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Honda is one of the oldest and most respected Japanese brands in the United States and here you can find the latest Honda news and reviews about Honda vehicles. The news on this page is updated daily. Now manufacturing almost all of its popular models in the US, it has blurred the line between foreign and domestic brands to the point that there is no longer a clear delineation. The Honda Civic and Honda Accord vehicles are often segment leaders in sales and have won dozens of awards.

Truck Buyer Compares The 2020 Toyota Tacoma And 2020 Honda Ridgeline. Here’s What They Found
The 2020 Tacoma vs. Ridgeline Trap: The Hidden Comfort Mistake Midsize Truck Buyers Make
By Tim Healey on
A shopper learns about the pros and cons of the Honda Ridgeline while comparing it to the rival Toyota Tacoma.
2020 Toyota Highlander
Toyota Highlander Owner Says "I’m Done With New SUVs"; Transmission Whine Confirms His Nightmare After Owning A Defective Traverse, Odyssey, And Sienna
By Denis Flierl on
A 2020 Toyota Highlander owner faces an unsettling 25-45 mph transmission whine at 65,000 miles, sparking a viral warning. After mechanical defects in a Chevy Traverse, Honda Odyssey, and Sienna, this real-world failure exposes systemic new car flaws.
Honda Ridgeline Owners Take Razzing Over Whether They Have A ‘Real’ Truck In Stride
The Brutal Truth About the Honda Ridgeline That F-150 and Tacoma Owners Refuse to Admit
By Tim Healey on
If you own a Honda Ridgeline, you might take some flak from other truck owners.
2026 Honda CR-V
2023 Honda CR-V Owner Is Trading Her 1.5T Engine Over A $4,000 Head Gasket Threat For A V6 Pilot Or Odyssey
By Denis Flierl on
A 2023 Honda CR-V owner is dumping her 1.5T engine at 49,700 miles over a looming $4,000 head gasket failure threat. To protect her rural family from getting stranded, she is trading up to the proven V6 reliability of a Honda Pilot or Odyssey.
Yet Another Report Shows How American-Made The Honda Ridgeline Really Is
Yet Another Report Shows How American-Made The Honda Ridgeline Really Is
By Tim Healey on
If such things matter to you, the Honda Ridgeline just might be the most American pickup truck you can buy.
Honda Ridgeline Sales Are Down, As Is The Case With Most Trucks
Honda Ridgeline Sales Are Down, As Is The Case With Most Trucks
By Tim Healey on
It may be popular with owners, but the Honda Ridgeline took a sales dip this quarter.
Here’s What Current Owners Want On The Next Generation Honda Ridgeline
Here’s What Current Owners Want On The Next Generation Honda Ridgeline
By Tim Healey on
A forum poll shows what Honda Ridgeline owners want from the next generation of the truck.
2009 Honda CR-V and a Ridgeline truck
Former GM Tech Replaces His 2009 CR-V With 292K With a 2022 Ridgeline, And Says He Hopes This Smooth Truck Is Half as Reliable as The CR-V
By Tim Healey on
A former General Motors technician was quite happy to go outside the brand and own a Honda CR-V. Now, he’s buying a used Honda Ridgeline and hoping it will be as reliable as his CR-V was.
2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, Honda CR-V Hybrid
Honda CR-V Hybrid Owner Rents 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, Rejects Its High Seating Position and Rough Ride Quality: “I Want My CR-V Back!”
By Denis Flierl on
A Honda CR-V Hybrid owner rented a 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and immediately rejected its high seating and rougher ride, demanding her CR-V back. Expert analysis reveals the engineering flaws and platform differences driving this owner's viral complaint.
A Honda Owner Is Giving His 95,000-Mile Civic To His Retiring Parents, And Asking If A 100,000-Mile Ridgeline Is Really Just Getting Started
A Honda Owner Is Giving His 95,000-Mile Civic To His Retiring Parents, And Asking If A 100,000-Mile Ridgeline Is Really Just Getting Started
By Tim Healey on
Reddit Honda Ridgeline owners no longer ask whether 100,000 miles is too much; they're asking whether it's the beginning of the truck's second life.
Honda Ridgeline Falls Off Lift During Repair Because Everyone Has a Bad Day Sometimes
Honda Ridgeline Falls Off Lift During Repair Because Everyone Has a Bad Day Sometimes
By Tim Healey on
Images of this Honda Ridgeline falling off a lift lead to some funny jokes, but it’s not a laughing matter.
Wrapping Your Honda Civic - Or Any Car - With A Wrap Overlay Can Cause Unexpected Problems
Wrapping Your Honda Civic - Or Any Car - With A Wrap Overlay Can Cause Unexpected Problems
By Tim Healey on
A Honda Civic owner put an overlay on their car - and immediately had to head to the dealership.
Honda Ridgeline Owner Buys Two More Chevy Vehicles And Classifies Their Sound Systems From Best To Worst
Honda Ridgeline Owner Buys Two More Chevy Vehicles And Classifies Their Sound Systems From Best To Worst
By Tim Healey on
Buying a truck like the 2026 Honda Ridgeline isn’t just for what it can tow or how it rides - for some, the sound system matters, and this owner, who bought a Ridgeline and two 2025 Chevy vehicles, classifies them from best to worst.
Seventy-Year-Old Man Moves From A Ram 1500 To A 2026 Honda Ridgeline And Tells Us What Really Sold Him
Seventy-Year-Old Man Moves From A Ram 1500 To A 2026 Honda Ridgeline And Tells Us What Really Sold Him
By Tim Healey on
The 2026 Honda Ridgeline had earned a lot of loyalty from its buyers. We’ll once again let an owner tell us his story of why.
2026 Honda CR-V
A 2026 Honda CR-V Owner Ditches Subaru To Launch A San Juan Colorado Mountain Off-Road Camping Community
By Denis Flierl on
Aaron Chokbengboun’s call for an all-inclusive alpine meetup in Ouray highlights a massive shift in outdoor culture. My analysis reveals how the top-selling 2026 Honda CR-V is breaking out of the suburbs and taking over rugged Rocky Mountain trails.
Civic Owner Says Why He Will Never Make The Mistake of Switching From Honda Again
Civic Owner Says Why He Will Never Make The Mistake of Switching From Honda Again
By Tim Healey on
Honda Civic owners seem to be quite loyal. We’ll let one Honda Civic buyer explain why he is sticking with the brand.
One 2026 Honda Ridgeline Owner Asked If It Could Handle Snow And A 935-Mile Road Trip, But Dozens of Owners Responded With Stories
One 2026 Honda Ridgeline Owner Asked If It Could Handle Snow And A 935-Mile Road Trip, But Dozens of Owners Responded With Stories
By Tim Healey on
Comments from Honda Ridgeline owners suggest that they love the truck not for what it can do in the snow, but because of all the various problems it solves and challenges it can handle.
2026 Honda CR-V Sport Touring
2026 Honda CR-V Sport Touring Throws Total Sensing Failures Before Its First 7,500-Mile Oil Change
By Denis Flierl on
A brand-new 2026 Honda CR-V Sport Touring experienced a complete failure of the dashboard warning during reverse braking before its first oil change. Here is the mechanical root cause of dealers' inability replicate this common Honda Sensing system fault.
The Honda Ridgeline’s 3.5-liter V6 Is Chock Full Of History
The Honda Ridgeline’s 3.5-liter V6 Is Chock Full Of History
By Tim Healey on
The next Honda Ridgeline may or may not move to a hybrid powertrain, but for now, the current 3.5-liter V6 has quite the history.
The 2026 Honda Ridgeline Is One Of The Most American-made Vehicles On The Market
The 2026 Honda Ridgeline Is One Of The Most American-made Vehicles On The Market
By Tim Healey on
According to Cars.com, the 2026 Honda Ridgeline, which is built in Alabama, is one of the most American-made vehicles on the market.
2026 Honda CR-V
Automated Car Washes Could Accidentally Ruin Your 6th-Gen Honda CR-V Emissions System
By Denis Flierl on
A design vulnerability in the 6th-generation Honda CR-V allows automated car washes to flood the EVAP charcoal canister. As dealerships deny warranty claims by blaming owners, a routine car wash becomes an expensive financial gamble.
The Late, Lamented Honda Element May Be Returning, According To Honda Civic Forum
The Late, Lamented Honda Element May Be Returning in 3 Years, According To Honda Civic Forum
By Tim Healey on
Rumors are always worth taking with a grain of salt, but if the Honda Element returns, it will likely have a hybrid powertrain.
2024 Honda CR-V hybrid
Honda Dealer Denies Warranty Coverage For 2024 CR-V Emissions System Failure Blaming $2,000 Car Wash Repair On Owner Error
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Honda CR-V owner was hit with an "Emissions System Problem" warning at 29K miles. The dealer blamed a car wash for flooding the rear EVAP charcoal canister and denied warranty coverage, sticking the driver with a $2,000 out-of-pocket bill.
This 2011 Honda Ridgeline Owner Has Ignited The Ongoing Debate About Which Generation Vehicle To Buy
This 2011 Honda Ridgeline Owner Has Ignited The Ongoing Debate About Which Generation Vehicle To Buy
By Tim Healey on
Whether it’s the 2011 Honda Ridgeline vs the 2026 Honda Ridgeline or another model, there’s a never-ending debate among people on which generation is the best one to buy for any given model.
The Honda Ridgeline Might Be The Last True V6 Pickup Truck, As The 3.5-liter, 280-horsepower Mill Is Perfectly Old-School Yet Modern
The Honda Ridgeline Might Be The Last True V6 Pickup Truck, As The 3.5-liter, 280-horsepower Mill Is Perfectly Old-School Yet Modern
By Tim Healey on
Honda’s Ridgeline and its 3.5-liter V6 that makes 280 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque could represent, in a way, the last of the small V6 pickup trucks.
2026 Toyota Crown Sedan On Display At a Toyota Dealership
Toyota, Hyundai, Honda Sedans Gain and the Reason Is Hybrids
By John Goreham on
You have likely heard that sedans are making a big comeback. We dug into the issue to find out what’s driving the four-door-with-a-trunk comeback.
2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid
Why Backordered Parts Leave Honda CR-V Hybrid Owners Stuck Waiting In Dealership Service Bays Over Dual Safety Hazards
By Denis Flierl on
Honda CR-V Hybrid owners face massive parts backorders for binding steering gears while dealing with a fresh trunk tire-kit recall. Here is a practical consumer action plan to beat dealership service delays today.
2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid
Why Your Honda CR-V Hybrid Steering Can Suddenly Lock Up On The Highway And How To Fix It
By Denis Flierl on
Honda CR-V Hybrid steering gears can swell and bind on the highway, causing a power surge that triggers a scary system lockdown. I break down the real mechanical cause behind the defect and how CR-V Hybrid owners can get it fixed today.
Rear view of a blue-gray 2026 Honda Pilot AWD parked under a covered driveway near a cabin.
A 2021 Honda Pilot Owner Bought A 2026 EX-L Sight Unseen And Found The Upgrade Honda Needed
By Noah Washington on
A Honda Pilot owner replaced a 104,000-mile 2021 EX-L with a 2026 EX-L AWD in Smoke Blue Pearl and found a quieter, sharper family SUV with two strange downgrades hiding in plain sight.
2026 Jeep Gladiator 1941 Leads the Lineup at RMDE
The 2026 Rocky Mountain Driving Experience Featured the Latest EVs, Like the the 2026 Subaru Trailseeker, 4x4s, Like the 2026 Jeep Cherokee, and Nostalgia from the All New Honda Prelude
By Mary Conway on
The Rocky Mountain Driving Event gives Rocky Mountain Automotive Press members the chance to drive a wide range of vehicles on varying terrain. From 6-speeds to 4x4s, it was a great day!
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