Tests and Features

Santa Barbara, California — In 2008, the eighth generation of the illustrious Honda Accord was outwitted by the Chevrolet Malibu, which edged it for the title of Best New North American Car. For its ninth generation, the Japanese intermediate wants to take back top billing, but will its performance be …

Since we first saw it in Canada as a concept car (January 2011 at the Montreal Auto Show), the new Honda Civic has faced some very harsh criticism. Basically, articles underscoring critics’ disappointment and dislike of the 2012 model abound. These comments reached Honda’s upper management, who promptly promised changes …

The history of motorized transport is one that is, for the most part, mind-numbingly boring. Whilst historians crow and preen over red-blooded Italian sports cars and purposeful 4x4s, the reality is that for most, the automobile represent little more than an alternative to public transportation. For every car that raises …

When the new 2012 Honda Civic was introduced, auto journalists didn’t exactly welcome it with open arms. And judging by their comments, consumers haven’t given it a warm reception either. Why is Canada’s bestselling car facing so much criticism? The simple answer is that it has taken an elitist turn …

In 1963, Honda Motor Company decided to finally make the jump from motorcycles to automobiles. Already having championed the cause of small, reliable, and ultimately fun motorcycles, the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer leapt into the car market with their diminutive and friendly S500 sports car. With independent suspension at all …

With the Honda CR-V approaching its sweet sixteen, it seemed like a good time for some changes. This little freshly revamped SUV has enjoyed a lot of success since its launch in 1997. And it intends to remain a leader in its category. Following the old adage, “if it ain’t …

I'm not exactly a Trekkie... not truly. Sure, I've watched my fair share of The Next Generation (like, all of them), languished in the religious overtones of Deep Space 9, and endured a special love/hate relationship with Janeway's crew on Voyager, but I've never dressed up in some weird costume, …

I must admit that I’m not totally sold on the current generation Honda Accord. Although its engines and transmissions are remarkable, this latest version leaves me wanting. It’s bigger, longer and that little spark that made the Accord fun to drive is now all but gone. What’s more, while the …

The Honda Civic has been the best-selling car in Canada for 13 years running, which is – you have to admit – no small feat in a very competitive environment. Needless to say, the task of updating this model wasn’t easy. When a car is as universally acclaimed as the …

Few cars are more ubiquitous than this: the Honda Civic. Still a relatively fresh face around Canadian roads, the latest Civic’s Pug-faced countenance is far less dramatic than it was when it debuted just a few years ago, and is obviously well-accepted by many Canadians as the car is, just …