Ward's Automotive has named the new hybrid engine used in the Honda Accord as one of the ten best engines for 2005.

The engine uses cylinder-deactivation (Variable Cylinder Management) to increase fuel economy. Honda also uses the Integrated Motor Assist hybrid design to achieve improvements in both power and efficiency. The engine produces 15 more horsepower than the conventional Honda V6, but has increased fuel efficiency of 38% in the city and 23% on the highway.

This is the 11th year for the Ward's 10 Best Engines program; the award is highly anticipated in the automotive field.