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When we buy a pickup truck for the first time, it might seem as though everyone has magically become our best friend. That also happens when we win the lottery, but for very different reasons. Owning a pickup means you can haul or tow just about anything, and that’s where …

Back in the 1990s, the automotive spectrum was rather straightforward. If you were single, or in a relationship, you either drove a compact or midsized car. If you owned a farm, you drove a pickup truck. And if you had a large family, you drove a minivan. Of course, the …

It’s an immensely popular segment in North America—especially in the U.S.—but sales have been slowing down significantly in the past couple of years. Midsize sedans are being traded in for sport-utility vehicles which are considered more practical. But not necessarily so. After all, a midsize sedan offers plenty of room …

Honda has been an active player in the hybrid vehicle market for quite some time now. The original Honda Insight was launched in North America back in 1999, a few months before the first Toyota Prius . The Japanese brand followed up with two generations of the Civic Hybrid, two …

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona – Unless you’ve been hiding in a cave for the last few years, you’re surely aware that the drive towards electrification is well underway, with most automakers announcing plans to offer new hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles in the near future. In fact, the first company …

The drive towards electrification is well underway, and Honda has announced that by 2030, two thirds of the cars it sells will have some form of electric propulsion. Moving toward that goal, Honda will offer the Clarity PHEV in Canada for 2018, and The Car Guide will be going to …

The Si badge has been synonymous with sporty Hondas since the 1980s. At the time, it designated the most powerful versions of the Civic Hatchback, the CRX and the Prelude, and although the cars’ output was far from spectacular, they were light, nimble and affordable. The Civic Si is still …

The Honda Accord midsize sedan, completely redesigned for 2018, was named the Best New Car of the Year by The Car Guide ’s team of journalists. The list of category winners for The Car Guide’s Best Buys for 2018 can also be found on our website. With a bold new …

To confront our harsh winters, a vehicle equipped with an all-wheel drivetrain has an undeniable advantage. The biggest selection of affordably priced models is found in the small SUV segment, and every automaker offers at least one of them in their product line-up. The least-expensive AWD SUV currently on sale …

JASPER, Alberta – I could resume my first drive report of the 2018 Honda Accord in one quick paragraph: it’s a well-put-together and enjoyable-to-drive midsize sedan that should retain its market value for a long time without being plagued with too many mechanical problems. The end. That’s because it’s hard …