Honda and Chevy Only Ones Fueling Natural Gas Car Market
When people talk about the green car movement, they’re usually referring to hybrids and electrics. Meanwhile, natural gas is getting left out of the conversation about alternative fuel vehicles. Although the plentiful low-emissions fuel source is about half the price of gasoline, few car companies have taken advantage of the obvious appeal that compressed natural […]
KBB Names 10 Tech-Savviest Cars Under $20K
The surefire way to the millennial car-buyer’s heart is through technology. In order for a new car to really grab younger buyers, they need to be able to do quite a bit more than their old 1997 Mercury Tracer ever could. It’s also pretty well-assumed that millennial buyers want cars that come cheap because…well, you […]
The Most-Stolen Cars in America: Is Yours One?
Every car owner dreads the idea of their car being stolen, but rarely is aware of the chances that they actually face. Forbes has unveiled the list of the most frequently-stolen cars in the United States, which sheds light on which models are targets for thieves. The Most-Stolen Cars in America The ten most stolen cars […]
Accord Tops NCIB Hot Wheels List…Again
The more things change, the more they stay the same. Some things, it seems, are inevitable: death, taxes, and the Honda Accord and Civic topping the NCIB Hot Wheels list. Two of Honda’s best-selling vehicles were also the two cars most coveted by thieves in 2013, topping the list with 53,995 and 45,001 thefts, respectively. […]
CR-V is Best-Selling SUV in America Through First Half of 2014
Today, coinciding with conference call wherein John Mendel reassured the world that Honda will not do “stupid things” that will benefit the company in the short term and ultimately hurt the customer and the industry in the long term, Honda released some information regarding retail sales through the first half of 2014. This information reaffirms […]
John Mendel: Honda Won’t Do Stupid Things
American Honda’s market share in the first seven months of the year have slipped from 9.7 percent to 9.1 percent, but John Mendel isn’t worried. Mendel, the executive vice president of sales for American Honda, says that the company will not resort to rash decisions in order to reclaim however much of the U.S. auto […]
Honda July Sales: CR-V Sets Record, Accord Hits 7th Month of 30K+ Sales
July was not the most fortuitous month for American Honda overall, but there were some bright spots across the board. American Honda sales were down 3.9 percent, Honda Division was down 2.3 percent, and Acura Division was down 17.6 percent, but July was not short for new monthly records and impressive marks for some of […]
Brace Yourselves: The Nissan Pulsar NISMO is Coming (Probably)
Back in May when Nissan announced the Pulsar for Europe, we mused that they might be well served to create a NISMO model that plugs in a turbocharged four-cylinder that cranks out 200-or-more horsepower (adding, of course, that they should seriously consider bringing such a little badass to the States). According to CarAdvice, Nissan’s VP […]
The Million-Dollar Question: Where Would You Go in a New Toyota Prius?
When asked the question “Where would you go in a new Toyota Prius and why?” most people would start talking about road trips, vacations, and other things that are much more fun when you don’t have to worry about stopping for gas. But Audrey Moscosa-Rodriguez is no ordinary person. This woman, who has dedicated her […]
2015 Honda CB300F is the Naked Street Bike You Want
Honda has released the dirt on the 2015 Honda CB300F, which is the single-cylinder entry-level naked street bike we’ve been dreaming of. If you’ve been on the fence about getting a bike, this is the one you’ve been waiting for: it’s a stripped-down version of the CBR300R due for a fall release with a reasonable […]
Golfer Lizette Salas Aims for Gold with Toyota Drive for Success Program
Professional athletes are usually pretty well-recognized, and along with that recognition comes a certain expectation for these figures to perform their civic duty. Most athletes are pretty good at supporting causes and raising or donating money, but when an athlete can combine his or her sport with a program that supports a non-profit organization, that’s […]
World Cup of Cars: Costa Rica vs. Greece
Today we get to watch the exciting Costa Rica vs. Greece World Cup match as we really start close in on the end of this thing. And while we’re all incredibly excited to see who emerges victorious, we’re even more excited to pit the two countries against one another in our own big sporting event—the […]
Honda Stage Looks To Pull In Generation Y Car Buyers
American Honda is teaming up with Clear Channel Media and Entertainment (iHeartRadio), Live Nation, REVOLT, Vevo, and YouTube in order to create Honda Stage, which offers music exclusive access to a wealth of live music and convert events. Honda Stage looks to fill the gap between the automaker and a younger, music loving demographic, further […]
World Cup of Cars: Costa Rica vs. England
Today at noon, Group D leaders Costa Rica take on bottom-ranked England in the final group series match for both teams—and the final 2014 World Cup match for England. No matter the outcome of today’s match, Costa Rica will go on, while the England team will be boarding a plane home. Costa Rica’s two wins […]
Takata Recall Expands Past 10.5 Million Models
Honda, Nissan, and Mazda have recalled nearly three million cars wordwide for faulty airbag deflators supplied by Takata on the condition that they could, seemingly without warning, explode. The addition of 2.03 million Hondas, 775,000 Nissans, and 159,807 Mazdas brings the total number of vehicles recalled for faulty passenger- and driver-side air bags up around […]
World Cup of Cars: Japan vs. Greece
Tonight’s World Cup matchup, live from Estádio das Dunas, Natal, pits the squads from Japan and Greece against one another as both look to stay alive in Group C play. In their first matchups in our World Cup of Cars, Japan was represented in a losing effort by the Daihatsu Tanto while Greece was brought […]
A look at the Colorful 2015 Honda Fit
The Honda Fit returns fully redesigned after last year’s hiatus. Some highlights include improved fuel economy, more interior space and new safety features and technology. Honda Fit Colors: The Fit’s distinctive wedge hatchback shape remains, but this year, we see a more grown-up version. The 2015 Honda Fit sees a new grille and […]
Top Family Cars of 2014 Includes Honda Accord and Odyssey
Experts at Edmunds.com and Parents Magazine have named the Honda Accord and Odyssey among their top family cars of 2014. This is the second straight year that the Accord has been recognized as a top family sedan out of hundreds of competing models. A spot on both annual lists is a guarantee to prospective customers […]