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The Honda Insight has been rated one of the UK's safest cars, setting the benchmark for hybrid cars, according to the new independent crash testing results from Euro NCAP.

Sporty Si introduced on Civic 5-door

A high-spec new variant of the Honda Civic 5-door goes on sale from September, giving the popular British-built hatchback even sportier looks.

Johnny Herbert makes comeback in BTCC Civic Type R

Former F1 racer Johnny Herbert has been signed to drive the Honda Civic Type R for the final three rounds of the British Touring Car Championship season. The Ex-F1 ace will race for Team Dynamics who have won the championship twice with Honda in the past five years.

Honda launches new car comparator

Honda (UK) has launched a brand new car comparison tool online, that enables any customer or potential customer to compare Honda cars against any other car in the market and calculate the potential savings on offer.

Ride with the professionals in The Tour of Britain

For the first time ever, Honda and The Tour of Britain are offering the opportunity to ride the same course as the cycling professionals at Stoke-on-Trent on Sunday 6 September or in London on Saturday 19 September.

British-built Civic Type R to be sold in Japan

The acclaimed 3-door hot hatch, manufactured at Honda’s plant in Swindon, is to be shipped to Japan where it will go on sale during 2010.

Honda reappoints AA for first class roadside assistance

Honda (UK) has reappointed the AA to manage its Hondacare Roadside Assistance programme. The new agreement promises customers an all-encompassing package and improved levels of service.

The UK's most reliable car accord-ing to Which?

Honda's new Accord has been named as the UK's most reliable car in this year's Which? car survey, it was announced today. The car achieved a reliability score of 99%, one of the highest scores ever achieved; closely followed by the new Honda Jazz in second place with a score of 98%.

Honda Accord in tune with UK motorists

The UK's most reliable car is the Honda Accord, which has scored an outstanding 99% in the 2009 Which? Car survey.

Honda’s new CEO confirms production of CR-Z hybrid

Honda’s new CEO, Takanobu Ito has announced plans to begin sales of the CR-Zsports hybrid model in Japan in February 2010. The start date for UK sales of the new hybrid coupe will be released towards the end of 2009.

Honda’s family friendly FR-V bows out

Honda will say goodbye to the FR-V this summer, with the last car due to roll off the production line at the Suzuka plant in Japan this August.

Win a trip to Japan and ride in Civic Type R Mugen

Honda (UK) is giving one lucky winner exclusive access to the 'ultimate' Honda Civic Type R Mugen Concept as it enters the final stage of development in Japan.

MUGEN Euro to build Civic Type R prototype

Following media speculation, MUGEN EURO Co., Ltd has confirmed the development of a highly-tuned Honda Civic Type R 'MUGEN' concept prototype road car, using the same powertrain as the Civic MUGEN RR saloon launched in 2007 in Japan.

Honda teams up with Tour of Britain cycle race

Honda (UK) has become the official car partner for the Tour of Britain, the professional cycle race which attracts over a million spectators each year.

Honda apprentices steal the show at UK Skills

Honda apprentices dominated at the UK Skills final on 18 June, with two members from the Honda-trained team taking first and second place. UK Skills is a national competition for young technicians that takes place bi-annually and involves a range of industries from automotive to hairdressing.

The JD Power of dreams

Honda has reclaimed second place overall in the JD Power Survey, scoring highly across all four categories - vehicle quality and reliability, vehicle appeal, service satisfaction and ownership costs.

Chart-topping CR-V

Honda (UK)'s CR-V is storming the SUV sales tables this year, proving once again, 'not all 4x4s are the same'. Sales are up 48 per cent on its nearest competitor, proving the British-built model is still capable of bucking the trend three-years after it was launched.

Honda Jazz achieves top points for Euro NCAP rating

The new Jazz is one of the UK's safest cars, according to the new independent crash test results from Euro NCAP.

Cycle Tour-er

Professional cycle team 'Sport Beans-Wilier' will use an Accord Tourer as a support vehicle for the 2009 British season. The team is made up of six professional cyclists led by Ben Luckwell, who represented Great Britain in the team time trial at the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games.