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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 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!

Nissan, Toyota, and Honda Team Up for Hydrogen Refueling Infrastructure

By Aaron Turpen on February 12, 2015 - 2:38AM

Three Japanese automotive giants have teamed up to promote hydrogen refueling in Japan.

2015 Honda Fit beats Ford Fiesta in latest ‘best buy’ award

By Parks McCants on February 11, 2015 - 8:54PM

In fact, 2015 Fit was awarded “ 2015 Best Car For The Money” by “News and World Report” in 2 categories, “compact car and hatchback,” beating Ford Fiesta and all comers to the podium. Is Honda Fit superior to Ford Fiesta in the compact car class?

Record 2015 Honda Fit sales buck auto buying trend

By Parks McCants on February 6, 2015 - 1:24PM

With record SUV and truck sales being driven by lower gasoline prices, Honda’s Fit sales doubled January 2014 sales numbers. It looks like smart Millennials are looking past the cheap gasoline hype.

2015 Honda CR-V: It’s those little things that make the difference

By Parks McCants on January 31, 2015 - 4:30PM

Despite a higher retail price than much of the competition, Honda CR-V has held its position as the number one selling SUV in North America 10 years running. Sometimes, it’s those ‘little things’ that make the difference.

How 2015 Honda Fit earned KBB 'Best Resale Value' award

By Parks McCants on January 29, 2015 - 8:04PM

Known for bulletproof mechanics and reasonable fit and finish, the made in Japan Fit held the line on high resale value. Will the same be true for the manufactured in Mexico Fit? We'll look at how and why 2015 Honda Fit earned KBB's "Best Resale Value" award.

2016 Honda Pilot takes design cue from Acura MDX

By Parks McCants on January 21, 2015 - 11:04PM

Honda’s leaning pretty hard on the artful visual tease these days. Wednesday was no exception with the presentation of a thought provoking glimpse of 2016 Pilot SUV. Or, are we looking at Acura MDX?

What’s really killing Honda Civic Natural GAS

By Parks McCants on January 21, 2015 - 1:58PM

While always a low volume seller, Civic Natural Gas sits on the edge of extinction. With sales reported in the mid triple digits for all of 2013, Torque News looks for an answer or two. What’s really killing Honda Civic Natural Gas sales?

Sporty 2016 HR-V to be Honda’s next hot-hatch

By Parks McCants on January 19, 2015 - 11:18PM

With media hyping HR-V top of the segment non-hybrid fuel economy, We believe that while fuel economy is a factor when considering a purchase, there’s something else in the works here. We believe 2016 HR-V will be Honda’s next hot-hatch.

Mandel commentary sparks Rumors of Honda Ridgeline Hybrid

By Parks McCants on January 17, 2015 - 11:23PM

Bending the news: Honda’s executive v.p. John Mendel is one of the best in the industry at dropping bread-crumbs of information at the feat of a very hungry automotive press corp.
After all, we all need a story. Torque News takes a closer look at what we we’ll laughingly call the “Ridgeline Hybrid conspiracy.”

2015 Honda Civic LX smokes the competition with standard featured value

By Parks McCants on January 16, 2015 - 8:32PM

Long gone is the day of the“stripped” hand cranked window entry-level sedan. However, Honda does offer a budget minded minimalist approach to personal transportation. We take a closer look at Civic LX, not as basic as you think.

Rumors of Clean Turbo Diesel for 2016 Honda Ridgeline

By Parks McCants on January 15, 2015 - 7:09PM

With Honda’s expansion of its Ohio based engine facility to manufacture EarthDreams ™ turbo engines, speculation as to a possible turbo-diesel option for Ridgeline has surfaced. Just rumors?

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