Honda hybrids

Honda has an ambitious sales target for its hybrid models in its homeland of Japan. For the next fiscal year, Honda forecasts that hybrids will account for 23 percent of its total sales in its native stomping grounds, up ...

According to several reports, Honda, in seeking ways to build more fuel-efficient hybrids, may abandon its current Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system and nickel-metal hydride battery packs in favor of "next-generation hybrid technology" powered by lithium-ion batteries for all future hybrid ...

According to the Kyodo News, Honda sources have confirmed that the Fit Hybrid will launch in Japan with a starting price of around 1.59 million yen ($18,600 U.S. at the current exchange rate). The aggressive pricing will make the Fit ...

While Honda hasn't exactly been outspoken regarding its future plans for plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles (EVs), we've nevertheless remained convinced that the Japanese automaker has to have something up its sleeve to ...

Regular readers of these pages know that we tend to be big fans of modern diesel engines. Most of the past demons that had plagued oil burners over the years have been exorcised, including rough running, nasty smells, loud operation and narrow power bands. Sadly, though, for whatever reason, ...

The recent global economic meltdown has forced numerous automakers to abandon construction of elaborate production plants. From Toyota's delayed grand opening of its Tupelo, MS plant to Honda's on-again/off-again approach to its ...

With Honda officially announcing that the CR-Z will start at a base price of "just under" $20,000 when it reaches dealerships in the U.S. by the end of August, it will undoubtedly reside in a class all alone. No other vehicle offers ...

The Honda CR-Z has drawn more than its fair share of criticism thus far. From reviews focusing on the measly mileage numbers of Honda's newest hybrid to others doubting the sporty attributes of a vehicle which lacks the rev-happy ...

Honda Motor Company is more than a bit bummed out. It appears as though the company is not exactly pleased that the Toyota Prius has killed its Insight in sales and is even more agitated that the Prius remains the mileage champ. ...

The Honda CR-Z has already been criticized on numerous occasions. Some focus on the vehicle's lack of power while others suggest that the mileage estimates are simply not good enough to justify the added cost and complexity ...