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…
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…
Even before the 2026 Honda Prelude arrived at our showroom, the enthusiast community took notice. It wears a name that speaks volumes of previous generations that combined premium touches with a sporting feel. The Prelude influenced competitors to step up their game if they wanted to match its class-leading engineering and technological advances that were decades ahead of their time. Today’s 2026 Prelude continues this tradition with…
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…
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…
