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NewsHonda: Faulty Start-Stop System Leads to Complaints, Investigation
While generally acclaimed and known for its dependability, the 3.5-litre V6 engine found in many Honda vehicles is currently under investigation in the U.S. The problem doesn’t come from the engine itself but rather from the auto start-stop system. More specifically, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched …
NewsThird of Midsize SUVs Fail IIHS’ New Side Crash Test
Following compact SUVs last fall, midsize SUVs were recently submitted to the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s new side crash test, which aims to address higher-speed collisions that continue to cause fatalities on North American roads. While the former failed miserably, how did their bigger counterparts perform? A lot …
NewsThe Car Guide's Best Buys for 2022: Kia Telluride
Every year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. When it comes to midsize SUVs, we need to separate two-row models from three-row models. Among the second group, which one gets our Best Buy award for 2022? Answer: the …
News2022 Honda Pilot Adds Two New Models, Feels More Adventurous
Honda ’s three-row midsize SUV is getting some changes for the 2022 model year, which will be the last before the next generation arrives. The current Pilot was launched for 2016. First, the LX and EX entry-level models have been replaced by the new Pilot Sport, which starts at $46,210.
NewsConfirmed: Honda’s Light Trucks to Offer Rugged TrailSport Models
After filing an application to trademark the name “Trailsport” in the U.S. last year, Honda is now confirming that off-road-oriented models will join the lineup starting this fall. The company said TrailSport marks “the next chapter in its rugged light truck direction,” hinting at more adventurous variants of the Pilot …
RecallsOver 20 Makes Affected by Continental-made Tires That May Explode
Continental Tire has issued a recall covering approximately 100,000 Continental, General and Barum tires in North America due to a manufacturing defect that could cause a blowout. Nearly two dozen vehicle brands are affected including Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Fiat, GMC, Honda, Jeep, Lexus, Lincoln, …
NewsHonda, Acura Dealers Want More SUVs; Will They Get Them?
Customers seem to want more and more SUVs, and you know what? Dealers, too. While most manufacturers have introduced new models in recent years, that’s not good enough for some. According to Automotive News , Honda ’s National Dealer Advisory Board in the U.S. is starting to put pressure on …
NewsThe Car Guide's Best Buys for 2021: Kia Telluride
Every year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. For 2021, we’ve split midsize SUVs into two categories: those with two rows of seats and others with three rows. This article covers the latter. 1st Place – Kia Telluride …
NewsChevrolet, BMW Have the Best Car Seats, Study Finds
Chevrolet and BMW top J.D. Power’s 2020 Seat Quality and Satisfaction Study released a few days ago. Surprised? The former leads all mainstream car brands with four award-winning vehicles. The Sonic, Impala and Equinox are segment winners, while the Silverado is among the three best pickups/vans. On the luxury side, …
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