Honda News, Information & Analysis

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.

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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's ninth-generation Civic is making its debut at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show. American Honda Motor Company Inc. will unveil the newest evolution of its popular sedan at the world-renowned North American International Auto Show.

The Civic is manufactured in two places - at plants in Greensburg, Ind., and Alliston, Ontario. The vehicle was constructed at the East Liberty Auto Plant until 2008 when production shifted to the automaker's newest plant in Greensburg. Ohio…

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…

According to Honda, all their models are built to be hybrid ready. Honda President Takanobu Ito says around 10 percent of Honda's global sales will be hybrids by 2015. These models were all made with hybrid in mind, in order to have a fast turnover from gas to hybrid ready rides.

Kohei Hitomi, chief engineer of the Honda Fit, was asked by Honda management to make the Fit easily adaptable into a hybrid. Hitomi…

Honda unveiled their new All-Electric Fit EV concept at the Los Angeles Auto Show not long ago. Along with the EV, the Japanese auto maker is working with Google to turn the prototype into a mass produced car.

The all new Fit EV will run on lithium-ion batteries, and have a range of about 100 miles per charge, along with a top speed of 90 mph. Fit EV should be able to recharge in about…

Honda is in Las Vegas and SEMA with a dozen CR-Z cars in various stages of tune, many from in-house divisions like Mugen and Honda Performance Development. The other half are from independent tuners invited by Honda.

Accessory kits for the new CR-Z will include "a full body kit, front grille, rear wing spoiler, 17-inch XJ aluminum wheels, sport mats, black aluminum shift knob, and billet aluminum oil-filler cap. The painted parts will be color…

Honda is proud to announce the world debut of the Fit EV Concept. This advanced electric vehicle is designed to meet the daily driving needs of an average commuter, utilizing the same 5-passenger layout found in the popular Fit hatchback. The Fit EV Concept is propelled by a high-density motor derived from the FCX Clarity fuel cell electric vehicle and features a 3-mode drive system adapted from the CR-Z sport hybrid. A pocket-friendly interactive remote…

For months Honda has teased their 2011 and 2012 Civic facelift. Auto spies have attempted to catch the sedan uncovered on the test course - and artists have rendered the car to guess what it will look like. But now the new front end has been officially unveiled - or at least that's what Honda wants us to believe.