Honda News, Information & Analysis

Despite major changes in production levels, following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, things aren't all bad for Honda. In fact, the Big H plans to sink $97 million into its Lincoln, Alabama facility to ready it for imminent luxury SUV production. Specifically, they're planning to add production of the Acura MDX.

Construction, installation, and testing of new equipment are expected to be completed in little over a year. And according…

The number of Honda lovers following the Honda Facebook page is significantly growing. In fact, it recently surpassed the one-million fan milestone. That's quite a crowd! However, not so big that you can't stand out.

Case in point: This past December, self-proclaimed Honda enthusiast Chris W. decided to show his love for the popular brand by mowing a huge Honda logo in his front lawn. Chris took a couple of pics documenting his…

Honda is a company dedicated to safety and as many automakers make similar claims, we at Norris Honda wanted to take a moment to explain to you exactly what sets Honda apart from its competitors. Read Honda's safety philosophy below.

"Honda is committed to providing safety for everyone - not only for our own drivers and passengers, but also for the occupants of other vehicles, and injury mitigation for pedestrians. We are dedicated to identifying…

 Seven vehicles on the top-ten list of best-selling cars for March 2011 sold more than 30,000 units. Only three accomplished that volume in January and February. Needless to say, nearly all automakers are on an upswing. However, the list also shows significant gains in the midsize category, with Honda, coming in as the number-two best-seller with their award-winning Accord.

Some Best-Selling Features of the Honda Accord

-          Five-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic…

Everyone knows that gas prices are on the rise with some projections as high as $5.00 per gallon. If you're looking for a vehicle that will help will reduce visits to the gas station, you might just want to consider one of Honda's new 2011 models. The 2011 Honda Civic, Honda Fit, and Honda CR-Z were each recently picked by the editors of Cars.com's Kicking Tires as their favorite efficient…

Every year, automakers anxiously await their annual report cards from widely followed and revered Consumer Reports. This year, proving their consistency in excellence, Honda did not disappoint.  According to Consumer Reports' April auto issue, "Honda...still make[s] the best vehicles overall..."¹. The report cards are carefully calculated based on the company's predicted reliability rankings, its current model lineup, and the performance of the models evaluated by Consumer Reports' very own engineers.

Consumer…

Honda has very high standards for green motoring. Maybe you've heard the phrase "near-future technology" used in association with plug-in vehicles should be at least vaguely familiar. Essentially, Honda believes the ultimate goal of green motoring is a selection of mass produced hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, such as its very own FCX Clarity - the world's first production fuel cell vehicle available to lease in the U.S. and Japan since 2008.

In design…

Honda's had created a new documentary film series named "Dream the Impossible." Honda is a company that believes in the Power of Dreams and was founded by a dreamer. To honor this spirit, the Japanese automaker has created this series of short films celebrating those who have the courage to transform failure into success…those who have the tenacity to forge dreams into reality for a better future.

The people in Honda's Dream…

Every year at the Detroit Auto Show, new concept cars are released by top auto makers. This year, as expected, was no different and Honda had a few models to showcase.

It seemed that Green was the theme this year among most top companies.  There was a selection of electric vehicles, hybrid cars and fuel efficient gas models. Some companies show "outlandish never-to-reach-production elements" and items that look more like science experiments or works of…

Honda announced plans to continue cooperation with Kumamoto Prefecture to advance their Electric Vehicle Testing Program for "next-generation personal mobility products," ie: electric vehicles (EVs). Earlier this month, Honda announced its Electric Vehicle Testing Programs in the US and Japan.

Honda and Kumamoto Prefecture entered an agreement to perform these tests through March 2013. Honda has already begun testing the Monpal ML200 electric cart. Additional programs will take place in Kumamoto City, Minamata City, Aso…