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What Are The Biggest Differences Between Honda's Passport And Pilot SUVs?

staff@jalopnik.com (Adrian Taylor) — Tue, 26 May 2026 20:05:00 +0000

The Honda Passport and Pilot SUVs are similarly priced and based on much the same mechanical underpinnings, so why would you choose one over the other?

This Is The Angriest Honda Engine You're Going To Ever Hear

staff@jalopnik.com (Adrian Taylor) — Mon, 25 May 2026 00:25:00 +0000

Honda has produced some wonderfully sonorous engines over the decades, but this one in particular became well known for its aggressive tone.

The Honda Accord Hybrid Touring Is An Exceptionally Good Midsize Sedan

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Sun, 24 May 2026 13:05:00 +0000

Even though there's not a more powerful engine option anymore, the Accord is the family sedan I'd spend my money on.

Honda Teases An Even Hotter Civic Type R With HRC Magic

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Thu, 21 May 2026 21:19:09 +0000

The HRC-ified Type R seems to have both internal and external changes, at least based on the parts of the car that Honda deemed worthy of covering with camo.

This Could Be The Worst Honda Engine Ever Built

staff@jalopnik.com (Peter Nelson) — Mon, 18 May 2026 16:25:00 +0000

One turbocharged Honda engine is associated with quality mileage and responsiveness, but some drivers have also noted issues with its long-term reliability.

Why Honda Made A Formula Car With Its Engine In This Weird Location

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Sun, 17 May 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Back in the 1990s, Honda was big on formula racing cars, but one was more remarkable than the others, thanks to a very strange engine location.

Honda's 'The Cog' Commercial Is Legendary, Here's Why It Was Accused Of Plagiarism

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Mon, 04 May 2026 11:25:00 +0000

"The Cog" ad is so brilliant, it won a Golden Lion at Cannes in 2003 and received a sequel in 2016. But it also almost landed Honda in serious legal trouble.

Why Consumer Reports Called The Acura SLX 'Not Acceptable'

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:25:00 +0000

The Acura SLX faced some difficulties in the mid-'90s. Consumer Reports blasted models of that era for the risks it posed to owners' safety.

Ford's Maverick Isn't Eligible For Consumer Reports' Best Cars Made In America List: Here's The Pickup They Picked

staff@jalopnik.com (Monday Goma) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:05:00 +0000

The Ford Maverick is popular, not least in Consumer Reports' rankings, but what's the pickup pick if you're only looking at made-in-U.S.A. trucks?

Acura To End IMSA GTP Effort After 2026 Season As Economic Recession Rages

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:45:32 +0000

Acura's departure from the series could be the first crack in the dam, with other manufacturers potentially to follow.

An Acura Integra Type S On Blizzaks Is The Ideal Winter Vehicle If You're Looking For Silly, Goofy Fun

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Other vehicles are probably better-equipped for dealing with winter weather, but few can deal with it while also being such a blast.

Honda Recalls 440,830 Odyssey Minivans For Rear Curtain Airbags That May Deploy After Hitting A Pothole

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:25:10 +0000

The automaker first learned of this defect in 2017, but at the time determined there was no safety risk.

This $4,000 Honda Accord Build Shows You Don't Need To Blow A Ton Of Money To Have A Cool Car

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:25:00 +0000

If you only have a few thousand dollars to spend on a car, you'll need to put in some effort, both in the search and the build, but you can still make it cool.

Acura Might Be Done With Racing In IMSA Because The Economy Sucks

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:38:18 +0000

Perhaps I'm a pessimist here, but this is the scenario I've been afraid of with all of these manufacturer efforts jump into the GTP/Hypercar competition pool.

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.