Honda News, Information & Analysis

The compact crossover SUVs segment is becoming increasingly popular and competitive. Baltimore drivers love the style, utility, and efficiency crossover SUVs offer, which is why so many automakers are updating their current offerings and even creating some entirely new ones. And while Norris Honda would be happy to settle the debate and proclaim that the 2012 Honda CR-V is the best, we need proof to back it up, and now we have that.

Recently, Consumer…

In the near future, Honda plans to launch two plug-in vehicles. One is a battery-electric vehicle, while the other is a plug-in hybrid. They are the 2013 Honda Fit EV and the 2013 Honda Accord Plug-In Hybrid. And while Norris Honda, serving Baltimore, Ellicott City, Glen Burnie, and Parkville, is quite thrilled for the launch of both models, there are still quite a few questions to be answered in regards to each of them.

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In October of 2010, NHL star, George Parros received the keys to a Honda Civic Natural Gas. Honda tasked him with spreading word about the CNG-powered sedan's envious gas mileage, cheap refueling cost, and undistinguishable performance from the original Honda Civic.

In the year and a half since, Parros has done exactly that. In fact, he's so thrilled about the Honda Civic Natural Gas that he's now receiving another to use in…

When we here at Norris Honda say that the 2012 Honda CR-V is one sweet ride, we mean it. And when the people at Honda recruit the masterminds behind Sprinkles Cupcakes to say it, we're all in for a treat!

Specifically, Honda and Sprinkles Cupcakes are joining forces to promote the popular crossover, and to give away some tasty desserts in the process. It all comes as a part of the "Honda CR-V Mall…

In Australia, there are new variants of Honda Civic models available. It's part of a new sales tactic, which the Japan-based company hopes will help increase sales to match their 2010 numbers, about 40,000 units in a year.

Several new trims of the Civic are coming soon, including an upgraded based VTi-L with more standard features but a lower price compared to last year's vehicle. Two other trims are also making a…

So, you're shopping for a new crossover and have narrowed your decision down to two models: the new Honda CR-V 2WD LX Automatic Transmission and new Rogue S FWD. Which one do you decide on?

If fuel economy, safety, comfort and convenience are among your primary concerns the answer is simple. You choose the 2012 Honda CR-V.

"But, the new Rogue offers a slightly smaller starting M.S.R.P," you say.

Not when…

Honda aired two different Super Bowl ads this year - one for Honda and one for their luxury arm Acura. Both offer a healthy dose of satire; however, the ad Norris Honda would like to focus on here is that for the Honda CR-V (revamped for the 2012 model year)... With the iconic, throaty vocals of "Oh Yea!" by Yellow playing in the background, it's a throwback of the best kind.

Directed by Todd Phillips…

We here at Norris Honda were not surprised when we heard the Civic NGV was recently named the "2012 Green Car of the Year" by the Green Car Journal. Given the fact the Honda Civic GX Natural Gas has won the "Greenest Vehicle" title for the past eight years, triumphing even EVs. Nevertheless, we're extremely impressed to see the Civic Natural Gas wins hands-down in terms of eco-friendly engineering and total tech package.

Besides…

One of the things we admire most about Honda is their commitment to working with what they've got. A recent example of this is their decision to take the platform of their best-selling Honda Civic and build a new compact SUV - smaller than even the CR-V.

Don't worry. Honda isn't planning on cannibalizing their own compact SUV market in the U.S. Rather, their bringing the small SUV hatch to market in…