If you've seen the animated Pixar film WALL-E, you'll remember a scene where humanity, after generations of being on a space ship where everything is done for them, are hugely overweight and never get out of their hovering chairs to interact with the world. That was the scene that came to mind when...
After realising the potential of hybrids early on, Honda has been a little late to join the electric car party with its Fit EV. Better late than never, though--and now the... April 13, 2012 by Antony Ingram 6
Car sharing services are often viewed as a green transportation alternative, the idea being that users may not need to own a car--or can dispense with a second vehicle--that... April 11, 2012 by John Voelcker
At the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show, Honda unveiled the Earth Dreams Technology range, a set of new engines, transmissions and hybrid drivetrains which it claimed would help it lead... April 6, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 1
Honda's EV-STER electric sports car concept is no stranger to the auto show stands, having debuted at the 2011 Tokyo Auto Show. The car has now made its European debut at... March 6, 2012 by Antony Ingram
When 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid owner Heather Peters took Honda to Small Claims Court for what she said was misleading and unachievable gas mileage claims, the world looked on... March 1, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
The impact of fuel costs on family budgets is a big topic of national discussion right now. A front-page article in my local paper said that an average family paid more than... February 23, 2012 by george parrott 12
Honda has managed to raise the gas mileage ratings on all of its new 2012 Civic models, including the 2012 Civic Hybrid, which is rated at a combined 44 mpg. In a road test... February 14, 2012 by John Voelcker
If you buy a new car but can’t get anywhere near the gas mileage the automaker says you should, can you sue them for misleading you? For Heather Peters -- former... February 2, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 8
If you're in the market for a fuel efficient vehicle your choice is better than ever. Virtually every manufacturer now offers a high-mpg vehicle, but Honda could lay claim to... January 25, 2012 by Antony Ingram 18
While carmakers like Nissan, Tesla and Renault go on the electric car offensive, Honda has been somewhat candid about its electric car plans. The 2013 Honda Fit EV makes the... January 23, 2012 by Antony Ingram 5
When you buy a new car, you’ll probably use manufacturers’ own gas mileage estimates alongside the official Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fuel economy... January 3, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 8
Natural gas has forever been a "nearly" fuel. While offering several advantages over gasoline or diesel, such as low cost of refueling, HOV-lane stickers in California and... December 29, 2011 by Antony Ingram
Although much of today’s work is done via robots, and more contemporary materials are used in construction, the basic process of building an automobile hasn’t... December 27, 2011 by Kurt Ernst 6
Honda has just announced that it will be giving some 80,000 owners of its 2006-2011 Honda Civic Hybrid an extended warranty after concerns that small cracks may form in the... December 22, 2011 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
As teaser photos go, it's laughably minimal: two strips of white letters, on a black background, that spell "Accord Concept". Oooooooooohhhhhhhhh. Nonetheless, that's what... December 15, 2011 by John Voelcker
