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Forbes: New Honda Ridgeline Blends the Best in Truck and SUV Qualities

The Honda Ridgeline is back and all-new for 2017, with a great blend of SUV and truck-like capability, says Forbes magazine in a recent review.

The new Ridgeline's shape is definitely more truck-like. It also has more room, featuring a longer and winder bed (5.5 inches in both directions) bolted to a dedicated and reinforced cabin built around Honda's trademark ACE (Advanced Compatibility Engineering) body structure.

This degree of cabin reinforcement manifested in two ways. First, during on-road driving Forbes found the Ridgeline’s cabin quiet and its ride quality very...

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2016 Honda CR-V Achieves Automotive Ascendency

What's it take for a ride to rocket to the top of its class? That is, how does any given vehicle transition from obscurity to celebrity?

Well, as a standout of the compact SUV segment, the 2016 Honda CR-V most certainly has the answer. However, since it can't speak for itself -- not yet, anyway -- we at Honda of Salem are here today to function as its mouthpiece. Continue reading to learn all about it.

We like to think much of the CR-V's charm is predicated on its powertrain. Propelled by a 2.4-liter four-cylinder, the crossover churns…

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Honda makes waves in the world of electrified vehicles with the 2017 Clarity Series

Fuel cell vehicles are changing the landscape of the eco-friendly car market, but many people have never even heard of them. They're not new technology in the automotive world, but they're one of the most dynamic and effective, and they're on the forefront of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. In fact, fuel cell vehicles are effectively zero emission vehicles, as the only byproduct of operating them is pure water. And now they're poised to rise to mass market acceptance, thanks in large part to the upcoming 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell.

 

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2017 Honda Accord Hybrid Breaks Cover

As an oft-awarded and reliable car, it's no wonder that the Honda Accord has so many devoted fans. However, the petrol model isn't the only one in existence. For 2017, the Accord Hybrid will be making a comeback, sporting fresh styling and offering midsize efficiency and power in ways that no other variant can hope to match.

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New York Times Reviews 2016 Honda Civic Touring: Great Gets Greater

The 2016 Honda Civic represents the 10th generation of the venerable compact sedan, which originally came to the U.S. in 1973. The all-new Civic Touring model is more powerful, comfortable, spacious, fuel-efficient and stylish, and overall a terrific choice for anyone seeking a great value in the compact category, says Tom Voelk, auto writer for The New York Times, in a new review. Click "play" in the video clip below to watch the full report.

Voelk notes the Civic Touring features new technology that wasn't even available in the Accord a few years ago, including adaptive cruise control…

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Explore the Roots of the Civic With the N600

Since the Honda Civic vaulted onto the scene in 1973, over 22 million examples have been pushed worldwide. Of those, 10 million were U.S.-spec. That's a pretty impressive number, but unsurprising with a car that is practically synonymous with the American driver. Now that the Civic has entered its tenth generation, we're more inclined to look back at the model that made it all possible.

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Winter is Not a Challenge for the 2016 Honda Pilot

In order to ensure a new model is equipped to tackle even the most extreme driving conditions, the Honda team brings it to the ends of the earth for testing. For the 2016 Honda Pilot in particular, it was challenged to the harsh winter weather in Baudette, Minnesota.

Thanks to its All-Wheel Drive capabilities and wide range of safety features, it has no problem safely navigating slick roads and fluffy snow. Available Driver-Assist Technologies include Honda LaneWatch, its Multi-Angle Rearview Camera, and a Collision Mitigation Braking System...

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The Honda Fit gets in shape for 2016

Think a compact car can't look menacing? You probably have yet to feast your eyes on the latest 2016 Honda Fit then. The 2016 model is more chiseled than its predecessors and boasts an edgier, more athletic aesthetic.

 

This compact hatchback is much more intimidating than its dimensions give it credit for. Sophisticated LED taillights come standard, and they complement the Fit's strong body line and muscular curves. The large windshield and available sunroof gives the cabin an airy feel. And those slim, piercing headlights will have fellow drivers thinking twice about blocking your way

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'Tis the Season to Drive the 2016 Honda Civic

This holiday season, before the snow flies and you have to settle for driving your old clunker of a car for yet another unbearable winter, consider upgrading and treating yourself to the best holiday present anyone could ask for: the all-new 2016 Honda Civic. Wherever your travels take you, you're certain be the envy of all of your friends and family with the stylish, efficient, and well-executed compact sedan.

 

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