The Honda CR-V Prototype is already on sale in the United States, but Honda is just preparing to release the new-generation crossover to the European market. Changes from last generation to this one include a bolder front fascia, which varies slightly from the U.S. version, a stronger stance, and more pronounced body lines. The front [...]
The fourth consumer guide to toxic chemicals in cars has just been released by the Ecology Center. Since Americans spend on average 1.5 hours in their vehicles daily, the exposure is looked at as a considerable contribution to indoor pollution. Reviewing over 200 common vehicles with model years from 2011 and 2012, each was tested [...]
According to data compiled by Edmunds.com for USA Today, the Hyundai Elantra now commands a higher price than its Japanese competitor’s compact sedans. The analysis shows that buyers in 2011 paid an average of $19,711 for the Hyundai Elantra sedan, which comes in $1,500 more than the Toyota Corolla and $300 more than the Honda [...]
According to reports coming from dealers, Honda will be offering a mid-cycle update to the Honda Civic sedan this fall – just 18 months after the new model was launched. The move signals a rush to improve the Civic in time for the 2013 model year after it received critical reviews from Consumer Reports and [...]
The pace for U.S. light vehicle sales rose by 11 percent last month and was set by a few major automakers including Chrysler Group, Volkswagen Group and Hyundai/Kia. All major automakers posted sales gains last month except General Motors, which fell 6 percent from a strong January 2011. The automaker sold a total of 167,962 [...]
A survey has been conducted by the Consumer Reports National Research Center that reflects the consumer’s perception of automotive brands, revealing that small car company’s credibility is on the rise in the eye of the public. The 2012 Car-Brand Perception Survey compiles data based on seven different categories, including quality, value, safety, environmentally friendly/green, performance, [...]
It seems like automakers will be eating up most of the commercial breaks during Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5th. Acura will be jumping in on the game for the first time to capitalize on more than 100 million viewers. The campaign is designed to strengthen Acura brand awareness and leverage the brand’s announcement in [...]
A couple of days ago, we saw a teaser of a Super Bowl XLVI commercial featuring Matthew Broderick. Honda today confirmed that the commercial will be promoting the new 2012 Honda CR-V. “Our primary goal is to support the launch of the all-new CR-V, a pillar vehicle in the Honda lineup, while representing the inherent [...]
Car and Driver loves doing special features. So they’re back with their latest one for the 2012-year: the annual Lightning Lap. The competition is to compare some of the most critically acclaimed cars as of recent. Taking place at Virginia’s International Raceway, the C/D team will compare a series of cars organized in various price [...]
Pricing has been released by Honda for the now available 2012 Crosstour four-cylinder model. The model will start at $27,655 for the Crosstour EX, up to $32,805 for the top-of-the-line Crosstour EX-L Navi, which comes standard with leather interior. Power is available in both the current 3.5-liter i-VTEC V6 which makes 271hp and the new [...]
