Introducing the Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid RR Concept

Do you know Honda make hybrids? If not, don't worry. A lot of drivers, even Honda enthusiasts, don't. But, it's definitely something to be aware of, especially given today's steep gas prices.

There is, of course, the Insight - Honda's first hybrid vehicle, which launched in 2000. There is also a hybrid variant of the Honda Civic, which launched in 2003. The hybrid we want to focus on here, however, is…

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New Honda Cars to Fit Your Budget

Drivers on a budget deserve cool cars. There are on a few of them out there and you can find them at Norris Honda. According to Jack R. Nerad, Executive Editorial Director and Executive Market Analyst, kkb.com (Kelley Blue Book online) says, "There are great deals to be had on many cars, costing under $18,000, but only a handful of them really possess that cool, difficult-to-describe 'it' factor [i.e., the 2011 Honda…

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Honda Civic Redesigned for 2012

It's a little more aerodynamic than before, but there is no mistaking the Honda Civic. The vehicle, one of this Japanese auto maker's best selling cars of all time, has been slightly redesigned for 2012. In the end, we know it's a Civic, and it will never disappoint.

Available at Norris Honda in Baltimore, MD, Honda's Civic EX-L adds some interesting features to the base model.

With their DX model going…

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Honda C-Z Mugen Ready for Big Reveal

Honda has been working on the new Honda CR-Z Mungen concept project for some time now and it's finally ready for the big reveal at the 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed in July.

The Mungen is a supercharged version of CR-Z, which is a collaboration of Honda UK and in-house tuning shop Mugen Euro. The team combines a 1.5-liter i-VTEC engine with a supercharger and Honda's IMA system. Exact power output of…

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Additional Luxury SUV Production at Honda's Lincoln, Alabama Facility

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…

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Honda Appreciates Their Loyal Facebook Following

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…

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Honda's Safety Philosophy Put to Use

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…

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Honda Accord Ranked 2nd for Best-Selling Cars in March 2011

 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…
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Cars.com Chooses New Hondas as Favorite Fuel Efficient Cars

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…

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Consumer Reports' Ranks Honda #1 on List of Top Automakers

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…

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