Honda Cars Lead 2020 American-Made Index
What cars are the most American-made? According to the Cars.com 2020 American-Made Index, three Honda models made the top 10, while seven ranked among the top 20. Though no Honda model ranked higher than fifth, more Honda models were featured in the top 20 than models of any other brand. The 2020 Honda Odyssey minivan, […]
2021 Honda Pilot Starts at $32,250
The 2021 Honda Pilot has finally launched with a starting price of $32,250, a $600 increase over the 2020 model. For that extra price bump, customers can expect several new standard features that are likely more than worth the cost. To begin, the 9-speed automatic that was previously offered only at the Touring or Elite […]
Honda and GM Team Up to Make Hand Sanitizer
Honda has announced it is producing nearly 12,000 gallons of hand sanitizer through its Fuel Cell System Manufacturing partnership with General Motors. The two global automakers say they are making hand sanitizer as part of an “industry-wide effort to help alleviate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.” The sanitizer will be used at facilities owned […]
Dixon and Honda Dominate IndyCar Return
On Sunday, June 7, the first IndyCar race since the COVID-19 quarantine took place at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth. AddedScott Dixon and Honda wasted no time asserting their dominance over the rest of the field. Pit Stop: Get your car serviced at the right place The IndyCar return, however, wasn’t without a […]
2020 Honda Ridgeline Overview
Historically, automakers have prioritized rugged performance over comfort when it comes to trucks. If you’re looking for a truck that’s comfortable for long drives but also rugged enough to take on dirty trucks, take a look at the 2020 Honda Ridgeline. Now in its second generation, this ride has the features it needs to impress […]
Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition Sold Out in 4 Minutes
When the 2021 Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition went up on Honda Canada’s website as being available to order, all 100 units allocated to that region were snapped up in a measly four minutes — before any of the buyers even knew what the car would cost. The same thing happened in the United […]
2020 Honda Jazz Adds Unique Front-Center Airbag
Honda wants its all-new Jazz e:HEV to be one of the safest vehicles around, so it did one of the things it does best: innovate. The result is new first-in-class, first-for-brand front-center airbag technology that keeps drivers and passengers safer in the event of a collision. Looking for a Stylish, Safe New Car? Check out […]
2020 Honda Fit e:HEV Inspired by F1 Tech
The Honda Fit e:HEV hatchback, unveiled at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show, uses a two-motor hybrid system that works alongside its usual 1.5-liter combustion engine. According to Yasuaki Asaki, Honda’s head of power unit development, the automaker looked to its Formula 1 program for inspiration when building this new roadgoing powertrain. High Performance Driving: Honda […]
Honda Begins Making Ventilator Parts for COVID-19 Patients
Honda has begun producing vital ventilator parts for COVID-19 patients at its technical development center in Marysville, Ohio. The automaker teamed up with Dynaflo, a manufacturer of valves, pumps, and compressors, to help it increase its production of diaphragm compressors. These are a key component of portal ventilators that hospitals and first responders use when […]
Edmunds Compares Honda Accord vs Hyundai Sonata
When it launched as an all-new 2018 model, the Honda Accord was praised across the industry. It was even named the Edmunds Top Rated Sedan twice in a row. But the Accord has been largely unchanged since then, and Hyundai is now the one with an all-new model in the Sonata. Can the older Accord […]
Honda Auto Production Suspended Again to May 8
Honda is once more extending the suspension of its automobile production, though this time by just a week. The automaker says production will now resume on May 8, nearly seven weeks after it first shut down. “As the unprecedented economic impact of the fast-changing COVID-19 pandemic continues, Honda continues to evaluate business conditions and make […]
Honda is ‘Best Value Brand’ for Sixth Consecutive Year
Honda has been recognized as America’s “Best Value Brand” in the Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Awards. This is the sixth consecutive year that Honda receives the honor, which KBB says it earned thanks to its top-notch affordability and quality, among other factors. Flashback: Honda wins three 2019 Brand Image Awards “Value is a given […]
Honda Civic Tops Car Segment in Automotive Loyalty Awards
What car is most likely to keep people coming back for more? According to IHS Markit, a company that specializes in business analytics, the answer is the Honda Civic. For the last 24 years, IHS Markit has annually released the Automotive Loyalty Awards, which recognize the cars that most prompt customer loyalty. “Loyalty” is determined […]
Honda Extends Production Suspension to May 1
Honda announced it has once more extended the production suspension at all of its automobile, engine, and transmission plants across the United States and Canada. Production will remain suspended through May 1. Honda began its automobile production suspension on March 23 and has since extended it again twice. Interestingly, the automaker only mentioned stopping the […]
Honda Pledges $1 Million to COVID-19 Emergency Relief
Honda is committing to COVID-19 emergency relief by helping its associates, customers, partners, and communities. It’s starting with an initial $1 million pledge to food banks and meal programs across North America. The automaker says its family of companies throughout the continent will donate to community organizations that address food insecurity. In addition to the […]
Honda CR-V Hybrid Named ‘Best New Car for 2020’
Whenever the COVID-19 pandemic passes and it’s okay to go out and buy a car again, you should take a look at the 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, as it has just been named the “Best New Car for 2020” by Autotrader. Launched at the start of the month, the CR-V Hybrid is Honda’s contribution to […]
Honda Plant Shutdown Extended to April 7
Honda has announced it will extend its production suspension at all automobile, engine, and transmission plants in the United States and Canada. The Honda plant shutdown was initially planned to take place from March 23 to March 30, with a return date of March 31. Honda has now extended the suspension by five production days, […]
Honda is the Most Fuel-Efficient Full-Line Automaker in America
According to a new report from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Honda ranks as the most fuel-efficient full-line automaker in America, and second overall behind only Tesla. The 2019 EPA Automotive Trends Report showed that Honda’s U.S. fleet had an average real-world fuel economy of exactly 30 miles per gallon, with CO2 emissions averaging at […]