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Racing Knowledge Translated to Cool Road Cars Every carmaker with a motorsport arm worth its salt eventually funnels track lessons into road cars. Sometimes, though, racing teams do that, too. Autobacs Racing Team Aguri (ARTA) is doing exactly that at the 2026 Tokyo Auto Salon with a Civic Type R project that sits far outside the usual tuning playbook. Formed in 1997 by former Formula 1 driver Aguri Suzuki and Autobacs, ARTA has long competed at the sharp end of Japanese motorsport, particularly

Honda has spent years marketing itself as the sensible choice, and nowhere is that more true than in its safety record. The Civic, Accord, and CR-V aren't just three of Honda's most popular models. They're three of the most commonly purchased vehicles in America. Parents buy them. New drivers inherit them. Fleets lease them by the dozen. So when the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) puts them through their paces, people pay attention. All three are capable of earning the institute's

These aren't sports cars, but somebody has to win Nobody buys a Honda Civic, Toyota Prius, or Ford Bronco Sport expecting to embarrass Mustangs at a stoplight. These are practical cars for practical people: good fuel economy, reasonable cargo space, the kind of vehicles that appear in "best family car under $35,000" roundups and end up in suburban driveways next to basketball hoops.

Every month in the United States, thousands of compact crossovers are sold. This is a crucial segment in the country, where vehicles are expected to do everything well, including safety. Often used as family vehicles, these crossovers should protect you in a crash and have the necessary technologies to help you avoid an accident in the first place.  Since the 2026 Toyota RAV4 hasn’t been tested for safety yet, we’ve compared the latest results of three other big-sellers in this category: the Hon

The EV federal tax credit has been dead for many months now, but a new discount offered by Honda for the Prologue electric SUV makes it feel like it never went away. The automaker has slashed the price of the 2026 Prologue by $7,500, which was the maximum amount EV buyers used to get as a tax credit. The discount is available across all trims, making the 2026 Prologue much better value for customers. It Starts at Just Under $40,000 After the Price Cut

Why a Cabin Air Filter Matters More Than You Think Cabin air filters are easy to overlook, but they play a meaningful role in everyday driving. Their job is to trap dust, pollen, exhaust particles, and other debris before air enters the cabin through the HVAC system. A clogged or dirty filter can reduce airflow, strain the blower motor, and allow unpleasant odors or allergens to circulate inside the car. For drivers with allergies or those who spend a lot of time in traffic, a fresh cabin air fi

Seriously? From convenient to annoying, monthly subscription services have risen beyond their convenience and straight into annoyance. What started as paywalls to unlock features already available on owned vehicles – as was the case with BMW and its pay-to-heat-the-seat debacle – and also more advanced paywalls, like Tesla's full self-driving function. While the latter makes sense because it costs money to run data centers, hire people to run them, and pay developers to improve the system, amon

Honda handed its three-row Pilot quite a substantial update recently. The 2026 model now looks a bit tougher and also enjoys a quieter interior, an upgraded suite of features, and retuned steering. These updates came at a good time, as this segment has gotten a boost from new arrivals like the Hyundai Palisade and imminently available Kia Telluride. However, there are still lease deals on the 2025 Honda Pilot for January. If you don’t absolutely need the latest tech but want a comfortable crosso

What Triggered the Recall Honda is recalling 65,135 units of the 2024 Honda Prologue and 2024 Acura ZDX electric vehicles due to a software fault that could leave drivers flying blind, without their rearview cameras, instrument clusters, or warning lights. The problem has been traced to the vehicle’s Radio Control Module (RCM), where six independent software defects can trigger a processing error that prevents the module from transmitting data to the vehicle's displays. Honda began investigating

The Honda Prelude name carries real prestige, which makes its modern revival all the more confusing. Between the underwhelming 200-hp hybrid powertrain and the gearless S+ Shift system, expectations were already tempered. Then came another small but influential oddity. When the new Prelude is parked, pressing the accelerator does absolutely nothing, not even a synthetic growl. Naturally, questions followed, prompting The Drive to ask Honda directly. And the explanation makes as much sense as the

Honda is preparing for something no one saw coming. The Japanese automaker expects to report its first net loss since going public in 1957, with projections suggesting a hit of up to 2.5 trillion yen ($15.7 billion). The main driver is a sharp reversal in its electric vehicle strategy, particularly in North America, where three EV projects, excluding its Sony collaboration, have now been scrapped. EV Slowdown Hits Hard Ho

Honda’s troubles with its 3.5-liter V6 engine keep getting worse. In August last year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched an investigation into 1.4 million vehicles following reports of prematurely failing engines. Prior to this, in 2023, Honda issued a recall for certain models with this V6. But many Honda and Acura owners remain unhappy, and the situation has now escalated into a class action lawsuit. Considering the sheer number of cars involved, Honda is far

HR-V Gets a Butch Glow-up Honda has revealed a partially updated version of the Honda ZR-V in Japan, the model sold in the US as the Honda HR-V. The refreshed SUV introduces a revised grade structure, expanded hybrid offerings, and new special-edition variants aimed at premium and outdoor-focused buyers. The updated ZR-V is scheduled to launch in Japan in late March 2026, with advance reservations already open in its home market. The ZR-V lineup is now fully hybrid, with every variant powered by

Honda had a standout April 2026, posting strong overall sales and setting a new benchmark for hybrids. With a balanced lineup and consistent performers across key segments, the brand is clearly getting the fundamentals right. Even its niche seller, the Prelude, had its best month yet, outperforming its monthly target. Strong Sales and Record Hybrid Demand Honda Honda’s April perfo

Honda Sued For Its Idle Stop A feature that's meant to save drivers some dollars at the pump might end up costing Honda dearly, think about $36,000,000 in legal fees and expenses. The lawsuit revolves around Honda's Idle-Stop feature and how it refused to start the engine up again after activating, Car Complaints reports. How Honda's system works is that it shuts off the engine after it comes to a stop and idles for more than two seconds. When the brake pedal is released, the system will restar

A Familiar Name, Becoming a Very Different Car When Hondadropped the Insight in 2022, it didn’t come as a surprise. The Civic Hybrid was already lined up to take over, and having two compact hybrid sedans in the same showroom never made much sense. The Insight faded out, the Civic Hybrid stepped in, and that seemed to be the end of it. What’s unexpected is how quickly Honda is bringing the Insight name back, and how different the new model will be. Reports from Japan say the Insight will return

If the already brilliant Honda Civic Type R isn't quite hardcore enough for you, Honda Racing Corporation will up the ante later this year, bringing components from the HRC Concept shown at Tokyo Auto Salon in January to dealerships around the world, including North America. Speaking at the Honda All Type R World Meeting 2026 in Motegi, Honda Racing Corporation president Koji Watanabe said HRC is "developing the Civic Type R with the aim of further enhancing its potential as a base model by inco

A Familiar Badge, Slowly Reshaped Honda’s H badge has been part of the brand since 1963, starting out as a simple, no-nonsense symbol for its cars. Over the years, it changed shape to match the times. Early versions looked sharper and more mechanical, while the 2000 update brought in the flatter, modern badge most people know now. The 2000 badge stuck around through Honda’s biggest years – global expansion, hybrids, and the first steps into electrification. But change was coming. In 2024, Honda

Honda is trying hard to keep its coolest cars on the road There’s something magical about older cars. Whether it's the car that you drove during high school, the one your father took out on a drive on Sundays, or that nimble little sports car that made the twisty road on the outskirts of town feel like a video game. For car enthusiasts, older vehicles aren’t just vehicles; they’re time machines that transport their owners toward specific moments, memories, and feelings in their own special way.

The average price of a new car in America has been a hot topic for months now, especially after this figure breached the psychological $50,000 mark for the first time in September. The mass exodus of affordable models like the Nissan Versa, Mitsubishi Mirage, and Chevrolet Spark haven’t helped things, either. Automakers are not oblivious to the need for more affordable vehicles, and Honda has just announced that it would increase production of cheaper, non-hybrid models in the United States—desp

Louder, More Character for the American Civic Hybrid Don’t get us wrong. The current Honda Civic Hybrid, or Civic e:HEV in other markets, already has a distinct, slightly gruff tone when you push it, especially under hard acceleration. But if you’ve ever thought it sounds a bit too reserved, Honda seems to agree – at least for American buyers. Speaking with CarBuzz at Honda’s Tochigi Proving Ground, an engineer openly acknowledged what many enthusiasts already know: “Americans like loud cars, so

After a 23-year run, Honda has formally announced it will terminate all four-wheel vehicle sales in South Korea by the end of 2026, while continuing to provide aftersales support to customers. This withdrawal exposes a brutal reality for legacy automakers attempting to survive in an arena dominated by tech-forward local giants and an aggressive influx of Chinese EVs. Honda A Victi

Honda had a standout April 2026, posting strong overall sales and setting a new benchmark for hybrids. With a balanced lineup and consistent performers across key segments, the brand is clearly getting the fundamentals right. Yet beneath those headline numbers lies a clear outlier: the Prelude, a car that looks the part but fails to deliver where it matters. Strong Sales and Record Hybrid Demand Honda

Honda says it will discontinue production of its current fuel cell system at Fuel Cell System Manufacturing LLC in Brownstown, Michigan, before the end of 2026. The facility is a joint venture with General Motors, and the move signals a major pivot in how Honda plans to build and scale hydrogen hardware in the United States. What Honda Is Ending And What Comes Next Fuel Cell Syste

An Engineering Company Honda's beginnings were in true engineering; their early days were filled with innovation that ultimately led them to become one of the world's biggest and most respected automotive manufacturers. It has gone on to be respected not just as an innovator on the road, but also on the racetrack, in aeroplanes, and even in robotics. Needless to say, Honda doesn't shy away from pushing the envelope of innovation and technology. More recently, they've been going deep into 3D prin