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DETROIT, U.S.A., January 10, 2010 - The Honda Civic Si Concept coupe and Civic Concept sedan are making world debuts at the North American International Auto Show, providing the first official glimpse at the styling direction of the all-new, ninth-generation 2012 model set to go on sale this spring, the company announced.

"The CR-Z is a personal sport hybrid coupe for people with a spirit of adventure and an elevated sense of responsibility toward…

Honda's Accord sedan has been recommended by Consumer Reports as one of the best family vehicles for 2010. 2011 looks to continue this tradition, with a newly revised interior and exterior, along with improved crash test ratings by the IIHS. The 2011 Accord also receives better gas mileage than previous models - 23 miles per gallon city, and 34 mpg on the highway. That's with its 4 cylinder, 177-horsepower engine.

The Toyota Camry, has…

Cars awarded the designation of TOP SAFETY PICK from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) wear a badge of honor. 2011 Honda Civic four-door models (excluding the SI) now wear that badge within the small car category.  The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is renowned within the car industry as being sticklers for safety. Last year, they upped the criteria for TOP SAFETY PICKs by adding a roof-strength evaluation to test the protection?

According to Honda, all their models are built to be hybrid ready. Honda President Takanobu Ito says around 10 percent of Honda's global sales will be hybrids by 2015. These models were all made with hybrid in mind, in order to have a fast turnover from gas to hybrid ready rides.

Kohei Hitomi, chief engineer of the Honda Fit, was asked by Honda management to make the Fit easily adaptable into a hybrid. Hitomi…