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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.

Honda’s 2024 Prologue EV May Forecast More Collaboration Between Automakers

By Justin Hart on July 1, 2023 - 4:06AM

Honda has wisely decided to take a shortcut to bring its first truly competitive, modern EV to market: it is partnering with GM on its 2024 Prologue EV. This strategy means the only current electric SUV market segment competition for Honda, from its Japanese brethren, will be the Nissan Ariya. The rest of the Japanese auto industry would be wise to take note.

The main competitor of Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V, the Mazda CX-50 went on sale in China

The Main Competitor of Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V, in China Excites Russian Enthusiasts

By Armen Hareyan on May 27, 2023 - 10:18PM

The main competitor of Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V the Mazda CX-50 has classic 2 and 2.5 liter engines and a no less classic 6-speed automatic. But interestingly, automotive enthusiasts across the Chinese border, in Russia, are very excited about the new Mazda CX-50.

Image of worn snow tires by John Goreham

Is It OK to Use Worn Snowtires In Summer?

By John Goreham on May 22, 2023 - 11:02AM

Your winter tires are now worn past their winter capabilities. Should you leave them on for the summer to get the most life out of them? We give you both sides of the story.

Image of Michelin Defender2 tires by John Goreham

Michelin Defender2 Tire Review - “Just Get the Michelins”

By John Goreham on May 22, 2023 - 8:46AM

We review the Michelin Defender2 all-season touring tire designed for coupes, sedans, and crossovers. Here’s what we have found in our initial trials.

Honda CR-V interior, exterior, plugged in

Honda Debuts CR-V Plug-In Hybrid, For European Market

By Justin Hart on May 17, 2023 - 10:56AM

Honda unveiled its brand new CR-V plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV last week at a media event held at their European R&D Center in Germany. Given that Honda currently lacks any plug-in vehicle selection in the US market, this news may raise the hopes of those who are anxious for Honda to bring plug-in vehicles back to the US. Let’s take a look at early specs.

Honda CR-V Reigns Supreme: Why It Outshines Toyota RAV4

By Armen Hareyan on May 16, 2023 - 12:21PM

The 2023 Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V are two of the most popular compact SUVs on the market. Both vehicles offer a variety of features and amenities that appeal to a wide range of buyers. However, according to a recent study by Edmunds, the Honda CR-V is rated higher by real consumers than the Toyota RAV4.

Airbag Inflator Recall Is The Safety Campaign That Won’t Go Away

By Marc Stern on May 14, 2023 - 4:32PM

We've all heard about "gifts that keep giving" in response to holiday ads like those for today's Mother's Day. Well, how about a slight change: "gifts that won't go away" regarding the auto airbag recall that was launched nearly 20 years ago and continues today.

2023 Honda CR-V Sport touring image courtesy of Honda

2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport Touring - Sublime and Satisfying

By John Goreham on May 8, 2023 - 1:47PM

We test the new 2023 Honda CR-V’s top trim and find ourselves amazed by the new industry leader.

Image of 2023 Honda Pilot courtesy of Honda

Honda Builds the Longest-Lasting Vehicles In Important Segments

By John Goreham on May 8, 2023 - 9:21AM

A new study suggests that owners of Honda Pilots, CR-Vs, Elements, and Accords are very likely to drive them more than 250,000 miles.

Honda’s HR-V Crossover SUV Helping the Civic Keep Honda On The Minds of Buyers

By John Goreham on May 1, 2023 - 12:19PM

New data show that the HR-V is succeeding in one very important mission - attracting buyers to the Honda brand.

Image of 2023 Honda Civic Type R on track courtesy of Honda.

Is the 2023 Honda Civic Type R America’s Fastest FWD Sports Sedan?

By John Goreham on April 24, 2023 - 11:31AM

A new track record has us wondering if there is a faster front-wheel drive track-day car on sale in America today than the 2023 Honda Civic Type R.

Honda Earns Safety Award From U.S Regulators For New Airbag Technology

By John Goreham on April 24, 2023 - 9:29AM

A new airbag design has earned a Honda/Acura engineer a prestigious award.

Stop Buying New Hondas or Toyotas and Buy This $4,000 Project Car Instead

By Timothy Boyer on April 22, 2023 - 8:53AM

Project car recommendation from a mechanic that makes good economic sense today.

Image of 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid engine courtesy of Honda.

The '23 Honda Accord's New Engine Will Save Owners $18,000 In Lifetime Fuel Costs

By John Goreham on April 3, 2023 - 11:28AM

We compare the fuel costs of all of the modern Honda Accords and show you the lifetime fuel cost savings the new 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid offers.

Image of 2023 Honda Accord Sport Hybrid courtesy of Honda

2023 Honda Accord Hybrid Sport - The New “V6 Accord?”

By John Goreham on April 3, 2023 - 10:34AM

We test the new 2023 Honda Accord’s top powertrain and come away very impressed.

Hybrids That Don't Plug In Have A Murky Future In The US

By Justin Hart on March 18, 2023 - 5:28AM

Standard, “self-charging” hybrid vehicle sales are higher than they have ever been in the US. Automakers are planning on making many more of them, branching out to include new pickup, SUV and minivan hybrid offerings in recent years. But there’s a big problem brewing for hybrid vehicle sales in the US: several states have already committed to selling only new plug-in vehicles by 2035.

2023 Honda Pilot AWD TrailSport Review- You Had Me At Skidplates

By John Goreham on February 28, 2023 - 5:42PM

Skidplates, full-size spare tire, recovery hooks, and all-terrain tires? Yes, and much more with the 2023 Honda Pilot TrailSport.

Kia Sportage and Honda CR-V side by side in the outdoors

Feature Set Side By Side: Kia Sportage Hybrid Vs. Honda CRV Hybrid

By Justin Hart on February 20, 2023 - 1:41PM

Over the weekend, a dear friend of the family asked me whether she should buy an EV or some kind of hybrid. She’s a recently widowed older woman that lives alone and does mostly short to medium distance drives around the greater Seattle and Puget Sound region. She lives in a rural part of the county Seattle is in (down a dirt road) and strongly prefers to avoid the gas station as much as possible (if not completely). She is looking at SUVs or crossovers.

A True Utility SUV Designed to Do One Important Thing Other SUVs Cannot

By Timothy Boyer on February 10, 2023 - 4:47PM

Looking for a utility vehicle that is meant for car owners who need a workhorse vehicle without having to buy an expensive pickup truck? Here’s one used SUV you may want to snatch up before it’s too late.

Honda Just Made a Major EV Announcement Creating a Whole New Division

Honda Just Made a Major EV Announcemnt Creating a Whole New Division

By Armen Hareyan on January 24, 2023 - 7:17AM

Honda, the Japanese automaker, announced today that it will create a new division to strengthen and speed up its electrification business. This new division will be effective as of April 1st and will consolidate the company's electrification strategy and development of auto, motorcycle, and power products.

Ford’s Compact Maverick Hybrid Jumps To The Top Of Consumer Reports List, Bumps Honda

By Marc Stern on January 8, 2023 - 5:07PM

As Ford's compact pickup, the Maverick, remains wildly popular with customers, it has also become popular with Consumer Reports. Indeed, the Maverick bumped the Honda Ridgeline as the publication's top pickup.

The U.S. Needs More Strong PHEVs And We Need Them Yesterday

By Justin Hart on January 7, 2023 - 6:15AM

What is a “strong PHEV”? Put most simply, it is a plug-in hybrid vehicle that can use electricity to solely power the vast majority of the distance it drives on a daily basis. Are there other criteria that might define a strong PHEV? Of course, and I’ll cover some of those below. How many strong PHEVs are on the market (of the 40 or so available for the current model year)? Not as many as there should be, even if we count the used ones, but I’ll cover this more below too.

2022 Saw Takata Airbag Recall Deaths Grow By 5

By Marc Stern on December 23, 2022 - 4:10PM

With all of the notoriety, spot programs, and continuing recalls, the Takata airbag safety recalls continue to impact drivers more than 10 years in. Just last month, Stellantis and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration urged the owners of many models made by the automaker to park them until the repairs were made. Few have done so.

Image of CrossClimate2 tires courtesy of Michelin

Watch the Michelin CrossClimate2 Tire Tackle Ice-Slick Roads

By John Goreham on December 5, 2022 - 10:04AM

This video will help owners and shoppers understand just how good the Michelin CrossClimate2 tire is on a wintery icy road.

Kia’s 5 J.D. Power winning models: Soul, Rio, K5, Sportage and Telluride

Kia Wins The Most 2023 J.D. Power Residual Value Model Awards

By Justin Hart on November 27, 2022 - 5:09AM

Once again, Kia has managed to rake in the accolades from J.D. Power. Specifically, Kia has won 5 model awards for ALG Residual Value, which are <em>the automotive industry standard in recognizing vehicle models projected to hold the highest percentage of their manufacturer’s suggested retail price following a three-year period of ownership.</em>