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Honda's Accord sedan has been recommended by Consumer Reports as one of the best family vehicles for 2010. 2011 looks to continue this tradition, with a newly revised interior and exterior, along with improved crash test ratings by the IIHS. The 2011 Accord also receives better gas mileage than previous models - 23 miles per gallon city, and 34 mpg on the highway. That's with its 4 cylinder, 177-horsepower engine.

The Toyota Camry has battled Accord for top sales over the years. In 2010, the Camry beat out Accord to claim the top-selling-car spot, but Camry sales declined last…

Honda has already conquered the hybrid market, with exciting additions to the auto world including Insight and the all new CR-Z Sport Hybrid. Now, he Japanese auto maker takes on all-electric. Honda Motors has announced the launch of its Electric Vehicle Demonstration Program.

The plug-in hybrid is "intended to be compatible with ones daily driving habits," according to the company. "The user will get the advantage of taking short, frequent trips in its all-electric mode, while also utilizing the long-distance driving capabilities when needed."

Honda's two-motor system flows consistently through three modes: all-electric, gasoline-electric and engine direct-drive mode. This…

Inside Line is reporting that Honda may take their CR-Z hybrid towards a different direction. You see,  Honda may "offer a turbocharged engine option in late 2011 in its CR-Z hybrid coupe. The engine, a forced-induction 1.6-liter four-cylinder, may be offered in two variants, including a 200-horsepower edition that could be earmarked for the new CR-Z Type R."

With a much larger powerplant, producing 48 to 88 more horsepower than the hybrid, Left Lane news predicts the "future version of the hatchback may put a greater emphasis on all-out performance."

According to the EPA, a hybrid CR-Z receives 35…

It's that time of the year again - Kids Christmas is HERE!

Every year, Barber Honda employees contribute to the community by collecting gifts on behalf of local disadvantaged children.

"This event has really grown over the past few years with the increase in need in our community due to these strained economic times. What a great opportunity to teach our children the gift of giving", says owner Steve Ekegren.

Employees are able to participate by bringing in a new unwrapped toy for a boy or girl ages 1-12 from now until Wednesday, December 15.

Now's the PERFECT time to buy a new or used vehicle from Barber Honda. Great prices, low financing (as low as 0.9% up to 60 months on select new Hondas!), and a huge selection of the car everyone wants - a HONDA!

And here's the great part. Ever want to deliver that vehicle in a really special way? Well, between now and Christmas Eve, when you buy a new or used vehicle from…

Honda came to the SEMA Show in Las Vegas ready to rumble with 12 all new CR-Z cars. Here is a highlight of some of the most popular variations:

• The CR-Z MUGEN features an aggressive body kit, a revised grille, a rear wing, and 17-inch aluminum wheels. Inside, the cabin boasts an aluminum shift knob and a unique serial-number plaque. Production will be limited to 300 units and sales are scheduled to begin next spring.
• To amp up the CR-Z Racer, Honda engineers upgraded the IMA hybrid system and equipped the 1.5-liter petrol engine with a turbocharger. Thanks to…

At the 2010 Thailand International Motor Expo on November 30th Honda is going to introduce a production-ready version of its "New Small Vehicle Concept." This event is a press only event before the show actually starts.

The new compact hatchback from Honda will only launch in Thailand and Indian markets in 2011, and should sell for about 500,000 (Indian) rupees - a little over $10,000.

Honda has yet to announced what will be under the hood of this New Small Vehicle Concept, nor what it's name will be once the tiny vehicle goes to production, which should be…

The 2012 Honda Fit Hybrid is on sale in Japan, and it is planned for an early 2011 release in the UK - where it's better known as Jazz. The subcompact borrows the Insight's 1.3-liter gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain with Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system, which drives the hatchback's front wheels and stows its battery pack unit neatly beneath the cargo floor.

Inside Line said this about the Fit Hybrid: "Once again, it's a simple, efficient engineering solution from Honda, one that sees the Fit Hybrid turn in a high of 30 km per liter (equivalent to…

Honda has teased their 2011 and 2012 Civic facelift for months. Auto spies have attempted to catch the sedan uncovered on the test course - and artists have rendered the car to guess what it will look like. But now the new front end has been officially unveiled - or at least that's what Honda wants us to believe.

The new Civic images shows off only minor grille changes to go along with a completely new alloy wheel design. Exterior enhancements for the 2011 Honda Civic grille are influenced by the recently discontinued high performance Type R.

Those new alloy wheels…

The all new Honda Jazz, better known as the Fit in America, has been unveiled in Paris, and it's coming with a hybrid version as well.

With a 1.3-liter gasoline engine, combined with an electric motor, the Honda Jazz Hybrid is powered by the same IMA (Integrated Motor Assist) system as Honda's Insight, and becomes by far the most efficient model Honda sells. In fact, it's being promoted as they "first hybrid supermini."

C02 emissions are average for a car of this class, but the miles per gallon are really where it's at. Jazz / Fit…