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The ninth-generation Honda Civic will be making its first appearance this spring at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show.

American Honda Motor Company Inc. will then unveil the newest evolution of its popular sedan at the world-renowned North American International Auto Show.

According to spokesman Ron Lietzke, the car being shown in Detroit might not be the final production version of the Civic. It could still change slightly, as, if any, changes will be small.

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After hearing that Honda has decided to phase out the Element, many people began to speculate that the Ridgeline would be next.That, however, is mere hearsay. Honda indicates that the Ridgeline is not on the chopping block, and that it will prevail.

Ridgeline sales may be humble compared to other truck models, however,  Honda's U.S. Unit Executive Vice President, John Mendel,explains that the Ridgeline has developed a strong following and it

Honda CR-Z hybrid has been named Japan's Car of the Year. And to commemorate this award, the company will release a limited edition of its CR-Z sport-hybrid hatchback in their home country. Named the "Memorial Award Edition" the car will be coated in a hue called 'Pearl Deep Sapphire Blue' and will travel on unique Dark Pewter Gray 16-inch rims.

Add a new badge on the driver's side quarter glass and that about

Honda announced plans with Kumamoto Prefecture to advance their Electric Vehicle Testing Program for "next-generation personal mobility products," ie: electric vehicles (EVs). Earlier this month, Honda announced its Electric Vehicle Testing Programs in the US and Japan, and is also considering China.

Honda and Kumamoto Prefecture signed an agreement to perform these tests through March 2013. Following this agreement, Honda has already begun testing the Monpal ML200 electric cart. Additional programs will take place in