If you are in the market for a new Honda Accord, you have the choice of a hybrid powertrain or a traditional gasoline engine. But is it time for Honda to dump pure gasoline and go all-in on hybrids with its popular midsize sedan? Honda began producing an Accord Hybrid in 2005, although that early […]
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The Most Influential Motorcycle of 2024
Every year, we here at AutoInfluence look through all of the motorcycles released or updated for the current model year and determine which of them is worthy of being named the Most Influential Motorcycle of the year. We are looking for a bike that has the biggest impact on the industry as a whole; it […]
Honda Jumpstarts Its All-Electric Future With New Models, Partnerships
A prologue is defined as a short introduction that gives background information and sets the stage for the story to come. As the Honda brand’s first mass-market EV, the 2024 Prologue hopes to do just that. Built in collaboration with GM and leveraging the American company’s Ultium electric architecture, the Prologue is a midsize crossover […]
Honda Delivers a Larger-Than-Life Subcompact in the 2025 HR-V
With impressive cargo space, a thoroughly modern interior, and available all-wheel drive across all three trims, the 2025 Honda HR-V is redefining just what a subcompact crossover can be. From the entry-level LX to the stylish Sport and feature-packed EX-L, the 2025 Honda HR-V can go toe-to-toe with any other model in the hotly contested […]
Five Rideshare-Ready Models to Jumpstart Your Career
The sharing economy has revolutionized everything from food delivery and personal transportation to vacation rentals, camping, and retail. Simply download an app to your smartphone and you could start picking up a little extra work on the weekends or even launch an entirely new career. Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft allow drivers to turn […]
Will the Honda/Nissan/Mitsubishi Alliance Lead to a Next-Gen EV?
Honda, Nissan, and Mitsubishi rocked the auto world in late July when they announced a new strategic partnership aimed at advancing the development of some exciting new technology. The three brands are all established names in the market but have recently fallen behind in one key area: EVs. With all-electric vehicles making steady gains among […]
The Highlights of the Tenth-Generation Honda Civic
From commuters to avid road-trippers to drivers on a budget who want a car that’s affordable but doesn’t feel cheap, there are all kinds of people who love the Honda Civic. Since this compact sedan has been around for a while, it’s easy to find a used Honda Civic for sale and get an even […]
Collaborative Ingenuity: A Look at the Honda-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance
Have you ever heard the phrase, “Two minds are better than one?” As it turns out, the concept is more than a ploy to encourage teamwork in our educational and professional settings; it’s also used in the fiercely competitive landscape of the global automotive industry. For Honda dealers around the world, though, they say three […]
Unique Performance Features of the Honda Civic Type R
The Civic is a compact car that’s mainly known for being a solid choice for commuters. There are certainly drivers out there who would be surprised to learn that there are variants of the Civic that are well respected among hard-core driving enthusiasts for their power and performance. But seeing the Honda Civic Type R […]
The History of the Honda Prelude
Today, if you think about a sporty compact Honda, you’re probably picturing some variant of the Civic, perhaps an Si or Type R. But back in the day, you could very well have thought of the Honda Prelude, a sporty model that served as Honda’s response to the then-popular Toyota Celica and went on to […]
Honda Changes the Compact Segment With the New 2025 Civic Hybrid
A consensus can be hard to come by in today’s world; while nine out of ten dentists might recommend one toothpaste brand, there’ll always be that one holdout who refuses to side with the majority. The urge to be the lone voice of dissent is an almost intrinsic part of human nature, which is what […]
The 11th-Generation Honda Accord: A Premium Everyday Sedan
Since its introduction in 1976, the Honda Accord has been one of the world’s defining vehicles, positioning itself as perhaps the ultimate family car. According to Honda, no model has sold more units in the US since that time. Furthermore, since Car and Driver introduced their annual 10 Best Cars award in 1983, the Accord […]
Honda Ditches GM and Forges a New Path in EV Segment
While other brands barreled headlong into the emerging EV market, Honda took a decidedly more measured approach. In fact, the Japanese automaker released its first high-volume EV for the North American market when the 2024 Prologue SUV hit your local Honda dealer earlier this year. Produced in collaboration with General Motors, the Prologue was supposed […]
The 2025 Honda Pilot Trim Lineup Gets Shuffled
For more than 20 years, the Honda Pilot has been an important player in the crossover SUV market. Introduced in 2002, it was the automaker’s biggest SUV splash to date, and it remains their largest such vehicle. Now in its fourth generation, the Honda Pilot remains a strong contender, regularly selling more than 100,000 vehicles […]
Honda’s Long Road to the 2025 Civic Hybrid
Honda’s history of developing hybrids has been interesting. Every major automaker has tried to make hybrids, and Honda’s efforts have been a bit reserved, with a lot of false starts, brief stops, and revivals. While Ford and GM have made bold pledges to create hybrid versions of popular nameplates, and Toyota leads the charge, Honda […]
Honda Corners the Family Used Car Market With the CR-V, Pilot, and Odyssey
When picking your next family vehicle, there are plenty of things to consider. Passenger room and cargo space often rank at the top, especially for those with a full complement of kiddos in tow, but they are not the only metrics by which these models are judged. Selection and price are certainly important considerations, but […]
How Honda’s Design Philosophy Resonates in Its Lineup
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young once sang, “You, who are on the road, must have a code you try to live by.” This is certainly the case with businesses, especially those in the automotive industry. Corporate philosophy is often a key to business planning, and the executives in the C-suite gather to come up with […]
Toyota and Honda Take Different Approaches to Hybrid Powertrains
Hybrids have been around for years, but they have recently been receiving a lot more attention than before due to emissions standards becoming increasingly strict and many top auto manufacturers moving toward greener powertrain designs. Part of this new push to refine and improve the hybrid ecosystem is a bevy of new hybrid SUVs across […]
Honda’s History of Alternative Fuel Vehicle Models
When you go to the nearest used Honda dealer, you may see some of their early hybrids and other vehicles available. The market for alternative fuel vehicles continues to soar with no end in sight. According to Precedence Research, it’s forecast to surpass $1 trillion worldwide by 2032. But while some automakers are scrambling to […]
GM and Honda: The Cadillac LYRIQ, the Acura ZDX, and the Ultium Platform
Electric vehicles are becoming less and less rare. However, in the scramble to get models on the market, several brands that are lagging behind have chosen to partner with more experienced manufacturers for their first EVs. One of the most notable examples of this partnership is Honda’s decision to partner with GM and use the […]