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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 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.

Honda promotes Blue Skies philosophy with ‘Never Ending Race’ video

By Parks McCants on February 17, 2014 - 8:32PM

Growing up in the Los Angeles of the 1960s and 70s, Honda V.P. Robert Bienenfeld reflects on the cause and effect of California clean air legislation on the auto industry.

Honda fans protest as 2015 Civic Type- R Concept bipasses North America

By Parks McCants on February 13, 2014 - 2:37PM

While we know that Type- R production was halted in 2010 due to emission standard constraints, Honda engineering tackled the problem with the development of a high compression turbocharged 2.0 liter. Europe will take delivery on the latest Civic Type-R, midyear 2014.

Why North America loves the 5 star safety rated Honda Odyssey minivan

By Parks McCants on February 11, 2014 - 11:12PM

14 years and counting, the # 1 minivan in North America also holds the record for consecutive safety awards. On the eve of the Tuesday announcement, Honda and Accord now hold the most NHTSA, IIHS 5 Star safety awards for any automotive brand sold in North America.

Honda plagued by successive Fit and Vezel Hybrid recalls

By Parks McCants on February 11, 2014 - 2:03AM

Despite holding some of the highest quality manufacturing standards on the planet, Honda Motor Co., ltd. has called for a voluntary recall of all Fit Hybrid and Vezel Hybrid vehicles manufactured in Japan between Jan. 2014 and Feb. 2014.

2014 Honda Insight most affordable hybrid at Chicago Auto Show

By Parks McCants on February 7, 2014 - 9:23PM

Amid industry-wide speculation of this hybrid’s exit from the Honda lineup, Insight makes an appearance at the Chicago Auto Show. Torque News takes a closer look at the original and least expensive hybrid car in North America.

2014 Honda Accord is North America's highest rated midsize

By Parks McCants on February 6, 2014 - 8:17PM

Honda Accord is recognized by Kelley Blue Book as the least expensive 5-year cost to own midsize sedan in the U.S.. looking to the record, We believe that Honda Accord is the highest rated(affordable) midsize sedan in North America.

Accord not first Honda investigated for faulty airbag system

By Parks McCants on February 5, 2014 - 8:40PM

In the wake of Tuesday' news that the Honda Accord is being investigated for premature airbag deployment, Torque News looks further into allegations of Honda safety and quality problems.

Honda will expand Civic Natural Gas availability for 2014

By Parks McCants on February 4, 2014 - 5:27PM

Torque News explored the viability of the Civic Natural Gas and many of our readers responded as to the positive aspects of a natural gas fueled Honda. The manufacturer listened and as of February, 15 is expanding availability of the Civic NG to 37 states.

Honda launches safety rating damage control via Super Bowl ad

By Parks McCants on February 3, 2014 - 8:31PM

Super Bowl Sunday television audiences found Hollywood tough guy Bruce Willis and Portlandia’s Fred Armisen spreading the word about Honda safety with 50 million viewers just like you.

You can’t buy Honda’s 2014 Fit EV in North America

By Parks McCants on January 31, 2014 - 12:33AM

While that may read a bit strangely to the Honda loyal and electric car enthusiasts, Honda’s only true electric car available in North America is not for sale. Today we look at the 2014 Fit EV.

Honda MC-8 electric micro car not destined for U.S.

By Parks McCants on January 30, 2014 - 1:55AM

While our Facebook Friends debate the viability of a solar charged micro EV, we thought we’d expand a bit on Honda’s near future plans for this zero emissions runabout.

Honda solar charged micro EV gaining popularity in Japan

By Parks McCants on January 28, 2014 - 5:30PM

With the cost of import fuels skyrocketing in many regions of the world, budgetary and environmental concern greet Honda’s solar charged MC-8 micro electric vehicle.

Honda promotes new 2012 Civic Natural Gas with huge rebate

By Parks McCants on January 26, 2014 - 10:57PM

We look at possibly the "greenest" fossil fueled car in the United States, and why Honda can’t give away the CNG fueled Civic Natural Gas

Honda Fit’s no exception to entry level compromise

By Parks McCants on January 25, 2014 - 6:43PM

While the “Fit” offers Honda quality at a reasonable price, the base model is the brand's entry level mini. Today we discover why this car may or may not be the Honda for you.

Honda Fit rated ‘poor’ by Insurance Institute For Highway Safety

By Parks McCants on January 22, 2014 - 3:25PM

Torque News looks at the Insurance Institute Crash Test and how Honda Fit standardized features promote occupant safety beyond "micro-car" test results.

2014 Honda Fit beats Nissan Versa-Note in initial purchase value

By Parks McCants on January 21, 2014 - 9:10PM

We took a very close look at these contenders to determine that Honda Fit is the superior new car value when compared to the Nissan Versa-Note. Identical in size and utility, it comes down to a cheapened price-point interior and performance, versus dollars well spent.

Warning: North America Honda not E15 ethanol 'Flex Fuel' rated

By Parks McCants on January 18, 2014 - 6:02PM

Fewer than 1% off all cars on the road in North America today are true"Flex Fuel" vehicles.Your 2014 Honda Accord or Civic is not one of them. Automobile Club of America tells us not to burn E15 (ethanol 15%) fuels in any vehicle manufactured prior to 2012. Torque News takes a closer look at the warning.

Honda Accord Hybrid takes mpg crown from Toyota with iMMD techhnology

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

As Honda records historical Accord and Civic sales in North America, Toyota heats up the competition with the introduction of the Prius “C”. Today we explore the base root of the Hybrid equation with a closer look at Honda’s Superior iMMD technology Vs. Toyota Synergy Drive.

TMI’s Honda Racing HPD Edition Ariel Atom Supercar

By Parks McCants on January 16, 2014 - 11:18AM

The North American manufactured TMI Ariel 3 is by all measures a world class bare bones supercar with a power to weight ratio approaching 600 hp per ton. While the supercharged 2 liter Honda i-VTEC engine will do 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds, HPD and TMI team up to push the Atom to the next level in extreme open wheel club racing.

2015 Honda Fit sets new industry benchmark for small car value

By Parks McCants on January 13, 2014 - 8:59PM

As demonstrated today at NAIAS Detroit, no one does what Honda does with small cars. With the 2015 Fit, Honda jumps light years ahead with a transforming hatchback that leaves the balance of the small car sector in the dust of re-invention.

2014 Honda Accord Hybrid offers more for your dollar than Toyota Camry

By Parks McCants on January 13, 2014 - 1:38AM

The mid size Hybrid sector heats up a bit as we compare Honda Accord to Toyota Camry. While both makes offer a quality product at an attainable price point, when we consider ‘standard’ features and stated mpg, Honda comes out the winner.

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