PARENTS awarded the 2021 Subaru Ascent, Crosstrek Hybrid, Forester, and Legacy top marks in their list of the Best Family Cars of 2021.… Congratulations! You’ve successfully raised your children, put them through school, and gotten… Imagine you’re stuck at work, only to discover that your child has… Honda announced today that the 2015 Fit, Accord,…
The 2018 Lincoln Navigator, an enormous and completely loveable luxury boat, was named the 2018 North American Truck of the Year on Monday at the 2018 North American International Auto Show. The new Navigator, which hit the market in late 2017 and has already been pulling in impressive sales numbers, bested its cousin—the 2018 Ford…
Ever wondered why some automaker brag about their SUV’s body-on-frame construction? Or… With trucks and SUVs now accounting for 80% of new car sales in the U.S., one can only imagine just how much further along we would be if… The global chip shortage may be partially to blame, but the writing was on the…
The 2015 Honda Fit has received a 5-Star Overall Safety Rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the highest score possible from the government organization. Additionally, the Fit has earned both a Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and an NCAP 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from the NHTSA for 2015. “The Fit…
Every Tuesday, I go to a pub quiz at my local drinking hole. And every Tuesday, without fail, I go home completely baffled by the quiz master’s random questions. Do you know what the world record is for the furthest toss of a Wellington boot? Yeah. Me neither. If you want to bulk up your trivia knowledge…
2021 Toyota RAV4 Adventure Photo: Toyota The most exciting news as of late for the RAV4 nameplate has been the introduction of the RAV4 Prime, a plug-in hybrid variant of the most popular Toyota model. After entering its fifth generation in 2018, Toyota has decided to keep updates minimal heading into the 2021 model year….
When you invest thousands and thousands of dollars into a car, you want to ensure that the vehicle you’re buying isn’t going to fall apart in the next couple years. Is there any way to know which brand is better to buy when it comes to projected vehicle longevity? There is! Today’s cars are built…
2014 Jeep Cherokee shipping out to dealers and hitting the road soon. Those of you who have been patiently waiting for the arrival of the 2014 Jeep Cherokee don’t have to wait any longer—Chrysler has announced that the newest addition to the Jeep lineup will be arriving in dealerships across the nation later this week….
The Honda Fit e:HEV hatchback, unveiled at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show, uses a two-motor hybrid system that works alongside its usual 1.5-liter combustion engine. According to Yasuaki Asaki, Honda’s head of power unit development, the automaker looked to its Formula 1 program for inspiration when building this new roadgoing powertrain. High Performance Driving: Honda…
The Kylie Tjin Edition 2015 Honda Fit, next to the “Fan Favorite’ trophy it won in the Honda Fit SEMA Project Over the past couple months, six build teams have been competing with one another in the Honda Fit SEMA Project; each group customizing their own 2015 Honda Fits as they see fit (pun intended). Their progress…
The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Photo: Hyundai Hyundai Motor America couldn’t have asked for a better way to begin 2019, notching a 3 percent sales increase for the first month of the new year. In achieving that sales growth, Hyundai was able to overcome twin hurdles of nasty winter weather and a protracted government shutdown….
A shocking new line of Jeep vehicles Photo: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Jeep’s lineup is renowned for innovative performance features and power. But those same vehicles aren’t exactly considered the most efficient. With Jeep’s newest initiative, that could all be about to change. At the Geneva International Motor Show earlier this month, Jeep officially unveiled plug-in…
On Tuesday, October 9, associates and state and local government officials at Honda’s manufacturing plant in Indiana, Greensburg, celebrated 10 years of automobile production. The first vehicle that ever rolled off the assembly line in Greensburg was the four-cylinder Honda Civic Sedan on October 9, 2008. At the time, 1,000 associates worked at the plant…
Honda Roadside Assistance will be standard on all 2015 Honda vehicles, including the Fit (whenever we actually get them) Starting with the all-new 2015 Honda Pilot, which is on sale now, and the 2015 Honda Fit, which we think will be arriving sometime in our life time, all new Honda vehicles will benefit from a…
Photo: Honda The 2020 EPA Automotive Trends Report shows that Honda is leading full-line automakers in America based on real-world fuel economy and tailpipe CO2 emissions for the 2019 model year, the latest year for which data is available. Across the whole lineup, Honda vehicles have the highest average fuel economy at 28.9 miles per…
2021 GMC Canyon Denali Photo: General Motors Saving money on a car doesn’t start and stop with the sticker price. There is a long list of expenses including maintenance, loan payments, taxes, and registration fees that as a new car owner you need to factor into your budget before you make a car purchase. One…
If you take a gander over at our news page for new vehicle awards, you may find that Honda and Honda models are regular fixtures. Subjectively, it’s always felt as though Honda was outpacing the competition in this regard, and now Kelley Blue Book has all but confirmed it for us. Four Honda models were…
The Honda Accord is considered the second most American-made car in the automotive industry, beating out the Detroit Three When you think of the most “American” brand in the car industry, it’s likely you immediately think about the Detroit Three—General Motors, Ford, and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles—and don’t think about a Japanese carmaker. Now, Honda’s looking…
Photo: Honda Honda America has just opened its first full-scale wind tunnel in East Liberty, Ohio. The automaker says that the new $124-million facility, called Honda Automotive Laboratories of Ohio (or HALO for short), is “the world’s most advanced wind tunnel, with three separate state-of-the-art testing functions — aerodynamic, aeroacoustics, and racing — in one…
Photo: Honda Honda is maintaining its excellent track record for automotive safety with nine new Top Safety Pick awards, including eight Top Safety Pick+ awards, the most coveted safety rating in the industry, among which were three Acura models. The award winners were the Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Sedan, Insight, Odyssey, CR-V, Acura MDX,…
Honda’s ASIMO robot is programmed to treat all cultures with equal respect, but the company’s other employees are far more human Last week, the federal government found that American Honda Financial Corporation had violated fair lending laws by routinely charging minority customers $150 to $250 more for loans than their white counterparts. As a result, the…
Toyota has announced that the all-new, fifth-generation 2019 RAV4 will make its world debut on Wednesday, March 28, at the 2018 New York International Auto Show—and provided us with a teaser image, featuring the upcoming vehicle’s silhouette, to help us with the wait. The shape of the SUV doesn’t seem to be radically different than…
The thing I hate most about living in Ohio (and believe me, there are several) is waking up to snow and ice, especially when I have to rush to work in the morning. Sure, I have remote start to warm up my car, but clearing my car of snow and ice in the cold—whether with…
The 2017 Mazda 2017 CX-3 at this year’s Chicago Auto Show In recognition of its ability to combine fuel efficiency and premium features into one highly affordable package, the 2017 Mazda CX-3 has been named the “Best Crossover of the Year” by Chicago News. The new CX-3 beat out four other competitors—the Honda CR-V, Mazda…
According to the J.D. Power 2016 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study that was released yesterday, Toyota RAV4 customers are the happiest among compact SUV owners, more so than owners of the Ford Escape, Mazda CX-5, and Honda CR-V. The study attempted to find how satisfied owners were with their vehicles by measuring…
The 2017 Chevrolet Equinox is a mid-size crossover that carries a starting MSRP of $23,100. Known for its spacious cabin, comfortable ride, and affordable price tag, the new Chevrolet Equinox is the vehicle you’d want to use to transport your family around town. The Equinox has been named “Highest Ranked SUV in Initial Quality in…
The 2019 Honda Accord is built at the Marysville plant Photo: Honda Honda is a pretty big deal in central Ohio, where its Marysville and East Liberty manufacturing plants are located. Currently, Honda employs more than 15,000 workers in Ohio alone, and more than 25,000 nationwide. When it comes to U.S. manufacturing for Honda, Marysville…
According to a new report from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Honda ranks as the most fuel-efficient full-line automaker in America, and second overall behind only Tesla. The 2019 EPA Automotive Trends Report showed that Honda’s U.S. fleet had an average real-world fuel economy of exactly 30 miles per gallon, with CO2 emissions averaging at…
Despite the difficulties it faced, Honda says it can be “proud” of the engine development rate it showed throughout the 2017 Formula One season. The season was off to a challenging start after Honda opted to change the concept behind its engine and then ran out of time to be sufficiently prepared. This led to…
The rumors were true. Honda has confirmed that it is reviving the Passport with an all-new model that will debut at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show on November 27. The original Passport, a five-seater sold from 1994 to 2002, was Honda’s first SUV. The new 2019 model will be positioned somewhere between the five-seater…
A V6-powered, 1999 Honda Passport Photo: RN GLZLZ | Flickr Honda has been revealed to have plans to revive the old Passport nameplate, and yes, it will be for a new crossover—what else? According to Automotive News, the vehicle would be slotted between the CR-V and the Pilot in the automaker’s lineup, two of the…
Honda is not wasting any time bringing its all-new Passport SUV to the people. Earlier this month, 2019 Honda Passport production kicked off at Honda Manufacturing of Alabama in anticipation of the new SUV’s arrival next year. The 2019 Passport was revealed in November at the Los Angeles Auto Show and will slot between Honda’s…
Women have a long history behind the wheel. Photo by anyjazz65 Not surprisingly, men and women often have drastically different tastes and preferences when it comes to cars. Sure, there are women who want the fastest car they can get their hands on or the biggest, brawniest truck imaginable, but most women opt for practicality….
Fernando Alonso was running inside the top 10 at the United States Grand Prix in Austin when he reported a loss of power and was forced to retire. Honda later found it had been an issue with the MGU-H, which converts heat energy from the exhaust system into electricity. The MGU-H is one of six…
According to a new study, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class had a higher average recall rate than any other vehicle from 2013 to 2017 While recalls don’t always involve dangerous problems, fixing them with a trip to the dealership is a hassle for car owners — and it becomes even more of an annoyance when the vehicle…
The 2003 Honda Element, one of the vehicles affected in the Honda airbag recall After stating their intentions to do so in a congressional hearing last Friday, Honda has now officially and voluntarily expanded its recall of vehicles which contain faulty Takata airbags. Today the once-regional Honda airbag recall expands nationwide to cover approximately 5.4…
Photo: Honda Honda is committing to COVID-19 emergency relief by helping its associates, customers, partners, and communities. It’s starting with an initial $1 million pledge to food banks and meal programs across North America. The automaker says its family of companies throughout the continent will donate to community organizations that address food insecurity. In addition…
Jeep is learning that too much of a good thing is not necessarily a good thing Throughout 2018, the Jeep Wrangler has set a number of personal monthly sales records. The model has helped Jeep become one of the best-selling automotive brands in the country. Yet dealerships are facing a problem that may seem somewhat…
Illustration: Hyundai Hyundai doled out another tiny dose of information about its new 2020 Venue crossover today, showing off a handful of design sketches ahead of the vehicle’s official debut later this month. Hyundai is touting the Venue as the smallest crossover in its lineup — even more diminutive than the subcompact Kona. The new…
The 2021 EPA Automotive Trends Report shows that Honda has the highest fleet average fuel economy and lowest fleet average CO2 emissions among all “full-line” automakers in America, a repeat of its performance in the 2020 report as well as in the 2019 report. The EPA found that over a period of five model years,…
The 2017 model year marks the beginning of the fourth-generation of the Kia Sportage compact crossover. The 2017 Sportage offers a couple of four-cylinder engine choices and it comes with an entirely new exterior design. This year’s Sportage will compete for sales with the likes of the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, and Ford Escape. [wptab name=”What’s…
In a stunning twist that will shock no one, American Honda reported that it sold fewer cars and more trucks in April 2018 than it did in April 2017. Given Americans’ current proclivity for unnecessarily large vehicles, this is a conclusion nobody could have seen coming. In total, Honda was actually down across the board,…
Honda e Photo: Honda The future is electric, according to most of the automotive industry. Around the globe, countries are pushing automakers to develop electric-powered cars so we as a planet can reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and create a long-term livable world for our children. In the U.S., Honda currently has several hybrid…
The Honda HR-V was confirmed for production in the United States. Last week, we discussed the possibility of Honda’s all-new Fit-based crossover being named the Honda H-RV, as that’s what the rumor mill had been churning out. As it usually is in the automotive community, the rumor mill proved correct, as Honda officially introduced the…
Honda has finally revealed further details about the pricing and EPA ratings for the all-new Insight sedan. The car will start at $22,830 (excluding an $895 destination charge) and will boast an estimated 55 mpg in the city, 49 mpg on the highway, and 52 mpg combined. The new hybrid will be available at three…
Honda Accord Experts at Edmunds.com and Parents Magazine have named the Honda Accord and Odyssey among their top family cars of 2014. This is the second straight year that the Accord has been recognized as a top family sedan out of hundreds of competing models. A spot on both annual lists is a guarantee to…
If you’re a narc, don’t even bother watching this new Honda commercial. It’s a bit too “far out” for you, man. This trippy, surreal, adorable 30-second spot for the 2016 CR-V, which features a choir of cats singing “Head Over Heels” by the Go-Go’s, might be “too weird” for those who have never had their…
A new study carried out by an insurance company called Esurance analyzed distracted driving and found an interesting trend: just about everyone thinks it’s bad, and yet it is still extremely common. According to the survey, 91% of surveyed drivers believe that texting at the wheel is distracting, yet 53% of daily commuters still do…
Photo: Mercedes-Benz The 2019 Shanghai auto show recently witnessed the introduction of the new 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLB Compact SUV. Get Excited: About these updates coming to the 2019 Mercedes lineup Mercedes-Benz sales executive Britta Seeger says that the three-row compact is a perfect fit for Chinese society because its culture demands vehicles that haul around large…
Pennsylvania Photo: Paul Hamilton If you’re a car enthusiast, you don’t have to travel outside of the U.S. to see an incredible car collection. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum obtained the number one spot on the Classic Car Trust’s ranking for 2019. It outranked both Miles Collier’s and Ralph Lauren’s car…
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