Honda Accord News
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The reviews of the 2012 Toyota Camry mid-size sedan are in now, and the consensus is that it's a competitively priced mild refresh with unadventurous styling. Which may be exactly what Camry buyers are looking for. But on one metric--gas mileage--the 2012 Camry line shines. The 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid model has been completely re-engineered, and the result is gas mileage that's not only projected to be 24 percent better than the 2011 model it replaces, but gets the car past the magic 40-mpg mark. The new hybrid Camry's projected EPA ratings both surpass the previous model's ratings and...
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NHTSA Investigating Honda Accord Hybrid For Unintended AccelerationNormally it’s Toyota that’s in the headlines whenever ‘unintended acceleration’ is concerned, however, this time ‘round it’s close rival Honda that’s in the spotlight. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced that it is...
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2011 Honda Accord Promises A Fuel Economy Boost
Some models may gain as much as three miles per gallon.
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Green Tires From Orange Peels Use Less Oil, Bring Better MPGs
Sadly, they're not actually orange. Nor do they smell like citrus when they get hot. But by infusing orange oil into natural rubber, a new line of tires from Yokohama cuts four-fifths of the petroleum needed to manufacture a tire. They lower rolling resistance too, meaning better fuel efficiency...
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Honda Working on Hybrid System For Larger Vehicles, Possible Hybrid Minivan by 2011
The Honda Accord Hybrid never really caught on. Sales were low from the get go and Honda really had little choice but to cancel the vehicle. Other Honda hybrids like the dedicated hybrid Insight and even the Civic Hybrid have fared much better, but the unloved Accord Hybrid came and went...
Eric Loveday -
Greenest Car Company, Honda, Goes Greener Yet, Harder and Faster
Honda has the highest average fleet mileage of any volume carmaker selling in the U.S. market today. And it's had that distinction for many years. But in the face of the car-market meltdown, oil prices that have risen from $30 to $80 a barrel within months, and growing global environmental...
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Kyle, our high-school correspondent, spends a lot of time driving himself among classes, sports events, and the other commitments in a heavily scheduled teenager's life. And often it's not just him in the car. Remember the old days of riding around with your friends? Kyle does his share of carpool duty for friends, so accommodation for people and stuff is an important part of any car for him. How does the interior space for people and stuff compare? The Prius has a noticeable amount of extra room compared to the Insight. I haven't needed all the extra room yet, but the Prius is a relatively...
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Honda May Release Sporty Hybrid as Replacement for S2000
Honda has quietly entered the hybrid market by slowly adding additional models to their lineup of cars. From the Insight, to the Civic, to the defunct Accord hybrid, they have covered most of the car segments. Missing is a sporty hybrid. They are set to release their CRZ Hybrid within a year...
Eric Loveday
