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A Familiar Name, Becoming a Very Different Car When Hondadropped the Insight in 2022, it didn’t come as a surprise. The Civic Hybrid was already lined up to take over, and having two compact hybrid sedans in the same showroom never made much sense. The Insight faded out, the Civic Hybrid stepped in, and that seemed to be the end of it. What’s unexpected is how quickly Honda is bringing the Insight name back, and how different the new model will be. Reports from Japan say the Insight will return

If the already brilliant Honda Civic Type R isn't quite hardcore enough for you, Honda Racing Corporation will up the ante later this year, bringing components from the HRC Concept shown at Tokyo Auto Salon in January to dealerships around the world, including North America. Speaking at the Honda All Type R World Meeting 2026 in Motegi, Honda Racing Corporation president Koji Watanabe said HRC is "developing the Civic Type R with the aim of further enhancing its potential as a base model by inco

A Familiar Badge, Slowly Reshaped Honda’s H badge has been part of the brand since 1963, starting out as a simple, no-nonsense symbol for its cars. Over the years, it changed shape to match the times. Early versions looked sharper and more mechanical, while the 2000 update brought in the flatter, modern badge most people know now. The 2000 badge stuck around through Honda’s biggest years – global expansion, hybrids, and the first steps into electrification. But change was coming. In 2024, Honda

Honda is trying hard to keep its coolest cars on the road There’s something magical about older cars. Whether it's the car that you drove during high school, the one your father took out on a drive on Sundays, or that nimble little sports car that made the twisty road on the outskirts of town feel like a video game. For car enthusiasts, older vehicles aren’t just vehicles; they’re time machines that transport their owners toward specific moments, memories, and feelings in their own special way.

The average price of a new car in America has been a hot topic for months now, especially after this figure breached the psychological $50,000 mark for the first time in September. The mass exodus of affordable models like the Nissan Versa, Mitsubishi Mirage, and Chevrolet Spark haven’t helped things, either. Automakers are not oblivious to the need for more affordable vehicles, and Honda has just announced that it would increase production of cheaper, non-hybrid models in the United States—desp

Louder, More Character for the American Civic Hybrid Don’t get us wrong. The current Honda Civic Hybrid, or Civic e:HEV in other markets, already has a distinct, slightly gruff tone when you push it, especially under hard acceleration. But if you’ve ever thought it sounds a bit too reserved, Honda seems to agree – at least for American buyers. Speaking with CarBuzz at Honda’s Tochigi Proving Ground, an engineer openly acknowledged what many enthusiasts already know: “Americans like loud cars, so

After a 23-year run, Honda has formally announced it will terminate all four-wheel vehicle sales in South Korea by the end of 2026, while continuing to provide aftersales support to customers. This withdrawal exposes a brutal reality for legacy automakers attempting to survive in an arena dominated by tech-forward local giants and an aggressive influx of Chinese EVs. Honda A Victi

Honda had a standout April 2026, posting strong overall sales and setting a new benchmark for hybrids. With a balanced lineup and consistent performers across key segments, the brand is clearly getting the fundamentals right. Yet beneath those headline numbers lies a clear outlier: the Prelude, a car that looks the part but fails to deliver where it matters. Strong Sales and Record Hybrid Demand Honda

Honda says it will discontinue production of its current fuel cell system at Fuel Cell System Manufacturing LLC in Brownstown, Michigan, before the end of 2026. The facility is a joint venture with General Motors, and the move signals a major pivot in how Honda plans to build and scale hydrogen hardware in the United States. What Honda Is Ending And What Comes Next Fuel Cell Syste

An Engineering Company Honda's beginnings were in true engineering; their early days were filled with innovation that ultimately led them to become one of the world's biggest and most respected automotive manufacturers. It has gone on to be respected not just as an innovator on the road, but also on the racetrack, in aeroplanes, and even in robotics. Needless to say, Honda doesn't shy away from pushing the envelope of innovation and technology. More recently, they've been going deep into 3D prin

Honda Tops EPA Fuel Economy Rankings as Hybrid Demand Surges The latest report from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has officially named Honda the most fuel-efficient full-line automaker in America, posting a fleet average of 31.0 mpg for the 2024 model year. That figure places Honda 3.8 mpg ahead of the industry average among brands offering both internal combustion and electrified vehicles, reinforcing a fuel-efficiency leadership streak that stretches back nearly five decades. The ti

Trickling Down On the surface, Honda’s latest Civic update in Japan doesn’t look like a big deal. There’s a new e:HEV RS grade coming in June 2026, and pre-orders are already open. But the real story isn’t about the RS badge. The e:HEV RS badge isn’t new if you’ve followed the Civic in other markets. What’s worth paying attention to is what Honda is adding this time: the S+ Shift system, which first showed up in the Prelude hybrid coupe. If you’re looking for big visual changes, you won’t find t

Like a growing number of Americans, you might look back fondly on your younger days, strapping on a backpack and hiking into the woods for a weekend of camping adventures. But the days of sleeping on the hard ground are but a memory for most campers who prefer to have at least a few of the comforts of home wherever they bed down for the night. Honda That’s given rise to a growing

With its hybrid powertrain and no manual gearbox, the all-new Honda Prelude isn’t exactly what fans of the coupe were hoping for, but it has still thrust the Prelude nameplate back into the spotlight. Driving all five previous generations of the Prelude reminds one of simpler times, and how fun these cars still are today. This brings us to an incredibly special 1983 Prelude, a second-generation model that belongs to Honda. Amazingly, this Prelude has never been sold and has covered under 400 mil

Owners Take Honda to Court Two Honda Prologue customers filed a class action lawsuit against Honda after their respective all-electric crossovers allegedly made mechanical noise when turning. According to Car Complaints, the filing alleges that the front drive axles are defective and that Honda knew about the issue but still has not provided a remedy. Pennsylvania plaintiff Ashley Custer leased a new 2024 Honda Prologue in May 2025 but began experiencing the problem with just 4,039 miles on the

Honda and Curry Go a Long Way It may not seem like it, but Honda has a rather amusing relationship with curry. Yes, as in the food item. For over 70 years, curry has been a staple in Honda cafeterias all over Japan. It's served every Friday because that was wash day (non-uniform wearing day) and there was no chance of staining the employees' white uniforms, which are still being worn to this day. Here's a random fun fact: 30% of Honda employees in Japan still go for curry, more specifically, cur

Reverse-Importing Hondas to Japan Car imports are now at the center of US-Japan tariff talks, with American officials pointing out that it's easier for foreign brands to sell in the US than for American-built cars to enter Japan. In response, Honda is looking at an unusual move: instead of exporting Japanese cars, the company is considering bringing US-built models back to Japan. For a brand that built its reputation on Japan-only models, this is a significant shift. Honda has already made a hab

A Smash Hit for Honda When Honda reintroduced the Passport in late 2018, it practically banished memories of the old Isuzu-based model sold from 1994 to 2002. It was now a crossover, essentially being a shorter, five-seat version of the more family-oriented Pilot. Since then, the Passport has been a smash hit and sold more than enough to merit a new generation model. It continues to build on the success of its predecessor, and it's still a strong and steady seller for Honda. So far, it's been pr

Honda’s Rough Year is Forcing a Change in Direction Honda is now in rebuilding mode after a $2.5 billion loss for fiscal 2025 – the biggest in its history. The company’s rapid EV push, mixed with softer demand and higher costs, has put it in a spot that looks a lot like where Nissan found itself not long ago. Honda isn’t in a full-blown crisis, but it’s definitely making course corrections. At a business meeting in Japan, Honda announced its plan for the next few years. As one of Honda’s most pr

Honda reported its U.S. February sales results this week, with the brand posting a modest 0.6% year-to-date increase over 2025, excluding Acura. The company sold 97,226 vehicles in February and has accumulated 186,801 sales for the year so far. Models like the CR-V, Civic, and Accord continued to lead the way for Honda, while on the other side of the spectrum, the still-fresh Prelude coupe moved just 299 units in February. While that represents a fraction of Honda’s total sales, the Prelude is a

Automotive enthusiasts are never satisfied. If Mazda launches a new Miata, people ask where the Mazdaspeed version with more power is. If Toyota updates the GR86, people clamor for a turbocharged variant. And now that Honda has revived the Prelude, people are asking about a Type R variant. Well, according to Japanese outlet Best Car, Honda is already working on not only a 1.5-liter turbo Type S with 182 horsepower for a debut in 2026, but also "considering" a Type R variant with the Civic Type R

Honda Motor Company said its profit for the nine months through December dropped 42% compared to a year earlier, mainly because of U.S. tariffs and a changing EV market. Honda posted a 465.4 bilion yen ($3 billion) profit over the three quarters, down from 805.2 billion yen ($5.2 billion) as sales dropped 2.2% to 15.98 trillion yen ($102.6 billion) from the previous year, AP News reports. The Japanese carmaker maintained its full fiscal year profit target forecast at 300 billion yen ($1.9 billio

Honda’s EV Reset Could Spell the End for the Prologue Honda just made a big change to its EV plans. With EV demand cooling and costs rising, the company confirmed it is canceling three all-electric models that were already far along in development: the Honda 0 Sedan, Honda 0 SUV, and Acura RSX. This move comes after the auto division posted an operating loss of over $1 billion from April to December 2025. Honda expects these cancellations to cost about $15.7 billion in its fiscal year ending Mar

Honda’s American Lineup Will Start to Feel a Pinch Honda was once promising a bold electric push, but the company has now slowed sharply in North America. With the move away from battery EVs, there’s a clear gap in the lineup. If you were hoping for a new Honda EV, you’ll be waiting much longer. Honda has canceled several planned EVs, and even the Prologue’s future is unclear. The real question is what’s coming next – or what isn’t. Reports say Honda won’t launch any significant new models in th

No Excuses For Safety Sometimes, car buyers are willing to put up with some compromises when it comes to the car of their choice. From time to time, we can overlook certain things, such as a lack of features, a slightly higher price, or even some quality concerns, as long as they fit our criteria. Safety is never worth the compromise; in this day and age, there is no excuse for a car not built to be able to keep occupants safe. This is even more important for models targeted for families, and it