ARHIVE July, 2009

2010 Honda Insight Hybrid Makes World Debut at the North American International Auto Show »

01/11/2009 – DETROIT – The all-new 2010 Honda Insight hybrid car made its world debut today at the North American International Auto Show. Utilizing the latest generation of Honda’s Integrated Motor Assistâ„¢ (IMA®) hybrid technology and new, more cost-efficient production methods, the 2010 Insight defines a new stage in the evolution of hybrid technology, providing [...]

Honda CR-V EX-L »

The Honda CR-V isn’t the most popular compact SUV in Canada. That title goes to the Ford Escape. However, the diminutive Honda has been #2 in its segment for the past few years. Sign of its ongoing popularity, for which the rising fuel prices are no doubt partly responsible, it’s ahead of the Toyota RAV4, [...]

2009 Honda Fit Sport Review »

The 2009 Honda Fit does not look quite like the model that was introduced back in 2007. But while the overall design has considerably evolved (jewel-like headlights, sculpted hood, exaggerated roofline, smaller rear window, new dashboard, etc.), the formula is the same. The Fit is still a great example of efficiency in terms of space [...]

2009 Honda Pilot Touring Review »

The Honda Pilot is a mid-size SUV based on the Odyssey platform. 2009 delivers us the second generation of this popular family-hauling recreational vehicle capable of carting up to eight occupants in rugged style and splendid comfort.
New visuals
The new Pilot has shed some of its sedan-like visuals for those less civil. I see a little [...]

2009 Honda Ridgeline EX-L Navi Review »

Trucks exist that can tow a fifty-foot boat while hauling a quad, seating five people and leaving enough room behind for a few cases of pop and some fishing gear.
The Honda Ridgeline isn’t one of these trucks– but for the day-to-day workload many pickup owners face, it offers appreciable flexibility, convenience and comfort.
Don’t expect it [...]