Big Island Honda - Hilo

Automakers are much like people in that they make subtle shifts to their personality depending on the crowd. Case in point: Honda. If one were to judge the award-winning automaker by the new production and concept vehicles they showcased at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, it would be conceivable to categorize them as understated with a green, modern-sophisticated edge. There's nothing wrong with this. Nothing at all; in fact, the look…

As we enter a new year, the question on many Honda enthusiasts' minds in the Hilo area is: What will the Big H bring to the table in 2012? Big Island Honda - Hilo, located at 124 Wiwoole Street, Hilo, HI is happy to report - a lot. Trusting 2012 will go a lot smoother than 2011, Honda is planning hit the market hard.

What happened in 2011? Well,  Honda was confronted with not only a devastating…

Thanks to the Honda CR-Z the world has a hybrid sports car that people are falling in love with. This amazingly green coupe has been honored as a finalist for Wheels Car of the Year.

Wheels judge James Whitbourn said that the Honda CR-Z is a "refreshingly pure and enjoyable" ride, "Combine the grin factor with the efficiency promised by the hybrid system and there's little doubt the Honda coupe takes the car where…

Honda opened up its R&D facility in Japan to top Honda Dealers across the US and Canada, like Big Island Honda- Hilo in Hawaii, were there to see what  this auto maker's future holds.

The company showed off a Honda Accord with fuel-savings Atkinson Cycle engine. It has the ability to keep power without losing torque. Engine range will span 1.0 to 2.4 -liter, and maybe include a 3.5-liter V6…

Honda builds some of the top vehicles on the road today, just like the Honda Accord, but this Japanese auto maker also produces a very famous robot: ASIMO.

This 2000 model is not a vehicle or even available at Big Island Honda - Hilo, Hawaii, but Honda continues to push forward and improve on the robot's design. At the Honda Robotic research facility in Tokyo last week, ASIMO showed off its faster reflexes and quicker…

Production of cars used to be in the company's home country, but, spearheaded by Honda, companies are now setting up production lines in the countries they sell cars in. This cuts down on exporting time and cost to the company and consumer.

Cars produced in the US, like the Honda Accord, could actually be shipped to Korea soon, as the weak yen makes it expensive to produce at home.

"Honda Motor Co is considering…

Big Island Honda - Hilo in Hawaii presents to you the 2012 Honda Fit. So far, the United States hasn't seen the Electric Vehicle version yet. But dealers are asking, will this change?

No clue from Honda yet, as the Japanese auto maker introduced the Fit EV at Frankfurt's Motor Show in Germany in September.

Powered by a lithium-ion battery and electric motor, Honda claims their Fit EV has a 100-mile range and reaches…

2012's Honda Insight is coming on strong for next year. The hybrid will get a bit of a refresh when it is introduced next month, both with performance and style.

Additions and improvements include better air conditioning, more angular design for better aerodynamics, both of which give the car a bump in fuel economy. Front suspension is now constructed from aluminum instead of steel, causing less cabin noise and vibrations.

Honda has also improved…

Honda is getting ready to reveal the significantly modified 2012 Honda Insight at the Frankfurt Motor Show, this week. As with every major new model launch, Honda is keeping most details surrounding the revamped Honda Insight disclosed. However...like almost every new model launch...a few snippets have managed to slip through the cracks.

Big Island Honda - Hilo does know that the redesigned Honda Insight will deliver greater efficiency. This comes as no surprise based…