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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.

2015 Honda Civic Si rare commodity

By Parks McCants on April 10, 2015 - 2:07PM

With the announced release of the 10th generation Honda Civic “World Car” platform, we thought we’d revisit the 2015 Honda Civic Si. The problem is, we can’t find one in dealership stock. 2015 Honda Civic Si is a rare commodity.

American Honda sends Accord Hybrid production to Japan

By Parks McCants on April 9, 2015 - 1:52PM

In a seemingly counter move to "regionalized" production and sales, American Honda Motors announced Thursday that its last remaining mainstream Hybrid, Accord will be produced and imported from Japan for 2016.

Honda Civic Type R EP3 vs. Integra Type R DC5 mini course battle

By Armen Hareyan on April 9, 2015 - 1:19PM

Honda acknowledges possible 2015 CR-V engine vibration

By Parks McCants on April 8, 2015 - 1:31PM

Via a video published April,7 American Honda Motor Company addresses reported intermittent engine vibration noted in 2015 CR-V. Timely!

Breaking News: Civic Type R destined for United States not based on Euro-Spec

By Parks McCants on April 3, 2015 - 6:30PM

What you see is not always what you get in the world of automotive performance. Such is the case with the much sought after high performance Civic Type R.

Stunning 2016 Honda Civic Concept exudes performance attitude

By Parks McCants on April 1, 2015 - 3:20PM

2016 Honda Civic Concept is visually stunning and turbocharged! This designed and built in North America "World Car" offers enough cutting edge performance and tech-driven personal connectivity and active safety features to give the competition a run for the money. We're collectively blown away!

Rumors of Civic 5 door for North America coming from Honda UK

By Parks McCants on March 31, 2015 - 1:25PM

With a major expansion penciled in for the Swindon, United Kingdom Honda plant, Civic Hatchback fans speculate as to an imported 2016, turbocharged 5 door for North America.

Dreams of Honda Ridgeline Hybrid top New York Auto Show speculation

By Parks McCants on March 30, 2015 - 6:26PM

American Honda Motors is pulling off the biggest anticipatory, suspense building announcement in recent memory. Top of the wish and want list for many Ridgeline loyal is a 2016 edition featuring greater fuel economy. How will Honda achieve it?

No logic to Euro-Spec Civic hatchback import with 2016 HR-V ready for sale

By Parks McCants on March 22, 2015 - 6:29PM

Granted; the much speculated and long awaited return of a Honda Type-R to North America continues to rock the Civic owner forums. But, with the 2016 Honda HR-V crossover sitting in the wings, and on-shore manufactured turbocharged engines just months away, we digress.

Rumors of imported European Civic Hatch for North America

By Parks McCants on March 19, 2015 - 10:12AM

It’s no surprise that North American Honda fans wish for the return of a sport-tuned hatchback.
Could the U.S. and Canada see the return of the iconic compact Civic hatchback as soon as 2016?

Greatest entry-level hatchback value: 2015 Honda Fit Vs. 2015 Toyota Yaris 5 door

By Parks McCants on March 18, 2015 - 12:07PM

Which manufacturer offers the greatest initial and long-term ownership Value in a sub-compact 5 door hatchback? We look to Honda Fit and Toyota Yaris in a fair comparison of “how much car do I get for my entry-level buying dollar," and, which hatchback may be the smartest choice for me?

Honda Motors remains bullish on zero emissions vehicle development and sales

By Parks McCants on March 16, 2015 - 1:08AM

Parks McCants of TorqueNews.Com recently sat down with Honda’s Jeff Conrad and Angie Nucci to discuss Honda’s short term plans for the development and sales of zero emissions personal transportation. Honda Motors remains bullish on zero emissions vehicle development and sales.

Fun to drive 2015 Honda CR-Z Hybrid may be headed for history

By Parks McCants on March 13, 2015 - 7:17PM

Torque news found Honda’s only 2 seat hybrid surprisingly fun to drive and economical to operate. Unfortunately, with combined U.S. February sales falling below 300 units, the buying public hasn't bit the hook when it comes to CR-Z. Is Honda’s only remaining 2 place sport-hatch headed for history?

How Honda CR-V earns ‘2015 Best Cars For Families Award’

By Parks McCants on March 11, 2015 - 10:37PM

O.K., we get it! 2015 Honda CR-V will follow in the tire tracks of the most awarded compact SUV in Honda History. Torque News-Honda takes a closer look at why U.S. News and World Report just named 2015 CR-V # 1 “ 2015 Best Cars For Families” in the compact SUV category.

2015 Honda IndyCar Aero Kit elevates the art of downforce

By Parks McCants on March 10, 2015 - 8:09PM

IndyCar is a unique animal in the world of auto racing. The playing field remains exceptionally level and winning a race is dependent on the reliability of the engine, fuel conservation and ultimately, driving skill. In walks Honda Power Development with the latest innovation in downforce and drag reduction technology.

2016 Honda HR-V: ‘Built for the joy of living’

By Parks McCants on March 10, 2015 - 1:12AM

It’s one of those rare cars, fun looking, a bit quirky. The minute one catches a glimpse of this future-forward-looking hatchback, endless possibilities of affordable fun and understated automotive fashion sense dance across the personal hard drive. Pretty cool stuff!

2016 Civic Type R ‘or something like it’ destined for North America

By Parks McCants on March 8, 2015 - 9:56PM

With all the hype circulating the Internet as to a pending North American version 2016 Civic Type R, could Honda’s record setting front FWD be closer to reality than simply a wish and a dream?
Torque News-Honda thinks so.

Fun to drive 2015 Honda Fit pushes segment performance to higher ground

By Parks McCants on March 5, 2015 - 6:58PM

Honda’s sub-compact 5 door hatchback places a new spin on “throwing a Fit,” as the car buying public drives Fit sales to month over month double digit volume increases. Fit continues to kick proverbial sales butt in a segment crowded with initially affordable alternatives. Could 2015 Fit be that good?

Honda moves toward 100% recall completion rate through legislation

By Parks McCants on March 2, 2015 - 4:02PM

Have you answered your latest recall notification?

2016 Honda HR-V destined for ‘Hot Hatch’ customization

By Parks McCants on March 1, 2015 - 11:20PM

Hot on the trail of last year’s SEMA Show Honda Fit custom auto build, the “best of the best” in the metric-tuner universe will soon focus on morphing Honda’s HR-V into arguably the coolest looking hatchback to come out of Honda Design in a decade.

2016 Honda HR-V owners look to live life large

By Parks McCants on March 1, 2015 - 9:58PM

It’s that thing that happens when affordable function meets exceptional utility and measurable performance. All of a sudden the cost of vehicle ownership falls on the back burner of active living.

2016 Honda HR-V to redefine compact crossover segment

By Parks McCants on February 28, 2015 - 7:17PM

With manufacturers scrambling to find a balance between corporate profitability and “customer first” built in standard-featured value and safety, Honda has consistently answered the call for “better and more;” in drives 2016 HR-V, a tough vehicle to define by standard industry measures.

Honda’s tight lipped on 2016 HR-V North America release date

By Parks McCants on February 24, 2015 - 12:34AM

Yeah, we know. The Australian Press has already written less than glowing reviews of the HR-V as to off-road and aggressive-drive road handling. We’re pretty darn sure mud-bogging isn't what Honda has in mind for 2016 HR-V. As to a U.S. market release date...

2015 Honda Civic ‘ACE’ body structure could save your life

By Parks McCants on February 21, 2015 - 3:37PM

Most of us never think about it until it’s needed, and hopefully it never is. Nonetheless, according to ASIRT, 2.35 million passengers and drivers are hurt, disabled or killed in U.S. auto-related accidents every year.

California buyers drive Honda Civic to #1 in compact sedan segment

By Parks McCants on February 19, 2015 - 2:57PM

Driving the freeways of Los Angeles, one’s reacquainted with the world’s largest automotive market. The visual is stunning and often overwhelming. This is “Ground Zero” for American Honda Motors; California buyers love Honda!

Car-like-ride drives Honda Odyssey Minivan sales to #1 in North America

By Parks McCants on February 18, 2015 - 7:40PM

As reported by Honda News Wednesday morning, 3 out of 6 of the top selling automobiles in North America wear the Honda big “H.” Why is Honda Odyssey the best selling minivan in North America? Torque News looks for an answer or two.

Journalist beaten into submission by crowd wielding 2016 Honda HR-V specifications

By Parks McCants on February 18, 2015 - 2:21AM

While the headline may border on sensationalism, truly, there is nothing more important to an avid automotive aficionado than accurate specifications. In a world of ‘“hurry up and wait,” new model roll-outs, the rules of the reporting game change like the flow of an incomming tide.

Honda Fit production remains on track despite West Coast port strike

By Parks McCants on February 17, 2015 - 1:07AM

Monday morning found American Honda Motors assuring consumers that the manufactured in Mexico and Alabama Honda, Acura cars and light trucks will not be impacted by a prolonged West Coast Ports Strike. But that’s not the whole story.

2016 Honda HR-V captures multi generational appeal through tech-driven-transformability

By Parks McCants on February 16, 2015 - 12:11AM

Take a close look at the photo at the top of this article. We believe that 2016 Honda HR-V will be a best seller within weeks of availability. Why? it’s simple: Exceptional value, great looks and multi-generational appeal.

2016 Honda Pilot design trends toward Odyssey, Acura MDX

By Parks McCants on February 12, 2015 - 12:44PM

Today’s Chicago Auto Show unveiling of the all new 2016 Pilot confirms Honda’s design direction confirmed through a much refined Pilot and yet another teaser image of Ridgeline pickup truck. Honda’s on a roll!

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