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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.

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.

Not a great race weekend for Honda Civic Red Bull GRC

By Parks McCants on October 10, 2016 - 2:11PM

Despite an incredible first-year effort from Wiman and Eriksson, last weekend’s Honda home turf Port of Los Angeles Red Bull Global Rallycross proves to be a tough outing for Honda.

2017 Honda Clarity FCV: National Hydrogen Fuel Cell Day is October 8

By Parks McCants on October 7, 2016 - 1:31PM

Frankly, I didn’t know that “National Hydrogen Fuel Cell Day” was recognized in the U.S.. There’s a bit more to the story. This is a good day for Fuel Cell proponents.

Honda Pro Jason’s 2014 Civic Si ‘Project Orange’

By Parks McCants on October 5, 2016 - 5:23PM

One of the coolest 9th generation Honda Civic Si coupes roaming the car scene today,belongs to arguably the most dynamic Honda-brand-loyalist on the planet today. We take a closer look at Honda Pro Jason's Project Orange.

2015, 2016 Accord 4 cylinder CVT models included in Technical Service Bulletin

By Parks McCants on October 5, 2016 - 11:45AM

In our quest for superior fuel efficiency and ease of no-shift operation, sometimes a glitch in the software occurs.

600,000 Honda CR-V owners subject to latest Technical Service Bulletin

By Parks McCants on October 4, 2016 - 2:40PM

Is there a difference between a “recall” and a service bulletin?

16th Death Linked To Takata Airbag Blast; Owners Should Have Repairs ASAP

By Marc Stern on October 3, 2016 - 10:26PM

With the 16th fatality linked to an exploding Takata airbag inflator, motorists are reminded to have their vehicles repairs as quickly as possible, if they have received a recall notice. The latest fatality occurred in Malaysia, the fourth there this year.

2016 Civic options the ease of Honda Sensing

By Parks McCants on October 3, 2016 - 11:59AM

I fought the advent of active safety just as hard as any seasoned hands-on-the-wheel control freak, that was 2 years ago. Today, these systems are quickly becoming the norm, as Honda Civic and other offerings option the ease of Honda Sensing ™ .

6-speed manual transmission now available in 2017 Civic EX-Turbo

By Parks McCants on October 3, 2016 - 11:10AM

Honda goes back to the future with an exceptional close-throw 6 speed MT Turbo option for 2017 Civic EX-T Sedan and Coupe. Good times!

Honda’s exceptional V6 Accord may be history in 2018

By Parks McCants on September 30, 2016 - 3:23PM

There’s more than a bit of speculation online these days as to the future of V6 engines in a day of fuel efficient, high torque, low displacement turbocharged 4 cylinder engines.

Honda drops the sheet off a stunning Civic Type-R in Paris [Video]

By Parks McCants on September 29, 2016 - 12:18PM

While we've written much as to the arrival of Honda Civic Type-R to North America, today, that speculation was ended in Paris with the reveal of a Honda that will change the compact performance game in the U.S. and Canada.

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