Honda and LG to Build $4.4B Battery Factory in U.S.

Youngsoo Kwon (left), CEO of LG Energy Solution, and Toshihiro Mibe, President and CEO of Honda Motor Company Photo: Honda The Honda Motor Company and LG Corporation today announced they will invest $4.4 billion in a joint venture in the United States to produce car batteries, intended for use in Honda and Acura EV models…

Honda Reminds Us That Everyone’s a Little Bit Racist

Honda’s ASIMO robot is programmed to treat all cultures with equal respect, but the company’s other employees are far more human Last week, the federal government found that American Honda Financial Corporation had violated fair lending laws by routinely charging minority customers $150 to $250 more for loans than their white counterparts. As a result, the…

2017 Honda Civic Sedan Overview

Now in its tenth-generation, the 2017 Honda Civic Sedan offers a dynamic blend of style, performance, and top-notch fuel efficiency, which makes this vehicle one of the premier options in the compact car segment. This new version of the Civic is also longer than the ninth-gen model and the interior is more spacious and comfortable…

2018 Bahrain GP: Vettel Wins as Honda Grabs Best-Ever Result

Pierre Gasly, the 2018 Bahrain Grand Prix’s Driver of the Day, finished 4th in the Honda-powered Toro Rosso It must be true what they say about the Australian Grand Prix: it is not representative of team performance at other races. After Mercedes dominated the season-opening competition (though it lost to Ferrari nonetheless because of bad…

2021 Honda Pilot Starts at $32,250

Photo: Honda 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…

2021 Honda Passport Overview

2021 Honda Passport Photo: Honda The Honda Passport was introduced in 1993 as the brand’s first entry in the now-packed SUV market in the U.S. Now in its third generation, the Passport is the second-largest vehicle in the lineup, coming in just after the Pilot. Not many updates arrived with the debut of the 2021…

2018 Honda Fit Goes On Sale Today With New Sport Trim

The all-new 2018 Honda Fit Sport trim The 2018 Honda Fit is arriving at Honda dealerships today, complete with an updated new look, newer technology, available safety features, and a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $16,190. Also new for the 2018 model year is a new Sport trim and two additional exterior colors, Helios…

2014 Honda Fit EV Overview

The 2014 Honda Fit EV Overview (2013 shown, 2014 EV coming soon) The 2014 Honda Fit EV has got the spunky exterior we all know and love from its traditional sibling, with a few more electric vehicle-friendly features to it. A rear roofline spoiler makes the car even more aerodynamic, while the front, driver-side charging…

Honda Confirms It Will Close UK Plant in 2021

Photo: Honda Honda has officially confirmed it will close its factory in Swindon, England, by 2021, resulting in the loss of 3,500 jobs. “It is with a heavy heart that today we confirm the closure of Honda’s factory in Swindon,” said director of Honda UK Jason Smith. “We understand the impact this decision has on…

Powdery Substance Found at Greensburg Honda Plant

The Honda Manufacturing of Indiana Welcome Center in Greensburg, Indiana, seen here during happier times Earlier this morning, it was reported that workers at the Greensburg Honda manufacturing plant had come across an unknown “powdery substance,” which was found next to a suspicious note. Production at the plant was halted, authorities were called, and citizens…