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% versus July of 2016. The Honda Division accounted for 136,803 of those sales, marking a small 1.7% decrease. The brand’s steady sales results were driven […]
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 Awarded Brand of 2017, with more than two dozen brand and individual model awards this year. Honda picked up 28 awards for its various 2017 […]
Honda and Acura Sales Bounce Back in May
After a disappointing April, Honda today reported total May sales of 148,414 Honda and Acura vehicles, representing a small but positive increase of 0.9% over May 2016. The Honda Division itself rose 0.7% on sales of 134,475 units, while the Acura Division had its first good news in months, with sales up 2.8% in May […]
Honda and Acura Skid on Rough April Sales Results
For the past several months, Honda’s sales reports have told the same familiar story of continued gains for the Honda Division and continued losses for the Acura Division. In April, though, both Honda and its luxury brand suffered sales declines, totally 138,386 units sold, a 7% decrease in year-over-year results. The Honda Division accounted for […]
Say “Aloha” to Hyundai’s New Compact Crossover, the KONA
Now that the automotive industry has realized that crossovers have become the next big thing among consumers, companies are scrambling to develop and launch new compact SUVs to fill their lineups. Hyundai Motors has faced this reality as it’s openly struggled with how to overcome its production ceiling and turn its sedan-saturated lineup into one […]
Honda Sets More Monthly Sales Records in March
American Honda Motor today reported total March sales of 137,227 Honda and Acura vehicles, and though that number represented a slight 0.7% decrease compared to March 2016, there were a few monthly records among the results. Honda Division itself was up 1.8% on sales of 125,531 units, and Honda trucks specifically set a new March […]
Four Hondas Make “US News & World Report” List of 2017 Best Cars for Families
Honda landed not one, not two, not three, but four spots on the US News & World Report list of the “2017 Best Cars for Families.” The 2017 Honda CR-V, HR-V, Pilot, and Odyssey were each recognized as best in their class. Their victories were determined by a combination of professional automotive reviews, safety and […]
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 are not so committed to the bit that they’re going to work on a Saturday, so this year they’re making their April Fools’ Day jokes […]
Honda Racks Up More Sales Records in February
Today American Honda Motor Company reported total February sales of 121,686 Honda and Acura vehicles. The strong sales success, which marked an increase of 2.3% over February 2016, set a new record for the month. Another February record was set by American Honda trucks, which rose 12.2% on sales of 63,989 units. New February records […]
Honda Celebrates Production of One Millionth Automobile in Indonesia
PT Honda Prospect Motor (HPM) celebrated its one million-unit automobile production milestone in a ceremony held at the Karawang Factory in Indonesia today. The ceremony’s distinguished guests included Director General of Metal, Machinery, Transportation Equipment, and Electronics, Mr. I Gusti Putu Suryawirawan, and other VIPs from the Indonesian government. Mr. Seiji Kuraishi, Executive Vice President […]
2017 Kia Soul Overview
Sporty, sleek, and sophisticated – this is what the 2017 Kia Soul is all about. The updated subcompact SUV continues to impress, winning awards left and right, and for good reason. With some small changes to this model year, it’s sure to be a top seller for Kia. The 2017 Kia Soul has a starting […]
Four Hondas Land On KBB’s “Best Family Cars of 2017” List
Awards season continues to be kind to Honda. The Japanese automaker managed four spots on the Kelley Blue Book list of “Best Family Cars of 2017.” The experts at KBB.com found spots on their annual list for the 2017 Honda CR-V, HR-V, Pilot, and Odyssey. In making the selections of best family vehicles, Kelley Blue […]
Cool Car Colors: Which 2017 Models Are Available in Green?
Last year in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, I wrote a list of which 2016 vehicles are offered in factory-painted shades of green–and the response I received was overwhelming. Many readers not only read the article but voiced their appreciation that someone else out there was disappointed in the lack of green color options on […]
Three Hondas Named “Best Cars for the Money” by US News & World Report
Honda tends to clean up once it enters awards season, and this year is proving to be no exception. Today the Japanese automaker was managed to have three vehicles featured on the 2017 Best Cars for the Money list published by US News & World Report. The 2017 Honda CR-V, HR-V, and Fit were the […]
Honda Keeps Up Record Sales Pace in January
Today American Honda Motor Company reported total January sales of 106,380 Honda and Acura vehicles, representing a 5.9% increase over January 2016 and a new monthly record. Honda Division sales alone also set a new January record, as did Honda truck sales, with total Division sales rising 7.7% on sales of 97,178 and trucks rising […]
Honda Was Europe’s Fastest-Growing Mainstream Brand in 2016
The American Honda Motor Company has already confirmed that it had a much better 2016 than you, but it turns out that the automaker’s European efforts were also pretty fruitful last year. Honda announced today that it has been confirmed as the fastest growing mainstream car brand in all of Europe for the full year […]
Is the Nissan Qashqai Coming to America?
The Nissan Qashqai is a compact crossover that bears a strong resemblance to the Nissan Rogue, but it is actually smaller. The model, built at Nissan’s Sunderland Plant in the UK, and is one of the automaker’s bestselling models in Europe. Come January, the Qashqai will reportedly set its sights on a new market: the United States. […]
Honda CR-V and Ridgeline Win Big with Car and Driver 10Best
When it comes to winning awards from Car and Driver’s 10Best list, the Honda Accord usually comes to mind first. While the well-known sedan did win again this year in the overall 10Best list, other Honda vehicles also managed to snag some honors too. Since starting the 10Best list 35 years ago, Car and Driver […]