Honda is developing a new system that will hopefully put an end to the bane of every city commuter's driving existence. Of course, we are talking about traffic jams. But how can Honda put an end to automotive congestion? By improving the accelerating, decelerating, and braking habits of drivers everywhere.

Honda and the University of Tokyo's Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology are actively developing a new system that will coach drivers on the best techniques based on information gathered from the vehicles in front of them. Drivers are encouraged to do one of the three aforementioned…

Electric vehicles promise to change the way we approach commuting. They produce zero emissions, are cheaper to fuel than gasoline-powered vehicles, and often require less maintenance. Of course, with all of those pluses, there are sure to be a few drawbacks as well. And one big disadvantage that many automakers have been fighting ever since the creation of the first EV is the stress that millions of them could have on power grids.

Of course, like any problem plaguing electric vehicles, this is one that can be solved. And to do so, Honda has enlisted the help of IBM and…

With a record-setting jackpot of $656-million, it's no surprise that so many people opted to buy tickets in the Mega Millions drawing on March 30^th, 2012. People who'd otherwise never play found themselves in line at convenience stores throughout the country to play, while others went in on "office pools" to buy a ticket and divide the winnings accordingly. The latter option is a great way for those who don't want to commit to playing to have a little bit of fun without getting their hopes up too much.

Of course, sometimes, it's groups like…

Here is something I bet you didn't know, the Honda Fit hatchback is actually a racing star overseas. That's right, the same vehicle you purchase at Manly Honda Santa Rosa - 2750 Corby Ave in Santa Rosa, CA is piling up countless rally car championships throughout Australia.

Called the Honda Jazz in other countries, the rally team of Eli Evans and Glen Weston, along with teammates Mark Pedder and Claire Ryan, took first place at the recent leg of Rally Calder. They all battled intense weather and a wet, muddy course.

At one point, Pedder and Ryan suffered transmission…

Love the 2012 Honda Fit, but wish it had a little more kick to it? Then you'll be pleased to know that the Japanese automaker has officially unveiled an Si variant of the compact hatchback overseas. Known as the Jazz Si, in Europe, it features a wide range of upgrades in terms of both looks and performance.

At a glance, the first upgrade you'll notice to the Jazz Si is its body kit. It features new side skirts, a more aggressive front-end grille, and sinuous lines throughout. The new body is perfectly accented by a stealthy, black paintjob…

With each days passing means we are one day closer to the 2013 Honda Fit EV arriving at dealer showrooms. Before this happens though, the Fit has to pass the Honda Electric Vehicle Demonstration Program. As you may have previously read, the very first Honda Fit EV arrived in Torrance, CA to undergo real-world testing recently. More recently, two 2013 Honda two 2013 Honda Fit EVs arrived at Google headquarters and Stanford University - two organization which will also be testing the cute, eco-friendly car.

Wait, you might be asking yourself, Didn't Honda debut the electric Fit last year? You…

Honda has been a proud partner of Little League Baseball and Softball for the past 15 years. This partnership is seen through the shared notion that sportsmanship, teamwork, sweat, and more importantly, having fun are the things kids in all communities deserve to have.

In the 15 years that the partnership has existed, Honda has worked with the Urban Initiative, the organization responsible for spearheading the Little League Baseball and Softball program, aiming to bring the benefits of the game (i.e., commitment, self-esteem, dedication to self and team, etc.) to kids in urban communities across America. Through their ties…

Attention families in Santa Rosa: If you're in the market for an eight-passenger alternative to a minivan, consider your search over. Cars.com has confirmed our suspicions that the 2012 Honda Pilot is the perfect solution, naming the roomy SUV "Family Car of the Year".

Available in six different trims (i.e., 2012 Honda Pilot LX, 2012 Honda Pilot EX, 2012 Honda Pilot EX-L, 2012 Honda Pilot EX-L with Honda DVD Rear Entertainment System, and 2012 Honda Pilot Touring with drivers' choice of 2WD or 4WD), the new Honda Pilot offers an option for everyone. For parents seeking a…

Attention: young, luxury car buyers. Your days of feeling like you don't have any good options available to you are waning. Honda has designed a new luxury sedan with exactly your generation's needs in mind. Called the ILX Concept, it will join the Acura lineup, in what we hope will be the not-too-distant future.

What makes the Acura ILX Concept from Honda, so remarkable? For one thing, it will be available with a hybrid powertrain, which many young, eco-conscious drivers find very attractive these days. In fact, as the first hybrid ever to emerge from Acura, once could…

Honda is planning a "super-minivan", smaller than the Honda Fit from Manly Honda Santa Rosa located at 2750 Corby Ave Santa Rosa, CA 95407.

It will first sell overseas, and then the N Box (which is not a video game system) might make it to North America.

N Box is made from 90% recyclable material, and will feature "one of the largest interiors among all mini-vehicles currently on the market." The car provides ample space for its passengers, while not cheaping out on creature comforts like seating and optional infotainment extras. The auto maker even designed a new suspension for…