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RecallsPopular Honda Models Again Hit by Major Recall, Fuel Pump to Blame
It wasn’t long ago that Honda announced a major recall to fix a potentially faulty steering system on some of its most popular vehicles. Are you ready for an encore? This time, Honda says it will voluntarily recall approximately 720,000 vehicles in the U.S. and another 61,000 in Canada for …
On this day in history: October 23
  • 1921: Death at the age of 81 of John Boyd Dunlop. This veterinarian, whose family is involved in the rubber industry, decided one day in 1887 to create an inflatable tire for his son's bicycle. The Dunlop brand will be born soon after.
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News2025 Honda CR-V Loses Key Model, Regains Missing Safety Features
The 2025 Honda CR-V is now on sale in Canada offering less selection but more safety than the 2024 iteration. After adding a second hybrid model last year, Honda has surprisingly decided to axe the gas-only EX-L model for 2025. Slotted between the Sport and EX-L Hybrid, it offered the …
NewsJust One Compact SUV Aces IIHS’ New Front Crash Prevention Test
After updating its vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention test to address crashes that occur at higher speeds and those in which the struck vehicle is a motorcycle or large truck, the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) came to a sad conclusion: only one of the first 10 compact SUVs …
NewsThe Best Compact SUVs in 2024
Who doesn’t want a compact SUV? These practical and family-friendly vehicles are seemingly everywhere now and there are many reasons to like them. But which ones stand out as the best buys in the segment for Canadian drivers? The team at The Car Guide has analyzed all the various models …
RecallsAirbag-Related Recall Affects Nearly All Honda Models, Some Acuras
A safety issue with the sensor in the front passenger seat is forcing Honda to recall a large number of models and units, including more than three quarters of a million in the U.S. alone. [UPDATE] According to Transport Canada, 66,846 vehicles are affected north of the border. The models …
NewsHonda CR-V Once Again Leads Top 10 Most Stolen Vehicles in Canada
Bad news for Honda CR-V owners: the Japanese compact SUV ranks number one on the list of the most stolen vehicles in Canada for the second year in a row according to the latest annual report by Équité Association, a not-for-profit representing the Canadian property and casualty insurance industry. Auto …
Hybrid/Plug-in HybridCheaper Honda CR-V Hybrid Model Bolsters 2024 Lineup
Let’s face it, Honda kind of screwed up the launch of the first-ever CR-V Hybrid in Canada. Only the top-line Touring model offers the more fuel-efficient powertrain, and it costs a small fortune. Not good for customers who simply want to save money. For 2024, however, the lineup expands with …
NewsHonda Reaches Major Milestone with 10 Millionth Vehicle Built in Canada
Honda , which became the first Japanese automaker to establish a production facility in Canada in 1986, this week reached a major milestone with the 10 millionth vehicle to roll off the lines in Alliston, Ontario—a 2023 Honda CR-V Touring Hybrid. “This achievement is a testament to the hard work, …
NewsThese Were the World’s Best-Selling Vehicles in 2022
Undermined by supply chain disruptions, most notably the chip shortage, new light-duty vehicle sales fell 1.6 percent globally in 2022, going from 80.7 million units to 79.4 million units, according to JATO Dynamics data. The continued growth of electric vehicles, especially in China and Europe, was a bright spot. With …
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