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IIHS: Minivans Don't Do Enough to Protect Rear Passengers

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Minivans are undefeated as family haulers, but a recent announcement from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) casts doubt on their ability to protect the precious cargo in their back seats. All of the minivans on sale in the U.S. Image: Toyota] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Honda Spills Beans on Future Product, Shows Civic Hybrid

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Looking ahead to the 2024 calendar year, Honda has laid out some of its plans for the forthcoming 12 months. Let’s start with that model, a trim which is sure to pad sales numbers in Honda showrooms as it continues its long-running battle with the Toyota Corolla, a car which has been offering hybrid power for some spell.

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Honda recollects 1.2 million U.S. cars over misguided extra digicam

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WASHINGTON — American Honda Motor Co. million cars within the U.S. The recall covers the 2018-2023 Honda Odyssey minivan, 2019-23 Passport midsize crossover and 2019-22 Pilot midsize crossover. A Honda spokesperson didn’t instantly reply to a request for remark. The post Honda recollects 1.2

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Honda President: Hybrid Freed Minivan Around 2011, EV By 2015

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Honda Motor will introduce a hybrid version of its Freed minivan around 2011, President Takanobu Ito told The Nikkei in an interview. He also corroborated an earlier report that Honda will introduce a battery electric vehicle by 2015. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge. The Freed is built on the same compact platform as the Fit.

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These Are the Most Reliable Cars in Each Category, Says J.D. Power

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Segment-by-Segment Breakdown The study lists the most reliable vehicles across different categories, with Toyota Motor Corporation achieving the most segment awards. In the mass market, Toyota ranks highest with Buick and Chevrolet in a close contest for reliability.

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Honda Reveals Saloon Electric Concept, Announces New EV Line

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Honda used CES 2024 to reveal a couple of purely conceptual automobiles and then announced that one of them would serve as the basis for its new EV line coming in 2026. The Saloon looks like a minivan concept from the early 1980s — boasting a wedge shape and tons of glass. Images: Honda] Become a& TTAC insider.

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These Are the Most Reliable Cars in Each Category, Says J.D. Power

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In the mass market, Toyota ranks highest with Buick and Chevrolet in a close contest for reliability.

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