By David Finkelstein

With some 1,000 (or so) independent U.S. Honda dealers dotting the country from coast-to-coast, the 10th generation 2017 Civic's are now being showcased in both Coupe and Sedan versions. The head turning and dramatic appearing all new sporty Civic design starts with its modern athletic stance and it's low, yet wide body proportions.

By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman

It's the best of times for people shopping mid-sized family sedans. They have a wealth of choices. In fact, it's hard to go wrong when finally reaching a decision with worthy candidates from virtually every manufacturer selling cars in the United States. All of them have numerous redeeming traits. That makes build quality, reliability and resale value even more important, and Honda has excelled with the Accord.

By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman

It was a week of welcome solitude and pleasing noise. We were living with the second-generation Honda Ridgeline. The solitude came from the impressively quiet interior of the new mid-sized truck, and the noise — if you can describe Tom Petty belting out "Free Falling" as noise — came from the 2017 Ridgeline's unique pickup bed that can liven up any tailgate party.

By David Finkelstein

To sum up the all new 2017 Honda Ridgeline mid-size pickup truck in one word, it's simply “amazing!” Recently launched through Honda's 1,000 or so nationwide independent dealership network, Ridgeline delivers a welcomed higher level of versatility, capability and underlining comfort, when compared to other trucks in this specialty class.

By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman

If you are intrigued by the new 2016 Honda Civic with its cutting-edge styling, energetic turbocharged engine, stylish interior, renowned build quality, and excellent resale value, but you simply want something more sporty looking than a sedan, we have the answer for you.

By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman

For those looking for a performance-infused sports coupe, but who aren't awed by the current crop of retro "pony cars" need look no further than the 2016 Honda Accord Coupe with the V-6 engine. The coupe — along with the sedan — was restyled in 2013 and Honda has updated it for 2016. In six-cylinder guise it delivers sparkling performance and handling on a par with the six-cylinder offerings from Mustang, Camaro and Challenger, but in a more sophisticated package.

By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman

Honda was accused of cutting corners with its all-new ninth-generation 2012 Civic. There's no question Honda has raised the bar with the 10th generation 2016 Civic. It has best-in-class performance with a new turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, a refined driving experience, top-flight interior quality, a unusually quiet cabin for a car in this price range, plenty of passenger and cargo space to suit a family of four, and exterior styling that moves 180 degrees from bland.

By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman

It's the best of times for people shopping mid-sized family sedans. They have a wealth of choices. In fact, it's hard to go wrong when finally reaching a decision with worthy candidates from virtually every manufacturer selling cars in the United States. All of them have numerous redeeming traits. That makes build quality, reliability and resale value even more important.

By David Finkelstein

Recent seat time behind the wheel of the 2016 Honda Accord sedan reaffirms our thought that this automobile is well crafted and built for long term integrity. And the factory reminds me that for nearly four decades the Accord has set the benchmark for vehicles in the midsize sedan class, the the most popular category of vehicles sold in North America.