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Meet the brand new 2009 Honda Pilot.  In typical Honda fashion, the new Pilot sticks to the formula that made the last version a success.  However, they did go a bit out of the norm.  The first thing you’ll notice when looking at the Pilot is a big, ugly, awkward grill.  The new pilot [...]

If you’re the owner of a 2003 Honda Accord, keep an eye on your mailbox.  Honda is recalling a stunning 353k Accords, and you’re lucky enough to have bought the right year!  So, what’s the big deal, you ask?  Some sort of problem with the windshield wiper system that could lead to corrosion of the [...]

The 2009 Fit is here and live in New York.  Since its release the Fit has been a runaway success.  Honda has controlled production very carefully to ensure the supply was always less than demand.  Even today it’s rare to see more than 1 or 2 Fits on the lot at your local Honda [...]

Just over 34,000 2007 & 2008 Honda Fits are being recalled.  The problem?  The sensor that’s supposed to detect a child seat in the front doesn’t quite work the way it’s supposed to.  Well, let’s clarify that.  In states that use road salt, drivers get salty water on their shoes before stepping in the [...]

There’s a great post and discussion going on over at Winding Road, and the question is “Which Honda vehicle should go away?”  Lots of folks have different opinions, and I figured I might as well toss mine out there too.  For starters, the Element is horrible to the eyes, and should go far, far away.  [...]

Cars.com has a fantastic video with a test drive of the Honda FCX Clarity.  It’s only about 2 or 3 minutes long, so it won’t take up much of your time.  The video shows what it’s like to drive the FCX Clarity - including the bizarre startup sequence, and the strange shifter.  In any case, [...]

According to Automotive News, Honda is working on increasing the production of their hugely popular CR-V.  Their factory in Mexico is hiring an extra 600 workers to aid the process.  Since it’s redesign in 2007, the CR-V has seen amazing sales figures, and currently ranks as the best selling CUV in America.  Since this [...]

The LA Auto Show 2007 brought about this gem - the reviling of the production Honda FCX fuel cell car, called the FCX Clarity. Fuel cells are a bit beyond me, but basically the Clarity uses hydrogen fuel cells to power electric motors, which send power to the wheels. The only problem [...]

Well, they confirmed that they are going to produce a vehicle based on the concept CR-Z, at least. So the CR-X is coming back, in spirit at least - but with a fresh new look and a slick hybrid powertrain. This is the best news I’ve heard all day, and I can only [...]

Honda’s CEO doesn’t believe that plug-in hybrids will reduce emissions of carbon dioxide and isn’t interested building them. Instead of a plug-in hybrid, Honda is continuing to develop their fuel cell technology. In the meantime there are two traditional hybrid vehicles in the works -the global small hybrid as well as the CR-Z [...]

The CR-X is on it’s way back - only this time, it’s crazy cool looking and called the CR-Z. Honda says that CR-Z stands for “Compact Renaissance Zero”, but there’s no question that the CR-Z is really the modern-day interpretation of the CR-X. I didn’t care for the CR-X personally - I [...]

These appear to be the first official press photos of the completely new 2009 Honda Fit. The current Fit has been an extremely hot seller here in the US since it’s release. Many dealers have had trouble keeping the Fit on their lot - a sure sign of high demand.
The new 2009 [...]

Honda just put out a recall of over 180,000 Civic Sedans, which includes model years 2006 and 2007. Yikes. Most of the recalls that I post about here are from the domestic side, so it’s interesting to see such a large recall from a company like Honda. Toyota has suffered through [...]

It’s been known for awhile that Honda was planning a small global hybrid, to compete with the juggernaut that is the Toyota Prius. Today, we see proof that Honda already has this hybrid under development - which means it could arrive as early as 2008, as a 2009 model. Pricing is expected [...]

The first 2009 Pilot spy shots have surfaced, and they don’t show much when you get right down to it.  There’s no solid information on the new Pilot yet, so everything is speculation.  The folks over at Inside Line think that we’ll see a larger engine than the current 3.5 liter V6 - but I’d [...]

We’ve had spy shots of the Accord coupe, the Accord sedan, and even some interior shots. What we haven’t had is hard numbers - what size engines, how many horsepower, how many gears? These are questions that we all wanted answers to, and we don’t have to wait any longer. I’m going to cut [...]

Some of you may be tired of hearing about the upcoming 2008 Accord.  The rest of you are doubtless looking forward to these new pictures.  These are the best, most complete shots yet of the new Accord - caught by a Car Lounge reader in a parking lot.  The photographer’s Civic SI sedan is also visible in a [...]

Ever since the rumors of a next generation Accord Diesel started, I knew that the future of the Accord Hybrid was just about over.  And today it’s officially official - there will be no next-generation Accord Hybrid, at least not in the near future.  Let’s take a moment to remember the Accord Hybrid for [...]

A California man bought a Civic Hybrid to save some money on gas - only he’s getting just 32 mpg with it.  Technicians at the Honda dealership weren’t able to find a fault, which leads me to believe than the man is an idiot.
See, I own a 2007 Honda Accord 4 cylinder, and I [...]

Minivans aren’t particularly exciting, and the 2008 Honda Odyssey is no exception.  It is, however, one of the most popular minivans on the road today, and that makes it worth mentioning.
Honda is just doing a refresher this time around - no full redesign here.  The first thing that jumps out at you is the [...]

Hello, beautiful.  Finally, someone was able to capture the 2008 Accord unmasked - both the sedan and the coupe.  The one to your left is one fine looking coupe - both front and back.  I wasn’t completely sure about the previous photos, but when all the masks and cladding is removed, there’s no doubt.  [...]

Here we have the first interior spy shot of the soon to be released 2008 Honda Accord. The shot isn’t super clear, so it’s hard to make out a lot of the details. It appears that this is a base model pictured, since there isn’t dual zone climate control. The center stack [...]

Word on the street ( and by street, I mean Interweb ) is that there will be no Accord Hybrid based on the new bodystyle.  Instead, Honda is going to release a first - a mainstream diesel powered sedan.  Yes, I know that VW has had diesels for years, but they’re not exactly mainstream in [...]

Please note: This vehicle is fictitious in every way.  I have no real information on this vehicle, and it is not, to my knowledge, in the works, or even on the planning table at Honda.

Recently, some of my readers have brought up the feasibility of a Honda Accord SI.  After all, the Civic has a [...]

Hot off the presses - the latest photos of the 2008 Honda Accord Sedan - this time, without the body cladding!  There’s a little camouflage, but that’s absolutely no mistaking this for anything other than the 2008 Accord.
Overall, the design is pretty much what we expected, and the rear end is definitely tone down.  [...]

Thanks to a sharp driver with a camera phone on Howards Forums, we have some fresh spy shots of the 2008 Honda Accord coupe.  It’s dressed up in a bit of camo, but we can all tell what it is.  From the looks of things, the cool rear bumper is gone ( boo ) , [...]

First you saw the 2008 Honda Accord Coupe, and it was met with mixed reviews.  Now, we have the 2008 Accord Sedan - though it’s just a drawing for now.  Unfortunately, it looks like the ugly front end is staying put on the sedan as well.  There’s no rear view yet, so I don’t [...]

If you’re the owner of a Honda Civic Hybrid that was built between September 2005 and September 2006, keep your eyes open for a recall notice from Honda.  Honda is recalling over 45,000 Honda Civic Hybrids to fix a voltage converter.  The problem?  Nothing big really.. except that your engine could die and decide not [...]

If you’re the lucky owner of a 2004 or 2005 Honda Accord, watch out. See, Honda slapped on the airbag sensor in the wrong place by accident, so if you’re sitting close up towards the steering wheel, the sensor might think you’re way back there. Full-blast airbag in your face = BAM, seriously [...]

I’ve been waiting for the actual concept car of the 2008 Accord Coupe since seeing the drawing awhile back. The good thing is that Honda kept the rear end of the car very similar to the drawing - and it looks absolutely fantastic. The quad exhaust will probably turn into dual exhaust [...]

Honda redesigned it’s popular CRV crossover / CUV / baby-SUV for 2007, and the styling changes are apparent. It’s a much more attractive vehicle than the outgoing, more boxy CRV. A company opposed to radical change at a level rivaled only by Porsche, Honda is not one to stir up the pot [...]

Honda’s Civic SI has always been a popular model - and with the new redesign, it’s been crazy hot. This time around, Honda decided to stir up the pot a little bit by offering a first - an SI sedan. That way, would-be SI owners who need 4 doors don’t have to settle [...]