The origins of Fully Charged lay in the question posed in 2010 on its YouTube Channel: ‘Is it possible for humans to no longer need to burn things to live, to work and to travel?’A seemingly unachievable destination, perhaps, but an essential direction of travel as the world responds to air pollution and climate breakdown. Since then,Read Full Story
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Venerable Honda Monkey comes to Canada
The pocket-sized Honda Monkey has a six decades old history, a fact that no doubt contributed to the enthusiastic reception that this current iteration enjoys, and for which Canadians have been requesting. Now, for the first time, the Monkey is available in Canada. The bike’s heritage extends back to 1961, when the original version wasRead Full Story
Women motoring journalists from 38 countries on five continents vote Land Rover Defender as World’s Best Car 2021
The journalists of the Women’s World Car of the Year have chosen the Land Rover Defender as the World’s Best Car 2021. To reach this result, the jurors of the international team of 50 female motoring experts from 38 countries and five continents tested dozens of models and evaluated each. Nine vehicles reached the final,Read Full Story
Honda Canada reaches agreement to settle Canadian Takata Airbag Inflator class action
Honda Canada has reached an agreement to resolve Takata airbag inflator class action litigation in Canada. The settlement will further enhance Honda Canada’s significant efforts to reach and encourage customers to bring their vehicles to authorized dealers for a free airbag inflator replacement. As part of the settlement, Honda Canada will continue its comprehensive recall efforts.Read Full Story
Honda working to reduce environmental impacts
Honda Canada has launched a bold new environmental campaign entitled Driven to Reduce Emissions Since 1948, which is designed to help Canadian consumers reduce their personal carbon footprint. This first-of-its-kind awareness campaign posts government-verified vehicle CO2 emission ratings directly on Honda.ca for every model Honda sells in Canada. Similar to food service providers listing caloricRead Full Story
All-new 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback arrives fall 2016
Arriving this fall in North America, the 2017 Civic Hatchback is the latest addition to the much-heralded 10th-generation Honda Civic lineup, joining the 2016 North American Car of the Year—the Civic Sedan, and the Civic Coupe that launched earlier this year. The 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback combines Euro-inspired styling and five-door versatility with the Civic’sRead Full Story
2015 Honda Fit chosen as Best New Small Car under $21,000 by Automobile Journalists Association of Canada
The all-new Honda Fit has been voted Best New Small Car under $21,000 at the 2015 Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) annual TestFest, held October 20-24, 2014 in Niagara Falls, Ontario. More than 70 automotive journalists from across the country conducted back-to-back test evaluations of 150 vehicles in 15 separate categories at this year’sRead Full Story
All-new 2015 Fit available at Honda dealerships this September
Honda’s all-new 2015 Fit subcompact car will arrive in Canadian dealerships on September 19, 2014 with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) starting at $14,495. The subcompact,completely redesigned 2015 Fit comes with increased power, improved fuel economy and more refined, sporty dynamics. A pre-sale campaign, which will run between August 6 to October 31, 2014Read Full Story
Honda Accord Hybrid wins 2014 Canadian Green Car Award
A panel of top Canadian automotive journalists has selected the Honda Accord Hybrid from among five other category winners as the vehicle that best combines environmental benefits and mass-market appeal. The Accord had won the Hybrid category, in a tie with Volkswagen’s Jetta Turbo Hybrid, in an earlier selection round, after extensive testing and assessmentsRead Full Story
Sales of Honda Civics outpace nearest competitor by 9,303 units
With sales of 64,063 units in 2013, the Honda Civic outsold its closest competitor by 9,303 units to retain its position as Canada’s best-selling passenger car for the 16th consecutive year. This remarkable feat is a testament to the durability, quality and reliability that Canadians have come to expect from Honda and the delicate balanceRead Full Story
GM, Honda to collaborate on Next-Generation fuel cell technologies
General Motors and Honda have agreed to a long-term, definitive master agreement to co-develop next-generation fuel cell system and hydrogen storage technologies, aiming for the 2020 time frame. The collaboration expects to succeed by sharing expertise, economies of scale and common sourcing strategies. GM and Honda plan to work together with stakeholders to furtherRead Full Story
Honda expands Accord lineup with 2014 Accord Hybrid
The all-new 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid is set to hit Canadian dealerships nationwide in October 2013. The Accord Hybrid features the same sophisticated styling found on the Accord Sedan, plus upscale detailing with unique hybrid badging and blue-accented grille and light lenses, LED lighting, a unique wheel design and a decklid spoiler. TheRead Full Story