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How Hyundai is Going Green for Earth Day and Beyond
The 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Earth Day 2017 is fast approaching, and with it comes the usual barrage of press releases from automakers claiming to be the greenest. In the…
How GM Trains Backup Drivers for Its Autonomous Vehicles
As GM continues to tweak its automated vehicle technology, it also continues comprehensive training for the backup drivers which ride along in these models. The automaker refers to these employees…
How Does Your State Rank for 2017 Summer Road Trips?
Hitting the open road this summer? Of course you are! It is road trip season, after all. Thanks to the analytical skills of WalletHub.com, you can find out where your state and/or…
How Do You Keep Deer From Hitting Cars?
As we get further into fall, and thus further into deer mating season, more and more of the animals amble their way across roads. This is problematic, both for the…
Galentine's Day Getaways in the Midwest
Do you ever find the time right before Valentine’s Day a bit dull? If seeing all the pink and red decorations has you feeling FOMO, why not gather your girl…
New York City Pushes for Caps on Ride-Sharing Services in New Proposal
Photo: Nout Gons Ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft have changed the way we view transportation. Getting around in a city is no longer about hailing a cab or taking…
Chevrolet South America Swaps out LTZ Trim for Premier Trim
Chevrolet South America is following in the wake of its North American counterpart by ditching the LTZ trim level for the Premier trim. This modification will impact many of the…
Female Taxi Drivers Take to the Road in Saudi Arabia
While we all want to believe that the Saudi Arabian government allowed women to drive because it realized it was wrong to deny them the right, it’s pretty common knowledge…
Hot Dog: Canines Could Benefit from New California Legislation
A new California bill could make it legal to break a car’s windows to rescue a dog on a hot day Summer is coming, which means the interior of your…
Hot Chip Song “Momentum” Perfect for Commuting: Ford, NYU, Spotify Study
Ever heard of Hot Chip? No, not like a Mikesell’s Good’n Hot. No, not like the English term for French fries—though you’re getting warmer (or hotter, like aforesaid chip). Hot…
Horner Confirms Kvyat Could Return to Toro Rosso
Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner has confirmed that Daniil Kvyat could return to Toro Rosso, making a Formula One comeback that would no doubt raise a few eyebrows…
Honda's EXCITING H DESIGN!!! Language Explained
Back in 2013, Honda released its highly-anticipated third generation of the Honda Jazz–what we know in America as the Fit. What you may not realize is that at the same…
Honda’s Core Models Power Solid July 2017 Sales Results
Honda Motor Company reported slightly down yet overall solid July 2017 sales results today. Last month, the automaker sold 150,980 Honda and Acura vehicles, representing a slight decrease of 1.2%…
HondaJet to Make First Appearance in Hong Kong and Tapei
A production HondaJet on display at the Henderson Executive Airport in Las Vegas Today the Honda Aircraft Company announced that the HondaJet will be making its first appearance in Hong…
Honda Unveils 2017 Honda CR-V with New Features and Turbo Engine
The newly unveiled 2017 Honda CR-V Honda has revealed the all-new, fifth-generation 2017 CR-V, which is slated to hit dealerships this winter. America’s best-selling SUV over the past 20 years,…
Honda Unveils NSX-Inspired Marine Engine Concept in Miami
Honda Marine introduced a new concept engine at the 2017 Miami International Boat Show; one that took inspiration from products across Honda’s lineup—including its automotive, marine, and aeronautical divisions—to provide…
Honda to Air Super Bowl Ad for All-New 2017 CR-V
It’s too early to know for sure which teams will be in the Super Bowl, but we can already say for certain that the big game will feature the television…
Honda Says It Wants a Japanese Driver in F1
Brendon Hartley is likely the man who would be replaced in favor of a Japanese driver The Honda-powered Toro Rosso team in Formula One currently fields Pierre Gasly and Brendon…
Honda Ridgeline Drops the Mic (er, Toolbox) on Silverado and F-150
“I threw it ON THE GROUND!” Lately, Chevy has been hitting Ford hard over the F-150’s aluminum pickup truck bed, arguing that it’s demonstrably weaker than the Silverado’s own bed…
Honda Releases Celebrity Appearances Schedule for Stan Mikita’s All-Star Café
In order to celebrate the 2017 NHL All-Star Game in LA, official automotive sponsor Honda went and opened up a Stan Mikita Café next to the Staples Center. You know,…
Honda R&D Engineer Inspires Young Girls in “Who Makes a Honda” Video
The latest episode of the continuing video series “What Makes a Honda is Who Makes a Honda” spotlights Kristina Kennedy, a senior engineer and quality project leader with Honda R&D…
Honda Proving Center Reopens in Mojave Desert [VIDEO]
If you listened to but did not view the video below, with its loud and melodramatic “BWAAAAAH” sounds, you would be forgiven for thinking you were hearing the trailer for…
Honda Planning One More Big Upgrade for McLaren
Instead of focusing on several small improvements for McLaren, Honda will change its engine development strategy for the remainder of the 2017 Formula One season to involve just one big…
Honda Opens Europe’s Most Advanced Public Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Honda has just opened Europe’s most advanced public charging station for plug-in vehicles at its R&D facility in Offenbach, Germany. Using state-of-the-art 940V technology, the station enables up to four…
Honda Odyssey and CR-V are the Best Cars for Families
The 2018 Honda Odyssey and CR-V are continuing to pile on the awards. This time they were named the “Best Minivan” and the “Best Compact SUV,” respectively, in the U.S.…
Honda Named 2017 Best Value Brand By Kelley Blue Book
Honda has been racking up trophies this month, thanks to the many popular vehicles in its lineup. But the latest accolade is not for any one specific model, but for…
Honda NAIAS Display: Bringing Back the Fit
Honda FCEV Concept at 2014 NAIAS Honda’s display was, in a word, freaking spectacular. Okay, so that’s two words, but I stand by my statement. Immediately upon entering the Honda…
Honda Accord Sedan History
Honda Accord Sedan History The Honda Accord nameplate has been in production since 1976 and has grown to be an iconic family sedan here in the U.S. despite its Japanese…
Honda Managed to Salvage Alonso’s Singapore Engine
Photo: Ben Sutherland Honda has revealed that Fernando Alonso will be able to reuse the Formula One engine that was in his McLaren when Max Verstappen and Kimi Räikkönen crashed…
Honda Joins Vehicle-to-Grid Technology Demonstration
Honda has taken a step towards making power grids more efficient with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology. Honda has taken a step towards making power grids more efficient with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology,…
Honda is Kelley Blue Book’s Most Awarded Brand of 2017
If you think that Honda has picked up a lot of Kelley Blue Book awards this year, then you’re right! It’s not just your imagination—KBB has recognized Honda as the Most…
Honda Investing $492 Million in Ontario Manufacturing Plants to Reduce Carbon Footprint
Today Honda of Canada Manufacturing announced a $492 million investment in modernizing its Ontario manufacturing facilities and reducing its carbon footprint over the next three years. This newest commitment brings…
Honda Introduces HSS Series of Snow Blowers
The new Honda HSS Series snow blowers Honda recently celebrated the “Year of Honda” with an eye-popping commercial that showcases the many innovative new Honda products launching in 2015, from…
Honda GRC Civic Coupe Sporting New Look for New Season
The OMSE Honda Civic GRC Civic coupes will open this 2017 Red Bull Global Rallycross season When the 2017 Red Bull Global Rallycross season begins this Friday, the Honda Red…
Honda Gets Head Start on April Fools’ Day, Unveils “Car Horn Emojis” for 2018 Odyssey
On April Fool’s Day, car brands like to show that they have a sense of humor by putting out hoax press releases that publicize some gag announcement. But PR departments…
Honda Engine Decision Was ‘Pretty Clear Cut,’ Says Horner
Because Red Bull has originally planned to make a decision about which engine to use in the 2019 season no later than the end of June, and not before the…
Honda Driver Takuma Sato Becomes First Japanese Racer to Win Indy 500
The 101st running of the Indianapolis 500 was a big one for Honda, as veteran driver Takuma Sato led the Japanese manufacturer to victory, himself becoming the first Japanese racer…
Honda CR-V Ad Campaign Focuses on Helping Dogs in Need
Honda is continuing to promote its all-new 2017 CR-V SUV, and today debuted an inspirational social media campaign aimed at the Hispanic demographic. The new campaign will run from March…
Honda Connect System Debuts in Paris
The Honda Civic Tourer, one of three models that will be equipped with Honda Connect for 2015 At this week’s Paris Motor Show, Honda officially debuted its Honda Connect system, the…
Honda Commemorates its IndyCar History Ahead of 100th Indy 500
Officials at the 1965 Indy 500 prepared to test ride a fleet of Honda motorcycles As the most successful carmaker ever in number of Indy 500 wins, starts, and laps…
Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid and Clarity Electric Debut in New York
2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Honda filled out its Clarity lineup in New York today, debuting both the all-new Clarity Plug-in Hybrid and the Clarity Electric, which will soon join…
Honda Clarity Fuel Cell Sedan Revealed at 2015 LA Auto Show
Though gas prices have fallen, plenty of people would still rather pay up front to be eco-conscious than pay at the pump. Honda is banking on the alternative energy demographic…
Honda Civic Sends Lincoln MKS Flying in Crazy Dashcam Video
The [fecal matter] hits the fan when the Civic hits the Lincoln Last Thursday, a driver in Montreal, Canada, was cruising on Highway 20 when his dashcam captured dramatic video…
Honda Celebrates 25 Million Vehicles Built in the US
Photo: ©Honda Honda is celebrating the production of its 25th million vehicle in the United States—fittingly, a 2018 Honda Accord, which was named the North American Car of the Year…
You searched for 2016 Chevy Volt
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy has published its annual rankings of the 12 greenest vehicles on American streets, as well as meanest (or least efficient). The ACEEE bases…
Honda Canada Donates Four Million to the Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation
Today the Honda Canada Foundation announced a $4 million charitable donation to the Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation, a hospital located near the Honda of Canada Manufacturing facilities and its more…
Honda Begins Production of New 10-Speed Automatic Transmission
Today Honda officially launched global production of its new 10-speed automatic transmission, which is being manufactured at the Honda Precision Parts of Georgia, LLC (HPPG) in Tallapoosa, Georgia. Honda also…
Honda Announces Android Auto for 2016 Model Lineup
Honda has announced that select vehicles built in 2015 will debut Android Auto™, which will integrate Android smartphone features into the vehicle’s in-dash display and allow access to various optimized…
Honda Accord and HR-V Win 2017 KBB 5-Year Cost to Own Awards
Honda continues to clean up during awards season, with two 2017 Honda vehicles being winners in Kelley Blue Book’s 2017 5-Year Cost to Own Awards. The Accord took home the…
Hollywood Hondas: 4 Movies Featuring Your Favorite Cars
While Honda cars are known for their reliability and longevity, they can also be powerful and exciting. Over the years, Hollywood has chosen numerous Honda cars to appear in movies,…
