According to the New York Times, the new Honda Insight will be available sooner than previously announced. The gas-electric hybrid by Japan's auto maker will be available March 24, with a starting price of $19,800 for the base model. The total price, after extra charges, will be $20,470, this is about $2,250 less than that of the competition.

In the Times article, executive vice president of American Honda Dick Collive said: "Insight is the most affordable new hybrid available in the U.S. In addition to making good environmental sense, hybrid technology is now entering a…

Honda Motor Co. is bringing two new concepts to the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show in November. One will be the prototype of an electric car; the other is a new type of gas-electric hybrid engine. This announcement was made last Wednesday by a Honda spokesperson.

Back in July, Chief Executive Officer Takanobu Ito said Honda would build an all-electric vehicle for sale by 2012. The model that will be shown at the Los Angeles Auto Show is a representation of the vehicle Mr. Ito was referring to.

The new hybrid system power train itself will be on display in…