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Honda begins production of 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid in North America

Green Car Congress

Mass production of the all-new 2023 Honda CR-V hybrid began at Honda of Canada Mfg. The CR-V hybrid features a new two-motor hybrid system produced at Honda’s Ohio Transmission Plant (TMP-O), and a newly refined Atkinson-cycle engine unique to hybrid models that is made at the Anna Engine Plant (AEP), also in Ohio.

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Would You Rather? Honda CR-V vs Toyota RAV4

The Truth About Cars

Our first match-up is an incredibly tough one, because these are some of the best-selling vehicles in all of North America that aren’t pickup trucks — the Honda CR-V vs the Toyota RAV4. This sixth generation of the Honda CR-V arrived in 2023, making it quite a bit fresher than the fifth-generation of the Toyota RAV4.

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Honda debuts hydrogen-powered Class 8 fuel cell Semi truck concept

Baua Electric

Honda is debuting a hydrogen semi truck concept at this year’s Advanced Clean Transportation Expo, an annual expo focusing on clean medium and heavy duty vehicles, next week in Las Vegas. Honda has been a little slow to electrify, falling behind as has been the case with a lot of Japanese automakers.

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Road Test: 2023 Honda HR-V EX-L AWD

Clean Fleet Report

Road Test: 2023 Honda HR-V EX-L AWD A Complete Makeover for the Smallest Honda Crossover The 2023 Honda HR-V begins the second generation for the smallest crossover in the Honda line-up. With a new design and built on a new platform, the 2023 Honda HR-V continues to be a good value with a roomy interior and 30+ mpg.

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IIHS: few vehicles excel in new nighttime test of pedestrian AEB systems

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Seven more vehicles—the Honda Accord, Hyundai Palisade, Hyundai Sonata, Nissan Frontier, Nissan Murano, Subaru Ascent and Subaru Outback—earn advanced ratings. The pedestrian AEB systems in the Chevrolet Malibu, Honda Pilot, Nissan Altima and Toyota Tacoma don’t perform well enough in the dark to earn any credit.

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Honda begins sales of new Grace Hybrid in Japan; 4WD option

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Honda Motor Co., The Grace is equipped with Honda’s Sport Hybrid i-DCD one-motor hybrid system that enables the driver to start in EV mode and realizes fuel economy of 34.4 l/100 km) under the JC 08 mode—best among all hybrid sedan models in the Japanese market. Honda’s monthly sales target in Japan is 3,000 units.

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Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic Sedan 1.5T Touring

Clean Fleet Report

The 2022 Honda Civic sedan has been completely redesigned–and for many that will be a good thing. Honda’s best-selling passenger car–and their second best-selling model behind only the CR-V crossover–will not lose any sales with this newly designed sedan and hatchback. Honda bumps up mpg & power. Two Engine Choices.

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