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The 'Coolest Thing Made In Alabama' Is Officially A Honda Odyssey Race Car

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:25:00 +0000

Making a minivan into a race car probably isn't the first choice for most enthusiasts, but that doesn't stop this track-ready Honda from being the coolest.

This Is How Much A 2021 Honda Accord Has Depreciated So Far

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:25:00 +0000

Honda's famously reliable midsize sedan, the 2021 Accord has racked up numerous awards and recognitions. Here's what that means for its five-year depreciation.

Tesla Quietly Settles Suit Over Pedestrian Killed By FSD

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:11:47 +0000

Settled lawsuits, spurned shareholders, and a single bright spot in U.S. car sales.

Pikes Peak Is A Cruel, Unforgiving Mountain That Refuses To Play Favorites

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:45:00 +0000

If you need a win at Pikes Peak, the mountain doesn't care. It was here before we found it, and it will be here long after we're gone.

At $4,999, Is This 1992 Honda Accord LX An Earnestly Good Deal?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:25:00 +0000

Not to spoil the surprise, but the interior here is a thing of glory to behold.

The Box Is Back: Honda Is Reviving The Element As A Hybrid In 2029

staff@jalopnik.com (Nico DeMattia) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:01:29 +0000

Honda's original Element was arguably ahead of its time. Could a new, hybrid version do any better?

Hybrid Honda Prelude Is Popular Enough In Japan To Already Get A New Limited Edition

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:25:00 +0000

The new paint is called Premium Crystal Garnet Metallic, and it does bring to mind a bottle of red wine, as does the appropriately named Bordeaux interior trim.

The Engineering That Made The Honda S2000's Manual Gearbox A Cult Object

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 23:25:00 +0000

Widely considered one of the car industry's most satisfying 6-speeds, shifting the Honda S2000's manual transmission feels like operating a bolt-action rifle.

7 Used Hondas With Superb Reliability You Don't Want To Ignore

staff@jalopnik.com (Michael Sullivan) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:45:00 +0000

Honda is known for the exceptional reliability and longevity of its vehicles. However, these used models, in particular, are some of the most reliable ever.

2026 Honda Prelude Is Great If You Can Be Honest You're Almost 38

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:05:00 +0000

You don't buy the Prelude for the spec sheet or to impress strangers on the internet, you buy it for the way it feels when you drive it.

How Honda's Innovative Motorcycle E-Clutch System Works (And Which Bikes Have It)

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 20:05:00 +0000

Honda's E-Clutch lets riders shift without using a clutch lever, but the trick lies in how electric motors take over part of the clutch mechanism.

Honda's CEO Refuses To Resign After Former Executives Pressured Him Over EV Rollout Disaster

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:50:09 +0000

Heavy-hitter former executives have lost faith in Mibe, but he's still backed by the board of directors, so he's been able to withstand the pressure, for now.

These Used Hondas Aren't Worth Your Money At Any Price

staff@jalopnik.com (Josh West) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Hondas have a well-deserved reputation for reliability. But some of them also have a history of recall notices, lawsuit settlements, and other issues.

IndyCars Running Bonkers Powertrains May Sound Awesome, But Making Racing Relevant To The Road Remains Much More Important

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Thu, 28 May 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Racing is expensive, and winning never hurts, but to continue into the future, every series still has to answer the question of, "What are we even doing here?"

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.