2016 Honda CR-Z Overview
The 2016 Honda CR-Z is a hybrid vehicle with a starting MSRP of $20,295. Besides offering good fuel economy, the Honda CR-Z also boats a comfortable and tech-savvy cabin. The 2016 Honda CR-Z competes with other hybrid vehicles such as the BMW i8, Ford C-MAX Energi, and the Chevrolet Volt. [wptab name=”What’s New”] What’s new […]
New Aggressive Styling, Enhanced Tech for 2016 Honda CR-Z Hybrid
The new Honda CR-Z hybrid launches November 3rd, and there’s a lot of hype behind the new model. Starting with the exterior, we’re looking at one of the more aggressively styled hybrids on the market, which should prevent any road ridicule when compared to driving a more subdued hybrid. This thing has sleek lines and […]
2015 Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe Goes On Sale
The new 2015 Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe goes on sale today, carrying with it a starting Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price of $20,145. For that base price, the CR-Z’s 1.5-liter VTEC engine and Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) electric motor will be paired with a short-throw six-speed transmission. That combination nets the driver 31 mpg in […]
2013 Honda CR-Z Overview
What’s New for the 2013 Honda CR-Z? The 2013 Honda CR-Z gets a new lithium-ion battery pack, refreshed front-end styling, and more standard features. Honda Owner Resources: Honda Owner Link 2013 Honda CR-Z Exterior Conventional hybrid cars seem to gain their extra efficiency by sacrificing style and performance. One look at the 2013 Honda CR-Z […]
Honda CR-Z History
Introduction The Honda CR-Z is a sport compact hybrid electric automobile (say that three times fast). In reality, it’s marketed as a “sport hybrid coupe,” and we think that gets the idea across. The CR-Z does a good job of combining a hybrid gasoline-electric powertrain with traditional sports car elements. The car was intended to […]
2014 Honda CR-Z Overview
2014 Honda CR-Z Exterior With chiseled lines that look like they were chipped from marble and an aggressive front end, the 2014 Honda CR-Z puts a dramatic face on the hybrid car industry. A modernized, streamlined front façade, featuring a fierce-looking grille, makes a strong first impression, leading to a sharply angled hatchback to complete […]
2014 Honda CR-Z Sees Small Price Increase for Big Features
The 2014 Honda CR-Z – the hybrid with fun, sporty technology – is now on sale, available for just a slight bump in price from the 2013 model. After last year’s redesign of the 2013 CR-Z, the 2014 model yields a small $20 increase. The 2014 CR-Z can be purchased for just under $20,000. Including […]
Honda Vehicles at the 2015 SEMA Show [PHOTOS]
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Honda has had a major presence at the 2015 SEMA Show in Las Vegas this year. In addition to debuting the Ridgeline Baja Race Truck, the Japanese automaker also displayed several customized versions of new Honda vehicles, from its latest ATV to the 2016 Civic. Honda’s refreshed SUV lineup was well-represented, beginning with four custom […]
Honda Ridgeline Desert Race Truck Concept Coming to SEMA 2015
We still aren’t sure what the next-gen Honda Ridgeline will look like, although we do know it will ditch the last model’s distinctive dual sloping buttresses, and may share design elements with the 2016 Pilot. We’ll soon have a better idea of how the redesigned pickup truck will eventually look, though, when the Honda Ridgeline […]
Light Trucks and Cars Among Honda’s April 2015 Sales Successes
American Honda Motor Co. has revealed Honda’s April 2015 sales figures, with Honda and Acura vehicle sales totaling 130,068 units last month. The automaker’s Honda Division made up 115,194 of those vehicles, representing a 2.7% decrease for the month compared to April of 2014. Honda still had much to be happy about, though, particularly in […]
Rumor: Honda Civic Type R is Coming to America
The 2015 Civic Type R has been making mouths water ever since Honda promised that the new high-performance model would be the “most extreme Type R yet” once it hits European showrooms next year. Sadly, American auto enthusiasts have only been able to enjoy the Civic Type R from afar as a foreign film star […]
Honda Performance Parts Available For Everyone
If you’ve always wanted to drive like Vin Diesel in The Fast & the Furious, look no further than Honda. With the introduction of tuner kits and other high-performance parts to the everyday person, Honda Performance Development, the carmakers’ racing branch, has made it possible to be just like Mr. Diesel (minus the suave style; […]
Honda Plans Hybrid Revival in U.S. Market
The fight to become the most prominent brand name in the hybrid segment has Honda overhauling their gasoline-electric lineup, starting with the Accord Hybrid. This revival seeks to usurp Toyota and Ford, who are both currently outranking the Japanese automaker in hybrid sales. With the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid going on sale October 31, Honda […]
Modern Vehicles with the Best and Worst Visibility
Consumer Reports analyzed vehicles from across the industry to determine the contemporary cars, trucks, and SUVs with the best and worst visibility ratings
In driving school, students are taught to take a look over their shoulder in order to check for any blind spots before changing lanes or backing up. In modern vehicles, this is a task that is not so easily done. Over the course of the past few years, increased safety regulations have required thicker roof […]
Which Cars Will Be at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show?
When navigating the 2015 Chicago Auto Show site, we had a bit of trouble finding a comprehensive list of cars outside of a drop-down menu or individual pages. To make things a little easier for all of us, we have compiled an at-a-glance list. This list will change as we receive more information, so be sure […]
2014 Mitsubishi Mirage Tops Cars.com’s Top 10 New Cars for Penny Pinchers
The term “penny pincher” in and of itself seems like a derisive one, but when every last red cent counts for something, there’s something to be said for a person who manages their money. Cars.com compiled a list of the Top 10 New Cars for Penny Pinchers, and at the top of the list stands […]
Consumer Reports Lists 2014 Models with Best and Worst Fuel Economy
Consumer Reports has unveiled its list of the 2014 models with best and worst fuel economy, ranking vehicles by segment. Rather than simply create a list that accounts for every vehicle available on the road, Consumer Reports bears in mind consumers with categorical needs and does the diligence. Not surprisingly, most of the segment-toppers are […]
2014 Chicago Auto Show: Production Cars on Display
Get the full list of production models on display at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show
The Chicago Auto Show offers us the most square feet of any major auto show in the United States. With all of that volume, you’ve got a lot of cars to look at, buddy. Here is your definitive list of which production cars will be on the Chicago show room floor. (Looking for reveals and […]