When the Passport returned to the Honda SUV line-up in 2019 after a 17-year hiatus, questions abounded about whether it would succeed. The original Passport, which was Honda’s first SUV, ran from 1994 to 2002 but fizzled out at the end, selling less than 4,000 units in its final model year before being replaced by […]
American motorists have always dreamed about cross-country road trips. Taking a trek with friends or family has always been the stuff of legend, which is why it has been immortalized in such songs as “Route 66,” “On the Road Again,” and “Holiday Road.” However, not all vehicles are really made for touring. Some models give […]
On your next visit to a Honda dealer, you might notice that the Passport has a new look for the 2026 model year. What you might not know at a glance is that this makeover isn’t just skin-deep, as it includes an updated powertrain and a variety of new features. Most of this is centered […]
It wasn’t long ago that solid-state batteries were the hottest new EV technology, promising longer ranges, faster charge times, and other benefits versus lithium-ion. However, despite extensive ongoing investments from automakers, optimism has cooled as the tech’s potential seemingly remains far from reality. As Julia Poliscanova of Transport & Environment told CNBC in October 2024, […]
When it comes to the rather packed compact SUV segment, one model consistently stands out for its balance of value, performance, and dependability: the Honda CR-V. If you’re in the market for a used compact SUV but aren’t quite sure which model will best fit your needs, let me make it easy for you: searching […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
