Honda is set to leapfrog Renault in engine power at the upcoming Formula One Russian Grand Prix, according to reports from Germany’s Auto Motor und Sport and Spain’s Marca. The manufacturer is expected to introduce its Spec 3 engine at the race, which will possess 35 more horsepower than the current power unit and put…
Memorial Day is a federally-recognized holiday observed each year on the last Monday in May. Created in 1868 to honor those who were killed fighting in the American Civil War, today it is a solemn time for remembering those who died while serving in our country’s armed forces, and also a time for getting great…
Journalists come on stage to check out the all-new 2016 Honda HR-V crossover as it makes its American debut The 2016 Honda HR-V debuted yesterday at the Los Angeles International Auto Show, becoming the first all-new Honda model in years. Although essentially just an American version of the Japanese automaker’s Vezel, Honda’s latest offering in…
The 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid Photo: Honda The Honda CR-V is getting electrified, y’all. The best-selling crossover in America for two decades and counting is getting a substantial new wrinkle for a new year in the form of the 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid. Announced by Honda this month, the CR-V Hybrid is the brand’s first…
Five Honda models were featured in the 2019 Kelley Blue Book Resale Value Awards, giving the automaker a win in every vehicle category it produces. Every year, KBB recognizes the vehicles that best retain their value over the first five years of ownership, a strong indicator of their overall ability to maintain value. The 2019…
Photo: Honda American Honda reported an eight percent surge in total vehicles sales for last month, marking a new October record for the brand among a period of slight decline for the overall auto industry. “The harvest moon shone brightly on Honda sales,” the Japanese automaker said in a press release, before highlighting the sales…
The 2019 Honda Civic sedan and coupe have both received substantial styling and infotainment updates, presumably to ensure it remains the best-selling retail passenger car in the United States. No biggie. When it launches at dealerships on October 10, the refreshed Civic sedan and coupe will be offered at five and four trim levels, respectively,…
Photo: Honda In a new 46-page report, Honda has detailed the major environmental impact of its activities in North America and how these have changed compared to 2018. It’s the 15th annual report from Honda on this subject, and so you don’t have to sift through 46 pages to find the good stuff, we’ll summarize…
The 2016 Honda CR-V Honda has announced pricing details and EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings for each trim level in the 2016 Honda CR-V lineup, including the all-new Special Edition model. The Special Edition CR-V slots in above the base LX trim, costing $800 more and differentiating itself with larger 17-inch alloy wheels, an exclusive two-tone…
The 2016 Honda Civic Sedan Touring trim Today the Honda Manufacturing of Indiana plant in Greensburg began producing the all-new 2016 Honda Civic Sedan, which will hit dealerships nationwide next month. Hyped by Honda as the most ambitious remake in the Civic’s 43-year history, the new tenth-generation model seeks to continue the success of the…
Photo: Artes Max Five-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton, who trailed teammate Valtteri Bottas at the season-opening 2019 Australian Grand Prix, believes Honda has made great progress over the winter and has almost entirely caught up to its main rivals Mercedes and Ferrari. With Max Verstappen at the wheel, the Honda-powered Red Bull RB15 racing…
Photo: Honda After all four Honda-powered cars finished in the top 10 at the 2019 Monaco GP, the feat was almost repeated at the most recent race in Canada. While all eyes were on the dramatic battle between Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton, Honda raced to yet again another strong result, reinforcing the belief that…
Photo: Shay Sowden Honda’s ASIMO is likely the world’s most famous robot. Originally unveiled in 2000 after more than a decade of development, it was the first robot to walk on two legs. It can also interpret voice commands and human gestures, determine the distance and direction of multiple moving objects, and autonomously navigate using…
If you have read my articles on The News Wheel, you may have noticed that I like electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. A lot. However, I have always secretly and quietly despaired while hearing about the latest plug-in hybrid, because of one reason: automakers haven’t been putting plug-in hybrid powertrains in mainstream crossovers (with the…
Honda kicked off the year with a truly staggering number of awards, and as 2018 comes to a close the Japanese automaker is continuing to rack up a few more for the trophy case. A whopping six Honda models scored top honors in the 2019 Consumer Guide Automotive Best Buy Awards, making Honda the most…
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