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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 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.

2015 Honda CR-V: Superior standard features value and utility

By Parks McCants on September 27, 2014 - 8:42PM

Honda’s a company known for superior initial purchase value, reliability, safety and the highest residual resale value in the industry. We believe that the refreshed 2015 CR-V will raise the bar for standard feature value across North America’s growing SUV segment.

Surf City discovers refreshed 2015 Honda CR-V

By Parks McCants on September 24, 2014 - 7:08PM

We’ll be driving the tech- updated and design refreshed 2015 Honda CR-V through the streets of Huntington Beach,Ca. Surf City U.S.A. will be the first to witness Honda’s latest offering. Cool? we think so.

2015 Honda CR-V features evolved tech-rich environment

By Parks McCants on September 23, 2014 - 2:09AM

Looking to the first generation CR-V, one can see how far CR-V developement has come in the past 15 years. Will the 2015 CR-V offer enough to keep it at #1 in North America?

No trend setting redesign for 2015 Honda CR-V

By Parks McCants on September 23, 2014 - 12:10AM

Honda has opted not to fix something that isn’t broken. The best selling SUV in North America will receive a minor cosmetic refresh. Will this be enough to keep CR-V at the top of its segment?

American Honda Motors: No comment as to future Fit EV development

By Parks McCants on September 19, 2014 - 4:26PM

Our source at Honda, while not stating that stand-alone EV is dead, points to Fuel Cell and Hybrid focus for North American markets. Has EV sales hit the wall in North America?

American Honda evasive on HR-V crossover release date

By Parks McCants on September 18, 2014 - 12:49AM

HR-V branded Vezel in Japan has experienced one major recall. American Honda hopes to recall proof The assembled in Mexico, Fit platformed sub-compact crossover.
Release date? Honda’s not saying. Torque News looks to the back-story.

Dealers sitting on surplus 2014 Honda Civic inventory

By Parks McCants on September 17, 2014 - 2:27AM

With Honda’s announcement of the pending 2015 Civic delivery, we thought we’d drop in on our local Honda dealership and snoop around a bit.

2015 Honda CR-V to offer greater fuel economy and personal connectivity

By Parks McCants on September 16, 2014 - 1:04AM

Honda has hinted at a CVT and Earth Dreams technology for the 2015 CR-V. Torque News looks to how Honda may improve North America’s bestselling compact SUV.

Honda to ramp up 2015 Fit production to meet consumer demand

By Parks McCants on September 12, 2014 - 1:44AM

Our readers tell us that Honda dealerships are selling the all new 2015 Fit faster than Honda of Mexico can produce them. Honda’s promising a second production shift, while Torque News looks to the numbers.

Honda Civic owner says no to automated driving technology

By Parks McCants on September 10, 2014 - 1:15AM

While Honda and Google experiment with not too future automated driving technology, fiercely independent Honda Civic drivers remain determined to stay off of the electronic leash.

2014 Honda Civic sales fade with days of summer

By Parks McCants on September 4, 2014 - 5:39PM

So what’s going on with 2014 Honda Civic sales? We believe we have the answer.

2014 Honda Accord sales at 40 year high

By Parks McCants on September 4, 2014 - 3:53PM

2014 Honda Accord sets 40 year sales record in August. We know why Accord is the best selling midsize sedan in North America.

2014 Honda Civic may be cheaper Labor Day weekend

By Parks McCants on August 31, 2014 - 3:09PM

Can you truly save money purchasing a 2014 Honda Civic over labor day weekend?
It depends, let’s take a look.

2015 Honda Fit earns highest IIHS safety rating in class

By Parks McCants on August 21, 2014 - 5:22PM

Last year’s safety rating downgrade at the hands of IIHS resulted in a total redesign of Honda Fit's safety cage. Torque News takes a closer look at Fit’s safety rating for 2015.

2015 Honda Accord holds price on exceptional standard features value

By Parks McCants on August 20, 2014 - 2:16PM

With less than a $200 price increase over 2014, Honda takes America’s best selling car to new heights for 2015. Torque News takes a closer look.

We revisit best in class 2014 Honda CR-V

By Parks McCants on August 17, 2014 - 5:22PM

On a recent visit to Santa Cruz Ca., we spent a day in the mountains driving Honda CR-V.. Stiff but!

Do not use E15 gasoline in your 2 year or older Honda Civic

By Parks McCants on July 25, 2014 - 8:55PM

Once again a warning is circulating the internet telling Honda owners not to use E15 ethanol/gasoline blend in any Honda product. Is this warning valid?

Why Honda Civic's not included in IIHS top 10 safer pre owned cars for teen drivers

By Parks McCants on July 17, 2014 - 2:45PM

While Honda Accord, CR-V, Element, Pilot and Odyssey made the Insurance Institute For Highway Safety’s "Top 10 Safer Cars for Teen Drivers" list, Civic was left in the dust. Torque News knows why.

Honda fans doubt 2015 Fit to outsell Civic anytime soon

By Parks McCants on July 17, 2014 - 11:55AM

We reported back in March that the redesigned 2015 Fit was being positioned by Honda to replace the super sized compact Honda Civic. Our readers disagree.

Honda’s award winning film ‘Never Ending Race’ has a lesson in it for all of us

By Parks McCants on July 17, 2014 - 12:21AM

Growing up in the smog ladened suburbs of Los Angeles had its drawbacks in the 1960s and 70s. Honda’s award winning short film “Never Ending Race” recaptures the misery of a pre-catalytic world.

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