Honda has released the first photograph of the production version of the all-new Insight hybrid, which makes its world debut in January 2009, at the Detroit Motor Show. This first image of the US version of Honda’s affordable family hybrid shows how the new five-passenger, five-door Insight will look when it goes on sale in the UK in spring 2009. ... read more

Whoever thinks green cars can’t be cool, clearly hasn’t read Honda’s script. The Japanese manufacturer, which has already brought fuel cell technology to the forefront with its Honda FCX Clarity model, has now introduced a zero-emission fuel cell supercar concept. Making its debut at the LA Auto Show, the FC Sport design is a hydrogen-powered, three-seat sports car concept that offers a glimpse of how the sports cars of the future may look. Honda even believes that the ... read more

 First it was London, then Paris and now green cars are taking Los Angeles by storm. Eco-friendly vehicles have been the centre of attention at the LA Auto Show with the wait reaching an hour-and-a-half to test-drive one of 18 eco-friendly cars lined up outside the LA Convention Centre. Honda’s FCX Clarity, a hydrogen fuel cell car that can drive for the equivalent of 60 miles per gallon, was the first to be removed from the waiting list due to its overwhelming popularity. It was ... read more

A major new announcement from the Japanese manufacturer promises to push greener driving style into the main stream. Following hot on the heels of French-manufacturer, Fiat’s similar Eco:Drive initiative, Honda has announced the development of an innovative technology to enable drivers to adopt greener driver styles. Initially developed for the forthcoming Honda Insight Hybrid, due in early 2009, this technology called, wait for it, Ecological Drive Assist System aims to improve drivers ... read more

 Honda has set its sights high for hybrid car sales, targeting 500,000 globally each year. However, the target doesn’t look so far-fetched when you check out its latest addition - the new Insight family hybrid car, which is sure to be another green car hit. The vehicle will feature a new Ecological Drive Assist System that combines three different functions to enhance fuel economy. One is ‘ECON mode’ which controls the engine, transmission and other powertrain components; ... read more

 While all the talk is about the crisis in the US automotive industry, Japanese car makers continue to pull ahead of the pack as Honda celebrated the opening of a new plant in Greensburg, Indiana. The plant, which will eventually manufacture around 800 Honda Civics a day, was opened amid widespread celebrations across the area with Governor Mitch Daniels and other dignitaries attending the celebratory opening event which included a makeshift stage, lights and music. The first Civic to come ... read more

 Honda’s plan to introduce advanced diesel cars in the USA and Japan has hit a roadblock due to the ongoing economic downturn. A report from the Nikkei suggests that Honda Motor Corporation will delay its introduction of the vehicles until 2010 at the earliest predominantly due to fears about keeping prices down. The company has been forced to adjust its original launch target of next year because even though prices of platinum and many other precious metals have plunged, its diesel ... read more

Honda’s Civic Hybrid scooped Green Gadget of the Year at T3 magazine’s annual awards ceremony last night. Voted by T3 readers themselves, it was the Civic Hybrid’s low emissions and excellent fuel economy that won them over. The Civic Hybrid’s innovative petrol-electric drivetrain enables it to achieve excellent fuel economy of 61.4mpg and low CO2 emissions of 109g/km, making it exempt from the London Congestion Charge and eligible for reduced road tax of £15. From April ... read more

Honda’s Civic Hybrid scooped Green Gadget of the Year at T3 magazine’s annual awards ceremony last night. Voted by T3 readers themselves, it was the Civic Hybrid’s low emissions and excellent fuel economy that won them over. The Civic Hybrid’s innovative petrol-electric drivetrain enables it to achieve excellent fuel economy of 61.4mpg and low CO2 emissions of 109g/km, making it exempt from the London Congestion Charge and eligible for reduced road tax of £15. From April 2009, road ... read more

 If you thought that hybrid cars were immune from the effects of the credit crunch, then think again. Reported sales of hybrids in the USA slumped by 8.9 per cent in September compared to September 2007 - its lowest sales volume in three years. Of course compared to the rest of the industry hybrid cars still fared comparatively well with overall sales of light duty vehicles falling by 26.6 per cent year-on-year. However, the news will be of little consolation to the manufacturers which saw ... read more