Big Island Honda - Hilo

Newspapers in Japan have reported that Honda Motor Co. gave their new hybrid car with a low price of roughly US $18,600, which makes it the cheapest hybrid vehicle in Japan.  Soon, the new Honda Fit Hybrid might just be the most affordable gasoline-electric car in the United States and even the world.

The $18,600 price tag is about $3,500 lower than the Honda Insight, which is currently the cheapest hybrid on the market. The new Fit Hybrid is even $4,600 lower than the conventional, gas powered, Fit.

Although the Japanese market's price doesn't…

When a new car is unveiled to the public, the thousands of decisions that went into its conception often get lost in the hullabaloo -- along with the identities of the people who made them,  this according to CNN Money, which took a closer look at the recreation of Honda's Odyssey.

The 2011 Honda Odyssey was revealed to the press in mid-September. The updated minivan has already generated hundreds comment and dozens of blog posts ? this even before it goes on sale at the end of September 2010.

Quantity time was more important than quality time to the new generation…

The 2011 Honda Accord has given itself a fresher look this season, to compete with its mid-size competition. With a large number of interior and exterior improvements, but will they be enough to keep sales higher than other vehicles?

2011's Honda Accord comes in with a redesigned grille, that really catches the eyes of pedestrians and shows off the shiny, larger 'H' logo. Also larger are those sweet 17-inch wheels. They make the car look more sporty than the upscale multi-spoke wheels on the outgoing four-door. Accord is also sporting red taillight strips just outside of the license plate…

Honda's hybrid Insight, which has been on sale for over a year, shows results that have won over the hearts and budgets of hybrid car fans all over.

Recently conduction a 10 month long study, About.com, polled readers for the pros and cons of real-world road test of what to expect from the car.

With an odometer reading of 23,000 miles or more, the Honda Insight hybrid performs just as good as it was brand new. A tired rotation and oil change is needed as stated in the manual, however a filter change was not recommended. Filters…

Honda has an all new hybrid sports car and is has answered the prayers of many Honda and green car lovers.

The Honda CR-Z coupe is coming to Big Island Honda - Hilo for 2011 models. Models have been released for testing and critic review and all ratings are coming back strong.

In a recent LA Times review, columnist Susan Carpenter looks closer at the CR-Z. She states, "The CR-Z never lets the driver forget its environmental mission. Each drive mode rings the tachometer in a different hue of neon light, kind of like a mood ring: green for economy, blue…

Honda produces their vehicle lineup in Japan - however, they are testing many models on European soil. Spies on the streets of Offenbach, Germany, caught a glimpse of the ninth generation 2012 Honda Civic during test sessions.

The five-door Civic prototype presents with a smaller body and wheelbase than the current model.

The new Civic was seen near Honda's research and development facility in Offenbach. Honda's Civic seems to maintain its short hood and the rear glass appears to have a steeper pitch.

The rear LED light clusters were visible through the thick padding on the car to keep…