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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.

Honda Motors hits yet another homerun with 2017 CR-V crossover

By Parks McCants on November 30, 2016 - 12:45AM

I drove Honda’s next best seller from Monterey, California to San Francisco, and frankly, although the 2-row crossover was branded CR-V, my brain told me that I was driving a midsize luxury SUV.

Honda HR-V crossover earns Consumer Guide's coveted 2017 Best Buy Award

By Parks McCants on November 28, 2016 - 11:41PM

In what’s been touted as the “hottest” emerging new car segment in North America, Honda’s Fit world-platform derived subcompact crossover HR-V just took Mazda CX3 and all comers to the proverbial mat!

2017 Honda Pilot earns Consumer Guide's ‘Automotive Best Buy Award’

By Parks McCants on November 28, 2016 - 9:07PM

The reinvented Honda Pilot SUV just earned Consumer Guide's “Automotive Best Buy Award” in the red hot midsize crossover SUV segment -- it’s that good!

2017 Honda Ridgeline earns Consumer Guide’s 'Automotive Best Buy Award' [Video]

By Parks McCants on November 28, 2016 - 8:29PM

In its first year of production, the reinvented 2017 Honda Ridgeline Pickup earns Consumer Guide’s "Automotive Best Buy Award" in the compact pickup truck segment. Heck, I thought Ridgeline was midsize!

Honda Motors comments on greatest safety recall in automotive history

By Parks McCants on November 23, 2016 - 2:15PM

With 11 major brands and 100 million cars or so impacted by the greatest safety recall in automotive history, and well over 8 million recalled cars repaired by one maker, Honda would like to share a thought or two with you.

First 2017 Honda CR-V produced in East Liberty Ohio

By Parks McCants on November 23, 2016 - 1:17PM

A vehicle of several first for Honda, East Liberty Ohio began mass production Tuesday, and will serve for the first time as the Global lead plant for the best selling SUV of any size in North America, 20 years running.

The Electric Auto headlines 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show

By Parks McCants on November 22, 2016 - 4:47PM

Without question, despite the reveal of several conventional cars and light trucks, Hybrid and plug-in electric cars dominated this year's L.A. Auto Show, as manufacturers transition into the future.

2017 Civic Si reported to be quickest, most refined in Honda history

By Parks McCants on November 21, 2016 - 3:26PM

According to our friends at American Honda Motors, when released to market early in 2017, the 10th generation Civic Si will be the quickest, most refined and drive-dynamic in Honda history.

2017 Honda Si to feature high output 1.5 Liter turbocharged VTEC

By Parks McCants on November 18, 2016 - 6:19PM

Civic variant number 4 in a 5 car lineup was presented before an excited press corp in a Los Angeles art gallery located just down the street from the largest Auto Show in the West. What’s the buzz?

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!

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