One of the luxuries? Not having to stop at the gas station so often. The Honda Accord sedan was my first car crush (I’ve probably mentioned this before). It was the car I wanted more than anything. I would sigh after in traffic. This gas-and-go car never broke down, cost very little to maintain and…
Battle of the Minivans: Chrysler Pacifica vs. Honda Odyssey
Minivans are the greatest everyday people mover and best all-around family road-trip car. In a battle of the minivans, I recently tested the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Touring and the 2020 Honda Odyssey Touring back-to-back to see which one proved to be the best family vehicle. There is so much cargo space and comfortable seating for…
Honda Has the Cars for You When You’re All about the Music
A quiet car lets you hear every single note. If you’re looking for a fun ride that lets you really listen to your music, Honda‘s 2020 hybrids might just do it for you. They are super quiet and let you focus on the music and the road, not a roaring, gas-guzzling engine. I took three of…
Channel Your Inner Teenage Boy in the Honda Civic Type R Track-Born Hatchback
You Remember Him. He Taught You How to Have Fun. Sometimes you just need a lift, right? A reason to laugh, freedom from what bogs you down (work, kids, bills, politics), a little adrenaline coursing through your veins that leaves you with a refreshed view of life. Teenage boys seem to just live that way,…
8 Reasons an EV Can Fit Your Lifestyle
You don’t need to install A “special charger” at home, though you may want to. First off, I think we need to clear the myth that you need a special outlet to own a plug-in an EV (electric vehicle). You don’t. You can plug in an EV into your household outlet, which most people have…
2021 Honda Odyssey Minivan: A Family-Friendly Bubble of Comfort, Convenience and Safety
Updated for 2021, this minivan’s clever features got even smarter. I have gone from “never, not me,” to “sign me up, I’ll drive a minivan,” after spending time in the Honda Odyssey. I had the chance to test out the updated 2021 Honda Odyssey recently and it’s changed my mind. I was impressed with the…
Small Changes That Add Up: What We Love about the 2020 Honda CR-V Midsize SUV
If you run a lot of errands you’ll appreciate Honda’s thinking. You see them around town, park next to them and probably even know someone who drives one: The Honda CR-V. It’s become one of the most popular small SUVs on the road and for good reason: It’s everything you need for a busy life…
Could the Honda Odyssey Minivan Be the Best Family Car Ever?
They thought of everything. Seriously, Everything. If you were going to design the perfect minivan, what would you add? After all, these machines have gotten pretty perfect in recent years. But not being one to shy away from a challenge, Honda has taken on the redesign of the 2018 Odyssey with just that in mind:…
Why a Used 2018 Honda CR-V is a Great Starter Family Car
What’s a good used family type car? How about a Honda CRV? The 2018 Honda CR-V AWD Touring is a compact SUV that’s perfect for a small family. It makes a for a great starter family car. The cargo space is ample enough for a stroller and the rear seats easily accommodate two car seats. But…
Honda Civic Si Review: What If An Inexpensive Stick Shift Sedan Could Actually Be Fun?
That’s what Honda thought, too. I’m pretty sure anyone who saw me driving the 2020 Honda Civic Si thought I was driving my son’s car or I was having a mid-life crisis. It’s not really the car for a mom from the ‘burbs. (Maybe it’s the sport spoiler on the trunk the gives it away,…