In “Red Dead Redemption 2,” the third in Rockstar Games’ epic gunslinger video game series, gang leader Dutch van der Linde reminds our protagonist that his band of misfits “feed them who need feedin’, save them who need savin’ and kill them who need killin’.” Honda’s new Passport crossover, also the third in the […]
Following Ford’s recent pullback frmo, sedans amid admittedly flagging popularity of this bodystyle across the industry, there are really only two heavyweight champions left in this still-crucial segment. Once the default bodystyle for a daily driver, the choice for many for the past two decades has been Camry or Accord. And for many, it still […]
What is it: The 2019 Honda Insight is the company’s 51-city-mpg runabout that is both decent to look at and decent to drive. That might not sound like much, but with electric/hybrid/plug-in technology as it feels today, at least for enthusiasts, it is. And darn it if this whole sportback wave hasn’t caught […]
As we mentioned, the Honda Insight is back, and this time it’s a sedan. You may recall the first-generation Insight that debuted all the way back in 1999 before things like the iPhone and … just about everything else really. You may also recall the second-generation Insight that looked exactly like the Toyota Prius. The latest, third-generation Insight made its debut […]
THE PROS & CONS What’s Best: Right-sized for five, accomplished handler, it comes in a stick! What’s Worst: Front seats tortuous for some, CVT whine, fragile starter motor Typical Used Prices: 2013 – $17,000; 2017 – $31,000 Tired of the nonstop, breathless stories about self-driving vehicles? The automakers seem hell-bent on handing over […]
2017 Honda CR-V: Monthly Update for December 2017 by Mike Schmidt, Senior Manager, Vehicle Testing Operations Where Did We Drive It? Our 2017 Honda CR-V spent December running about town. When we weren’t using the Honda as a single-occupant daily commuter, we leaned on it to fill the role of the family […]
Midsize sedans used to be a no-brainer for families seeking capable transportation. These days, crossovers have stolen some of their thunder, but there are still plenty of good reasons for investing in a talented family sedan. For decades, the Honda Accord has been a top seller among midsize four-doors. Historically, […]
Sedans are dead, you say? Not so fast. Witness the redesigned 2018 Honda Accord, which by the looks of things is going to be anything but boring. From its sleek design detailed with just enough character to ensure that it is appealing today and remains fresh tomorrow, to its range […]
We expect our performance vehicles to hug corners and rocket down straightaways. Reliability doesn’t always factor into the equation, but it should. It’s hard for a car to deliver visceral excitement if it’s sitting in the shop awaiting repair. The six performance vehicle listed below team exemplary driving dynamics with […]
Minivans are as docile as it gets, but the segment itself is home to a cutthroat ruthlessness usually reserved for reality competition shows. Year after year, the major players in the minivan universe aim to one-up their rivals by rolling out upgrades intended to provide a winning edge. This is […]
