Honda Civic News
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Honda's three hybrid models have been recalled because of defective fuel pumps.
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Review: 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid achieves Prius-like fuel economyThe 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid just makes sense, and might be the ideal daily driver for those looking for fuel efficiency in a discreet package.
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2022 Honda Civic sedan bows: Is a high-mpg Civic Hybrid hatchback on the way?Honda hasn't yet confirmed a Civic Hybrid, but some manufacturing decisions suggest that a Civic Hybrid hatchback is a possibility.
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When fueling stations shut down for your natural-gas car: one reader's experienceLet's say you buy the greenest car you can, one that uses a different kind of fuel, and drive it happily for several years. What happens when the supply of your fuel suddenly ends, and you can no longer fill up your car? That's just what happened to Duncan Chalmers of Seattle, who can no longer...
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Hatchback renaissance: are they seen as utility vehicles now?Honda predicts steady growth in the compact hatchback segment.
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2016 Honda Civic Touring: Gas Mileage ReviewThe once-humble Honda Civic has been a mainstay of the carmaker's lineup in the United States for nearly 40 years. But never before has it been so aspirational inside, outside, and underneath. This year, the Civic's makeover was intense, to say the least. Shedding its ugly duckling looks for a...
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The 2017 Honda Civic hatchback debuts in "prototype" form at Geneva.
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2016 Honda Civic Coupe: Gas Mileage Equals Sedan's 35 MPG CombinedThe 2016 Honda Civic Coupe is expected to achieve 35 mpg combined.
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Green Car Reports 2016 Best Car To Buy Nominee: 2016 Honda CivicIt's important to understand how important a car the Honda Civic compact sedan is in the U.S. market. Between the Civic sedan and its coupe sibling, Honda sells more than 300,000 of them a year--or roughly 20 times this year's sales of the Chevy Volt. The Civic nameplate is more than 40 years old...
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North American Car And Truck Of The Year Finalists AnnouncedThe finalists for the pair of awards known as the North American Car (and Truck) of the Year were released today. For the 2016 Car of the Year finalists, the finalists are the Chevrolet Malibu, Honda Civic and Mazda MX-5 Miata. The North American Truck/Utility of the Year finalists for 2016 are the...
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Green Car Preview: 2015 Los Angeles Auto ShowHere's what to expect from the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show next week.
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2016 Honda Civic: First Drive Of New 35-MPG Compact SedanThe 2016 Honda Civic may be the most radical redesign of the Civic in its 40-plus-year history. The tenth generation of the car that made Honda's reputation, both in North America and around the world, is longer, lower, and wider, with a racy fastback shape and its first mainstream turbocharged...
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The redesigned 2016 Honda Civic sedan broke cover ahead of its arrival in U.S. showrooms later this year.
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Honda Civic Hybrid, Natural-Gas Models Eliminated After 2015Honda surprised the industry when it pulled the wraps off a brand-new tenth generation of its Civic compact at April's New York Auto Show. But two members of today's Civic lineup won't survive into the new generation: the Honda Civic Hybrid, and the Honda Civic Natural Gas. Honda executive...
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Surprise 2016 Honda Civic Concept At NY Auto Show Previews Production CarThe Honda Civic concept debuting at the 2015 New York Auto Show previews the next-generation production model.
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Honda Civic Hybrid And Honda CR-Z: Sales Likely To End Soon?While sales of the 47-mpg Honda Accord Hybrid mid-size sedan have ticked up as supply grows, the camaker's two other hybrid offerings seem to be in limbo. The Honda Civic Hybrid, a compact four-door sedan, and the Honda CR-Z two-seat sport hatchback are still in the lineup--but their 2014 sales...
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2015 Honda Civic Gas Mileage: 45-MPG Hybrid, 33-MPG Regular Models UnchangedThe Honda Civic is a renowned gas-sipper in the compact car market and the latest iteration of the hybrid model is no exception. For 2015, the Civic Hybrid continues the 2014 car's gas mileage of 45 mpg combined (44 mpg city, 47 mpg highway), itself an improvement on the 2013 model's 44 mpg...
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How Long Do Hybrid Cars Last: Which Will Make 150,000 Miles?Which hybrid cars accumulate the most mileage over time? According to a new data analysis, there's one hybrid that stands head and shoulders above the rest--and it's not the Toyota Prius. Used-car listing aggregator iSeeCars analyzed more than 20 million used-car listings posted during April and...
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Do you live in California? Have you been mulling over the purchase of a natural-gas vehicle? If so, Honda wants you to know that its 2014 Honda Civic Natural Gas model is eligible for an immediate $1,000 purchase credit--but you'll need to act swiftly. DON'T MISS: 2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas: First Drive Starting on May 1, the California Energy Commission made available 1,600 natural-gas-vehicle purchase credits of $1,000 each. But the program expires on April 22, 2015--or before that date, if all the credits are claimed. The natural-gas version of the 2014 Honda Civic is the only passenger...
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Honda Civic, Hybrid & Natural Gas: Ultimate GuideThe Honda Civic originally made its name in the 1970s, arriving at the perfect time to attract tens of thousands of customers scared out of larger, thirstier vehicles by the oil crisis. Four decades down the line and the Civic still has a reputation as a gas sipper, though the modern car is...
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CA's Favorite Cars: Honda Civic For Retail Buyers, Prius Hybrid OverallCalifornia is different from the rest of the United States. And its vehicle mix turns out to be very different too. A simple glance at the state's rainbow of cultures and languages, its record of social and technological innovation, and its varied climates--a five-hour drive takes you from ocean...
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2014 Honda Hybrid Cars: Ultimate GuideJapanese automaker Honda has been in the hybrid game from the very start, releasing the quirky, two-seat Insight back in 1999. Since then, the company has sold a variety of other hybrid models, and currently offers four to U.S. consumers. We've compiled reviews and articles for each Honda hybrid to...
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2014 Honda Civic Hybrid On Sale Today, Natural Gas In 10 DaysThe Honda Civic Hybrid and Natural Gas get a few changes for the 2014 model year.
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2013 Honda Civic EX Automatic: Gas Mileage Advice To ReaderSometimes we get letters from readers asking for advice, or criticizing our reports on gas mileage. We're always happy to hear their experiences--but a bit of perspective is sometimes needed. Reader Marcus Witte recently sent us the following note (we've edited it slightly for clarity): Your review...
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