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Customers in Japan inspecting a Honda Accord Euro R model

What Is Considered High Mileage for a Honda?

Buying a new or used car is a large investment for individuals and families. As such, most people care a great deal about the reliability and longevity of their cars. Honda models are typically regarded as long-lasting vehicles, but how long does that actually mean, and how does that compare to other makes?
A 91-octane label for premium gas on a fuel pump at a gas station in San Ramon, California, in August 2020

Can All Cars Use Premium Gas?

You'd probably like to know once and for all why all fuel can't simply be equal. Is there a benefit to using premium gas in a car that doesn't need it? Or are you wasting your money paying for higher-priced gasoline?
A view through a Lexus car's windshield as a monitor displays the status of the adaptive cruise contro

Does Cruise Control Waste More Gas?

There are tradeoffs with some advanced safety features. Some have a reputation for glitching; others are expensive to repair. One notable feature — adaptive cruise control — might even negatively affect gas mileage and total ownership costs.
A car air conditioning control panel

How Much Does Using Your Car’s AC Affect the Fuel Economy?

It's summer again, and many people are turning on their air conditioning to stay cool. As expected, your car's air conditioning unit will have an impact on your gas usage and, thus, your fuel economy. Here's a look at just how much gas your car's AC uses and what you can do about it.
2020 Honda Accord Hybrid dashboard instrumentation

The Secret Dashboard Indicator That Will Save You a Lot of Trouble

Unless you drive an electric vehicle, stops at the gas station happen frequently. But regardless of how many times you pull up to the pump, there’s always a moment when you don’t know or forget which side the gas tank is located. That’s especially true for rental cars. But among modern vehicles’ many features is …
Unleaded gasoline

What Is Considered ‘Good Gas Mileage?’

A vehicle’s gas mileage is arguable the most important figure to look at when it comes to measuring how efficient any vehicle is. For example, if a car gets “good gas mileage,” then it has a fuel-efficient engine, but if it gets “bad gas mileage,” then its engine is not very sufficient. There’s more to …