In a remarkable achievement, Honda reaffirms its leadership as the most awarded brand in Car and Driver history, boasting an impressive 92 trophies. The sleek and powerful Honda Accord takes center stage with a record-breaking 38th honor, including an extraordinary streak of 26 consecutive years. The 11th-generation Honda Civic adds to the celebration with its third consecutive win, while the 6th-generation Honda CR-V secures its second consecutive victory.
Highlighting design and engineering excellence, Honda clinches three coveted 2024 Car and Driver 10Best awards for the second year running. This achievement, more than any other brand, sees the Honda Civic and Accord on the esteemed 10Best Cars list, and the Honda CR-V securing a spot on the 10Best Trucks and SUVs list. Additionally, the Acura Integra Type S secures a place on the 10Best Cars list, making American Honda Motor Co., Inc. the proud recipient of four coveted spots.
With an unparalleled total of 92 awards, Honda stands as the winningest brand in Car and Driver history, maintaining a presence on the prestigious 10Best list since its inception in 1983.
The Honda Accord, America’s best-selling car over the last five decades, continues its reign as the most awarded vehicle in Car and Driver 10Best history. The Accord’s remarkable 38 appearances on the list, including the last 26 consecutive years, solidify its legendary status. The Civic earns its 10th 10Best award, while the CR-V secures its fifth win.
Lance Woelfer, Assistant Vice President of Honda National Sales, expresses gratitude, stating, “Taking home three prestigious Car and Driver 10Best awards for the second year in a row is an incredible honor for the entire Honda family. For Honda, these awards are not just recognition of Civic, Accord, and CR-V, but motivation for every Honda associate to continue creating, building, and selling products that create joy for our customers.”
The Accord and CR-V hybrid models play a crucial role in Honda’s electrification strategy, representing over 50% of Accord and CR-V sales in 2024. These models feature a new, advanced Honda two-motor hybrid system, prioritizing efficiency without compromising dynamic performance or driving experience.
All three Honda models featured on the 10Best lists are proudly made in North America, a testament to the company’s commitment to building products close to the customer. The 11th-generation Accord is manufactured in the Marysville Auto Plant in Ohio, while the 11th-generation Civic Sedan is made in Alliston, Ontario, Canada, with the Civic Hatchback built at the Honda Indiana Auto Plant. The 6th-generation CR-V is produced in three North American plants, including the East Liberty Auto Plant in Ohio, the Indiana Auto Plant, and Honda of Canada Mfg.
Honda’s two-motor hybrid-electric power unit, powering the Accord hybrid and CR-V hybrid, is crafted at the Honda Transmission Plant in Ohio. The 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder engine is produced at the Anna Engine Plant in Ohio.
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