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In Review: 2023 Honda Accord

Honda has introduced an all-new Accord for 2023, but with unusual marketing: the base trim is gas-only, and the upper trims are hybrids. Find out more about that gasoline version in my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

In Review: 2022 Honda Accord

SUVs rule the roost, but I still like driving a sedan, and I like driving the Honda Accord. It's due for a makeover in 2023, but find out more about the 2022 version in my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

In Review: 2023 Honda Odyssey

Minivans are still the ultimate household-haulers, and everyone makes a good one, so it's about finding the features and price you prefer. Find out more about the Honda Odyssey in my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

In Review: 2022 Honda Pilot TrailSport

Honda is taking an unusual path with its 2022 Pilot and its new TrailSport trim: It's going to be a more rugged off-roader eventually, but right now it's just some styling cues. Nevertheless, it's a great driver and you can find out more in my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

In Review: 2022 Honda CR-V

The Honda Civic might be Canada's top-selling car, but the best-selling Honda is this little number here. The CR-V will be all-new for 2023 and include a hybrid (and be made in Ontario), but in the meantime, check out my review of the 2022 version at AutoTRADER.ca.

In Review: 2022 Honda Ridgeline

A real truck is “a vehicle with a bed that does what you need it to do," and the Honda Ridgeline delivers. I've always like this SUV-based pickup, even if I'm not that keen on its new HPD appearance package. Find out more in my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

In Review: 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback

The redesigned 2022 Honda Civic has won some impressive hardware, including Canadian and North American Car of the Year trophies, and it came by them honestly. Find out more in my review at Driving.ca.

In Review: 2021 Honda Ridgeline

Is the Honda Ridgeline a "real" truck? Well, every truck's usefulness depends on what you need it to do, and for many buyers, this isn't just a real truck, but also the right truck. Find out more in my review at Driving.ca.

Do you know the stories behind these auto logos?

Four interlocked rings, a woman with wings (although they really aren't), and birds and what might have been a plane...do you know the stories behind some of the best-known automotive logos? Find out in my story at the National Post (Driving.ca).

Here's what's new in pickup trucks for 2021

There are a few changes in the truck world for 2021, including an all-new F-150 with available hybrid option, a restyled Ridgeline, some new features from GM, a new engine from Nissan, and that TRX from Ram. Check it out in my story at the National Post (Driving.ca).

In Review: 2020 Honda Passport

What happens when you take a three-row Honda Pilot, cut it down a bit, and only include two rows of seats? You get cargo space, cargo space, cargo space. Find out all about the Honda Passport in my review at the National Post (Driving.ca.)

In review: 2020 Honda CR-V

The CR-V is a bestseller for Honda, and for good reason: it's a comfortable vehicle that does its job well. Find out more in my review over at the National Post (Driving.ca).

Midsize Trucks: Here are the top three I'd buy

One problem I have with new, full-size trucks is that they're just needlessly oversized. I complain about that a lot, so my editor asked me to name the midsize trucks I'd buy instead. Find out what they are in my story at the National Post (Driving.ca).

In Review: 2019 Honda Civic Si

For those who want more than a regular Civic, but don't want to move up to the Civic R, the Si might be just the thing. It's a top-notch handler and more fun than it should be...find out more in my review at AutoTrader.ca.

In Review: 2019 Honda Civic Coupe

There's a reason Honda sells so many Civics, and the proof is when you get behind the wheel. Find out more at my review at the National Post (Driving.ca).

In review: 2019 Honda Fit

It's not a powerhouse, but Honda's Fit handles a lot better than you'd expect for something at this price. And on top of it, its flip-n-fold rear seat can make it as practical as a crossover. Find out more in my review at AutoTrader.ca.

The best and not-so-best design turnarounds

Design isn't the only aspect of a vehicle, but it's the first impression, and automakers spend a lot of time and money trying to get it right. Some do ... and then, for whatever reason, some don't. Find out which ones fall into those categories in my story over at the National Post (Driving.ca).

Honda history: From blacksmith shop to global sales

Soichiro Honda was born in rural Japan, the son of a blacksmith and a weaver, and apprenticed at a repair shop -- but he always wanted to be a manufacturer. He started with piston rings that he sold to Toyota before he began putting war surplus engines on bicycles. Find out more in my "Rearview Mirror" column at the National Post.

Buying an accessible vehicle? Here are some of your options...

While you can get almost anything converted to at least some sort of accessibility, getting the right vehicle for your needs can require expert advice and, in most cases, a fair chunk of change. None of the mainstream automakers convert vehicles themselves, but some offer rebates if you have it done. And there's even one that's purpose-built for wheelchair passengers -- find out more in my story at AutoTRADER.ca.

In review: 2017 Honda HR-V

Subcompact SUVs are the new hot ticket, and Honda's version is the HR-V. Put some winter booties on the AWD version, and it'll get you through the rough stuff .... find out more in my review at the National Post.

In review: 2017 Honda Civic

Honda let its best-selling sedan idle along for a while, but an all-new version turned it into a great little driver last year, and that continues into this edition. Find out more in my review at the National Post.

What's the best compact hatchback?

Okay, so you've got seven compact hatchbacks: Chevrolet Cruze, Honda Civic, Kia Forte, Mazda3, Subaru Impreza, Toyota Corolla iM, and Volkswagen Golf. Which one's the best? I was one of the writers tasked with finding out -- see what won over at AutoTrader.

In review: 2017 Honda Ridgeline

Never mind the election debates; if you want to start some fireworks, ask truck fans if Honda's Ridgeline is a "real truck." Well, it is different from what they're used to driving, but for a large number of truck buyers, it's more than enough to get the job done. Find out more in my review at the National Post.

Are you in the market for a work vehicle?

If you think the car market is competitive, you've never checked out the work vehicle segment. Automakers have been updating or adding vans and trucks to meet the market, and there are a considerable number of choices out there. I rounded up the 2016 models in a story for HPAC (Heating Plumbing Air Conditioning) magazine.

Yes, the new Honda Ridgeline is a real truck!

I was on the launch of the redesigned 2017 Honda Ridgeline, which now receives more truck-like styling, in addition to a new engine and numerous new features and tweaks. Find out more in my story at the Toronto Star.

First Drive: 2016 Honda Accord

The Accord remains one of the better midsize sedans, but now it's all about the connectivity. Find out more in my story over at the Toronto Star.

In review: 2014 Honda Odyssey

You can't beat a minivan for practicality, and Honda's Odyssey is a very good one ... but it's also fairly pricey. Find out more in my review over at the Toronto Star.

Concept cars: Why aren't they as wild anymore?

Time and money, it seems. That Honda Urban SUV in the picture looks like it could go almost to the showroom floor, but it's considered a concept vehicle. Find out why automakers have toned down their "dream cars" in my Toronto Star story by clicking here.

A look at the Honda Ridgeline

Hard-core truck fans may look down their noses at it, but the Honda Ridgeline is a decent vehicle for those who want a medium-duty machine. If I ever replace my aging half-ton pickup, it's going to be a difficult decision between the Ridgeline and the Nissan Frontier. Read why in my Toronto Star review by clicking here.

A look at Honda's CR-Z Hybrid

Here's a look at the CR-Z, Honda's new hybrid coupe, which is a lot more fun to drive than I would have expected. Read all about it in Autos.ca by clicking here.

Is Salvador Dali working for Honda?

Honda has released pictures of the redesigned 2012 Civic, and here's one of the dash. I suppose it all makes sense when you're sitting behind the wheel, but I can't help thinking that someone left the plastic model out in the sun too long ...

It's all in the numbers ...

This is Scott Niedermayer, captain of the Anaheim Ducks hockey team, with his new Honda FCX Clarity hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle. He has just become the first professional athlete to lease one of the zero-emission vehicles.

According to Honda's press release, Neidermayer is a perfect fit for the vehicle because he's an environmentalist. He seeks a "greener lifestyle" that includes adding insulation around his house, and installing a radiant barrier on the roof to conserve energy. He carpools to hockey games with his fellow teammates, and promotes a recycling program in the dressing room.

Oh, and he has four children.

'Nuff said.