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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.

2025 Toyota RAV4 and a 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid
Owner Trades 2025 Toyota RAV4 for 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid: Why He Got 91% Trade-In Value to Flee ‘Raspy’ Driving and ‘Unhooded’ Tech
By Denis Flierl on
Think the 2026 RAV4 is the only choice? This Colorado owner traded his 2025 model for a 2026 Honda CR-V Trailsport after finding the Toyota "noisy and over-baked." Discover how he recovered 91% of his OTD price to upgrade to a quieter hybrid ride.
Lexus RX, Mazda CX-5, and Acura MDX are some of the bestselling Japanese models from their respective brands
These Are The Most Popular Cars From Each Japanese Brand In The US
By Dimitar Angelov on
There is a recurring theme on the list, and it is hardly surprising, given the popularity of crossover and SUV models.
Honda Civic in a rustic setting.
These 5 Cars Make the Most Financial Sense, Says Expert Tyler Gardner, Our Take May Surprise You
By John Goreham on
TikTok’s favorite free financial advisor has great advice on how to make a sensible vehicle choice. We like his choices, but we can add some good input on which specific trim and year are the best of each of his choices.
Image of Honda Prologue courtesy of Honda Media Support
Honda Prologue Owner’s Meltdown Exposes the Harsh Reality of EV Life Without a Home Charger
By John Goreham on
Owning an EV without a home charger can be very difficult. Here’s why one Honda Prologue owner is ditching the EV to return to cars without plugs.
Honda Prologue Owner Reports Nearly Two Years of Ignored Axle Defect, Dealership Passes the Buck to Corporate, and Honda Corporate Passes It Right Back
Honda Prologue Owner Reports Nearly Two Years of Ignored Axle Defect, Dealership Passes the Buck to Corporate, and Honda Corporate Passes It Right Back
By Armen Hareyan on
A Torque News reader's detailed comment reveals the full circle of frustration that too many Honda Prologue owners are now living with, and it connects directly to a growing class action lawsuit you need to know about.
2025 Honda CR-V
2025 Honda CR-V Owner Reports 60–80 MPH "Phantom Acceleration" Linked to Cruise Control Malfunction
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Honda CR-V owner in Albuquerque reports a terrifying 60-80 MPH "unintended acceleration" event. The driver claims the gas pedal hit the floor on its own, only stopping after cycling Cruise Control. Is this a new software flaw or a floor mat snag?
2026 Honda Passport TrailSport orange SUV parked at dealership during first look with rugged wheels and black trim
Honda Paywalls Garage Door Opener That Previously Came Standard, Owners Are Not Pleased
By Noah Washington on
Honda locks a once-standard garage door opener behind a subscription, fueling backlash over paywalled features and raising concerns about automakers turning built-in hardware into recurring revenue streams.
2026 Honda Prelude hybrid coupe in Boost Blue parked on desert road with mountains and reflective lake in background
2026 Honda Prelude Buyer Gets 40+ MPG but Says It’s “For a Ridiculously Specific Minority”
By Noah Washington on
Honda’s new Prelude is a beautiful, 40-MPG hybrid coupe that almost nobody is buying. It’s a "ridiculously specific" car for those who want stunning looks and efficiency over raw speed, a rare cult classic in the making.
A sleek, light blue 2024 Honda Prologue with shiny black and white rims is parked by a tranquil lakeside. Bare trees and a rustic cabin create a peaceful, scenic backdrop.
2024 Honda Prologue Owner Shares Their 1 Year Experience After Replacing a Toyota Highlander and Cutting Monthly Fuel Costs by 84%
By Aram Krajekian on
A 2024 Honda Prologue owner shares a detailed account into what daily life looks like after replacing a gas SUV.
2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid and GMC Terrain
“I Don’t Miss the Poor Mileage”: Why a GMC Terrain Owner Traded For a 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport-L After 55,000 Faultless Miles
By Denis Flierl on
GMC Terrain owner Tyler Kisacky traded his "faultless" 2022 SUV after 55k miles for a 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport-L. Why? Despite perfect reliability, the Terrain's poor MPG couldn't compete with Honda’s hybrid gains. Here is the realistic fuel data.
A cinematic wide shot of a Honda manufacturing plant at dawn
The $15.7 Billion Shiver and Decoding Honda’s "EV Winter" Write-Off and the High-Stakes Pivot of Legacy Automakers
By Rob Enderle on
Honda’s massive $15.7 billion write-off signals a freezing "EV Winter." As market dynamics shift, can the Japanese giant pivot fast enough to outrun cooling demand and a surging Chinese offensive?
The 2026 Honda Ridgeline and Hyundai Santa Cruz shown nose to nose
The American-Made Truck Battle Nobody Expected: ‘26 Hyundai Santa Cruz vs. Honda Ridgeline
By John Goreham on
Two of the best American-made pickups are the 2026 Honda Ridgeline and the Hyundai Santa Cruz. We tested them back-to-back to find out which is best for you.
A 2026 Honda Ridgeline passes by a sign warning of mud hazard on a dirt road
American-Made 2026 Honda Ridgeline TrailSport: Are You Smart Enough To Buy It?
By John Goreham on
Do you need people to think you’re a weekend desert racer, or a professional contractor? If not, here’s why the 2026 Honda Ridgeline TrailSport may well be America’s best truck.
Black Honda Saloon concept with futuristic rear lighting
Honda’s EV Pullback, Toyota’s Slow Progress and Mazda’s Outsourcing Expose Japan’s EV Problem
By Noah Washington on
Automakers in Japan and the U.S. are taking different approaches to EV development, while Hyundai and Kia continue expanding dedicated platforms, software systems, and production targets.
2026 Honda CR-V Sport Touring hybrid
"I’m Waiting for the 2026 RAV4 Hybrid": Why One Buyer Just Walked Away From a Better Deal on the Honda CR-V
By Denis Flierl on
Louisiana buyer Bruce Gagneaux explains why he’s choosing the 2026 RAV4 Hybrid over a cheaper Honda CR-V. From the "missing" spare tire to a 300,000-mile powertrain, see why Honda's price edge isn't enough to beat Toyota's reliability.
2026 Honda Ridgeline
4 Very Different Honda Models Are The Best Family Cars In Their Respective Segments, According To A Reputable Publication
By Dimitar Angelov on
Honda may have made some questionable decisions lately, but here’s why these models are prime choices for families.
2024 Honda Prologue Elite electric SUV driving along a coastal highway
After 5,000 Miles, Tesla Model Y Owner Finds the Honda Prologue More Solid but Less Advanced
By Noah Washington on
Some drivers comparing the Honda Prologue and Tesla Model Y say the vehicles offer very different experiences.
A Hyundai Ioniq 6 and Nissan Ariya sit side by side in brilliant red
Kia, Honda, Hyundai, GM, Nissan, VW, and Tesla All Cancel EV Models In US - Here’s The Newly Updated List
By John Goreham on
Automakers are rapidly cutting their losses on slow-moving EVs. Here’s the list of recently canceled US EV models with updates from Kia, Hyundai, and Honda.
2026 Honda CR-V Trail Sport, Civic Type R
A Hardcore Track Enthusiast Lands a $2,600 Rebate On a Rugged 2026 Honda CR-V - It Signals a Shift In the Market Savvy Buyers Need To See
By Denis Flierl on
Forget generic SUV reviews. One performance driver just proved you can beat the dealer and keep your enthusiast soul. See how a $2,600 cash incentive and a sub-MSRP deal turned this rugged 6th-gen hauler into an unlikely track-day companion’s hero.
2026 Honda Prelude shown hauling four extra tires inside
The 2026 Honda Prelude Can Carry Its Own Track Tires - We Proved It
By John Goreham on
We bet a lot of Honda Prelude fans have wondered if the vehicle can fit a set of tires in the back of the vehicle. Well, we know the answer is yes.
2025 Honda Pilot Black Edition SUV parked on a rocky mountain overlook with snow capped peaks behind it
Some Buyers Testing the Toyota Grand Highlander Are Ending Up in the Honda Pilot
By Noah Washington on
Some shoppers comparing the Toyota Grand Highlander and Honda Pilot say the driving experience makes the difference. One buyer who tested both ended up choosing the Pilot after noticing smoother power, better materials, and stronger value.
2026 Honda CR-V & Toyota Tacoma
2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid AWD Real World Test Reveals Unexpected Performance Gaps for Switching Toyota Tacoma Owners
By Denis Flierl on
As fuel costs drive a national shift toward efficiency, the 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid is capturing former Toyota Tacoma owners who are finding surprising trade-offs in towing and off-road geometry despite the 40 MPG gain.
Two hybrids, both reliable, one more affordable, the other, more sophisticated
I Drove a Used Toyota Prius and Honda Insight Back-to-Back and One Felt Like a Mature Hybrid While the Other Still Felt Like an Experiment
By Dimitar Angelov on
The two humble hybrids, used Toyota Prius and Honda Insight, have a lot of fight left in them, even after more than 15 years on the road, and here’s what I think of them.
Darcey Brooten's 2024 Honda CR-V
This 2024 Honda CR-V Owner’s 25K Service Just Morphed Into a $1,385 Nightmare, And Your Defense Is Knowing Honda’s Actual Requirements
By Denis Flierl on
I’ll dissect why this $1,385 Honda CR-V 25k service estimate in Arkansas raises red flags and which specific shop recommendations owners must decline.
Local Shop Owner Says a Honda Accord's Instrument Cluster Repair Would Have Been Cheaper in The Dealership
Local Shop Owner Says a Honda Accord's Instrument Cluster Repair Would Have Been Cheaper in The Dealership
By Armen Hareyan on
A local shop owner reveals the unexpected costs a Honda Accord owner faced by skipping the dealership and bringing his car to a local mechanical shop with a damaged catalytic converter and a destroyed instrument cluster.
2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid and 2026 Toyota RAV4
A 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Buyer, Minutes Away From a Deal, Abandoned His Plans For a 2026 Honda CR-V, Citing Superior Cabin Comfort, and a Better Bottom Line
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota RAV4 buyer was minutes away from a Toyota deal until a last-second pivot changed everything. Discover why this prepared shopper changed his RAV4 Hybrid plans for a 2026 Honda CR-V.
2025 Honda CR-V
Honda CR-V Longevity Report: iSeeCars Data Reveals 10.6% Probability of 250,000-Mile Lifespan
By Denis Flierl on
iSeeCars longevity data reveals a 10.6% probability for the Honda CR-V reaching 250,000 miles. Technical analysis of the 1.5L Turbo and 2.0L Hybrid drivetrains suggests a 5,000-mile maintenance interval is vital for gasket integrity.
2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid
Honda CR-V Hybrid Maintenance: Why Experts Advise Long-Term Cooling System Protection
By Denis Flierl on
A Honda Master Tech is worried about his 2024 Honda CRV Hybrid and just purchased a 10 year warranty to protect his investment. Here is his warning for Honda CR-V Hybrid owners.
2025 Honda Pilot
Maintenance Minder vs. The 5,000-Mile Rule: Protecting Your 2025 Honda Pilot Engine
By Denis Flierl on
Is your 2025 Honda Pilot hiding a $11,000 engine trap? I’m revealing why following that dashboard light could be a disaster. See the 'glitter' found at 800 miles, and why my 30 years of experience says to swap your oil now before the damage is done.
2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport Touring
Why the 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid MPG Drops in Winter: The Role of Cabin Heating and Battery Efficiency
By Denis Flierl on
A Honda CR-V Hybrid owner thought 40 MPG was a lock, but winter just crushed his Hybrid to a measly 28. Is Honda’s tech failing, or is there a hidden flaw in the Sport Touring trim? Here’s the cold truth every owner needs to hear.
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