EFFICIENT AND TOUGH ENOUGH.

When gasoline-electric hybrids first came on the scene the impression was a good option to save fuel but could they do more. Bumper2Bumpertv is finding that the Honda CR-V hybrid can handle itself on less than perfect roads and trails without breaking a sweat.

COMBINING OFF ROAD TOUGHNESS WITH A TOUCH OF THE GOOD LIFE.

The latest edition of the Honda Passport with the Trailsport trim level tries to bridge the space between a hard core SUV’s ready for any kind of conditions with an upscale passenger experience. Bumper2Bumpertv has a look at how that has worked out.

WHAT’S NEW AT THE NEW YORK AUTO SHOW?

That is the question we had when arriving at the Javitts Convention Center. However the 2026 event was also a clear demonstration that technology and design are constantly evolving.

EFFICIENT, COMFORTABLE AND HIGH TECH!!

For drivers who are leery of battery electric vehicles hybrids may be a workable alternative. Bumper2Bumpertv reports of one brand that offers functional hybrid that ride closer to the pavement

A HYBRID THAT HAS SOME GUTS!!

Honda has reworked the CR-V Hybrid for 2025. Bumper2Bumper finds it has a surprising amount something extra under the hood.

ANOTHER MIDSIZE CROSSOVER GETS INTO THE BATTERY ELECTRIC SPACE.

While other car makers may have gotten there first, Honda tried to get everything right with its first fully Battery Electric Vehicle, or EV if you please. Bumper2Bumpertv has a look at what the brand came up with and how a cooperative agreement will help more than one automaker.

A RERUN THAT BRINGS BACK THE FUN!!

One of the perks of being an automotive journalist is that sometimes we get a second opportunity to test drive some vehicles. For Bumpe2Bumpertv another turn with the Honda Civic Type R was a chance to become reacquainted with an old friend.

A TRUCK THAT CAME FROM SMALL ROOTS PLAYS IN THE HALF TON SEGMENT.

The Honda Ridgeline has squeezed its way into the light duty truck segment using off-the-shelf parts and technology. Now with an improved Trailsport edition it can also be ready to do some serious off roading or work projects without embarrassing itself as Bumper2Bumpertv has learned.

AN SUV WITH OFF ROAD CHOPS AND ON ROAD STYLE.

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We recently got a week of seat time in the Honda Passport- TrailSport edition which can go partway off the beaten path. While we appreciated some of the upgrades some friends of ours in the Hip Hop world also found something to like about the vehicle.

THE WEST COAST MOVES ON JUICE POWER!!!

The 2023 edition of Automobility LA demonstrates how much the auto industry has evolved in the past few years. Bumper2Bumpertv has an overview of what that will mean to potential car buyers these days.

THE ROUGH AND READY HONDA PILOT TRAIL SPORT

CAN THE HONDA BRAND HOLD ITS OWN IN THE RUGGED WORLD OF OFF ROADING? BUMPER2BUMPERTV HAS A LOOK AT A TOUGHENED UP VERSION OF THE PILOT SUV HAS TO OFFER IN THAT CATEGORY.

HONDA CIVIC TYPE R AN INVITATION TO A CITATION!!

The 11th generation of the Civic designed for the track comes with upgrades to the drive train along with interesting technology. Bumper2Bumpertv checked it out and managed to avoid a citation at the same time.

Making the sausage, how GAAMA chooses the best family car.

If it is spring then it i time for the annual Family Car Challenge. The event sponsored by the Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association demonstrates how winners and losers are chosen in the family car segment. Bumper2Bumpertv has a peek into the process.

Coming to an Accord.

The Sport edition of the Honda Accord sedan may be in the sweet spot of the model's lineup. Bumper2Bumpertv came to that conclusion after checking out multiple versions of the mid size that has been around for four decades.