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Honda F1 team rescued in time for 2009 season

Jenson Button’s F1 career has been saved. Former Honda F1 team boss Ross Brawn has stepped in to take over the troubled squad and guarantee their place on the grid.

Honda halts production for four months

Workers at the UK factory of Japanese motor giant Honda today disclosed their hopes and fears for the future as they arrived for their last day of work for four months.

Jenson Button’s F1 future in doubt as Honda quits

Jenson Button could be left without a Formula 1 drive as Honda confirms it is putting the British-based team up for sale.

Honda to halt production for two months

Car giant Honda is to halt production at its UK plant for two months next year in the wake of the 'dramatic change' in the global market, the firm announced today.

Honda Civic Hybrid updates

As well as launching an all-new Insight, Honda will unveil a face-lifted Civic Hybrid at next month's Paris motor show.

Honda Jazz hybrid on the way

Honda has confirmed it will build a hybrid version of its new Jazz supermini.

‘Affordable’ Honda Insight Hybrid revealed

This is the Honda Insight – a new entry-level hybrid which will make its global debut at the Paris Motor Show.

Revealed: new Honda Insight

These are the first images of the new Honda Insight, which will go on sale next spring.

Honda reveals Jazz prices

The new Honda Jazz will cost from £9990 – around £700 more than the outgoing model.

Hollywood star is emission-free

Actress Jamie Lee Curtis has taken delivery of one of the first Honda FCX Clarity fuel cell cars.

Revealed: New Honda Jazz

This is the all-new Honda Jazz, which builds on the brilliant packaging of the current car, while aiming to cure its ride and refinement weaknesses.

All-new Honda Jazz arriving this Autumn

The all-new Honda Jazz has been announced and is gearing up for an October launch. It will have new engines and more space and practicality.

Honda OSM – the new Honda S2000?

Honda has chosen the British International Motor Show to unveil its latest concept – The Honda OSM roadster.

First drive: Honda Accord 2.4 i-VTEC

There's a lot to like about the 2.4-litre Accord. It feels fabulously well made, the seats are as comfortable as an old armchair, and the engine is super-smooth.

Zero emission Honda FCX Clarity hits production

The world's cleanest saloon car is here - the all-new zero emission Honda FCX Clarity which emits only water from its exhaust.

Honda's new hybrid to cost from £14k

Honda's new hybrid family car is expected to cost from £14,000 when it is launched next year.

Honda plans hybrid expansion

Honda will launch an all-new hybrid car in the UK next spring, with the stated aim of making the eco-friendly technology 'more affordable'.

Honda Civic owners warned of handbrake problem

Honda is sending out letters to nearly 80,000 Civic owners notifying them of a potential problem with the hatchback’s handbrake.

The new look Honda Accord

A lower, wider and more luxurious Honda Accord looks set to take the fight to the Ford Mondeo.

Stylish Honda Accord Tourer announced

Here are the first photos of the all-new Honda Accord Tourer, set to burst into showrooms later this year.

Honda is most reliable carmaker

Honda is the most reliable manufacturer with six of its models in the top ten, according to a new survey.

Tuners add Jazz to Honda's supermini

Honda tuners Mugen have worked their magic on the Honda Jazz, just in time for the Tokyo Motor Show.

Honda plans more hybrids

Honda aims to treble the number of petrol-electric hybrid cars available to UK customers within three years.

Honda promises cleaner, powerful diesels

The next generation of Honda diesel engines will be cleaner, more fuel-efficient and more powerful.

Green awareness helps Honda CR-V sales

Sales of Honda's CR-V have soared in the first half of 2007 - and it says this is because 4x4 buyers are becoming more aware of environmental issues.

Civic Hybrid triumphs again

The Honda Civic Hybrid has been named the greenest car in Britain for the second year running.

First pics of Button's 'Green' Honda

Honda revealed a radical new look for their F1 car today – Jenson Button’s car will be painted as a globe.

Honda NSX supercar is back

Honda is making a welcome return to the supercar scene, after pulling the covers off its latest exotic concept.

Honda versus anti-4x4 league

Honda will send owners of its all-new CR-V a sticker to defend themselves against anti-4x4 campaigners.

Honda unveil 700 new jobs

Honda confirmed they will create 700 new jobs in the UK in an announcement at the Paris Motor Show today as they race to meet demand for the new Civic.

Honda offsets your old car's emissions

If you're buying a new Civic Hybrid, Honda is offering to offset the carbon dioxide emissions of your old car until your new Civic is delivered.

Type S Civic for British show

Honda will unveil a sporty three-door Type S version of the Civic at next month's British Motor show.

Honda Civic tops reliability league

Honda's previous Civic is the most reliable small family car money can buy.

Three-door Civic at British Show

Honda will show off a three-door version of its Civic small family car at the British International Motor Show next month.

High prices for new Honda Legend

Honda will take on the executive car elite with an all-new Legend saloon. It will come with a 291bhp V6 engine and a sophisticated four-wheel-drive system.

Top 10 most reliable cars are Japanese

End of the road for Honda Insight

Honda V6 offers fuel for thought

A frugal new petrol engine that offers sports car pace with low running costs has been launched by Honda in Japan.

Automation 'dulls drivers' reactions'

New automation systems in cars can increase the risk of crashing, a new study released today claims, but manufacturers refute the findings.

Honda Legend reborn

Honda will re-enter the executive car market next summer with this - the new Legend saloon.

Last of its Type

The final Type-R version of the existing Honda Civic has just rolled off Honda's Swindon production line, marking the end of one of the decade's defining hot hatches.

Honda face-lifts Accord

Honda has given its Accord family car a mid-life makeover, with face-lifted models due to arrive in January 2006.

Price hike for hot Honda

Honda has increased the price of its outgoing Civic Type-R hot hatch, added more equipment and made its sprint to 62mph even quicker.

Honda steers the way to safety

Honda has unveiled a radical semi-automated steering system to help motorway drivers avoid drifting out of lane.

Diesel choice for FR-V

Faster and more economical diesel-powered versions of Honda's FR-V six-seat MPV go on sale this September.

New Civic to go on show in March

Honda will unveil a concept version of next year's new Civic at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2005.

Three-door Civic at British Show

Honda will show off a three-door version of its Civic small family car at the British International Motor Show next month.

No price rise for new Civic

Honda launches its revised Civic small hatch on November 1 with a new face and improved refinement - but hasn't increased list prices.

Honda reins in Type-R versions

Honda has ruled out adding new sporty Type-R versions to its range beyond the Civic hatchback.

Civic sharpens up its act

Honda has overhauled its Civic range for 2004 with sharper styling and handling.

Clean, mean diesels for Honda

A clean and frugal new 2.2-litre diesel engine will be offered for the Honda Accord saloon and estate ranges early next year.

Honda aims to cut service costs

Honda is looking at reducing the cost of servicing its cars. Come service time, the dealer will change the necessary items rather than working through a set list.

Classy new Legend is revealed

Honda's Acura RL prototype, unveiled at the New York Auto Show, shows how the next Legend executive car will look.

New models celebrate Civic's 30th birthday

To commemorate the Civic's 30th anniversary, Honda is launching a special edition Type-R 30th Anniversary model, and a Civic three-door 1.6 Sport.

Diesel CR-V in the wings

Honda's CR-V off-roader will be offered with diesel power from next spring.

Honda Jazz gets the F1 treatment

As Honda have a hand in practically every form of motorsport, it seems fitting that the technology they use should filter down into their production cars.

Honda gives S2000 a face-lift

Honda has given its S2000 roadster a face-lift and raised prices by £500.

Honda gives Type-R Civic the go-ahead

It's welcome but hardly unexpected news - Honda has officially confirmed that it will build a hot Type-R version of the new Civic.

Honda tops reliability tables

Want to know which are the 10 most reliable cars between three and five years old and which are the 10 most likely to break down?

Video exclusive: New Civic

Honda scraps the Insight

Honda has stopped selling the unusual-looking Insight hybrid petrol-electric coupe.

Time is up for Honda HR-V

Honda will stop selling the HR-V at the end of the year, What Car? can reveal.

Civic and Accord go high-tech

Honda will launch two new gadget-laden cars in January: a new hybrid Civic, and a face-lifted Accord that can steer itself.

Honda commits to new NSX

Honda has confirmed it will build another supercar to crown its roadgoing range.

Power boost for green Civic

Honda has released the first details of its all-new petrol-electric Civic Hybrid, which will be officially unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show on September 13.

End of the road for NSX

Honda will stop building its NSX this autumn, the company announced today.

Honda hybrid uses less fuel

Honda has released the first details of its new 1.8-litre petrol engine and hybrid drive system, which offer more power and better fuel economy than current offerings.

Price hike for Hondas

All Honda models will increase in price by £125 because of a rise in delivery charges by the manufacturer.

Honda offers fixed-price repairs

Honda has become the first manufacturer to offer fixed-price repairs on cars more than three years old.

Honda's CR-V gets a face-lift

Face-lifted versions of Honda's CR-V 4x4 have gone on sale with petrol engines, while the first diesels will arrive in March.

Low-cost ownership for Honda FR-V

Honda is launching a low-cost ownership package on its new FR-V six-seat MPV, which goes on sale in the UK next month.

Honda finds green winner

After a search to find the driver of Britain's highest-mileage Honda petrol-electric hybrid, the company has found its man.

Better handling for Civic Type-S

Honda is to update its Civic Type-S hatchback and is also increasing its price by £500.

Jazz gets a face-lift

A face-lifted and updated Honda Jazz supermini range goes on sale on October 6 with cheaper entry-level model.

Hot Honda may reach UK

Honda is expected to announce at the British Motor Show next month that it sell its NSX Type-R supercar in the UK.

UK?s fastest hatch gets overtaken

It seems that the supremely fast Honda Civic Type-R isn?t so fast after all ? when it comes to depreciation.

FR-V goes on sale in November

Honda's new compact MPV, the FR-V, will hit showrooms in November.

Honda targets pedestrian safety

Honda is developing two new technologies to help better protect pedestrians involved in collisions with cars.

Honda's high-tech future

Honda has developed a new four-wheel-drive system which it claims offers enhanced cornering performance and stability.

Honda seeks high-mileage Insight

Honda is looking for the best-presented, highest-mileage Insight coupé in the UK - and will give its owner a new Civic as a reward.