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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

Let's be honest: the Honda Prelude's sporty coupe styling writes checks its 2.0-liter hybrid powertrain and continuously variable transmission can't cash, and with it sharing much in common with the Civic, questions about a hotter, Type R-inspired variant are always being asked. Honda Australia president and CEO Jay Joseph has now explained why those questions are always doused with cold water, as reported by regional publication CarSales. The executive has plainly explained that a manual or tur

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 has recalled nearly 60,000 SUVs for a fault with the rearview camera screen, which could increase the risk of a crash or injury. This recall adds to the many rearview camera-related recalls we’ve already seen from various automakers this year, including one from Tesla earlier this month that affected over 200,000 models and another involving over 356,000 Audis. The specific Honda SUV involved is the Prologue, and as it’s related to the more premium Acura ZDX, that model has been recalled,

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

Last month, Honda announced that its carmaking unit posted an operating loss of over $1 billion from April through December 2025, largely because of the changing EV market and U.S. import tariffs. Now, we get to see some consequences to the fact that Honda Motor Company’s automobile division is effectively in the red, namely the cancelation of three all-electric models that were in the late stages of development and were projected to be built and sold in North America—the Honda 0 Sedan, 0 SUV, a

A Big Price Drop That Doesn’t Really Change Much Honda made headlines in April by chopping $7,500 off the 2026 Prologue’s MSRP, dropping the base price from $47,400 to $39,900 before destination charges. It sounds like a big deal at first glance. However, an analysis of dealer incentive bulletins by CarsDirect shows that the price cut doesn’t actually translate into better real-world deals. Whether you’re paying cash, financing, or leasing, the savings largely cancel out due to reduced incentive

White Paint Problems It seems that, in recent years, white paint has been causing a lot of headaches for many manufacturers. The exact cause varies by brand, but the end result has always been the same: a whole lot of flaking. Mind you, it's not just small chips that have been falling off cars, either. There have been reports of 'enveloped-sized' chunks flying off panels at highway speeds. We touched on that subject after Nissan and Toyota owners in Japan began coming forward about the matter. T

A lawsuit for an alleged Honda Collision Mitigation Braking system failure is heading to trial after originally being filed eight years ago. In its current form, the lawsuit claims that the Collision Mitigation Braking System equipped to certain CR-V and Accord models detects hazards when there are none, leading to hard and unexpected braking. Some owners say the defect has left them afraid of driving their Hondas. Here’s everything we know about a case that has dragged on for many years. Honda

Mugen Performance The new Honda Super-One is catching headlines with its retro styling. The small EV brings back memories of the old Honda hatchbacks in its history, but it presents itself as a modern EV with tech and features to match. Mugen takes the design and style of the Super One to the next level, with a full-body kit, interior bits, and performance suspension upgrades to boot. However, not a single item on the list matches the power this hatchback produces.

Honda's Wagon History Honda isn't normally associated with building station wagons, but it has made pretty good ones over the years. The U.S. had two generations of Accord Wagon, and there were the quirky Civic "Wagovans" from the '80s. North America was also fortunate enough to get the Acura TSX Sport Wagon, itself a federalized version of the European and Japanese-spec Accord Tourer. Outside North America, Honda offered many more longroofs. For instance, the European market still had a Civic T

Honda’s decision to cancel three upcoming EVs that were just months away from the start of production in the US—the 0 SUV, 0 Sedan and Acura RSX—has sent shockwaves through the industry, and there might be some aftershocks as well. Remember the Sony Honda Mobility (SHM) joint venture between Sony Group Corporation and Honda Motor Company established in 2022 to produce battery electric vehicles under the Afeela brand? Well, in light of Honda’s recent EV pullback, the fate of the tech-laden Afeela