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2012 Honda Civic - 1 of the 'Best New Cars of 2012'

It looks like the critics agree: the new Honda Civic deserves a couple of pats on the bumper.  Adding to the car's long list of accolades, including "IIHS Top Safety Pick", "Highest Ranked Compact Car in Initial Quality in a Tie" (by J.D. Power and Associates), and "Best Resale Value for a Compact Car" (by kkb.com), is a place on About.com's "Best New Cars of 2012" list.

Why did About…

New Honda Civic Will Lift Sales 24%

When fans of 2012's Honda Civic started blogging complaints about the updated sedan, the Japanese auto maker decided to fix its issues.

Civic upgrades will include better interior quality and noise reduction. These were key reasons Civic failed to receive a "recommended" status from Consumer Reports this past year.

"Building a good car isn't enough for us, we have to build a great car," John Mendel, Honda's executive vice president of sales…

2013 Honda Fit EV

Honda Fit EV came to the recent LA Auto Show in production form, followed by a media event at Tokyo's Motor Show. It was a huge success, and now Motorcars Honda in Cleveland Heights could soon bring Honda Fit EV to you.

The Fit electric motor is similar to that found inside Honda's FCX Clarity fuel-cell EV. It produces 123 horsepower along with 189 lb-ft of torque. This engine is powered by a…

Honda Building New NSX

It was a popular "sleeper" sports car in the early 1990's. Honda produced it (thought American audiences only saw the Acura variant) and it disappeared at the turn of the century. Well fans, The Honda NSX is back, supposedly.

And why not give sports cars another shot, especial those from Honda? They are producing the fuel efficient 2012 Honda CR-Z hybrid, which is already in its second year at Motorcars Honda in Cleveland Heights…

2012 Honda CR-Z - Manual Transmission

Manual transmission vehicles have made a comeback, either to save fuel, for the simplicity, or cost - automatics tend to be hundreds, even thousands of dollars more.

Regardless of why, Honda offers stick shift variants of their new vehicles, including the 2012 Honda CR-Z, already one of the greenest coupes to date.

Honda offers the CR-Z reboot to dealerships including Motorcars Honda. But everyone in the Cleveland area should come in and test drive this two-door…

Honda Civic Gets Speedy Facelift

Honda Civic could go down in history as one of the best selling Japanese sedans of all time. However, last year's variant featured an unpopular facelift. Fans jeered, and the company is already going to fix things, proving that Honda puts customers first, especially those shopping at Motorcars Honda in Cleveland Heights.

Honda is working on a Civic makeover set to debut in 2013, according to sources.

John Mendel, executive VP for American Honda…

2012 Honda Pilot Takes Top Spot

According to J.D. Power and Associates, family SUVs account for one in every seven new vehicles. It's no surprise to Motorcars Honda that the 2012 Honda Pilot sits highest in popularity among that 14-percent. In fact, the Pilot just took the top spot in the Cars.com SUV Shootout.

Due to high-demand, automakers are boosting their family-friendly SUV models with eye-catching design, better fuel-economy and sharper technology. The "$37,000 Three-row SUV Shootout…

Honda - #1 Green Car Maker

We all know the Honda Insight and CR-Z hybrids are some of the greenest in the industry. The factories where these vehicles are constructed, prior to delivery at Motorcars Honda in Cleveland Heights, are also the greenest buildings compared to any other auto maker.

A survey from nonprofit group US Green Building Council found the Honda HQ in Torrance, CA and Anna, OH powertrain facility are both "Green Building" approved. Honda's Canada HQ in…

2012 Honda CR-V Concept Leaked!

It looks like Honda let the cat out of the bag, prior to the vehicle's official unveiling - 2012's Honda CR-V is all over automotive websites. While the car's design remains similar to CR-V's previous generation, there are many great upgrades coming from this refresh, that initially popped up at the Orange County International Auto Show in California.

"The 2012 CR-V concept strongly hints at the more dynamic and refined look of…

Has eyeing the new 2012 Honda Accord left you yearning to learn more. If you're anything like the other drivers from the Cleveland area who've come in to Motorcars Honda, expressing interest in the sedan, the answer is: yes.

Based largely on the 2011 model, which was redesigned to deliver better fuel efficiency and a more commanding presence, the spacious 2012 Honda Accord continues to make a mark. And, because Honda recognizes that…