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How Honda Pioneered Pre-Chamber Ignition Long Before Formula 1

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:25:00 +0000

Formula 1 engines make huge amounts of efficient power thanks, in part, to pre-chamber ignition, but it was actually Honda that pioneered the tech in the '70s.

What's The Difference Between Honda B-Series And K-Series Engines?

staff@jalopnik.com (Benjamin Gracias) — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 23:25:00 +0000

Honda's B-Series and K-Series engines are popular among wrenching enthusiasts, but there are compelling reasons for choosing one over the other.

Here's How Much A 2021 Honda Pilot Has Depreciated In 5 Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Dave Goldberg) — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:05:00 +0000

You like the 2026 Honda Pilot, but it's outside of your budget? Here's how much the 2021 model has depreciated over five years and how it compares to rivals.

How And Why Honda And Volkswagen Made Shockingly Successful (Yet Still Doomed) V5 Engines

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 11:05:00 +0000

Volkswagen put V5s in production cars, while Honda used them to dominate MotoGP. But despite being so successful, the engines were doomed from the start.

The 1996 Honda Civic Was The Largest And Most Powerful Car To Come With A CVT, And It Was Quicker Than The Automatic

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:05:00 +0000

Continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) aren't popular among enthusiasts, but cars like the 1996 Civic prove that they might be the quicker choice.

The EPA Just Named The Most Fuel-Efficient Automaker, And It's Not Toyota

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:25:00 +0000

Toyota has a reputation for being gas-stingy, but it's actually in fourth place in the EPA's latest mileage rankings. Still, overall, mileage keeps increasing.

These Are The 10 Most Popular Cars For Gen X Drivers

staff@jalopnik.com (Josh West) — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Generation X is often forgotten, but some of its favorite car models are also exceptionally popular in the eyes of previous and future generations.

Honda's New U.S. Heritage Program Stars With Reproduction NSX Parts

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000

The reproduction parts will be manufactured with "the same materials and production methods that were used for the original parts" where possible.

This Rakish JDM Honda Accord Wagon Looks Way Cooler Than Any Normal Car Needs To

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 22:25:00 +0000

Japan got its own version of the sixth-generation Accord, and the wagons are amazing.

2026 Honda Prelude Accelerates Only Slightly Slower Than A Civic Hybrid, Unless You Use S+ Shifts In Which Case It's Noticeably Slower

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 20:05:00 +0000

In Car and Driver's testing the Prelude hit 60 mph in 6.5 seconds, or 7.3 seconds with the simulated shifts turned on.

This Honda CR-V Shower Attachment Might Be The Weirdest Vehicle Option Ever

staff@jalopnik.com (Danillo Almeida) — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:25:00 +0000

The foldable table built into the back of the first-generation Honda CR-V is a pretty well-known feature, but there was also an available water feature.

5 Manual Transmission Cars That Can Out-Accelerate Their Automatic Siblings

staff@jalopnik.com (Benjamin Gracias) — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:05:00 +0000

These days, automatic transmissions are usually quicker to reach 60 mph than their manual counterparts. But a few manual models did manage faster times.

How Reliable Is The 2025 Honda Civic? Here's What Consumer Reports Says

staff@jalopnik.com (Monday Goma) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:25:00 +0000

If you want a no-nonsense car that will always get you from point A to point B, then look no further than the Civic. But just how reliable is the 2025 model?

5 Cool Cars That Use Motorcycle Engine Power

staff@jalopnik.com (Benjamin Gracias) — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 20:05:00 +0000

While motorcycle engines aren't usually strong enough for heavy cars, some models are lightweight, allowing them to make full use of these powerhouses.

Consumer Reports Says Hybrids Are Super Reliable So Let's Look At The Longest Warranties

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 12:05:00 +0000

Hybrids have been getting rave reviews by Consumer Reports, particularly when it comes to reliability. But how do their warranties stack up in the long run?

Here's How Honda Helped The USA Olympic Bobsled And Skeleton Teams Go Faster

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:06:42 +0000

While these human-and-gravity-powered ice skate missiles are not powered by engines, they share a lot with Honda's decades of winning motorsport programs.

Why Did Japanese Automakers Start Taking On European Luxury Brands At Their Own Game?

staff@jalopnik.com (Eugene Buono) — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 01:25:00 +0000

After World War II, Japanese brands started to find a lot of success in the United States. But there's one major reason why they created luxury subdivisions.

9 Japanese Sports Cars That Are Cheaper Than A New Mazda Miata

staff@jalopnik.com (Ivo Gievski) — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:45:00 +0000

A Mazda MX-5 Miata can be an attractive car, but it's pretty expensive with a starting price of over $30,000. Luckily, the used market has some alternatives.

What Are The Differences Between Honda's K20 And K24 Engines?

staff@jalopnik.com (Ron King) — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 23:25:00 +0000

The physical differences between Honda's K20 and K24 engines are minor. However, they can vary wildly in terms of overall performance and output.

5 Cars That Are Expected To Last Like A Honda Accord

staff@jalopnik.com (Alvin Reyes) — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 22:25:00 +0000

Honda Accords often reach 250,000-plus miles, a standard that's hard, but not impossible, to match. Here are five cars whose lifespans may top the Accord's.