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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.

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>

Image of 2023 Honda TrailSport courtesy of Honda

7 Ways Honda Made the Pilot SUV More Off-Road Rugged for 2023

By John Goreham on November 7, 2022 - 2:19PM

Honda’s new Pilot adds a lot of off-road capability for its new generation. Here are 7 ways Honda made the new Pilot better off-road.

Honda Names New '23 Pilot "King Of Car Pool Lane" - EV Owners Giggle

By John Goreham on November 7, 2022 - 12:20PM

Honda's new Pilot is many things, but "King of the Car Pool Lane" is a stretch.

Image of 2023 Ridgeline pickup truck courtesy of Honda.

Honda Is Emerging From the Inventory Crisis Better Than Most Brands

By John Goreham on November 1, 2022 - 1:27PM

Though inventory remains tight, deliveries prove that Honda is ahead of the curve when it comes to resolving the new-car inventory crisis.

Female Honda employees assemble engines in Anna Ohio image courtesy of Honda.

Honda Begins Building Its Next-Generation CR-V Hybrid In Canada, USA Assembly to Follow

By John Goreham on October 25, 2022 - 10:54AM

Here’s a look at how North America emerged as Honda's global hub for hybrids.

Honda Offers Sneak Peek At All-New 2023 Accord - Images and Info Here

By John Goreham on October 25, 2022 - 9:54AM

The American-made Honda Accord enters a new era. Here’s what Honda says we can look forward to.

2024 Honda Prologue battery-electric vehicle image.

See Honda’s 2024 Prologue Battery-Electric Vehicle Images Here First

By John Goreham on October 6, 2022 - 10:58AM

Honda has revealed the styling of its all-new 2024 Prologue battery-electric vehicle. How about that front end?

2023 Civic Type R engine image courtesy of Honda

See How Honda Civic Type R Stacks Up To Competition

By John Goreham on September 15, 2022 - 5:13PM

We chart out the horsepower, torque, and powertrain layout of the Civic Type R vs. its main competitors. Honda fans will not be disappointed.

How To Use Your Car's Eco Mode To Save Gas and Money

By John Goreham on August 29, 2022 - 1:52PM

Your car very likely has a simple way to save you money at the pump. Here is what Eco Mode is, how to use it, and what it can achieve.

Honda’s 2023 HR-V EX-L AWD - Big For Its Size, Important For Its Segment

By John Goreham on August 29, 2022 - 10:13AM

We test the all-new 2023 Honda HR-V and discover that Honda has a viable contender in the smaller than CR-V crossover segment.

Honda is Making Bigger and Better Crossover Vehicles

The Best Honda Crossover SUV to Buy Today

By Timothy Boyer on August 24, 2022 - 10:34AM

Honda has recently updated and redesigned the 2023 models of the Honda CR-V and Honda HR-V, but which of these two crossovers is the better buy? Find out now with this informative review from a professional car consultant.

Image of Honda Pilot TrailSport by Honda

Honda’s New TrailSport Trim For Pilot On the Way

By John Goreham on August 9, 2022 - 12:18PM

Honda has a new trim for its three-row Pilot SUV. Here’s what we expect.

Three Ways The All-New 2023 Hond CR-V Will Be Better In Snow

By John Goreham on August 1, 2022 - 9:51AM

Honda’s new CR-V has many great changes coming. We found that the new CR-V has three distinct new changes that will make the crossover better for those who live in areas with challenging winters.