Honda’s worldwide hybrid sales have passed 800,000-unit mark
Since its first-generation Insight was made available on the road in November 1999, Honda has been able to sell more than 800,000 hybrid vehicles. The automaker was the first in the world... Read more
Second-generation Honda Insight sees an increase in sales
Sales of the second-generation Honda Insight hybrid-electric vehicle surged as it benefited from the rising gas prices, boosted advertising and the spring-car-buying season. In the past... Read more
Honda will sell the CR-Z and Insight hybrids in China within 2 years
Honda Motor Co. announced that it is planning to sell the Insight and CR-Z hybrid models in China within 2 years. These words came from company CEO Takanobu Ito, in a recent interview at... Read more
We don’t think it looks like the Prius at all, says Honda regarding the design of the Insight
Nobuki Ebisawa, managing director at Honda R-D, denies allegations that the Honda Insight has mimicked the design of the Toyota Prius. Very recently, the new versions of both hybrid cars... Read more
2010 Honda Insight by Mugen
The reason why most hybrid cars are not aesthetically attractive is because the focus of their design is fuel-efficiency and low emission. However, one tuning firm is keen in changing... Read more
Mini Cooper D shows better fuel economy than the Honda Insight
Speaking of environmental movement, the Mini Cooper will not be the first car to be associated with this. But with its frugal four cylinder engines and the new Mini E battery-operated... Read more
Nissan’s electric vehicles to feature lithium ion battery packs
Nissan will be unveiling its electric car in Yokohama on August 2. The Japanese manufacturer will put on display its concept car during the opening of its new world headquarters. A more... Read more
Toyota planning a less-expensive hybrid to rival the Honda Insight
There are reports saying that the Japanese automaker Toyota intends to design a new and less-expensive hybrid to rival the Honda Insight. The new gasoline-electric model will sell as... Read more
Honda Insight, Toyota Prius and Kia Soul get five stars in the IIHS crash test
The choice between fuel economy gains and crash safety is now made easier. You can have both! The Honda Insight, Toyota Prius and Kia Soul were rewarded by the Insurance Institute for... Read more
Toyota Prius and Honda Insight receive five stars in the Euro NCAP crash tests
Euro NCAP has given out safety awards to the new Toyota Prius and Honda Insight as among seven cars to receive a maximum five star rating. The hybrid cars scored highly in the pedestrian... Read more
Honda Insight wins the war with the Toyota Prius in the U.K.
Since it hit the market on April 4, Honda has delivered a total of 229 units in contrast to Prius's 198 models. Although the comparison is between an old and a new generation model, the... Read more
Toyota Prius pummels Honda Insight in the hybrid war
At the marketing launch last March, the Honda Insight was being pushed to be the hybrid for everyone." Unfortunately, its sales since then belie this statement. The truth is that it has... Read more
Toyota cuts prices of the latest Prius to compete with Honda Insight
Toyota announced that it will cut the prices of its latest Prius in order to compete with the less expensive Honda Insight. The base model of the third-generation Prius is priced... Read more
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