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Travelers and commuters in all 50 states will see a natural-gas version of Honda Motor Co.'s new Civic Sedan, the Civic GX, cruising down the streets this year. After selling approximately, 1,500 natural-gas-powered Civics each year (primarily to governmental fleets and some individuals in only four states); Honda will now be offering the environmental friendly Civic GX nationwide.

Another eco-conscious choice Honda consumers are sure to love, Honda Civic GX produces fewer emissions than its traditional counterparts, and 98 percent of the natural gas used in the U.S. comes from North America.

The tricky thing is that…

The loyalty study by J.D. Power and Associates measured not only the rate automotive brands retain existing customers, but also the reasons customers remain loyal.  Findings show that Honda's customer loyalty is driven by the Honda Accord, the Honda CR-V, and the Honda Pilot and owners' understanding of the vehicles' superior resale value and safety.

  Honda Accord At a Glance
-    MSRP Price Range: $21,055-$31,305
-    Trims Available: 25
-    Fuel Economy (City)*: Above average with 22mpg
-    NHTSA Driver Front Crash Test*: Above average with 5 stars
-    Front Headroom*: Above average with 41.4 in.
-    Max Driving Range…

Honda, the Japanese auto maker who produces the Civic, Accord, Insight, CR-Z and more has given their new Honda Fit Hybrid a low, low price tag.

At $18,600 USD, this vehicle is sure to be the least expensive hybrid on the market. It could be even lower than their Insight by $3,500 which has been the industries lowest priced hybrid.

While the price tag isn't 100 nailed down, the Fit Hybrid could drop even more for US customers by reaching somewhere around $17,000.

The Honda Fit Hybrid will have an electric motor and a 1.3-liter…

Honda has the most loyal customers of any automotive brand. It's now official, according to a customer survey released by J.D. Power and Associates. In its eighth year, this loyalty study "measures the rate at which automotive brands retain their existing customers and the reasons why owners remain loyal."

In 2010, Honda is in first place (tied with American auto maker Ford), with 62% of owners remaining loyal to the brand, according to J.D. Power.

Vehicles like the all new Honda Insight, CR-Z and updated Fit, along with long-loved Honda Civic and CR-V and Accord are some…

The 2011 Honda Fit is headed to dealership lots, and the Japanese auto maker has released official  pricing for the segment-leading subcompact hatchback; Fit will now start at $15,850.

Don't forget to add $800 to change out that stock five-speed manual for an automatic. At that starting price, Honda now includes the stability assist technology, cruise control, remote entry, and a USB audio interface.

Honda Fit's 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine remains the same, creating upwards of 117 horsepower and 106 pound-feet of torque. Honda also adds four new colors to choose from: Alabaster Silver Metallic, Polished Metal…

Honda is releasing its electric vehicle concept at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show, alongside a plug-in hybrid that showcases "the next-generation of Honda hybrid technology." Keynote presenters at the press conference will be Takanobu Ito, Honda Motor Co. Ltd. President and CEO, and John Mendel, American Honda Motor Co executive vice president.

Honda's EV and plug-in hybrid cars are scheduled to go on sale throughout Japan and the United States in 2012. Demonstration testing of these products will begin across those countries before the end of this year.

The Honda CR-Z has also been rumored to be going…

Honda is in Las Vegas and SEMA with a dozen CR-Z cars in various stages of tune, many from in-house divisions like Mugen and Honda Performance Development. The other half are from independent tuners invited by Honda.

Accessory kits for the new CR-Z will include "a full body kit, front grille, rear wing spoiler, 17-inch XJ aluminum wheels, sport mats, black aluminum shift knob, and billet aluminum oil-filler cap. The painted parts will be color matched to each body, and purchasers will received a numbered special-edition plaque."

HPD showed off two versions of the new hybrid, including one for the…