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News Opinion (Page 113)

News Opinion

Opinion on auto industry news. Opinion on cars and new vehicles.

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It's a parts source percentage measurement with Honda and Toyota winning the most "Made in America" accolade. When did that happen?
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Honda Motors is known for a user friendly online ‘shop and buy experience.’ I take a look at Honda’s newest build site for the carry over 2017 Honda Accord.
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It’s not uncommon for a first year model run vehicle to encounter a glitch or two on the road to perfection. Such may be the case with Civic. It looks like 10th Gen Civic, “North America’s Car of the Year,” may be experiencing a production teething pain or two.
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When I meet with Peter Cunningham back in 2014, the all-time winningest racer in Pirelli World Challenge racing predicted the future of the Acura TLX GT.
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The 2016 PPIHC (Pikes Peak International Hill Climb) classic is arguably the most dangerous public road ran racecourse in North America -- 2017 Acura NSX just conquered it!
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When was the last time a compact coupe won any auto publication’s “Best Daily Driver Category.” I can’t think of one.
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The best selling premium midsize SUV in North America comes to select Acura dealers this week with a bolder new look, greater wheel selection, improved interior and more. Is this enough to keep MDX sales momentum moving forward?
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Sure bed liners work pretty well, but generally the stamped or welded steel truck bed underneath them dent and rust under work-truck conditions. Honda answers the challenge with 2017 Ridgeline.
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With readers from across Canada and the U.S. commenting on 2016 Honda Civic variable fuel efficiency, there is a method or two out there for increasing your MPG.
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Volvo elevates 4 cylinder gasoline turbo power into the luxury confines of the largest and most drive-dynamic sedan in the maker's history. 2017 Volvo S90 T6 is a bit of a mind blower!
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Looking to Honda’s latest Accord Hybrid manifestation, it’s now possible to be “Cool” while one rolls down the road in the most fuel efficient midsize sedan in North America.
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We put the old guard Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE against the new kid Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited to see which midsize hybrid sedan is worth a closer look.
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It’s not unusual to experience a bit of buyer’s remorse after signing on the bottom line. What are you getting for your dollar?
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At the present moment, there are seven brands under the Volkswagen Group umbrella that are sold in the U.S. - Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Ducati (via Audi), Lamborghini, Porsche, and Volkswagen. There is the possibility of an eighth brand coming.
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Why is 2016 Honda Civic putting American Honda Motors on track for a record sales year?
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Out of hundreds of car, crossover and SUV models considered, 2016 Honda Civic and the redesigned Pilot makes the “Top 10 Best Family Cars of 2016.”
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It’s all about synthetic sensory recognition and autonomous driving response. Honda’s on it in Concord, California. The day of Honda's self driving car is here!
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Hey, what can I tell you, the entire North American auto industry hit the skids in May as U.S. auto sales level out. Let’s put this mild downtrend into perspective.
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2017 Acura MDX expands on a tradition of attainable premium quality.
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Acura Racing TLX-GT efforts turn a corner as the first production 2017 NSX supercar rolls off the assembly line and RDX Crossover receives a positive nod from consumers.
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That’s a big deal in a region where Winter temperatures fall well below zero, and road conditions rival those of the Arctic.
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Interestingly enough, a close study of the 2017 Honda Fit Dealership Monroney disclosure revealed an interesting factoid or two.
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While that may be a bit of a stretch. In Wards Auto's latest car interior rating, 2016 Honda Civic sits in the top 10.
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If it’s not broken why fix it?
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Tesla announces "we will never be a company that by our action does, or by our inaction allows, the wrong thing to happen just to save money."
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I’ve never experienced anything quite like 2017 Honda Ridgeline. And that’s exactly what Honda intended. “Uniqueness” sets it heads and shoulders above the midsize truck segment.
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There she sat in the driveway dressed in San Marino Red, a hint of chrome, black inlays, and the coolest 19 inch custom alloy wheels yet to be featured on a Honda. For this Honda fan it was love at first sight.
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While many comparisons have been made between the reinvented Honda Pilot SUV and Honda’s latest and only pickup truck offering, there’s much more to 2017 Ridgeline than meets the eye. Ridgeline proves to be truck tough, off road capable and car-interior comfortable.
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2016 Honda Civic is arguably the most dynamic compact sedan in the brand’s 43 years. It’s almost perfect. For some owner, 2016 Honda Civic seats could benefit from fine tuning.
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Torque News puts Honda’s latest and greatest Civic offering through its paces.