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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.

Questionable corporate integrity taints Honda Motors' reputation

By Parks McCants on November 25, 2014 - 8:05PM

As a life-long fan of Honda manufactured utility and automotive products, I find today’s news of Tokyo based Honda Motor Company’s admission of deliberate accident report omissions saddening and more than a bit surprising. What’s happened to Honda’s reputation for first and foremost 'consumer safety first' and corporate integrity?

2016 Honda HR-V takes Fit versatility to AWD sports-level

By Parks McCants on November 24, 2014 - 7:16PM

You may argue with me on first look, I know I did. When Honda’s GM Jeff Conrad stated that there was ‘nothing else like it on the market,’ I too took exception. But then I took a closer look at the competition.

2016 Honda HR-V reveil may be lost in the crowd

By Parks McCants on November 21, 2014 - 2:03PM

First reveal of Honda’s next big thing left me sitting with notepad in hand reaching for an answer or two that would not come until mid 2015. Had Honda’s next big thing disappointed?

2015 Honda Fit features larger car ride

By Parks McCants on November 13, 2014 - 7:06PM

I don’t know how Honda did it. When you experience Fit's ride your transitioned into a bigger car feel and space continuum.

2015 Honda HR-V Crossover Fit's sibling sports-jock

By Parks McCants on November 12, 2014 - 8:43PM

Honda’s done it before: By introducing extreme variations of a base world-car platform, Honda expands the line-up while holding the bottom $ line. Is HR-V a Fit by another name?

Rumors of Honda HR-V Hybrid for North America

By Parks McCants on November 10, 2014 - 6:15PM

With the exiting of Honda’s original hybrid Insight exiting North American markets, many Honda watchers believe that CR-Z is next to go. I believe that Fit platformed HR-V could fill the gap in Honda’s shrinking hybrid lineup.

Used car dealer price gouging Honda Fit buyers

By Parks McCants on November 10, 2014 - 9:14AM

We've read from several reader’s comments that used Honda Fit pricing has gone through the roof. Is it possible that used car dealers price gouge Fit buyers? we look to the numbers.

No Honda Fit Takata airbag recall

By Parks McCants on November 7, 2014 - 4:09PM

The expanded Takata airbag recall list generated by Honda Motors Friday does not include Honda Fit.

Honda Fit performance aftermarket to explode following SEMA

By Parks McCants on November 6, 2014 - 1:18PM

Thinking about modifying your late model Honda Fit? Better get on it! we believe that that Fit aftermarket demand will explode following the SEMA Show.

Honda's SEMA Fit project sets the stage for new high performance hatchback

By Parks McCants on November 4, 2014 - 10:43AM

North American Honda enthusiasts are calling for the return of a Civic based Type ‘R’ performance hatchback, ain’t going to happen! We believe that a modified Honda Fit will fill the gap.

Game changing 2015 Honda CR-V: Superior standard feature driven performance

By Parks McCants on November 3, 2014 - 5:10PM

As reported Monday by American Honda Motors: CR-V drove Honda to a new sales record for October. We believe that 2015 Honda CR-V offers exceptional best in class superior standard feature driven performance.

2015 Honda Accord Hybrid: A superior futuristic driving experience

By Parks McCants on November 2, 2014 - 2:42AM

As of June 2014 Honda Motor Company has sold 1.35 million gasoline, electric hybrid automobiles worldwide. We take a look at Honda’s best selling North America hybrid offering.

2015 Honda HR-V Crossover: Release date mired in unsubstantiated speculation

By Parks McCants on October 30, 2014 - 12:56PM

With Tokyo based Honda Motor Company calling for greater quality control, detractors assume that the much anticipated Mexico manufactured HR-V release will be pushed out to spring of 2015.

American Honda Motor Company: Dedicated 2nd production shift for 2015 Fit and HR-V

By Parks McCants on October 30, 2014 - 11:39AM

To the relief of Canadian, U.S. Honda automotive dealers and would be Fit buyers, Honda officials promised Wednesday to fire up a 2nd production shift in Celaya, Mexico, home to the 2015 Fit and Fit world-platformed HR-V Crossover.

2015 Honda CR-Z: Despite reports surprisingly fun to drive

By Parks McCants on October 28, 2014 - 4:50AM

Although I like the sports-coupe look of Honda’s last standing 2 door hybrid hatch, I was prepared to be disappointed by it’s overall performance; I stand corrected.

Prediction: Takata to end North American airbag production and sales

By Parks McCants on October 26, 2014 - 3:18PM

World wide automotive safety pioneer loses credibility in North America through unprecedented federal government mandated recall action.

American Honda Fit not impacted by Japanese recalls and Takata Airbag woes

By Parks McCants on October 23, 2014 - 3:33PM

Takata is not Honda Motor Company. None the less, the possibility of Takata airbag failure or mishap has resulted in no less than 6 million Honda cars and light trucks being recalled to date, and has tarnished Honda’s exceptional reputation for quality and safety.

Why you should only buy cars with a forward crash prevention system

By John Goreham on October 23, 2014 - 12:33PM

As an automotive enthusiast and certifiable car-nut, I see forward crash prevention systems as a required technology for anyone buying a car.

2015 Honda Fit finalist ‘Green Car of the Year’

By Parks McCants on October 21, 2014 - 2:35PM

The Tuesday morning announcement of 2015 Honda Fit making Green Car Journal’s “Green Car of the Year” top 5 list of finalist is just the latest in accolades for Fit.

2015 Honda HR-V: Fit platformed compact SUV with sports-coupe attitude

By Parks McCants on October 20, 2014 - 1:58PM

Today, American Honda announced that the physical debut of the 2015 Honda HR-V is scheduled for November,19 at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

2015 Honda CR-V out-values Ford Escape

By Parks McCants on October 17, 2014 - 2:29PM

With 18 all new or redesigned SUVs considered for Motor Trend’s SUV/Crossover of the Year, 2015 Honda CR-V walked away with top honors in North America’s fastest growing automotive segment; CR-V out-values the competition.

Faulty Takata Airbag casts shadow of doubt over ‘safety first’ Honda Motors

By Parks McCants on October 16, 2014 - 12:17PM

In the wake of Honda’s growing market presence in North America, the rarely faulty Takata airbag casts a shadow of doubt over Honda Motors reputation of benchmark consumer safety program. Honda’s reputation and honor is on the line. We present Honda’s official statement.

2015 Honda CR-V beats Detroit, BMW and Porsche for top SUV honors

By Parks McCants on October 15, 2014 - 1:03PM

With 18 all new or redesigned SUVs considered for Motor Trend’s SUV of the Year, 2015 Honda CR-V walks away with top honors in North America’s fastest growing automotive segment.

2015 Honda CR-V is not self driving, yet

By Parks McCants on October 14, 2014 - 9:13PM

In a recent article posted by a fellow journalist through Torque News-Honda it was implied that 2015 CR-V was “self driving.” yes and no…

$100 price increase for 2015 Honda Civic Si Coupe

By Parks McCants on October 14, 2014 - 7:57PM

That’s it. For the cost of a modest night out on the town, you can opt for a 2015 Honda Civic Si over last year’s model; they’re identical!

Autopilot - Tesla talks the talk while Honda walks the walk

By John Goreham on October 13, 2014 - 5:19PM

Tesla has announced it will be able to do in future months what almost all car makers can now do, and many have already done.

Innovative 2015 Honda Fit top contender for car of the year

By Parks McCants on October 11, 2014 - 7:21PM

While there may be stiff competition in the compact car segment, NACSY moves Fit to the short list for car of the year consideration. We’re not surprised.

Octogenarian Los Angeles Professor loves 2015 Honda Fit

By Parks McCants on October 5, 2014 - 1:48PM

Not your run of the mill octogenarian, L.A. Trade Tech’s Gwen McCants commutes from Whittier to Downtown L.A. in a manual transmission 2009 Honda Fit. After a trial drive, We asked Gwen’s opinion of the 2015 Fit; she was very favorably impressed.

2015 Honda CR-V interior best in class

By Parks McCants on October 1, 2014 - 10:09PM

Now that the smoke has cleared from Tuesday’s mudslide of CR-V reviews, we can get onto business. We believe that 2015 CR-V offers best in class interior comfort and utility.

2015 Honda CR-V sets new industry benchmark

By Parks McCants on September 30, 2014 - 2:23AM

Honda’s 2015 CR-V mid-cycle refresh lands closer to a major refitting than a cosmetic face lift and electronic-tech upgrade. CR-V just put the automotive industry on notice.

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