It is a situation straight out of Kafka. You purchase a used car from a private seller, and sometime after, a financial institution or possibly an auto repair shop claims that money is owed to them with your vehicle as collateral. In other words, they have a lien on your vehicle. They demand you pay…
For over four decades, Car and Driver has compiled its 10Best vehicles list annually as a measuring stick for what is considered the finest cars, trucks, and SUVs on the road. They form these prestigious lists through their collective expertise. Since 1983, one manufacturer has appeared on these lists more than any other. That would…
Remember the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval? It was the magazine’s way of guiding consumers to items that met its highest standard for any produce used daily around the home. It still exists today. Over the years, the Good Housekeeping Institute added more items to receive its “seal of approval.” That includes automobiles. In 2017,…
In Honda’s early years of bringing cars to the U.S., it quickly established a reputation for reliability and durability. It became known for its remarkable space allocation, making smaller cars as useful as larger ones. Unless it is surrounded by Hummers or Suburbans, there is nothing small about the 2026 Odyssey, and Honda has been…
The Passport was completely redesigned for 2026, with an eye toward making the vehicle more off-road capable, culminating in the significantly enhanced TrailSport model. This didn’t go unnoticed, and Michael Hohl Honda is proud to announce that Gear Junkie named the Passport an Adventure Vehicle of the Year. Gear Junkie is a site devoted to all things outdoors. They evaluate a wide variety of products for camping, hunting, fishing, and…
When manufacturers first started selling sub-compact SUVs in the US, it seemed as if they didn’t take the segment seriously or perhaps simply misread the market. With high-style, low-utility models like the Nissan Juke and Toyota C-HR, these cars were clearly targeted at young single buyers who valued looks and style over practicality. The Buick Encore at least seemed like a genuine effort,…
Have you ever wondered how Honda consistently produces products that are perfectly suited to its target market and are leaders in their segments? Much of the credit actually goes to Honda’s extensive Research and Development network in the US. Honda’s R&D in the US celebrated its 50th year in 2025. Michael Hohl Honda joins its vehicle supplier in celebrating a half-century of impressive research and the amazing…
There was a time when our vehicles would hit 100,000 miles on the odometer and would start falling apart. Some owners would trade in their vehicles sooner in their lifecycle – sometimes every three years. This is not the case anymore. Automobiles are now built for durability with components that can last well beyond 100,000 miles with regular maintenance….
Most multi-car households will opt for their largest vehicles for cross-country trips, and many people still consider “economy cars” unsuitable for long-distance travel. Motor Trend editor and New York native Kristen Lee will spend a year reviewing the 2025 Civic Hybrid Sport Touring. To start, she had to drive the vehicle from the publication’s Los Angeles-area office to her home in New York City. Michael Hohl Honda summarizes her experience. For…
The first Honda Prelude made its debut 48 years ago. With its compact size and two-headlight front-end styling, it looked as if it could have been derived from the Civic, but in fact, the sport coupe with a notchback body style had its own platform, though its suspension, brakes, and engine were all borrowed from the…
