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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.

A turquoise 2026 Honda Prologue is shown from a three-quarter front angle driving across a bridge with mountains and a lake in the background, featuring a roof-mounted cargo carrier.
“First EV I’ve Ever Purchased and My Last”: Why One Honda Prologue Owner Says Winter Charging Has Completely Changed Their View on EVs
By Aram Krajekian on
Cold weather quickly changed everything for one Honda Prologue owner. After a single winter of daily charging, excitement turned into regret, sparking a larger conversation about first time ownership and whether buyers are prepared for winter reality.
Electric vehicle deliveries January 2026
Entering the Fifth Month Since Federal Subsidies Ended, EV Deliveries Are Dramatically Lower Than Prior Years, As Hybrids Continue To Surge - You’ll Never Guess Which Brand Bucked the Trend
By John Goreham on
Battery-electric vehicle shoppers remain scarce. Manufacturers are reporting sales increases overall, but EV sales are an anchor restraining stronger growth. Hybrids show the biggest growth. Here is what the data available says about EV market health head
2024 Honda CR-V
“I Trusted the Honda Dealer With My 2024 CR-V, They Totaled It, Then Demanded the Loaner Back: The Resale Value Is GONE and I’m Left Stranded”
By Denis Flierl on
When your daily driver becomes a crime scene under dealership care, who pays the price? The Honda CR-V is now a wrecked liability with a "Carfax scarlet letter" after a service tech blew the airbags. Now, the clock's ticking, and she’s out of options.
2026 Honda Passport looks capable and cozy in a winter scene
Very Quietly, Two Consumer Reports Testers Name the 2026 Honda Passport Best Pick Based On Road Testing
By John Goreham on
In a recent podcast overviewing the best and worst picks for the 2025 test year, Consumer Reports testers found that the Honda Passport stood out among many great vehicles.
2019 Ram Laramie
"Now I'm Not Sure”: Why I Bought My Daughter a 220,000-Mile Luxury Ram Instead of a Reliable Toyota or Honda”
By Denis Flierl on
Forget the "boring" sedan. This dad chose high-end leather and a smooth ride over traditional reliability, but at 220k miles, the gamble is real. Is a luxury truck worth the risk, or is he headed for a breakdown? See the plan to save it!
2026 Honda GR-V looks clean and sporty in a winter backdrop
2026 Honda HR-V Is the Unsung Hero of the Compact Crossover Class Because Of These Five Reasons
By John Goreham on
We list out five ways the Honda HR-V is at the top of its segment.
Rear view of a black Honda Prelude parked at a small town street near a gas station
After Calling Every Seattle Honda Dealer Weekly to Get MSRP, a 2026 Prelude Hybrid Owner Says the New Coupe Feels Like “a Sports Car With the Convenience of a Civic,” With “Amazing Storage”
By Noah Washington on
After calling every Seattle dealer weekly to dodge markups, one 2026 Prelude Hybrid owner says he finally secured the coupe at its $43,195 MSRP.
Cole Garner's 2024 Honda CR-V
2024 Honda CR-V Owner Says, “I’m Not Buying the Dealer’s Oil Change Disaster Excuse”; Here Is Why This "Faulty Gasket" Story Doesn’t Add Up
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Honda CR-V owner loses all its oil just 2 miles after a dealer service. The dealer blames a "faulty gasket," but I reveal why this story doesn’t add up, and the engine damage Honda isn't mentioning.
2026 Honda CR-V Sport L
“I Feel Every Bump”: Why This 2026 Honda CR-V Sport-L Owner Sounds the Alarm After Dumping Her “Jerky” Mazda CX-70
By Denis Flierl on
From jerky acceleration to feeling every pebble: Sharron traded her 2025 Mazda CX-70 for a 2026 Honda CR-V Sport L, seeking comfort, but she’s still vibrated by the road. Is it actually a downgrade? Here is her honest take and what buyers need to know.
2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid front view
2025 Honda CR-V Owner Says, “I Thought Honda Was Reliable, But My CR-V Hybrid Is Already Leaking Oil At 4K Miles: I’m Ready To Trade It In”
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid with only 4,200 miles is leaking oil and vibrating? One owner is already "ready to trade it in" after finding a massive leak and a 2-quart low engine. Is Honda’s reliability slipping? Get the full story on this 6th-gen disaster.
2027 will see an all-new Aura RDX hybrid, possibly with the brand's new V-6
Honda Will Lean On Its US-Based Production Facilities To Make More Affordable Cars, But This Raises a Few Important Questions
By Dimitar Angelov on
While Honda plans to actively counter the “trimflation” issue, the competitiveness of its EV models could be in question.
2022 Honda CR-V
2022 Honda Owner Says Her CR-V Has Gremlins, “All My Windows Went Down, the Sunroof Opened With the Car Off, and the Trunk Opened By Itself Twice,” She Adds, “The Dealer Claims They Can’t Find Anything Wrong”
By Denis Flierl on
One 2022 Honda CR-V owner says her SUV is "possessed" by gremlins, which open the windows, sunroof, and trunk on their own. The worst part? The dealer says nothing is wrong. Is it a fluke or a lemon?
2026 RAV4 Hybrid
“I Was Going To Trade My 2013 Honda Pilot With 253K Miles For a 2026 Toyota RAV4, But I Think I’ll Give Them Time To Get the Bugs Worked Out, and Hit the Resale Market”
By Denis Flierl on
A 2013 Honda Pilot owner has 253k miles, and was ready to swap it for a 2026 Toyota RAV4. But is the first year of a redesign worth the risk? He’s choosing reliability over novelty. Is waiting for the bugs to clear the best move right now?
A sporty, red 2026 Honda Prelude concept car with a black roof and black wheels, shown from the front three-quarter angle in a studio setting.
"Honda Built a Car for Nobody," Commenters React to Prelude's First-Month Sales Amid Dealer Markups and Management Choices That Could Stall New Sports Cars
By Noah Washington on
The 2026 Honda Prelude sold just 174 units in its first month as enthusiasts reject a car they've dubbed a "Civic Hybrid" wearing a nostalgia costume.
Toyota Camry XSE
These Are The 5 Carmakers With The Most Recalls In 2025
By Dimitar Angelov on
Even carmakers that are typically known for reliability are ranking high on this list
2026 Honda CR-V and Toyota Camry
Toyota Camry Owner Says, “I Left It For a 2026 Honda CR-V, It Drives Like A Dream, and Because Of My Financial Discipline, I Did It All Without a Co-Signer”
By Denis Flierl on
From Camry to a 2026 CR-V, all on her own! Madison traded her Camry for a dream CR-V, using pure financial discipline. No co-signer, just hard work and savvy negotiating. See how she secured a deal nobody could refuse, and what car buyers need to know.
2022 Honda CR-V, Toyota Venza, Hyundai Palisade
Hyundai Palisade Owner Is Trapped: She Says “We're $7K Upside Down on This Unreliable Palisade, So, Looking At A Honda CR-V or Toyota Venza, Leaning Toward a 2022 CR-V, But at 61K Miles It’s Out of Warranty”
By Denis Flierl on
Stuck in a $7K debt trap with an unreliable Hyundai Palisade. One owner is ready to jump ship for a Honda CR-V or Toyota Venza, but is a high-mileage 2022 CR-V a genius move or a second warranty nightmare? Here is the breakdown of the best escape!
Honda Prologue EV at a Tesla Supercharger during road trip
After Driving a Honda Prologue EV 425 Miles Across Kansas, Owner Says It Only Cost 50 Bucks and an Extra Hour of Time Compared to a Gas Car
By Chris Johnston on
A Honda Prologue journey that quietly exposes how much EV charging has changed, and how a surprising amount of money can be saved.
Sony Honda Mobility Afella At CES 2026
CES 2026 Preview - Sony Honda Mobility Ready to Revolutionize the Road with AFEELA
By Rob Enderle on
At CES 2026, Sony Honda Mobility is expected to debut the AFEELA 1, a pre-production EV redefining luxury. Merging PlayStation gaming and autonomous tech, it challenges rivals by prioritizing immersive passenger entertainment over horsepower.
2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid
Honda CR-V Owner Says She Never Used the Extended Warranty on Her 2015 CR-V, She Adds, “But I’m Getting One For My 2026 CR-V Hybrid, There’s A Lot More To Go Wrong”
By Denis Flierl on
One owner’s 2015 Honda CR-V was so reliable her extended warranty went untouched. But for her new 2026 Hybrid, she’s not taking any chances. With complex tech and dual powertrains, is the extra coverage now a must-have? Here is why her mind changed.
2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid
Honda Master Tech Says He Sees Many 2016-2025 1.5L Cars In the Shop Daily, But Few 2.0 Hybrids, He Adds, “Don’t Buy a 1.5L, Get a Hybrid or V6 Model Instead”
By Denis Flierl on
Avoid a costly mistake! A Honda Master Tech warns that 1.5L models (2016-2025) are flooding shops daily. Planning to drive past 100k miles? He says skip the 1.5L and stick to the bulletproof 2.0L Hybrids or V6s. Here’s why the pros are worried.
2022 Honda CR-V Touring & 2025 Subaru Forester Touring
A Honda Owner Is Ditching His CR-V For a Subaru Forester, Because It’s the Last Car He Buys, He Adds, “I Know CR Loves Subarus, and Ranks Them 10 Points Higher Than Honda”
By Denis Flierl on
A longtime Honda devotee is making a shock move: swapping his 2022 CR-V for a 2025 Subaru Forester. Why? He wants a retirement-ready SUV that outranks Honda by 10 points in reliability. Discover why this owner is choosing Subaru for his final car.
2026 Honda CR-V TrailSport Hybrid looks ready for action in a snowy scene
2026 Honda CR-V TrailSport Hybrid Knocks Our Socks Off, Exceeding All Expectations But One
By John Goreham on
We’re big fans here of TrailSports and similar Crossover SUV trims that enable better adventures off pavement. Honda’s new CR-V TrailSport pairs this with great fuel efficiency.
Honda Civic test prototype for the V6 hybrid platform
Honda's New V-6 Hybrid Platform Packs Some Unconventional Engineering
By Dimitar Angelov on
Honda is working on a new hybrid platform for its larger models, revolving around a new V-6, and it features some very unusual engineering decisions.
2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid
2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid Owner Says His SUV Blew a Head Gasket at Just 65K Miles - He Adds, “I Thought I Was Buying Ultra-Reliable, What Happened to Honda Reliability?”
By Denis Flierl on
A 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid owner reports a blown head gasket at just 65,000 miles, shattering expectations of "ultra reliability." Is this an isolated incident or a new defect joining the 1.5L engine woes? Here is what you need to know before you buy.
2023 Honda Prelude concept
The First 2026 Honda Prelude Dyno Run Did Not Go As Planned, But We Still Got a Number
By Dimitar Angelov on
Laying down some numbers with the 2026 Honda Prelude proved difficult due to all the clever tech it has, but eventually, we got the numbers. Brace yourselves!
2025 Nissan Rogue image by John Goreham
Average Transaction Prices For Compact Cars and Compact Five-Passenger Crossover SUVs are At Three-Year Lows Down vs. 2024 and 2023 - Here’s the Good News You Won’t See Reported Anywhere Else
By John Goreham on
We provide the facts and figures showing that vehicles like the Nissan Rogue, CR-V, Ford Escape, Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, and Nissan Versa, are presently at three-year lows.
Honda Tech in the shop with the 2019 Honda CR-V
Honda Tech Warns CR-V Owners: "Honda Designed Garbage Engine, They Eat Head Gaskets”, The Truth Revealed
By Denis Flierl on
A Honda tech called the 1.5L turbo a "garbage engine" that eats head gaskets. Is your 2017-2022 CR-V at risk? We debunk the "pushrod" controversy, share high-mileage owner success stories, and reveal the one aftermarket fix that bulletproofs your SUV.
2026 Honda Prelude 0-60 mph time
I Was Willing To Forgive Honda For The Prelude, But Then I Saw The 0 To 60 MPH Time
By Dimitar Angelov on
While not official, a video shows the 2026 Honda Prelude accelerating from 0 to 60 mph, and things aren't looking good.
2023-2025 Honda CR-V
2023-2025 Honda CR-V "Sticky Steering" Nightmare: Why Owners Are Terrified and Filing Lawsuits
By Denis Flierl on
A "sticky steering" defect plaguing 2022-2025 Honda CR-V models has triggered a massive recall and class-action lawsuit, leaving owners terrified as their steering wheels "lock up" at highway speeds.
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