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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 Fit Hybrid breaks 80 mpg barrier in Japan

By Parks McCants on January 10, 2014 - 1:31AM

The Japan only 2014 Honda Fit Hybrid beats Toyota Prius C by averaging 80+ mpg city.
We know that the 2015 North America Fit will share many of the Japan “Earth Dreams” drive train and CVT components. I believe that the 2015 N.A. Fit will post an EPA mpg rating of 60+.

Civic Hybrid vs Prius a matter of style and brand loyalty

By Parks McCants on January 8, 2014 - 3:12PM

In comparing the Civic Hybrid to the Toyota Prius we discover a coin toss as to price, fuel efficiency and overall car quality. For most, the decision will be one of body design and brand loyalty; something that both marks depend on.

Future Honda clean diesel CR-V will average 70 mpg

By Parks McCants on January 6, 2014 - 9:20PM

As a clean diesel technology Honda City goes on sale today in India, I am reminded that in a not too distant future the Honda CR-V will average 70+ mpg on diesel fuel.

Honda micro Acty truck perfect for North America EV platform

By Parks McCants on January 4, 2014 - 10:07PM

Weighing in at 1800 lbs, micro trucks are the preferred city delivery method for much of the world. We ask the question, why not a Honda Acty truck, van or EV micro truck for North America?

2014 Honda Pilot greater SUV value than Chevy Tahoe

By Parks McCants on January 3, 2014 - 12:44AM

Today we decided to compare Honda’s large SUV with the Chevrolet Tahoe. While the Pilot will not tow 8,000 lbs, it will carry 8 adults in relative comfort at a fraction of the cost of your Tahoe. And, it comes standard with many features that the Tahoe doesn't offer.

Torque News Honda recomends HPD's Rally Fit for affordable club racing

By Parks McCants on December 30, 2013 - 9:37PM

While I didn’t find one under the tree this Christmas, a Honda Race Development Fit remains one of the most competitive, affordable tickets to SCCA B specification racing. I want one and here’s why.

2015 'Earth Dreams' Fit will be best selling small car in North America

By Parks McCants on December 28, 2013 - 6:51PM

With a measurable increase in power, cabin size, personal electronic connect capability and a total exterior re-design, I predict that the 2014-15 Honda Fit will displace the Civic as the best selling small car in North America.

Purchasing a 2013 ‘clearance’ Accord can put you upside-down before leaving the lot

By Parks McCants on December 24, 2013 - 5:35PM

For those car buyers wishing to spend 10% less on a new Accord or Civic, year end clearance sales may be the answer for you. But I advise caution before signing on the bottom line. That deal will cost you down the road at trade- in time.

Honda’s IMA will dominate future high performance automotives

By Parks McCants on December 23, 2013 - 12:34PM

Honda, a company of many firsts introduced IMA (integrated motor assist) to the world in the original 1999 Insight, still the average mpg record holder for a major manufactured production hybrid.
I believe that Honda will dominate the future performance hybrid market in North America.

2015 Honda Fit ‘Hecho in Mexico’ will meet market resistance in the U.S.

By Parks McCants on December 21, 2013 - 3:40PM

As reported here in November, Honda will build the next generation Fit in Celaya Mexico.
As Honda joins Chrysler, G.M. and Ford south of the border, I believe that the Earth Dreams Technology Fit will lose a bit of market share as consumers weigh the price and quality of the "Hecho in Mexico" Fit.

The 2014 Accord Hybrid beats the plug-in for overall Eco-nomics

By Parks McCants on December 18, 2013 - 11:00PM

While the Accord plug-in will allow driver’s to commute fossil-fuel free for 10 miles without recharging, most Eco conscious consumers will opt for the Hybrid’s 50 mpg city rating.
It’s simply more Eco-nomical.

Honda Accord plug-in will help standardize Power Grid Integration

By Parks McCants on December 17, 2013 - 3:24PM

Dr. Ferdinand Porsche invented the first Hybrid Auto back in 1901. Today we go back to the future as Honda and the University of Delaware move closer to making their V2G (vehicle to grid) project a reality.
All a party to 'mainstreaming' electric vehicles in North America.

Gasoline misser takes a close look at the 2013 Honda Civic HF

By Parks McCants on December 16, 2013 - 12:38PM

Honda takes the science of smooth body- pan wind draft dynamics and applies it to the Honda Civic HF, the thriftiest gasoline powered Civic in the line-up. A great idea, why we won’t see it in 2014.

Honda's philosophy will insure company's greenautomotive dominance

By Parks McCants on December 12, 2013 - 12:03PM

"Honda is not so much in the business of selling cars as it is in the business of selling products that improve and enrich people’s lives," says Honda design engineer Toriyama.

Honda Ridgeline outperforms Chevy and Dodge 4x4 in winter driving conditions

By Parks McCants on December 10, 2013 - 9:29AM

Simply put, Honda has engineered the 2014 Ridgeline to outperform Chevrolet, Dodge, Toyota and others in the ½ ton 4x4 pickup classification, with traction second to none. How did they do it? Look to Honda’s VTM 4-Lock drivetrain engineering for the answer.

Honda 2014 CR-V is a value packed winner in the small SUV sector

By Parks McCants on December 6, 2013 - 4:27PM

As Honda announces that CR-V sales are up 5.35% over vehicles sold in Nov. 2012, we take a look at why this small SUV continues to outsell the competition. In taking a close look at Honda’s pocket urban gorilla off-roader, I find CR-V EX to be affordable and value packed

2014 Honda Insight fails to excite the Eco crowd

By Parks McCants on December 5, 2013 - 2:12AM

Honda's loyal will find the general performance specifications of the 2014 Insight unchanged, making this Hybrid less exciting to drive than the Toyota Prius. A sad review and rating for America's original production Hybrid

Honda Civic will dominate WTCC racing in 2014

By Parks McCants on December 4, 2013 - 12:18AM

While we have but a sneak peek at this years 2014 Honda Performance Development's WTCC Civic, it’s enough to push the viewers imagination into overdrive. The car is absolutely stunning.

Missing Android interface capability will stall 2014 Civic sales

By Parks McCants on December 3, 2013 - 4:07PM

Amid much fanfare, Honda and Google announced “HondaLink” smartphone like monitor capabilities of the 2014 Civic Ex and future 2015 Honda Fit. Sadly for many of us was the disclosure that while Apple would interface with the car, my Droid and Galaxy 3 will not.

Did Honda's 2013 Civic and Fit earn Consumer Reports top ten reliability rating?

By Parks McCants on December 2, 2013 - 2:11PM

With industry wide accolades piled on the brand, it comes as little surprise to the Honda loyal that the 2013 Civic and Fit made Consumer Report's list for most reliable cars priced under $25,000. With a handful of short comings noted in both models, does Honda belong on the list?

Why 2103 Honda Accord is #1 in North America

By Parks McCants on November 29, 2013 - 10:01PM

With much competition in the midsize sedan and coupe class, I decided to look to factory recall totals for a possible answer. Is the Accord the most trouble- free car on the market today leading to record sale? Let the numbers tell the story.

Nothing 'mini' about the made in America 2014 Honda Odyssey

By Parks McCants on November 28, 2013 - 1:14AM

Let's start by admitting that I was more than a bit hesitant to write a review about the 2014 Odyssey. After-all it’s Honda’s fuel hog people mover. Prepare to be pleasantly surprised as you discover the urban ‘transformer’ of the automotive world. This is not your grandmother’s Dodge Caravan.

2014 Honda Race Development CRZ hybrid coupe.

Honda Race Development takes 2014 CR-Z sports hybrid coupe to the red-line

By Parks McCants on November 27, 2013 - 12:59AM

This two seat, tech laden pocket rocket takes the age old concept of sports driving fun and puts a green spin on it. The 2014 Honda CR-Z sports hybrid coupe has taken supercharged gasoline injected piston power and combined it with the superior torque of an electric motor to produce a pocket coupe that will blow the doors off of the competition.

Honda Powersports Valkyrie 6 returns with a vengeance

By Parks McCants on November 26, 2013 - 1:51AM

Way back in 1996 Honda introduced the Valkyrie to a very crowded cruiser class dominated by Harley Davidson. While those that owned the Valkyrie loved it, the Hog crowd shunned it as being a bit too refined. Stripped to the bone and sharing engines with Goldwing, Valkyrie returns to the market for 2014. Watch out Harley Davidson.

Why Honda Accord and Civic dominate U.S. light vehicle sales for 2013

By Parks McCants on November 24, 2013 - 1:19AM

While there is no shortage of choice in the mid-size and compact car sector in North America, Honda’s Accord and Civic continue to dominate the light vehicle segment. Placing 1st and 2nd in the light vehicle sales race, buyers 18-34 purchase more Hondas than any other make. What’s the hook that brings America’s youngest and brightest to the mark ?

Your driving future is bright and sustainable with Honda FCEV

By Parks McCants on November 22, 2013 - 12:07PM

While I don’t recommend scraping your pride and joy fossil fueled toy today, the future in automotive technology is hydrogen fuel cell powered electric propulsion. As demonstrated by the Honda FCEV Concept, the future is bright and sustainable. I find the concept’s line to be awe inspiring. Practical? Not so much so.

1976 Honda Accord the beginnings of an automotive revolution

2014 Honda Accord evolved from humble Civic lineage

By Parks McCants on November 22, 2013 - 1:19AM

As earlier reported by Torque News, Honda’s Accord has won Car and Driver’s “10 Best Car” for 2014. For the Accord Hybrid we can add “green car of the year” and more. What makes the Accord such a recognizable value in the midsize auto classification?

Honda Civic type R VTEC engine inspires

By Parks McCants on November 20, 2013 - 11:13PM

Despite the unveiling of Honda's off the planet fuel cell wizardry at the opening of the L.A. Auto Show, Wednesday found the world’s automotive press excitedly reporting Honda’s Civic type R. Apparently race -ready out of the box, the Civic type R hits 124 mph from a rolling start in 10 seconds. Torque News takes a look at the broad implications of the new power plant.

Vezel crossover for North America in spring 2014

Will U.S. buyers welcome mini Honda Vezel crossover in 2014?

By Parks McCants on November 20, 2013 - 4:51PM

As reported Wednesday from the Tokyo Auto Show, Honda unveiled the Vezel mini- crossover. Tiny by any measure, the Vezel will be produced in Mexico sharing 2015 Fit components. Scheduled for production in the Spring of 2014, the question for me is. Does North America need or want another urban mini crossover?

2014 Civic Si to dominate U.S. sports coupe niche

By Parks McCants on November 19, 2013 - 9:19PM

2014 appears to be the year of the Coupe as Torque News and others compare a plethora of quality engineered performance 2 door offering. The Civic Si stands out in the crowd as a tech laden, quick, reliable, easy to look at contender for small performance coupe of the year.

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