take on 2016 SEMA Show Las Vegas

By Parks McCants on October 29, 2016 - 1:41PM

For 2016, Honda takes the wraps off of one of, if not, the biggest SEMA Show displays in the maker’s history. What can fans expect?

2017 Honda Ridgeline sports highest rated headlights in pickup class

By Parks McCants on October 26, 2016 - 8:48PM

If you drive a pickup truck like I do, you’re most likely squinting, and straining your eyes a bit at night, in an effort to see clearly. Honda has an answer.

Hi-tech electronic glitch-fest drops Honda Civic from C.R.’s ‘recommend’ rating

By Parks McCants on October 25, 2016 - 5:00PM

With 2016 Honda Civic presently sitting at #1 for retail compact sedan sales in the U.S.,, now is not the time to headline a reliability issue. However, that’s exactly what comes out of Consumer Report’s annual reliability report.

Ford F150, Ram 1500, Chevrolet Silverado All Fail Ridiculous Headlight Test

By Patrick Rall on October 25, 2016 - 1:36PM

The IIHS has announced the results of their new headlight ratings test for the top trucks in the US market and the Ford F150, the Ram 1500, the Chevrolet Silverado, the Toyota Tundra and the Nissan Titan all did fairly poorly in the test – making you wonder how seriously a test can be taken when almost every vehicle in a popular segment fails the test.

Honda S660 Roadster should be imported to the U.S.

By Parks McCants on October 23, 2016 - 6:32PM

Is the 2016 Honda S660 Kei car roadster large enough to seat a 6 foot 5 inch American journalist? I believe after sitting behind the wheel of a Honda S660 Roadster, this pocket rocket should be imported by the maker to the U.S..

2017 Honda Civic Hatchback slow to arrive to Pacific Northwest

By Parks McCants on October 23, 2016 - 4:28PM

Here we go again. It appears that Honda may have overshot its initial production projections for the highly anticipated 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback. Or, dealers are taking a pass!

Here is Just How Important Honda, Acura Recall Repairs Are

By Marc Stern on October 22, 2016 - 10:10PM

Having your 2001-03 Honda or Acura vehicle, especially if it is one of the 313,000 at the center of repeated urgent warnings by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrtion to have the car repair or park it.

Fatality Shows Need To Have Takata Airbag Recall Work Completed

By Marc Stern on October 21, 2016 - 7:27PM

The 11th confirmed fatality due to an exploding Takata airbag inflator has claimed the life of a California driver and reminds everyone to have recalls completed as soon as possible.

Honda N600 'Serial One:' Reflecting on the first Honda car sold in the United States

By Parks McCants on October 18, 2016 - 4:48PM

With the completion and reveil of the fully restored N600 Serial #1, we’re reminded of the origin of Honda brand success in a nation where at one time “bigger was better” and the largest cars produced anywhere in the world were kings of the road. Are we headed back to the future?

New Compact Honda WR-V SUV destined for Brazil

By Parks McCants on October 18, 2016 - 5:10AM

Honda Motor Company announces the pending reveil of a cutting edge compact SUV for Brazil and South America production. It’s good looking!

2017 Honda Civic Si bound for L.A. Auto Show

By Parks McCants on October 14, 2016 - 7:41PM

Well there you go Civic Si fans. According to Motor Trend and others, 2017 Honda Civic Si will be revealed to Honda fans in Los Angeles. And that’s all we know for sure about the 10th generation Civic Si.

Your 2016 Honda Civic was just recalled for a possibly faulty E-Brake

By Parks McCants on October 14, 2016 - 6:30PM

When someone finally builds the perfect car, and it goes mainstream, auto review journalist like myself will be out of business. In rolls the 2016 Honda Civic.

2017 Honda CR-V features More!

By Parks McCants on October 13, 2016 - 6:00PM

More power, more room, more bling, and more comfort. From where I sit, “more” is just the beginning of what 2017 CR-V brings to the compact SUV segment.

2017 Mazda CX-3 Vs 2017 Honda HR-V: Which is best for you?

By Parks McCants on October 13, 2016 - 12:51AM

2017 marks the second model year for the reinvented Mazda CX-3. This is the “driver’s’” car of the still hot subcompact crossover segment, with Honda HR-V leading the pack with superior interior volume and relative quiet. Which compact crossover is best for you?

250 Custom Car Builders to Compete in 2016 SEMA Las Vegas ‘Battle of the Builders’

By Parks McCants on October 11, 2016 - 5:08PM

For those of us that have experienced SEMA Show Las Vegas, a big hook as to attending the largest automotive aftermarket event in North America, is viewing the seemingly countless one-off custom cars and trucks.

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