Civic

Accord, Civic lead Honda August boom

6:04 pm U.S. ET | Sept. 4, 2012
American Honda reported a 60 percent surge in August sales, for its strongest post-earthquake performance to date. The increase followed gains of almost 50 percent in each of the previous three months, as Honda and Acura inventories continue to recover from the March 2011 earthquake in Japan. Honda Division was up 58 percent last month, while Acura rose 73 percent.... Read More »

 

Nissan Sentra retooled with touch of Altima to rival Civic, Corolla

12:00 pm U.S. ET | Aug. 31, 2012
Nissan is retooling the Sentra for 2013 with an all-new platform, lighter body and 1.8-liter engine to elevate its appeal in the compact sedan segment now dominated by the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla. The 2013 Sentra, which will reach showrooms this fall, sheds the radical styling of the outgoing model and is aimed squarely at the sales-rich center of the compact segment.... Read More »

 

1994 Honda Accord is most-stolen car in U.S. for 4th consecutive year

11:19 am U.S. ET | Aug. 20, 2012
The 1994 Honda Accord was the most frequently stolen car in the United States in 2011 for the fourth straight year as the vehicle's popularity and lack of security features made it a favorite among thieves.... Read More »

 

Honda to build Civic Hybrid in Indiana, will boost plant capacity by 25%

1:36 pm U.S. ET | July 18, 2012
Honda plans to boost capacity 25 percent, or 50,000 units, at its plant in Greensburg, Ind., and launch production of the Civic Hybrid there early next year. The $40 million investment will create 300 new jobs by the end of the year, the company said today in a statement.... Read More »

 

Honda has best June since 2008

5:37 pm U.S. ET | July 3, 2012
American Honda, no longer hampered by last year's earthquake, posted its strongest June sales since 2008. Sales were up 49 percent over last year. Sales of 124,808 cars and light trucks also helped the company recover market share. Honda captured 9.7 percent of the U.S. market last month, up from 8 percent in June 2011.... Read More »

 

Honda banks on racing enthusiast to win back U.S. product 'praise'

12:01 am U.S. ET | June 16, 2012
When Erik Berkman, Honda's new chief for North America research and development, receives a text message, he sees a background image of the automaker's V-6 IndyCar racing engine. With a passion for motorsports, Honda's first American head of r&d is helping shape everything from a modified Civic and new Accord due this year to an overhaul of the Acura line that includes the NSX supercar.... Read More »

 

Honda recalls 50,000 Civics in U.S.

8:22 am U.S. ET | June 13, 2012
Honda will recall about 50,000 Civics in the United States from the 2012 model year for a potential driveshaft assembly issue that could lead to loss of engine power.... Read More »

 

MARK RECHTIN

The 102 mpg Honda Civic

7:59 am U.S. ET | May 24, 2012
Every automaker is hyping fuel economy numbers on their electric or hybrid vehicles, some more fast and loose than others. So I figure I have some leeway when I say I got 102 miles per gallon from a 2012 Honda Civic.... Read More »