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  This is a new Honda hybrid sedan prototype. Honda will have 15 new hybrids by 2030. Some Honda models may look unchanged for even longer than usual over the next few years. However, a bunch of new Honda vehicles are already on the way.  As a result of spending money (lots of money) on developing electric vehicles, many of which Honda has wisely cancelled, the company has posted a net loss for the first time in almost 70 years. This is a testament to just how well-run Honda has been for decades. While Honda is a smaller company than many of its competitors, they still make very competitive, very engaging, and reliable cars. Something other, bigger manufacturers still can’t figure out.   All of this is the real-world impact of misplaced, big-investment electric car plans, something the market conditions simply do not support. Many electric vehicles were built to comply with unreasonable pending legislation, primarily driven by California. Anytime you're building a car (or...

The popular Honda Accord gets a few tweaks for 2011. Thanks to better areodynamics, revised gear ratios and improvements to engine and transmission friction the 2.4 liter version of the Accord now gets 34 mpg on the highway and 23 in the city. That puts it in better contention with Hyundia's new Sonata, a car that gets an EPA highway rating of 35 mpg. The Accord's look has been slightly redone for 2011 as well. The grille is the most noticable revision - it now has a slightly stronger look and borrows some styling cues from the Accord Crosstour. The front bumper cover has been redone as well. V6 models get new wheel choices for 2011 too. The pictured above is a 2011 Accord EX-L V6. The interior gets a mild makeover too with some primary controls being relocated to improve ergonomics. Newly available features include USB audio input, steering wheel mounted paddle shifters for some models and a rear parking camera. Finally, there's a new Honda Accord SE for 2011. It basically...