L.A. Superior Court doesn’t rule on Honda Civic Hybrid small claims court case

Filed under: Hybrid

Los Angeles Superior Court Commissioner Douglas G. Carnahan was presented this week with the small claims court case by a Los Angeles-based Honda Civic Hybrid owner who alleged fuel-economy misrepresentation, but declined to rule on the case and said he will mail out the decision, the Los Angeles Times reported. Honda representatives refuted [...]

Honda Civic Hybrid lawsuit could go guerrilla in small claims courts

Filed under: Green Culture, Hybrid, Honda, Legislation and Policy

Think back to 2007, and the case of John True, the man who sued Honda for what he said were misleading claims about the fuel economy of the Civic Hybrid. The EPA said the car got 42 combined miles per gallon, but True got more like 32. [...]

Honda CEO takes responsibility for poor reception of redesigned Civic

Filed under: Coupe, Budget, Sedan, Etc., Japan, Honda, Design/Style

There are plenty of ways to know an automaker has made a misstep. Diminished sales and high inventory are typical markers of a lackluster model, as is a paucity of critical acclaim. All three factors are currently weighting on the 2012 Honda Civic. And while stopping short [...]

Pics Aplenty: Honda releases a boatload on the 2012 Euro Civic [w/video]

Filed under: Budget, Europe, Videos, Hatchback, Honda, Design/Style

As is generally the case, we once again find ourselves swooning over the European Honda Civic hatchback that made its world debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. The new-for-2012 North American-spec Civic hasn’t exactly resonated well with us (or the rest of the media), and while we [...]

Honda moving up mid-cycle refresh of Civic amidst criticism

Filed under: Coupe, Budget, Sedan, Plants/Manufacturing, Honda, Design/Style

Automotive News reports that Honda is itching to release a mid-cycle refresh for the company’s 2012 Civic. In response to a harsh criticism from reviewers and the model’s first failure to earn a coveted Recommended rating from Consumer Reports in recent memory, the automaker has apparently decided to [...]

2012 Honda Civic EX Sedan

Filed under: Budget, Sedan, Honda, New Car Reviews
Industry Staple Grows Up, Forgets How To Have Fun

2012 Honda Civic EX Sedan – Click above for high-res image gallery

Have you ever stood around, nervously checking your wristwatch as a friend or significant other cycled through their entire wardrobe trying to find the perfect outfit? If your experience [...]

2012 Honda Civic recalled already over potential fuel leak

Filed under: Coupe, Sedan, Recalls, Safety, Honda

2012 Honda Civic – Click above for high-res image gallery

Honda is recalling 1,156 of its recently introduced 2012 Civic sedans and coupes over faulty O-rings that could result in a fuel leak. In the affected cars, a misaligned O-ring that seals a connection in the fuel feed line could [...]

2011 Honda Civic recalled over fuel tank valve issue

Filed under: Coupe, Sedan, Recalls, Safety, Honda

2011 Honda Civic – Click above for high-res image gallery

Honda has released notice of a recall for its 2011 Civic compact. The issue stems from a malignant fuel pump, which may have modules inside that became damaged during production. So far, no accidents or injuries have been reported as [...]

Detroit 2011: Honda Civic Coupe and Sedan Concepts are visions of a compact future

Filed under: Concept Cars, Detroit Auto Show, Coupe, Budget, Sedan, Honda

2012 Honda Civic Coupe Concept – Click above for high-res image gallery

Honda dusted off concept versions of the ninth generation Civic Coupe and Sedan at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show today, and the automaker says that along with mildly updated exteriors, both vehicles will wear [...]

Honda teases 2012 Civic before Detroit debut

Filed under: Detroit Auto Show, Coupe, Budget, Sedan, Honda, Design/Style

Civic Concept Sketch – Click above for high-res image

Here’s our first official glimpse at the face of the next-generation Honda Civic. This sketch is intended to give the world an idea of what we can expect from the Civic show car Honda will display at the [...]

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