Big comparison tests have long been the highlight of a car magazine issue, and they are even better when they include vehicles normal people can actually buy. Not that long ago, a $30K test would not have qualified for that last part, but in a time when the average new car price is nearly $50,000, $30,000 becomes…
Here’s a new, added bonus for those of you out exploring the rugged terrain of Western Nevada in a Honda Trailsport SUV: owners now have access to an interactive app dubbed the Honda Trail Experience (HTX), which helps provide valuable real-time vehicle data that may prove valuable while exploring the back country. The HTX app utilizes Apple CarPlay connectivity…
A funny thing happened when CarBuzz.com recently reviewed the 2026 Honda CR-V model lineup. Instead of discussing the CR-V’s driving behaviors, its generous interior space, advanced available technologies, or even its appearance, they instead honed in on fuel efficiency and operating costs across the entire CR-V model line, including both hybrid and non-hybrid CR-V models. Michael Hohl Honda follows along. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website lists…
Whether it’s a birthday or anniversary, fifty years – a half century – is a significant milestone, and one worth celebrating, especially if it represents something that significantly changed our industry, our lives, or our world. Certainly, the Honda Accord, which is now reaching its 50th anniversary, is such an example. On June 7, 1976, Honda dealers began selling an all-new midsize…
Choosing between a compact and a subcompact crossover can be challenging, and it’s even more so when the models are both Hondas. The HR-V subcompact and CR-V compact both seat five, offer cargo space behind the seats, and feature attractive exteriors and pleasant cabins with a stylish dash. There are obvious and less-than-obvious differences between the…
What is your idea of a pickup truck? Is it one that carries the load and/or tows a trailer with more than enough power to do so? They might serve a function, but how versatile are they? There is a solution – the 2026 Honda Ridgeline. It is the most versatile pickup truck available today. Now in its 20th…
What vehicle would you take to a tailgate? Whether it is a University of Nevada football game during the fall or a day trip into the woods, the right vehicle to deliver the food, ice chest, drinks, grill, tent, and chairs will always make you the star of the party. Normally, that would mean taking a…
The SUV boom that began in the 80s promised buyers off-road adventures, and those truck-based models were good at delivering on that promise when their owners took them up on it. But they did so at a price of diminished ride comfort, louder cabins, lower fuel economy, and a general lack of refinement. Many who…
It seems that every automaker is producing an off-road SUV version. However, Honda has taken that a step further with the Passport TrailSport and its genuine ability to take on pretty much anything you can throw at it. Compared to the GMC, the Honda is the better vehicle when the roads are no longer roads, according to MotorTrend. 2026 Passport Trim Levels and Pricing The 2026 Honda Passport is available in two primary trim levels, RTL and TrailSport. From there, buyers…
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…
