2021 Honda HR-V Sport Photo: Honda What some may not know is that the Honda HR-V actually made its debut in 1997 at the Tokyo Motor Show. It was marketed exclusively in Japan and didn’t make its way to the U.S. until 2013 when the second generation was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show. Now…
Photo: Honda 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…
Honda has announced another expansion of its factory in Lincoln, Alabama, hardly over a year after its previous set of upgrades. The Japanese automaker will invest a further $54.8 million in the plant, which will add 50,000 square feet to its Line 2 operations, with 2021 set as the target date for completion, though there’s…
Photo: Honda 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…
Four-time MotoGP champion Marc Márquez is out of contract at the end of 2018, leaving many wondering where he will go. As the most coveted rider on the MotoGP grid, Márquez could join just about any team he likes—but his manager Emilio Alzamora believes the Respol Honda team, with whom he made his debut in…
The 2018 Honda CR-V is a family-friendly compact crossover and the best-selling vehicle in Honda’s lineup. And it’s no surprise: with class-leading interior space, good fuel economy and generous standard amenities, including a full suite of active safety tech, the CR-V is a no-brainer purchase for shoppers of all kinds. The 2018 Honda CR-V is…
It’s a, uh… lively retelling of Mr. Honda’s story As a Japanese car manufacturer, Honda Motor Company has one distinct advantage over its American and European competitors: the automaker knows how to make a good manga. “Honda Origins – The Manga” is a new animated manga video series based on the comic “Honda Soichiro Hon-Den,”…
all-new 2019 Honda Passport has earned the maximum five-star overall vehicle score for safety in the National Highway Traffic Administration’s New Car Assessment Program. Honda is marketing the new 2019 Passport as a rugged SUV for outdoor enthusiasts, but even adventurers like to feel safe when they get in a vehicle. The Passport uses Honda’s…
Photo: Honda Honda plans to electrify more than two-thirds of its global lineup by 2030, and while performance vehicles tend to be the last to receive electrification, it doesn’t entirely leave them out of the picture. In fact, Honda Civic Type R project leader Hideki Kakinuma says it’s entirely possible that Honda would eventually make…
While all eyes were on the 24 Hours of Daytona, Honda sneaked in an impressive 1-2 finish in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge series, which took place on the Friday before the main event. The series marked the Honda Civic Type R TCR’s North American racing debut, which Honda partner JAS Motorsport developed in Italy…
The 2019 Honda Ridgeline offers true versatility and capable performance. Named the “Best Mid-Size Pickup Truck” by Car and Driver Magazine in 2018, the 2019 model continues to live up to that legacy. With its smooth ride and sharp handling, the 2019 Ridgeline is the truck for anyone who values a sophisticated drive over any…
Photo: Honda The 2019 Honda Ridgeline has earned a Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety when equipped with specific headlights and an optional front crash prevention system. Most people already feel safer at the helm of a pickup truck, but it’s nice to have some hard numbers to back up…
Several colleges and universities are on spring break right now, but we’re willing to bet that very few students are spending their week-long vacation in Baudette, Minnesota. Even if you did want to vacation in the self-proclaimed “Walleye Capital of the World” (suck it, Port Clinton, Ohio!), this would not be the time to do…
The Honda Civic Type R is often lauded as one of the hottest hatches you can buy, and the company is keen to put their performance to the test. This weekend, the Touring Car divisions (TCR) of the 2018 Pirelli World Challenge series will begin at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, and…
The Honda Civic Type R’s 2.0-liter turbo engine and the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell’s powertrains were both named among WardsAuto’s 10 best engines of 2018, adding to the already lengthy list of awards the automaker has accumulated over the last two months. The two models were recognized based on their horsepower, torque, real-world fuel economy,…
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