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Honda and Mazda Ditch Touchscreen Controls For Knobs: Finally!

Wow! We can now assume that both Honda and Mazda engineers actually use their Hondas and Mazdas. That’s because with how bad touchscreen controls are it seems nobody ever tested them in typical driving situations. Besides being unintuitive, annoying, and slow; you also need to take your eyes off the road. Though it seems to …

Fuel-Saver Flashback: First-Generation Honda Insight

Some may call the first-generation Honda Insight “the first hybrid,” while others still think it’s the Prius. Truth be told, the original Honda Insight debuted before the first Prius and achieved some pretty good success during its production cycle, it just wasn’t as well-known. Let’s take a look back at the first-generation Honda Insight and …
2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro crawling over a rock

What is the Difference Between a Crossover and an SUV?

Since 2006, crossovers comprise over 50% of the SUV market in America. Families across the country put their crossovers and SUVs to work. These trusty vehicles take the kids to practice, bring home the weekly grocery haul, and burst at the seams full of the fam’s summer road trip gear. But why are some of …
Red 2000 Honda S2000 with the top down on a back-country road

Why the Honda S2000 Beats the Miata at its Own Game

Since it debuted in 1999 for the 2000 model year, the Honda S2000 has constantly been compared to the Mazda MX-5 Miata. In all fairness, the Miata did come out about a decade before the S2000, so it makes sense. But ask any S2000 owner the magic question, “The S2000, that’s like a Miata, right?” …
2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid driving on city street

Which 2020 Compact SUV is the Best Deal?

The compact SUV is an American favorite. It is a vehicle that boasts versatility and style. The options are abundant. from the Hyundai Tuscon to the Toyota RAV4, there is an SUV that fits into almost any lifestyle. If you are researching SUVs, you may be wondering which 2020 compact SUV is the best deal? …
Hyundai shows off their 2020 Sonata Hybrid at the Chicago Auto Show

10 Cars With Over Forty MPG

Every day there is someone somewhere buying a car. Yes, even now, during this coronavirus quarantine period, someone is going to purchase a vehicle online. For those looking for fuel-efficient vehicles as their primary concern, there is a list below that may prove to be helpful. Search criteria vary wildly for car shoppers. Some people look for the …

Fuel-Saver Flashback: Second-Generation Honda Insight

Upon first glance, you might look at the 2010-2014 Honda Insight and think that Honda was copying the Toyota Prius to a T. In some ways, you would be correct. But a closer look reveals that Honda had a method their madness in creating this iteration of their fuel-saver passenger hauler. Let’s take a look …
The 2020 Honda Pilot driving down the countryside.

2020 Honda Pilot: You Can’t Ignore How Practical This SUV Is

If you are shopping for an SUV, chances are you have a long list of things this vehicle needs to accomplish. The 2020 Honda Pilot is by far one of the most practical SUVs out there. With a considerable amount of space and affordable pricing, it is a great vehicle choice, especially if you have …
2021 Honda CT125 Hunter Cub

The Honda CT125 Hunter Cub Is a Pint-Sized Scrambler Alternative

Although some scrambler motorcycles combine classic looks with genuine off-road capability, they can be rather expensive. They’re also somewhat heavy and can be unwieldy, especially for newer or smaller riders. Ditto the old-school, sidecar-equipped Ural. Dual sports and dirt bikes are more at home off-road but at the expense of some on-road comfort. And the …
2015 Honda Fit at the 107th Annual Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place

2015 Honda Fit Drivers Hate Sitting in Their Vehicle More Than Anything

When looking for a cheap subcompact car worth buying, the Honda Fit is often included among those worthy of mentioning. Its twin, the Honda Jazz is sold throughout Europe and Asia as well as the hybrid Honda Jazz Crosstar featuring two-motor hybrid technology. The Honda Fit is more or less a more affordable alternative to …
2001 Acura Integra Type R

How the Acura Integra Started the Type R Legend

Some automotive badges have become short-hand for high performance. BMW’s M, Mercedes’ AMG, and Nissan’s GT-R. There’s also Honda’s Type R. In addition to sports cars like the S2000, in the 90s and early 2000s Honda offered stripped-down, souped-up versions of cars like the Civic and NSX supercar. Unfortunately, the US didn’t receive a Civic …
Red 1995 Del Sol Si Vtec

The Miata and Del Sol Rivalry

Ask an auto enthusiast what a good modern, small, lightweight, open-air, and affordable car would be, and they will probably tell you the Mazda MX-5 Miata. But that was not always the case. The Miata was introduced in 1989. Between then and now, there have been many other competitors. However, the Honda Del Sol was the only real competition. …
Front Passenger Quarter Shot of a 1994 Del Sol

Honda Made a Mistake Canceling the Del Sol

The Honda Del Sol was canceled in 1997. There would be no replacement for the 1998 model year. Then in 1999, Honda launched the S2000 for the 2000 model year. It was a larger and pricier, full convertible. The S2000 was received well, but it did not have the attraction for people looking for a little, sporty, …