2016 Civic Leads Honda to January Sales Record

Today American Honda Motor Co., Inc. reported sales of 100,497 Honda and Acura vehicles in January, representing a decrease of 1.7%  that was more Acura’s fault than Honda’s. In fact, Honda Division set a new January record with a total of 90,247 units sold, with car sales reaching 50,812 and truck sales totaling 39,435. Honda…

2017 Honda Accord Hybrid Overview

After being away from Honda’s lineup in 2016, the Accord Hybrid sedan returns for the 2017 model year with more power, better highway efficiency, and even more standard safety features. While the standard Honda Accord is still produced in the state of Ohio, production for the hybrid version has moved to Japan, which will improve…

2015 Honda Civic Sedan Model Overview

The 2015 Honda Civic sedan What’s New for the 2015 Honda Civic Sedan? There isn’t much change between the 2014 and 2015 Honda Civic Sedan. Other than a relatively insignificant price increase, the 2015 model has a new SE trim level. The new trim includes Continuously Variable Transmission, Honda’s LaneWatch, smart keyless access, push button…

Honda Wants Partners to Tackle EV Future, Not Tie-Ups

Honda CEO Takahiro Hachigo says the company will not adopt a common strategy among other car brands for tackling the rapidly approaching era of change in the auto industry. “We do have a sense of crisis, he told Automotive News. “Things are changing drastically. So we should not be late in responding. But,” he added,…

Honda Teases Insight Prototype Ahead of Detroit

Honda has announced it will debut the Insight Prototype at the 2018 North American International Auto Show as a precursor to the all-new 2019 Honda Insight, which “will offer premium style and high fuel efficiency in a sophisticated and spacious five-passenger sedan.” The Insight will launch in summer of 2018 and will be positioned above…

Honda Picks Up Two KBB.com 2015 Brand Image Awards

Honda was named the Best Value Brand and Best Overall Brand Honda has earned two major titles at this year’s Kelley Blue Book 2015 Brand Image Awards: “Best Value Brand” and “Best Overall Brand.” This marks Honda’s fourth consecutive “Best Value Brand” award, and the third straight time that KBB.com has bestowed the Japanese automaker…

Honda Investing $1 Million in Manufacturing Workforce of the Future

Honda’s ScotMcLemore address the crowd at a Workforce Development Event Honda has just announced a $1 million Ohio-based “workforce development initiative” meant to generate interest in careers in manufacturing and educate and train the next generation of manufacturing employees. Named “EPIC,” the new program is meant to close the skills gap in US manufacturing by…

Honda Indiana is Cool with the Gays, Too

The Honda Manufacturing of Indiana Welcome Center in Greensburg, Indiana Controversy has been erupting ever since Indiana Governor Mike Pence signed into law the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, which critics say allows for-profit companies to deny service to gays and lesbians. Mike Pence has denied that, but outraged businesses and organizations have been voicing their…