Honda’s new hybrid Fit is here, but will it jazz up the firm’s American range?
Honda packed a ton of tech into the Fit, the smallest car it sells in many markets, but the pocket-sized hatchback might not return to the United States. Its launch hasn't been confirmed yet, and its segment is declining. Elsewhere, the Fit goes hybrid, gets a new infotainment system, and keeps the clever Magic Seats.
Honda is sending two teams to compete in a women-only off-road rally
Female Honda R&D engineers enter a woman's only off road rally to test themselves and the vehicles they help design in a 1,200 mile trek through the deserts of Nevada and California.
The 2020 Honda Civic sedan and coupe arrive tomorrow starting at $20,680
The 2020 Honda Civic coupe and sedan are about to hit showrooms. Honda's bread and butter Civic doesn't receive any significant changes for 2020, while the base price increases by $335. Honda also offers a Civic hatchback, as well as sportier Si versions of the Civic coupe and sedan.
Leaked documents claim the Honda Ridgeline is about to go hybrid
The second-generation Ridgeline is due for a mid-cycle update, and a dealership claims Honda has big changes in store for its only truck. In addition to a redesigned front end, the Ridgeline will allegedly offer a hybrid powertrain made up of a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, and two electric motors.
When the apocalypse comes, you’ll wish you had this Honda Passport
Welcome to the year 2025. The ice caps are gone, society has crumbled, and Twinkies have run out. Luckily, you have a car outfitted for this cruel new world. You were lucky enough to stumble upon the Passport Adventure Lifestyle Project.
Honda’s new airbag functions like a baseball catcher’s mitt
Honda's latest airbag deploys into a shape that resembles a baseball catcher's mitt, enveloping the vehicle occupant's head in a way that should cause less head rotation in an accident, thereby reducing the severity of any injury. The automaker plans to begin fitting its vehicles with the system in 2020.
2020 Honda Civic Si coupe and sedan get artificially enhanced engine sounds
The 2020 Honda Civic Si sedan and coupe get a handful of updates for the new model year. Honda made some slight styling tweaks and added more standard driver aids, as well as a feature that uses the audio system to make the engine sound louder. The coupe and sedan have an identical base price of $25,930.
2020 Honda Civic hatchback keeps the manual-transmission faith
The 2020 Honda Civic hatchback was treated to a subtle exterior facelift. Honda also expanded the availability of both the manual transmission and 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Honda recently made similar changes to the Civic sedan and coupe.
Ford, Honda, BMW, and Volkswagen reach deal with California on emissions
Four major automakers have reached a deal with California accepting the state's right to set its own, stricter, emissions standards. The Trump administration has indicated it wants to strip California of this right. The White House wants to roll back emissions standards nationally.
Amazon helps Honda turn some of its cars into mobile mailboxes
Honda is making Key by Amazon available on a handful of its cars starting in July 2019. Owners of compatible cars who are also Amazon Prime members and have a valid HondaLink subscription can get packages delivered to their car's trunk. Key by Amazon is available in 50 American cities and their surrounding areas.
2020 Honda Insight hybrid returns for its sophomore year largely unchanged
The 2020 Honda Insight returns rolls into the new model year without any major changes. That's to be expected, as Honda only introduced the 52-mpg hybrid sedan for the 2019 model year. The Insight has taken many forms over the years, but the current version is based on the Honda Civic sedan.
Honda E compact electric car will feature side camera mirrors as standard
The Honda E will feature side camera mirrors as standard when it lands in showrooms in 2020. But local regulations mean U.S.-sold Honda E cars can only have physical mirrors. The cameras stream video onto two displays in the car and offer better safety and efficiency, and a quieter drive at high speeds.
The best Rube Goldberg machines
For simple problems, sometimes a complicated solution is better. Well, maybe not better, but certainly more entertaining. Rube Goldberg machines are complex, often humorous devices built to perform ordinary, not very humorous tasks. Here's a collection of the best Rube Goldberg machines from across the internet.
Acura will take the green flag in IndyCar, but just for one race
Acura will slap its logo onto an IndyCar racer for the first time since 1994. An Acura-liveried car will race in the NTT IndyCar Series Grand Prix of Long Beach. But the livery will be the only different thing about the car. Acura is making this one-off return to highlight its sponsorship of the race.
Check to see if your Honda or Acura vehicle is part of the latest Takata recall
Honda has recalled more than a million vehicles in the U.S. that contain faulty and potentially lethal Takata airbag inflators. The inflators were fitted during earlier repairs, but have now been deemed unsafe. The notice is part of an ongoing recall by 19 automakers that affects tens of millions of vehicles.
The Honda E Prototype is the electric car Apple should have come out with
Honda will travel to the 2019 Geneva Auto Show to unveil a close-to-production prototype that previews an adorable, city-friendly electric car. The E Prototype will offer approximately 124 miles of driving range, and its interior is a tech lover's dream come true. Honda has no plans to sell it in the U.S. though.
Honda Dream Drive lets drivers buy stuff directly from their dashboard display
Unveiled at CES 2019, Honda Dream Drive is a prototype infotainment system that lets people buy everything from food and fuel to music and movies from their car's display. Honda is partnering with companies like GrubHub, Chevron, DC Comics, and PayPal on the system, but won't discuss production plans.
Honda’s app-controlled ‘Sound Sitter’ uses engine noise to calm down kids
The roar of a supercar engine is great for getting a baby to sleep, according to Japanese automaker Honda. It tested the sound of multiple car engines to find the best one for lulling a baby to sleep, and then built it into an app-controlled cuddly toy called the Sound Sitter.
2019 Honda Passport ditches some seats, gains some ruggedness
The 2019 Honda Passport should look familiar, because it's basically a five-seat version of the existing Honda Pilot crossover. Honda claims the Passport is more rugged than its family-oriented stablemate. The Passport makes its public debut at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show.
Honda will squeeze another model into its SUV lineup at the Los Angeles show
Honda will introduce a new SUV with a familiar nameplate at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show. It envisioned the 2019 Passport as a five-seater alternative to the eight-seater Pilot. The two models will share a platform and many tech features, but Honda stresses the Passport will hold its own off the beaten path.
Honda turned its Ridgeline truck into a larger-than-life ATV
The Honda Rugged Open Air Vehicle concept is a Ridgeline pickup truck with the body stripped off to create the feel of an oversized side-by-side ATV. It's exactly the kind of craziness you get from the annual SEMA show. Wouldn't it be cool if Honda actually put something like this into production?
With cameras that know dogs from Dodges, Honda is making intersections safer
Honda and the city of Marysville, Ohio are working on creating a smart intersection. The goal would not only help better direct the flow of traffic, it could also help save the lives of pedestrians and cyclists.
Honda is giving cars the ability to see around corners to avoid accidents
Thousands of lives are lost every year in avoidable traffic accidents. Honda is aiming to cut down on fatalities that take place on the road by introducing new "smart intersection" technology that gives vehicles the ability to see around corners and predict possible peril.
Honda hands GM $2.75 billion so it can get the Cruise self-driving unit moving
American Honda Company and General Motors will partner on GM's Cruise self-driving unit, showing once again that developing safe autonomous vehicle tech is too big a task for even the largest automobile manufacturers to handle alone. In addition to $2.75 billion, Honda will also participate with engineering resources.
2019 Honda Civic sedan and coupe add more standard driver-assist tech
The 2019 Honda Civic compact sedan and coupe get a handful of updates to stay fresh, including exterior styling tweaks, standard Honda Sensing driver aids, and a new Sport trim level. No significant mechanical changes, or updates for the Civic hatchback, have been mentioned yet.
Honda seeks to reclaim record for world’s fastest lawn mower — seriously
Those crazy folks at Honda have updated their Mean Mower with an even more powerful engine, and it's planning to set a new speed record with it soon. Partnering with touring-car firm Team Dynamics, the new mower will use a 1,000-cc, 190-horsepower engine from Honda's SP1 Fireblade sports bike.
7 times Honda’s iconic Asimo robot blew us away (and 1 side-splitting fail)
Asimo is gone, but it won't be forgotten. Honda's talented bipedal bot dazzled and delighted us over the years, and was ahead of its time in many respects. So, as a tribute, we've compiled a collection of some memorable Asimo moments from 2000 when it made its very first appearance.
Asimo, Honda’s amazing biped, heads to robot retirement home
Honda is retiring its multitalented Asimo robot. But it's not all bad news as many of its talents will be incorporated into other technology produced by the Japanese company, such as mobility aids and autonomous vehicles. Asimo made its first appearance in 2000 but it was in development for 14 years before that.
Honda engineers build a Civic Type R pickup truck, just for fun
The Honda Civic Type R is far from the most obvious base for a pickup truck, but engineers at Honda's Swindon factory in the U.K. built a Type R truck anyway. Dubbed "Project P," it retains the stock Type R powertrain and can do 165 mph, but while hauling more stuff than a standard Civic.
Honda Everus concept is a tiny electric vehicle designed for car sharing in China
The Honda Everus EV concept previews not only a new China-only electric car, but an entire new brand that will emphasize car sharing. But while the brand may be new, the Everus EV concept itself appears to be an electric version of the existing Honda HR-V subcompact crossover.
These performance cars prove you don’t have to spend much for speed
The best performance cars can compete with their more expensive or powerful sports car counterparts when it comes to driving pleasure, but add practicality.
2018 Honda Pilot: Release date, prices, specs, and features
The 2018 Honda Pilot is positioned for families who need minivan interior space and comfort but prefer a vehicle that looks like an SUV.
2018 Honda Odyssey: Release dates, prices, specs, and features
Focused on families, the 2018 Honda Odyssey includes a full safety and driver assist suite in all but the base version.
Honda delivers ‘The Ultimate Get-Well Card’ to sick kids via augmented reality
Honda is leveraging augmented reality to deliver what it calls "the Ultimate Get Well Card" to young patients at CHOC.