Honda doubling output of Civic hybrids with second generation

The new Honda Civic hybrid was unveiled this Thursday in Tokyo, but not many details were released. Honda's second generation Civic hybrid will cost about $2,500 more than the just released, revamped Honda Civic. It will offer more horsepower, better fuel efficiency, and improved styling.

Perhaps, the hybrid cars segment will finally have some real competition, as the hybrid Civic begins to challenge the Toyota Prius hybrid. Dealers in Southern California told me that they expect the first new hybrid Civics in mid-October.