http://www.torquenews.com/1082/2012-honda-civic-still-winner
Honda introduced the new 2012 Civic last year just as Japan was reeling from the dual impacts of the earthquake/tsunami natural disasters. As a result of the events, supply was severely limited and sales suffered. In 2012 sales have roared back and the Civic now is the third most popular car in America, and the most popular if you include sister SUV CR-V sales.
— Steve Odland