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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 commits to extraordinary airbag inflator recall initiative

By Parks McCants on June 23, 2014 - 7:16PM

Taking no chances with customer safety, Honda is opting to participate in the biggest airbag- systems related safety recall to date. We tip our hats to Honda in this latest preventative recall measure.

Honda vows to improve personal electronic connectivity on latest J.D Power IQS Poll news

By Parks McCants on June 22, 2014 - 11:29PM

In Honda’s latest weekly Rearview report V.P. John Mendel makes an interesting observation. Torque News takes a closer look.

Honda targets ‘Gen-Y’ to drive 2015 Fit sales to top of class

By Parks McCants on June 19, 2014 - 9:56AM

Honda is targeting resourceful Gen-Y customers with a fun multi-media campaign capitalizing on the flexibility and utility of the all new 2015 Fit. Torque News takes a closer look.

2014 Honda Accord, Civic sales drive Harris Poll ‘Brand of the Year’

By Parks McCants on June 19, 2014 - 1:31AM

With the economic recovery of North America comes new car sales. Once again consumers have voted Honda “ Full Line Automotive Brand of The Year” Torque News looks to the numbers.

Honda Motors must fire Takata Corporation for faulty airbag systems

By Parks McCants on June 17, 2014 - 1:28AM

Imagine surviving a head-on collision just to be killed or grievously injured by a malfunctioning airbag system. Takata Corporation is responsible for 7 million airbag related recalls worldwide.
Perhaps it's time for Honda to fire Takata Corporation in the name of safety and reputation.

We drive top of class 2015 Fit EX-L with navigation, love it

By Parks McCants on June 14, 2014 - 12:44PM

Day 2 of the 2015 Fit dealership release found us driving a fully optioned Merano Red Fit EX-L with navigation. Torque News takes a closer look at the numbers.

Redesigned 2015 Honda Fit seats 6’5 inch driver in class leading interior

By Parks McCants on June 13, 2014 - 6:15PM

Torque News had the opportunity to drive the first 2015 Honda Civic EX delivered to Track Town USA. We were blown away by the interior volume of this sub-compact.

2015 Honda Fit features performance beyond expectations

By Parks McCants on June 13, 2014 - 10:18AM

Taking the wheel of a 2015 Fit EX, the first thing Torque News encountered was a bit of mild confusion as to space and time continuum. How did Honda take a sub-compact and supersize it and how much time could we burn this afternoon playing with the Fit?

Honda launches 2014 Civic Music Tour with YouTube 3D stage

By Parks McCants on June 12, 2014 - 10:41AM

What does Indipop,Punk Rock, Rave and Honda have in commen? Back in 2001, someone at media giant Honda pushed the idea that creating a world-class Honda branded music concert tour would help promote Honda Civic. What? Torque News takes a closer look.

Honda 2015 Fit: Limited dealership supply as buyer anticipation grows

By Parks McCants on June 11, 2014 - 4:04PM

Talk about limited supply, we spoke Wednesday with 2 top volume Oregon Honda dealers. Looking for a 2015 Fit? Torque News takes a close look at the numbers.

American Honda: 2015 Fit on sale now, we can’t find one

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

American Honda announced Monday afternoon through its G+ circle, that the 2015 Hacho in Mexico Fit “ is on sale now.” We can’t find one in the Pacific Northwest.

California donates $1000 purchase credit 2014 Honda Civic Natural Gas

By Parks McCants on June 9, 2014 - 9:34PM

Honda’s lowest emissions non-hybrid vehicle just became more affordable. Torque News takes a closer look at the 2014 Civic Natural Gas.

Better safe than sorry, Honda recalls Japan built 2013 Fit

By Parks McCants on June 7, 2014 - 7:02PM

Despite a stellar reputation for economically priced quality built cars, American Honda is recalling the 2013 Fit. We take a closer look at the numbers.

Redesigned 2015 Honda Fit will drive North America new car sales

By Parks McCants on June 6, 2014 - 9:56AM

For April Fit was American Honda Motors best selling car in North America.
Torque News-Honda believes that Fit will be Honda's best selling car for 2015. We take a closer look at the numbers.

Honda Civic Type R not included in 2015 roadside assistance program

By Parks McCants on June 5, 2014 - 1:21PM

We have been asked the question by our readers: Will North America’s number one selling compact sedan, the Civic, be included in Honda’s roadside assistance program? Torque News Honda takes a closer look.

Honda Performance Development is the giant killer of international motorsports

By Parks McCants on June 5, 2014 - 11:00AM

According to Art St.Cyr, president of Honda Performance Development, racing lies at the core of Honda’s DNA. Torque News-Honda takes a closer look at HPD, the giant killer of domestic and international motorsports.

2015 Honda Pilot features economical truck tough refinement

By Parks McCants on June 4, 2014 - 1:25PM

For 2015 the 8 passenger Pilot SUV is the only true light truck chassis you will find in Honda’s lineup. We like the Pilot for bullet-proof reliability, decent off-road manners and economical truck-tough refinement.

2015 Honda Fit sets industry standard, inclusive roadside assistance feature

By Parks McCants on June 4, 2014 - 11:53AM

The marketing department at American Honda Motors just gave you another reason to make Honda Fit and Odyssey # 1 in segment sales for 2015. These 2 Hondas will come standard with comprehensive roadside assistance feature.

Honda takes a beating from Team Penske IndyCar, Duel 2 at Detroit

By Parks McCants on June 2, 2014 - 5:50PM

Racing is racing and unknowns dominate an expensive game of corporate sponsored cat and mouse. Sundays “Duel 2” at Detroit witnessed Chevy power dominance as Team Penske took the checkered flag for the win. No worries…

2014 Accord Hybrid more fuel efficient than 49cc Honda Super Cub

By Parks McCants on May 30, 2014 - 1:00PM

That’s right, when looking to the numbers we find that the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid is pound for pound more fuel efficient than a Honda 49cc Super Cub motorcycle.

EPA disclosure: Your actual Honda Accord Hybrid mileage may vary

By Parks McCants on May 29, 2014 - 11:09PM

Wow, once again Consumer Reports.Com comes out and bashes Honda. This time for overstating the average mpg of the Accord Hybrid. Can the crew at Consumer Reports read? Torque News-Honda takes a closer look at the numbers.

ABC News rattles Honda Accord owners with sensational theft report

By Parks McCants on May 28, 2014 - 3:17PM

Bottom line: Most Honda owners will disregard Tuesdays ABC News, Accord and Civic auto theft report as redundant when looking to the numbers.

Honda Performance Developement unsung heros of 2014 Indianapolis 500

By Parks McCants on May 26, 2014 - 6:18PM

Honda Performance Development has been in the racing game since 1993. With Andretti Autosport dropping Chevrolet for Honda in 2013, Torque News notes a paradigm shift in the Racing Universe.

Indy 500 Comes to a Great End – Day 3 with TorqueNews

By Keith Griffin on May 25, 2014 - 8:48PM

The second-closest Indy 500 ever was run by and Ryan Hunter-Reay in an exciting finish to a great race. Lets recap the experience that was provided to TorqueNews by Firestone, the tire provider to the Indy Series and our host for a special trip.

Indy 500 Shaping Up to Be a Great One – TorqueNews Day 2

By Keith Griffin on May 24, 2014 - 10:25PM

As mentioned yesterday, Firestone has invited TorqueNews to the Indianapolis 500, or as we and generations before have come to call it, the Indy 500. It's the Mecca of automotive racing and tomorrow's race is shaping up to be a great one based on Day 2 of our Memorial Day weekend visit.

Vegas likes Honda, Marco Andretti for 2014 Indianapolis 500 win

By Parks McCants on May 23, 2014 - 7:51PM

Much like horse racing and pro football, auto racing also makes the sports-book in Las Vegas.
While Chevrolet fans have their money on Will Power, we, like Las Vegas, believe that Honda power and Andretti Autosport will take the flag at Indianapolis.

Torque News Behind the Scenes at the Indy 500 - Day 1

By Keith Griffin on May 23, 2014 - 7:33PM

The generous folks at Firestone issued me an invitation a few weeks back that I just couldn't turn down: attending the Indianapolis 500 as their guest. It's an event I can cross off my bucket list and I wanted to share some of the behind-the-scenes experience with TorqueNews.com.

Why Honda Accord is #1 selling new car in North America for Q1 2014

By Parks McCants on May 23, 2014 - 4:33PM

“Big things” for American Honda Motors as Accord takes an early lead in its segment as the # 1 selling sedan in North America. Toyota: Can’t touch this.

Harley Davidson fan trades FLHTC for used Honda VTX 1300

By Parks McCants on May 21, 2014 - 12:58PM

It was a tough decision for the lifetime Harley Davidson rider to exchange his keys for a low mileage Honda VTX 1300 T. Indecision was replaced by mild admiration as he mounted Honda’s V Twin Extreme. Had he lost his mind?

Honda HA-420 HondaJet moves closer to actual delivery date

By Parks McCants on May 19, 2014 - 6:18PM

Initially stalled by the worldwide economic downturn, Honda tells us that the long awaited arrival of the production HA-420 HondaJet should land sometime in Q2 2015.

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