Honda hopes to regain car industry foothold with its creative directors

Honda hopes to regain car industry foothold with its creative directors

The engineer duo is tasks to say just “yes” or “no” to every car designs that passes through. If the design is as mediocre as the 2012 Honda Civic, Minami and Asahi could say no without... Read more


2012 Honda Civic has the least toxic interior, study says

2012 Honda Civic has the least toxic interior, study says

Don’t you just love that “new car” smell? Here’s why you shouldn’t. A study was released by the Ecology Center, finding that some vehicle interiors have chemical levels that may be... Read more


Honda to join FIA WTCC with the European Civic, CEO Takanobu Ito revealed

Honda to join FIA WTCC with the European Civic, CEO Takanobu Ito revealed

Honda has decided that its European Civic will participate in the FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC), the automaker's CEO Takanobu Ito has disclosed. He further stated that they... Read more


Honda CEO took personal responsibility for the redesigned Civic’s poor reception

Honda CEO took personal responsibility for the redesigned Civic’s poor reception

The redesigned Honda Civic has been poorly received and its sales have also lagged behind in the U.S. since it was launched last April. This is something that Honda Motor CEO Takanobu Ito... Read more


Honda delays the launch of the 2012 CIvic in Europe due to Thailand floods

Honda delays the launch of the 2012 CIvic in Europe due to Thailand floods

The floods in Thailand have led to parts shortages that have forced Honda to postpone the European launch of the new Civic compact hatchback. At a recent press event, John Kingston, Honda... Read more


2012 Honda Civic secures impressive residual values

2012 Honda Civic secures impressive residual values

Honda’s new Civic has obtained excellent residual values as well as improved insurance group ratings as the result of the automaker’s impressive reliability record and reputation for high... Read more


2012 Honda Civic meets the wall in official crash test

2012 Honda Civic meets the wall in official crash test

Honda developed the new 2012 Civic to be safe for car occupants as well other road users like pedestrians and cyclists. Mitsuru Kariya, Civic Development Leader, said that at Honda’s high... Read more


2012 Honda Civic Euro-spec: first official photos released

2012 Honda Civic Euro-spec: first official photos released

Honda released today the first photos of the 2012 Civic Euro-spec, showing a clean and dynamic exterior design as well as a high quality interior. According to Honda, the 2012 Civic is... Read more


2012 Honda Civic fails to be recommended by Consumer Reports

2012 Honda Civic fails to be recommended by Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports has rated the redesigned 2012 Honda Civic "too low to be recommended," falling 17 points from 78 to 61 in its latest road test of small cars. Consumer Reports has given... Read more


New Honda Civic to be introduced at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show

Honda is set to unveil a new Civic in September at the IAA in Frankfurt specifically for the European market. The company disclosed that engineers have enhanced the ride quality of the... Read more


2012 Honda Civic gets the Top Safety Pick award from IIHS

2012 Honda Civic gets the Top Safety Pick award from IIHS

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. revealed that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has awarded the highest safety rating of TOP SAFETY PICK to the 2012 Honda Civic sedan... Read more


2012 Honda Civic promises to offer higher fuel economy, base model returns 39 mpg

2012 Honda Civic promises to offer higher fuel economy, base model returns 39 mpg

When Honda starts selling the 2012 Civic later this month, it will have to contend with tougher competition. The Civic has been around for nine generations and has gotten quite a foothold... Read more


2012 Honda Civic makes its debut at the 2011 New York Auto Show

2012 Honda Civic makes its debut at the 2011 New York Auto Show

U.S. consumers have increasingly grown to consider value for their money as well as fuel economy. Honda hopes to gain from this change and has introduced six versions of a frugal,... Read more


2012 Honda Civic: official details, photos and specs

2012 Honda Civic: official details, photos and specs

As expected, Honda revealed today the all-new 2012 Civic, a car previewed by a concept version back in January, which promises to better meet the diverse needs of the compact-vehicle... Read more


2012 Honda Civic to share powerplant with Acura TSX

2012 Honda Civic to share powerplant with Acura TSX

The production version of the 2012 Honda Civic is mostly unchanged from the two concepts (the Si Coupe and a 4-door sedan) of the model that were unveiled at the recently held Detroit... Read more


Honda will launch 2012 Civic versions within weeks of each other

Honda will launch 2012 Civic versions within weeks of each other

This April, Honda will launch each variety of the 2012 Civic within only weeks of each other, unlike previous Civic rollouts that were spread out over months or years, according to John... Read more


Honda hopes that the 2012 Civic will reignite its sales

Honda hopes that the 2012 Civic will reignite its sales

Honda Motor Co. is hoping that sales will be energized when the new version of its Civic small car (the ninth generation) starts selling this spring. In 2010, Honda’s sales have dropped... Read more


Compact car sales to experience surge in 2011, due to higher gasoline prices

Compact car sales to experience surge in 2011, due to higher gasoline prices

With the rising prices of fuel, compact car sales are also expected to increase in 2011. Last week, the average U.S. gasoline price reached $2.98 a gallon. It appears that automakers have... Read more


2012 Honda Civic Concept teased ahead of 2011 Detroit Auto Show

2012 Honda Civic Concept teased ahead of 2011 Detroit Auto Show

[Update: The concept has been officially revealed at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, check it out here: 2012 Honda Civic Concept Coupe and Sedan] - One of the most expected cars for 2011 is... Read more


Report: Redesigned Honda Civic will not arrive until 2011

Report: Redesigned Honda Civic will not arrive until 2011

According to the latest reports, the redesigned Honda Civic won't arrive until 2011. Why? Because the changing market conditions but also the fuel economy and emissions regulations... Read more


2012 Honda Civic details emerge on the web

2012 Honda Civic details emerge on the web

There are reports emerging concerning the next generation Civic that is set to be introduced in 2011 as a 2012 model year car. Knowing the traditional way of doing things by Honda, the... Read more


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