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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.

UConn's Maya Moore wins Honda-Broderick Cup again
By Hawke Fracassa on June 26, 2011 - 8:12PM
University of Connecticut basketball player Maya Moore (pictured) won the Honda-Broderick Cup today, making her America's best female college athlete of 2011. She is the first to win the high honor two years in a row. Moore, who now plays for the Minnesota Lynx of the WNBA, beat out other finalists Blair Brown, a Penn State volleyball player, and Sheila Reid, a cross country and track and field standout from Villanova.
Honda slogan promises 'Blue Skies for Our Children'
By Hawke Fracassa on June 21, 2011 - 11:30AM
Honda, in positioning itself as an environmentally friendly car company, has created a slogan to reflect its commitment to building a safer world for future generations of boys and girls: "Blue Skies for Our Children."
Honda Canada hacked, owner information compromised
By Patrick Rall on June 1, 2011 - 10:22AM
According to multiple sources, cyber criminals have hacked into the Honda Canada customer database, giving the hackers access to the personal information of over 283,000 Canadian Honda owners.
Honda recalls 2012 Civic sedan and coupe for fire risks
By Patrick Rall on May 24, 2011 - 11:51AM
The 2012 Honda Civic has just begun hitting the streets of North America and the Japanese automaker has already issued a recall to address a possible fuel system problem.
Honda launches 9th generation Civic with music contest
By Don Bain on May 17, 2011 - 7:42PM
We can’t recall ever bursting into song at the sight of the ubiquitous Honda Civic, but that’s what the manufacturer is looking for as they launch the ninth generation of the urban runabout with a songwriting competition on Facebook. Those inspired by the Honda car for the common man have until June 5 to submit their compositions.
Honda stock closing price still above 200-day moving average
By Frank Sherosky on May 17, 2011 - 12:17PM
Honda Motor Company Ltd (NYSE: HMC) stock has suffered the effects of the earthquake, the tsunami and the resultant nuclear hazards, but is still trading just above its 200-day moving average. Question is, how long with this hold in light of the conditions? UPDATE: HMC closed today at 38.36.
Honda CRV under investigation for headlight failures
By Patrick Rall on May 4, 2011 - 2:16PM
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched an investigation based on complaints that 2002-2004 Honda CR-V SUVs have headlights that are frying themselves and making them inoperable.
Honda recalls 833,000 vehicles for airbag problem, again
By Patrick Rall on May 3, 2011 - 6:13PM
Honda has issued a new recall of 833,000 vehicles to address an airbag issue – all of which have had their airbag system replaced due to problems or collision repairs - to address the same issues that accounted for the airbag recalls from 2008-2010.
Honda delays 2012 CR-V as a result of earthquake impact
By Armen Hareyan on May 3, 2011 - 12:06PM
The impact of the March 11 Japanese earthquake is becoming more visible as Honda decides to delay 2012 CR-V sales in the United States.
Search for Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna Ranks First
By Armen Hareyan on May 2, 2011 - 6:40PM
Today we searched for Honda Odyssey and were surprised to see Toyota Sienna ranking first in Google's results. It was an ad, but with a twist.
Women's car buying habits
Most women buy cars based on lifestyle, price and fuel economy
By Cheryl Phillips on May 2, 2011 - 12:23AM
In a digital age when consumers can educate themselves long before they enter the showroom of a car dealership, women have become savvy shoppers who are using a variety of online resources to do their car buying research.
The future of hydrogen-fueled vehicles not burning so bright
By Don Bain on May 1, 2011 - 9:37PM
Just a few years ago auto manufacturers, scientists, engineers and even energy authorities were all talking about the promise of hydrogen and fuel cell propelled vehicles. It was an idyllic idea to keep combustion engines and simply burn something in them that would only emit pure clean, potable water right out of the tailpipe. However the application of what seemed a promising technology may have hit a snag.
Honda Odyssey named safest minivan of 2011 by IIHS
By Armen Hareyan on April 30, 2011 - 10:13AM
There is good news for Honda dealers that have new or used Odyssey minivans for sale as the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has named Honda Odyssey minivan as 2011's safest minivan.
Real shortage of Japanese cars coming soon as numbers speak
By Armen Hareyan on April 29, 2011 - 11:41AM
Automakers say their Japanese plants are operating at only 50 percent of their usual pace, as the country is struggling to recover from March 11, implying the situation will create a worldwide shortage of Japanese cars.
Mercedes, Toyota Plants in Alabama Shut Down by Violent Southern Storms
By Keith Griffin on April 28, 2011 - 2:55PM
Mother Nature continues to shut down production at Toyota, but this time the affected plant is in Alabama and the problem is a series of violent storms and not the Tsunami and earthquake that struck its home production facilities in Japan. Mercedes was equally hard hit by the horrific storms that have killed more than 268 people as of Thursday afternoon.
African Americans Prefer Toyota Over Other Brands
By Keith Griffin on April 27, 2011 - 10:32PM
Polk, a provider of automotive information, has determined that Toyota was the most popular brand among African American new car buyers in 2010. Ford, Chevrolet and Honda were all practically locked in a statistical tie for second place.
The 2012 Honda Civic configurator is live
By Patrick Rall on April 27, 2011 - 12:02PM
The 2012 Honda Civic has received some minor upgrades from the 2011 models and if you have been waiting for your chance to price out a new Civic sedan or coupe, the time has come with the introduction of the 2012 Civic configurator on Honda’s website.
The revamped 2012 Honda Civic lineup revealed at NYIAS
By Don Bain on April 21, 2011 - 6:11PM
It is now the ninth generation of the iconic Japanese sedan, and the Honda Civic for 2012 comes in a growing family of siblings. There’s the usual gas-powered Civic Sedan or Coupe many have come to know and love, plus the high-performance Civic Si Coupe, Civic Hybrid, Civic Natural Gas and Civic HF, a fresh new high fuel economy model. All are now being shown at the New York International Auto Show.
Automakers display big wares at SAE 2011 World Congress
By Frank Sherosky on April 12, 2011 - 5:59PM
Compared to last years SAE World Congress, this year’s event has major OEMs like GM, Kia and Nissan showing off their electrified technology; but, as usual, Ford wins the race in displays.
Kbb.com Names Top 10 Green Cars of 2011
By Don Bain on April 12, 2011 - 2:27PM
Gasoline prices have crossed the sensitive $4 a gallon price point in some parts of the country and people are cutting back their driving. With this in mind, the authorities at Kbb.com have selected what they consider the top 10 most fuel-efficient vehicles on the market today.
SAE 2011 World Congress to include Career Fair at Detroit Cobo Center
By Frank Sherosky on April 10, 2011 - 10:49AM
Once again, the SAE 2011 World Congress will provide more than just engineering exhibitors, but a Career Fair which will provide the opportunity for mobility industry engineers and professionals to explore available jobs and network with auto industry and engineering professionals.
Honda recalls 2011 Odyssey minivans – again
By Patrick Rall on March 29, 2011 - 4:39PM
Last week, American Honda recalled over 33,000 2011 Odyssey minivans for a problem with the windshield wiper controls and with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Honda has now issued another recall for the 2011 Odyssey minivans – this time for a problem with the power front window assemblies.
Auto prices to go up as Japanese earthquake, Libyan conflict impact market
By Don Bain on March 22, 2011 - 8:58PM
Japanese auto production has fallen to only 35 percent of their former output as a result of the Tohuko earthquake and tsunami, according to IHS Automotive Insight. Still the situation in Libya has an impact as well. "It's volatility that really drives people to smaller cars," said Aaron Bragman, an analyst for the auto authority.
Toyota and Honda extend shutdowns due to part shortages
By Patrick Rall on March 22, 2011 - 10:18AM
Mazda, Mitsubishi and Suzuki have re-opened plants in Japan as the country and deals with nuclear disaster risks and regular aftershocks but automotive giants Toyota and Honda have announced that their plants will remain closed until at least this weekend.
Honda Odyssey recalled for windshield wiper problems
By Patrick Rall on March 21, 2011 - 11:37AM
American Honda and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have announced a recall of 2011 Honda Odyssey minivans over a concern of damage to the windshield wiper arm control assembly caused by trying to operate the wipers when they are frozen to the windshield.
Honda, Mazda, Suzuki update production stoppages
By Patrick Rall on March 18, 2011 - 3:16PM
Honda Motor Company announced today that they are extending their production stoppage caused by the Japanese earthquakes, tsunamis and chain of nuclear blasts; Mazda and Suzuki have both planned to restart production at a few of their plants originally shut down from the quakes.
Honda issues 2011 Civic fuel pump recall
By Patrick Rall on March 17, 2011 - 5:48PM
American Honda has issued a recall for select 2011 Civic models over a concern with the fuel pump that could greatly increase the risks of fire in the event of a rollover accident.
High-performance Honda CR-Z Mugen to be developed by Mugen Euro and Honda (UK)
By John Matras on March 17, 2011 - 11:20AM
Honda won't be left out of the hot hybrid club, not if Mugen Euro has anything to say about it. The U.K-based branch of Honda's long-time tuning partner Mugen will produce a one-off prototype of a Honda CR-Z hybrid coupe with performance modifications to both its 1.5-liter gasoline engine and its IMA system electric motor with suspension and body enhancements to go with it.
Honda, Mazda, Subaru keep plants closed until next week, Mitsubishi re-opens
By Patrick Rall on March 16, 2011 - 11:39AM
Mazda and Subaru have announced that their Japanese production facilities will remain shut down until at least next week in the wake of the earthquake and ensuing tsunami, although Mitsubishi has re-opened their plants with the hopes of assessing their situation for production.
Honda issues a statement on damages caused by the earthquake and tsunami
By Patrick Rall on March 15, 2011 - 10:51AM
The news of the Japanese earthquake and ensuing tsunami has been full of discussions about the impact on the auto industry but Honda Motor Company has issued a grim statement addressing the damages caused in the Tochigi which, sadly, includes the loss of at least one life and injuries to dozens of others.
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