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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.

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.

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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.

Honda Smart House will charge your 2015 Fit EV with solar power

By Parks McCants on March 25, 2014 - 6:12PM

In Davis California, Honda has built a working model of “tomorrows” self sustaining zero carbon footprint urbane environment. Torque News looks into the $ cost viability of low to no environmental impact living.

Honda sets performance benchmark with Acura RLX Super Handling AWD

By Parks McCants on March 24, 2014 - 8:09PM

In a world of unprecedented technological automotive engineering advancement, Honda has taken a measurable lead.Today Torque News explores the dynamics of motor-direct drive wheel, turning and braking dynamics; Honda style.

The rare Honda Civic Si holds the highest residual value in the industry

By Parks McCants on March 23, 2014 - 4:14PM

From time to time Torque News - Honda ventures out to the car lot for a look at used, late model Honda inventory. In Western Oregon we find used Civic Si availability to be bordering on non-existent.

Honda FCEV: 55 years in development and still waiting

By Parks McCants on March 21, 2014 - 5:13PM

2015 may be the year that a Honda FCEV is actually released for sale to the general public. To date, that hasn’t happened. We trace the history of fuel cell development back to the 1959 Allis Chalmers Farm Tractor.

Soichiro Honda smiles as the 10 millionth U.S. made Accord leaves Marysville

By Parks McCants on March 20, 2014 - 5:53PM

Today the 10 millionth Accord, came out of the Marysville, OH. Honda plant. Honda was the first foreign owned car manufacturer to set up shop in North America. Now #5 in North America, Honda is as American as Mom and Apple Pie.

HPD CR-Z Sport: ‘ Without racing there is no Honda’ (Video)

By Parks McCants on March 20, 2014 - 1:31PM

With the release of the 2014 HPD supercharged CR-Z Sport Hybrid, Honda has taken the under-powered 2 place coupe and kicked it up a notch. We believe this is what the CR-Z always needed. The tiny 187 hp lightweight takes us back to the future.

Latest Odyssey recall will cost Honda Motor Co $ millions

By Parks McCants on March 19, 2014 - 12:37AM

With yet another notification of voluntary Honda recall headlined throughout Cyberspace, we at Torque News-Honda solute American Honda Motors.

Honda takes explosive precautionary measures with 5 model year recall

By Parks McCants on March 15, 2014 - 7:03PM

While the headline may be a bit sensational, possible airbag deployment, faulty braking and now the possibility of fire and resulting explosion has initiated the 3rd voluntary Odyssey recall in as many months. We believe Honda may be a bit too cautionary this time around.

Honda Odyssey award winning value trumps the competition

By Parks McCants on March 13, 2014 - 12:01PM

Once again, Odyssey’s innovative Hondavac has edged out the competition. We take a closer look at News and World Report’s annual "Best Minivan for Families" award, and why we believe Odyssey is the highest rated minivan in North America.

2014 Civic Si sales will determine fate of Honda’s small 2 door sport coupe

By Parks McCants on March 11, 2014 - 5:08PM

The Darth Vader-esque nose design of the 2014 Civic Si has received a very mixed review from the Honda loyal. With the recent exit of the Insight and pending demise of the CR-Z, we believe the Si may be next to exit the line.

How the Honda 2014 Civic Si stacks up against the competition

By Parks McCants on March 10, 2014 - 1:06PM

The truth is, at this price point and size category there isn't any competition. Read on.

Honda Civic Type R concept reveal will dominate Geneva Motor Show

By Parks McCants on March 5, 2014 - 9:45PM

Honda design, labels the Civic Type R a “race car for the road.” Being old-school gear-heads we hold these truths to be self evident. None the less, Civic based race fans and Tuners wait for the Geneva unveiling of the 2015 Civic Type R Concept. Here’s why.

Honda’s HPD S3000 project spawns hopes of future high torque convertible roadster

By Parks McCants on March 4, 2014 - 10:39PM

With Honda S2000 fans hoping for the return of a convertible roadster to the lineup, we re-visit the Honda Performance Development S3000 project. Think a 350 hp rear drive two place convertible. We like the idea.

60,000 new buyers propel Honda to yet another record sales month

By Parks McCants on March 4, 2014 - 12:05AM

Despite a seasonal “cool down” experienced in the auto industry following the holidays and “ year end” clearance sales, American Honda Motors is reporting yet another record sales month.
We take a look at what’s bringing 60,000 news buyers a month to the mark.

Honda advanced i MMD technology signals end to 15 year Insight run

By Parks McCants on March 2, 2014 - 6:59PM

As predicted by Torque News back in December, Honda will discontinue production of the original Honda Hybrid. We discuss why Honda has discontinued the lowest priced Hybrid in North America.

Prediction: 2016 Honda Ridgeline will be North America's #1 Hybrid truck

By Parks McCants on February 27, 2014 - 11:43PM

With the 2014 Ridgeline fuel economy and load capacity taking 3rd position to Chevrolet and Ford, Honda will pull Ridgeline off the market for a year or two. We believe the 2016 Ridgeline will return as the #1 Hybrid pickup truck in North America.

Why Honda will end Fit EV production in 2014

By Parks McCants on February 26, 2014 - 2:51PM

Despite a long waiting list and the noted growing popularity of the Fit EV, as promised, Honda will meet production quotas by fall 2014 and halt production. The EV fans are not happy. Let’s talk about it.

Honda ‘standard features’ value takes Accord to #1 in North America

By Parks McCants on February 22, 2014 - 4:38PM

Honda’s practice of including exceptional mechanical engineering,technology and safety features “standard” across the line, is paying off for the original Japanese owned auto manufacturer to build cars in North America.

Why Honda won’t offer the 2015 Civic Hatchback to North America

By Parks McCants on February 20, 2014 - 6:37PM

Looking to Europe and Asian markets, hatchbacks are all the rage. While Honda offers the much coveted Civic 3 and 5 door ‘ over there,’ you won’t find a 2014 Civic Hatchback in North America. We believe that North America wants one.

Good Housekeeping Magazine likes Honda Odyssey built-in vacuum

By Parks McCants on February 18, 2014 - 12:58PM

What can we say. A clean minivan is a happy minivan. In the 2014 Honda Odyssey Tour Elite you will find the option of a built in vacuum cleaner. For that innovation Honda is awarded Good Housekeeping Magazine’s VIP award.

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