2012 Honda Cars
Second to Toyota in the sale of hybrid models, Honda introduced the Insight sedan in 2010 followed by the CR-Z sport hybrid in 2011, both of which have been met with limited success. Other sales disappointments include the Ridgeline pickup and Accord Crosstour. Honda’s best-selling hybrid by far has been its Civic Hybrid.
Established in 1948 Honda initially began producing motorcycles. Its first car was the T360 mini pickup which went on sale in 1963, followed by the S500 sports car in that same year. Honda was the first automaker to introduce variable valve timing (VTEC) technology in its engines and combined with cars like the Civic Si helped launch a new generation of what have been termed sport compact enthusiasts.
Honda’s current push has been away from sporty machines and into the hybrid realm, after the introduction of the world’s first production hybrid, the Insight in 1999. A slew of more modern hybrids have been introduce but all using the brand’s Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) mild-hybrid system, which the automaker intends to phase out in favor of a full-hybrid system in the near future.
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2012 Honda CR-V Review [Video]
A new look, an updated interior and a massaged powertrain help keep Honda’s CR-V up-to-date, but arguably its best features are the small engineering tricks that make the CR-V the most user-friendly crossover on the market.
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2012 Honda Civic Si vs. 2012 MazdaSpeed3 [Video]
Did Honda bring a knife to a gunfight with the Civic Si against the turbocharged Mazdaspeed3 for this ‘hot version’ front-wheel drive shootout? Cue the Wild West music and take cover, because we’re shootin’ from the hip on this one!
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2012 Honda Civic Review [video]
It’s not the flashiest new compact car on the market but it is improved in every area. And when what came before was arguably the best in its class, well, better than best is pretty damn good.
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2012 Honda Civic Si Review [video]
The flagship performance model of the Civic brand, the 2012 Si may only have four more horsepower than the outgoing model, but with lots more torque at much lower rpm, plus a more capable suspension and some great tech features, this is a car Civic Nation can be proud of.
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2012 Honda Civic Hybrid Review [video]
Back for 2012 in second-gen form, the Civic Hybrid is in every way superior to its predecessor with improved fuel economy, better technology and some cool interior gadgets. But when it comes to all-out fuel economy, the Prius has no equal.
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2011 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite Review [Video]
Forget the initial impressions of a ‘first drive’, the only true way to tell a minivan’s worth is to live with it, and we do just that taking the Honda Odyssey for a family trip, making use of every last feature it has to offer.
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Watch a Honda S2000 Pop A Wheelie [Video]
In keeping up with the Corvette video we showed earlier today, we have a Honda S2000 trying its hand at the drag strip. Of course, with a little help from Real Street Performance, this S2000 really flies. Witness the car lift it’s front wheels at just about the 1:07 mark...-
Honda NSX Retrospective Gives Us a Good Look at the Past [Video]
For decades, the design of the Honda NSX remained mostly untouched, save for a headlight/front-end refresh. But for the most part, the NSX was highly regarded as Japan’s answer to the Italian supercars from Ferrari and Lamborghini, that is until Lexus introduced the LFA and...
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Honda Civic Ad from Europe Reminds Us that Ads Can Be Creative [Video]
With all the Super Bowl ads finding their way onto the Internet well ahead of the big game, we’ve already had our fair share of head...
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2013 Honda Accord Coupe Concept Video First Look: 2012 Detroit Auto Show
With a recently launched new Camry and Ford unveiling the production version of the new Fusion mid-size sedan at the Detroit Auto Show,...
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2011 Tokyo Motor Show Video Wrapup
The Tokyo Motor Show has come and gone and won’t be back for another two years. If you missed out on all the excitement (and wacky concept cars) then watch AutoGuide’s video wrapup, with ten short spots highlighting all the most exciting new models. If you’re...
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Watch a Honda S2000 Pop A Wheelie [Video]
In keeping up with the Corvette video we showed earlier today, we have a Honda S2000 trying its hand at the drag strip. Of course, with a little help from Real Street Performance, this S2000 really flies. Witness the car lift it’s front wheels at just about the 1:07 mark...
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Honda NSX Retrospective Gives Us a Good Look at the Past [Video]
For decades, the design of the Honda NSX remained mostly untouched, save for a headlight/front-end refresh. But for the most part, the NSX was highly regarded as Japan’s answer to the Italian supercars from Ferrari and Lamborghini, that is until Lexus introduced the LFA and...
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Honda NSX Concept, Hi-Tech Diesel Civic Planned for Geneva Motor Show
The star of the Honda booth at this year’s Geneva Motor Show will undoubtedly be the new NSX Concept. Unveiled as the Acura NSX Concept at the Detroit Auto Show, it will be rebranded for display in other markets, like Europe. But the mid-engine V6 hybrid drive Japanese...
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Honda CR-Z Race Car to Compete in Japans Super GT Series
It appears as though Honda won’t let Toyota hog the spotlight in the GT300 class of the Super GT racing series. Joining the Prius Hybrid race car will be a Honda CR-Z developed with M-TEC Co., Ltd. and will be campaigned by Team Mugen. The hybrid racer won’t, however,...
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Honda Accord, Crosstour Recalled for Side Air Bag That Doesnt Deploy
Honda has recalled 347 Accords and Crosstours citing the possibility of a side curtain airbag failure. In the event of a collision the side curtain airbags may fail to deploy, putting the vehicle occupants at higher risk of injury. Customers can bring their 2012 Accords and...
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Honda Civic Hatch to Enter European WTCC
Increasing motorsports exposure, Honda announced its plans to enter its newly redesigned European 2012 Honda Civic into the 2012 FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC). According to Honda CEO Takanobu Ito, this entry entails creating an all-new engine developed specifically...
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