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News2026 Honda HR-V Gets New Wheels, Larger Screen and Little Else
Initially launched as a 2023 model, the second-generation Honda HR-V should have received a proper mid-cycle update for 2026. However, the changes announced today by the automaker are fairly minor. Outside, the Japanese subcompact SUV sports tinted rear windows and new wheels on all models, including Pewter Gray 17-inch alloys …
On this day in history: December 5
  • 1977: Introducing the new Dodge Omni and Plymouth Horizon. They will be officially unveiled in January 1978.
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NewsAll the Vehicles Built in Canada and Mexico That Are Sold in the U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump's 25-percent tariff on all foreign-made automobiles and parts has now come into effect. Vehicles from Canada and Mexico that meet CUSMA's trade rules will be hit by the tariff only on the non-American content. But make no mistake: this will result in significant price hikes all …
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 to Replace Rear Window That Could Shatter on Some HR-Vs
The latest Honda HR-V has a rear defroster issue that sometimes results in shattered windows. In fact, more than 300 customers in the U.S. have filed a complaint to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). What’s Honda going to do about it? Well, a company spokesperson has told Consumer …
RecallsBeware of Front Seat Belts in the New Honda Accord and HR-V
Honda once again has to recall vehicles due to potentially faulty seat belts. This time, the latest-generation Accord midsize sedan and HR-V small crossover from the 2023-2024 model years are affected, including nearly 22,000 units in Canada. Basically, the seat belt pretensioner(s) may be missing a rivet in some cases.
NewsMost Compact SUVs Blamed for Inadequate Rear Passenger Protection
The U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently updated its moderate overlap front collision test to address a growing gap in the protection provided for front and rear occupants. It found out that only two out of 15 compact SUVs, the Ford Escape and Volvo XC40 , protect the …
New ModelsNext-Gen 2023 Honda HR-V Looks More Rugged, Packs More Power
Honda today unveiled the fully redesigned 2023 HR-V for the North American market. Great news for customers: it will arrive in dealerships later this month. The once popular but now overshadowed small SUV is radically transformed for its second generation. This HR-V is built on Honda’s enhanced global architecture that …
New Models2023 Honda HR-V Revealed With Love-it-or-Hate-it Styling
Honda today gave us our first official look at the second-generation HR-V crossover for the North American market. Set to launch this summer as a 2023 model, the new HR-V is completely redesigned from the ground up and ready to face competitors that are fiercer and more attractive than ever.
New ModelsOur 2023 Honda HR-V Will Be Way Different From the Overseas Model
Honda ’s “Year of the Crossover” will see the Japanese automaker introduce fully redesigned CR-V and Pilot models in addition to the North American variant of the next-generation HR-V . Remember, when the new HR-V debuted back in February 2021, it was the one designed for Japan and Europe. Honda …
NewsCompact SUVs Struggle Mightily in IIHS’ New Side Crash Test
The U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has completed new, tougher side crash tests to address higher-speed crashes that continue to cause fatalities and found out that 19 out of 20 compact SUVs failed to earn a “Good” overall rating. The lone exception? The 2021 Mazda CX-5 . Nine …
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