Honda News
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Honda plans to make the next-generation version of its HR-V small crossover hybrid-only—although U.S. plans might be different.
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2021 Honda Accord Hybrid: 48-mpg sedan goes quicker, gets tech upgrades
Honda has upgraded the specs for the Accord Hybrid—and it means quicker acceleration without an mpg penalty.
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Honda quits Formula 1 racing to focus on EVs and fuel-cell tech
The automaker said that it needs to funnel more resources energy tech, as it moves toward more EVs and an effort to be carbon-neutral by 2050.
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Honda electric SUV coupe for China previewed with concept
The swoopy 2-door electric SUV coupe is for China only, and unrelated to the electric Honda pair being jointly developed with GM.
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Honda and CATL enter long-term partnership, including joint development of batteries
China's CATL and Honda are partnering, first on EVs for China but toward a long-term global relationship.
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First drive review: 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid teases an EV experience with no charge port
Honda’s two-motor hybrid system makes the CR-V more enjoyable to drive as well as up to 50 percent more efficient.
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Honda is a little late to the party with its CR-V Hybrid, but it's positioned and priced to counter the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.
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Honda rebrands its hybrids globally, with US plan still TBA
Honda has plans to rebrand all of its electrified models with nomenclature describing their configuration, like HEV for hybrid and BEV for fully electric.
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Honda's retro-styled E was originally planned for the US
The cute, city-savvy Honda E electric car might have made it to America, but in 2016 Honda execs cut the U.S. out of its plan.
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2020 Honda Fit Hybrid with two-motor system likely for Japan and Europe, not the US
The new 4th-generation version of the Honda Fit due to be revealed at the Tokyo show will offer Honda's two-motor hybrid system.
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Honda plans to buy more renewable energy than any other automaker
By buying more CO2 than any other automaker, Honda will cut its CO2 due to manufacturing by 60 percent.
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Confirmed: 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid arriving for US in early 2020, will top 40 MPG
Honda's two-motor hybrid system used in the Accord and Insight will bring a mileage boost to the brand's best-selling model in America.
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A Honda spokeswoman confirmed that the automaker would focus sales of the Clarity PHEV in California, where it's more popular.
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2020 Honda Insight doesn't budge versus Ioniq, Corolla Hybrid
The Honda Insight hybrid sedan enters its second model year with slight price changes. It retains an impressive list of included driver safety aids.
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Honda plans larger, high-performance platform for US EVs
Honda has confirmed that it's working on a new electric platform for mid-size and large EVs—although the vehicles themselves won't start arriving until 2025.
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Honda E electric car: 50/50 weight distribution, “in action” tease next month
More production-bound details for the upcoming Honda E electric car have been revealed, including specs for its battery, platform information, charging, and range.
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Honda recalls 2017-2018 Clarity Fuel Cell for defective cooling-system part
Honda is recalling some Clarity Fuel Cell models due to a corrosion-prone water pump that could cause the hydrogen fuel cell stack to shut down.
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"Honda e" becomes official name of Urban EV, more hybrids to come
Honda's urban electric car, positioned for Europe, has been named the Honda e. Meanwhile, the company ramps up its hybrid plans in Europe and globally.
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What company announced plans to finally bring new diesels to the U.S.? Where are new incentives being offered on used EVs? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 19, 2019. This week was all about new-car debuts at the New York and Shanghai auto shows. In New York, Toyota showed a new Highlander Hybrid rated at 34 mpg combined, up from 29 mpg for the previous model. Mazda announced that it will begin selling a new diesel version of its CX-5 SUV rated at 28 mpg combined. It will be the first new diesel passenger vehicle...
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Chevy Bolt EV vs Nissan Leaf Plus; Honda, Kia EVs for China; used EV incentives: Today's Car News
We recently drove both the 2019 Nissan Leaf Plus and 2019 Chevy Bolt EV, then compared them. Honda and Kia rolled out new electric cars for the Chinese market. GM trademarked a possible name for the new electric sibling to the Chevy Bolt EV. And Ontario, Canada, buyers can get rebates on used...
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Electric Honda HR-V and plug-in hybrid Kia Forte debut in Shanghai
The Shanghai auto show was full of new plug-in vehicles to meet that country's coming demand for electric cars. Two new plug-in models from mainstream automakers included the all-electric Honda X-NV SUV and the Kia K3 plug-in hybrid. While both of these models have U.S. counterparts—the Honda...
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Plug-in cars and concepts at Geneva, Tesla Model Y and Superchargers: The Week in Reverse
Which new electric car may be able to recharge 240 miles in less than five minutes? What is the bestselling electric car in the world, and what milestone did it pass this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 8...
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Honda Tomo updates Urban EV concept for active lifestyles, and the Geneva show
The Tomo, a design-school update on the Honda Urban EV concept, with more rounded curves, is being displayed at the 2019 Geneva auto show. The new concept embraces time away from the big city a little more. It took form via a partnership with design students at the school of fashion and design in...
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Audi Q4 e-tron, Honda electrifies Europe, Polestar and tariffs: Today's Car News
Audi reveals its third electric SUV in Geneva. Honda announces plans to electrify its European lineup. A startup automaker with Porsche connections plans to introduce an electric car with even faster charging than Porsche. Plans for Volvo's Polestar brand could be in flux due to trade tariffs. And...
Eric C. Evarts