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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 HPD bumbs Volkswagen out of Formula Lites racing

By Parks McCants on May 16, 2014 - 4:11PM

Another win for Honda Performance Development in the the very competitive world of international auto racing. Previously announced as the dedicated engine manufacturer for SCCA sanctioned Formula Lites, Volkswagen has been replaced by the iconic Honda K24 i-VTEC.

Anticipation spins wild speculation as world awaits next generation Honda S2000

By Parks McCants on May 16, 2014 - 1:30PM

The much loved Honda S2000 Roadster ended production back in 09.’ With noted heightened demand from a worldwide fan base, Honda Performance Development continues to toy with a 350 horsepower modified S2000.

Grand Prix of Indianapolis crash justifies switch to pace car start

By Parks McCants on May 12, 2014 - 7:45PM

There’s a reason why those in the know question the standing start utilized in American Grand Prix racing. It’s unnecessarily dangerous as demonstrated at Indianapolis

Honda Civic Tuner performance brakes for under $350

By Parks McCants on May 10, 2014 - 3:49PM

We’ve all blown through a stop sign, light or two due to brake-fade after excessive power braking. Bad news and undeniably dangerous. Keeping the budget in mind, we take a look at performance Civic braking for under $350.

Morning coffee served with 2014 Honda Odyssey recall

By Parks McCants on May 2, 2014 - 12:31PM

Friday finds us looking to Honda for an answer or two. Granted, Odyssey sets one of the highest reliability and safety standards in the industry. It also comes with one of the highest rates of recall.

Ireland's found suitable purpose for U.S. built 2015 Honda, Acura NSX

By Parks McCants on April 30, 2014 - 9:43AM

Searching Asia and Europe’s World Wide Web channels for anything Honda can have its rewards. In Ireland we discovered a suitable purpose for the much anticipated 2015 Honda, Acura NSX.

North America wants 78 mpg Earth Dreams diesel Honda Civic

By Parks McCants on April 29, 2014 - 11:02AM

North American Honda fans ponder the missing diesel option from Honda’s car and light truck offerings. Asia and Europe owners report 70+ mpg from CR-V and Civic. Hey Honda, where’s my 70 mpg Civic?

2014 Honda Civic offers greatest new car purchase value

By Parks McCants on April 27, 2014 - 2:18AM

$20,000 or less seems to be the magic ‘go to number’ for most car Buyers in North America today. It’s that $300 or less monthly car payment that we’re looking for on our quest for affordability of ownership. Torque News has found the answer.

Honda, Romain Dumas to dominate 2014 Pikes Peak Hill Climb

By Parks McCants on April 25, 2014 - 11:59AM

Honda Performance Development and Power Sports return to the 92nd running of Pikes Peak in force. With entrants in seven divisions and an agreement to power Romain Dumas in the unlimited class, Honda will be the manufacturer to beat in June.

Honda Accord OEM adds $9.7 Billion to Ohio economy

By Parks McCants on April 23, 2014 - 2:48PM

North America is a mainstay market for Honda Motors. With Accord,Civic and Odyssey taking top position in the domestic market, Honda looks to expand exports in 2014. Torque News looks at the numbers and why Honda is as American as mom and apple pie.

Honda, Acura Hybrid Technology On The Road To Zero Emissions

By Parks McCants on April 22, 2014 - 11:42AM

Today’s Accord Hybrid and Acura RLX have something in common. Torque News takes a closer look at Honda performance technology, horsepower and torque on the road to zero emissions.

Honda, Acura posts high recall numbers despite record quality rating

By Parks McCants on April 18, 2014 - 2:45PM

Honda has a higher rate of recall than G.M.,Ford and Toyota. But it’s not due to what you think. Acura and Honda hold claim to some of the highest manufactured quality and resale ratings in the industry. We look to the numbers.

Honda 2015 HR-V takes North America back to the future

By Parks McCants on April 17, 2014 - 3:10PM

Honda resurrects a model moniker from a not too distant past in naming the latest addition to the light truck line. Honda takes North America back to the future with the all new 2015 HR-V.

Honda latest safety campaign: Texting while driving can kill you

By Parks McCants on April 15, 2014 - 10:48PM

While Honda wasn’t as direct to the point as we are, the bottom line is that no fewer than 100,000 accidents per year are caused by drivers texting, while driving.

Will Power's 'dirty driving' riles Team Honda 2014 Long Beach Grand Prix

By Parks McCants on April 14, 2014 - 8:32PM

Honda power dominated the first half of the 2014 Toyota Grand Prix at Long Beach, only to be sidelined by a major fender bender. HPD, Simon Pagenaud and Schmidt Motorsports is not happy about it.

Mystery Honda crossover on road to New York International Auto Show

By Parks McCants on April 12, 2014 - 1:32PM

The world auto-press is a curious group. Finding themselves digging for the latest news often leads to short-lived,wild speculation. Thus is the case of Honda’s latest micro-crossover, A Vezel by any other name.

ASIMO to introduce 2015 Honda Fit New York International Auto Show

By Parks McCants on April 11, 2014 - 11:00AM

What does ASIMO and Honda Fit have in common? Voice command interface, great agility and Honda engineering. We believe that ASIMO will introduce the 2015 Fit to New York.

Used Honda Civic rated best value for 2014

By Parks McCants on April 10, 2014 - 2:58PM

It’s good to be # 1 and Honda Civic is once again holding that title. Best in class, best in consumer satisfaction, once again Honda takes 3 of Kelley Blue Book’s top 10 value found in used cars priced under $8,000.

2015 Honda Fit sets auto industry benchmark

By Parks McCants on April 9, 2014 - 3:42PM

Shadowing the body lines of the European Civic, the 2015 Fit will return Honda to its hatchback roots, while setting a new benchmark for the sub-compact class.

Former WRX owner loves his Honda CR-Z

By Parks McCants on April 8, 2014 - 7:56PM

Nate Westwood of Eugene Or. is very happy with his 2011 CR-Z Hybrid. The little Honda Hybrid has traveled 92,000 miles with little more than an oil change and occasional washing.

You can help North American Honda name its newest crossover

By Parks McCants on April 7, 2014 - 1:25AM

While our friend at Autoblog and Temple of V-TEC speculate as to Honda’s name for the North American rendition of the Vezel, Torque News invites you to share your thoughts with American Honda Motors. Help name CR-V s baby brother or sister.

Honda Civic dominates world of WTCC racing

By Parks McCants on April 4, 2014 - 10:25PM

Race results sell cars, especially in Asia and Europe. Honda R&D and J.A.S Motorsport will take Civic WTCC to the next level in " World Tour Car Championship" racing 2014.

Honda’s ASIMO meets Live’s Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan April 15

By Parks McCants on April 3, 2014 - 8:01PM

We’ve been watching the development of Honda’s ASIMO robot for 14 years and must ask; why hasn’t a version of this marvel been released for limited production?

Honda CR-V best selling small SUV for 2014

By Parks McCants on April 2, 2014 - 2:57PM

As they say, the market has spoken . In this case Honda’s affordable and reliable CR-V is the marks best selling vehicle. Year to date we note a 6.5% increase in sales with a segment leading + 10.6% in daily sales rate. Torque News takes a closer look at the numbers.

Honda Toyota and hydrogen fuel cell cars

Honda, Toyota to abandon hydrogen fuel cell plans

By Luke Ottaway on April 1, 2014 - 9:20AM

In a shocking and abrupt reversal of course, the two Japanese auto giants that had previously thrown their lot in with a hydrogen future have announced a joint venture to pursue battery electric vehicle technology that is “far more likely to succeed.”

Honda HPD powered Dallara dominates St. Pete Firestone G.P.

By Parks McCants on March 31, 2014 - 9:02PM

With Ryan Hunter- Reay of Team Andretti missing first place by a mere 1.947 seconds, 5 of the top 10 finishes at Sundays Saint Petersburg Firestone G.P. were powered by a Honda Performance Development HI 14 RTT twin turbocharged V6.

2014 Honda Civic LX tire safety recall smallest ever

By Parks McCants on March 30, 2014 - 8:50PM

Fewer than 9817 Honda Civic LX sedans manufactured in March 2014 may have a defective tire or two. Honda says that the majority of affected cars most likely remain in dealer inventory.
The catch is, you’ll have to call Honda to find out if your car is affected.

Ken David’s 1997 Honda Civic EX will change a life or two

By Parks McCants on March 29, 2014 - 9:03PM

Ken David’s 1997 Civic EX demonstrates a thoughtful blend of daily driver meets "Eugene Roadster Show" show stopper. Interestingly enough. the Civic is mostly stock under the hood. He’s built the car to inspire the at risk youth of Vancouver, Washington.

Honda 300 Dream: The motorcycle that established American Honda Motors

By Parks McCants on March 27, 2014 - 10:38PM

You can’t believe it when you actually see one in person. This tiny, oddly shaped Honda incarnation of the affordable “American Motorcycle” nearly put Harley Davidson and Triumph out of business in the 1960s and 1970s.

Honda and Toyota battle for #1 in North America compact car sector

By Parks McCants on March 27, 2014 - 12:21AM

So, who is truly # 1 in automotive retail sales and why should you care? While Honda and Toyota continue to battle for position in an ever changing market; Torque News-Honda takes a closer look at the sales numbers.

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