Honda patents a boxy SUV and a compact pickup with unique features. The SUV design draws inspiration from the original Honda Element. The patent filings spark speculation about potential production models. Honda’s long-dormant Element could be making a comeback. Newly surfaced patents hint at a boxy SUV with design cues...

Honda Patents Hint At Element-Inspired SUV And Pickup

When speaking about reliability, there is a good chance one brand will stand out among the rest: Lexus. You might go as far as to say the Japanese luxury giant has made their brand synonymous with the term reliability. Yet, is Lexus still offering top tier reliable luxury vehicles in 2024? The short answer is yes. Using J.D. Power's 100-Point Score system, the highest ranked compact premium car in 2024 is the 2024 Lexus IS sport sedan, with an 88/100 score.

The Most Reliable Japanese Car In 2024

Last week, we covered the most reliable new Japanese car in 2024, the Lexus IS Line. The Lexus IS has managed an impressive 88/100 J.D. Power Reliability score, an exceptional grade across any segment. We look at these ratings across all segments from sports cars to trucks, and it is rare to find any vehicles that achieve even an 85/100 score or higher.

The Most Reliable Japanese Vehicle With More Than 50,000 Annual Sales In 2024

Motor1.com

Well before the NSX, Honda had a beautiful wedge-shaped concept called the HP-X—the brand's first modern concept car. Designed by Pininfarina, the HP-X debuted at the 1984 Turin Motor Show and previewed a radical, ultra-aerodynamic sports car. The HP-X had a 2.0-liter V-6 engine derived from Honda's Formula 2...

Honda Revived Its Forgotten Wedge-Shaped Supercar Concept

Colorado State

Contributors represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. They have also demonstrated their experience writing hard news for other outlets. Contributors are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

contributor

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

The Spun

There are lots of viral athletes at the 2024 Summer Olympics, from Team USA's women's rugby star to the "nerdy" pommel horse specialist to a French beach volleyball standout. You can add a swimmer from Ecuador to the list. Anicka Delgado, a 22-year-old speed swimmer, is set to compete in the ...

Meet The Ecuador Swimmer Everyone's Obsessed With At The Olympics

North Carolina State

North Carolina Toyota Land Cruiser specialist TLC 4x4 has released a new restomod that fuses different Land Cruiser generations into one capable off-roader. The 1989 FJ142 Land Cruiser maintains the style of a 1980s Land Cruiser with the body from the FJ62 model sold during that decade. But that body sits on the frame from a later FZJ80 Land Cruiser from the 1990s—with additional modern updates.

1989 Toyota Land Cruiser restomod fuses FJ62 with FZJ80

Chicago, IL

Writers represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. Writers are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

writer

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

The refreshed 2025 Ford Explorer finally broke cover in early February, revealing revised interior and exterior styling, along with a slew of new features to make the crossover a high-tech challenger among its rivals. It also gets seven unique sets of wheels, and today, Ford Authority details each one, right down to trim level and availability. As a reminder, the revamped trim level lineup for the 2025 Ford Explorer includes Active, Platinum, ST-Line and ST. With that in mind, let’s take a look at the seven wheel options offered on the crossover.

Here’s A Guide To Every 2025 Ford Explorer Wheel

The Honda Odyssey gets another facelift after its last revamp in 2021. While sedans are exiting the market left and right, the long-standing players in the minivan market continue to duke it out for their slice of the family hauling market each year. The 2025 Honda Odyssey gets some updates aiming to keep it competitive in the segment, including some fresh styling as well as some noteworthy tech updates. In line with some of its crossovers, Honda also saw fit to drop its base model from the lineup, making the Odyssey EX-L the new entry point (rather than the EX, as it was in 2024) with a higher $43,315 price tag.

2025 Honda Odyssey Gets a Fresh Face and Updated Tech, But What About a Hybrid?

As the saying goes, don’t mess with a good thing—but what if it makes the good thing better? That could be the case with the Toyota Land Cruiser. After the Land Cruiser 200 series ended its marathon run in 2021, a hiatus ensued before the new Land Cruiser 250 series arrived for 2024.

New Toyota Land Cruiser vs. Old Land Cruiser: How Are They Different?

The Rolls-Royce Phantom reigns supreme as the pinnacle of luxury sedans, a title its competitors, the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class and Bentley Flying Spur, can only aspire to. Despite being introduced in 2017, the Phantom VIII remains a coveted symbol of opulence, its timeless design ensuring enduring appeal. While the prospect of...

Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII: Unmatched Luxury and Timeless Design with Custom Upgrades by Champion Motoring

There’s something about dune buggies that fits the bill, both for urban and off-roading scenarios. Citroën’s My Ami Buggy concept proved that right and now yet another one from the house of Jeep gives us a glimpse of an electrified city car plus an off-road vehicle. Dubbed Jeep Dune concept the vehicle derives inspiration from My Ami Buggy, and it shows from the renders.

Pint-sized Jeep Dune buggy is tailored for cities and casual off-roading escapades

SlashGear

Over the past couple of years, electric vehicles (EVs) have been steadily gaining more popularity in the States. A study from U.S. magazine Consumer Reports showed that EVs accounted for 16.3% of all lightweight vehicle sales in 2023. With the rise in popularity, it feels as if every manufacturer has welcomed electric-powered engines and ramped up the development of their own EV lineups. Everyone it seems except Toyota.

Yes, Toyota Does Have A Fully Electric Car On The Market (And Here's What It Costs)

South Carolina State

Community Voices represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program but not yet verified their accounts. Community Voices are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

community_voice

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Egg Roll is a one-year-old, 34lb American Bully who has recently been introduced by Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue located in Massachusetts. This charming, round little dog is looking for his forever home and comes with a delightful personality and some special quirks.

Meet Egg Roll: The Round Little Snuggle Buddy Looking For Love

In the first half of 2024, American Honda thrived alongside Toyota, defying a stagnant market. Honda sales jumped 9.3% compared to 2023, reaching over 690,000 vehicles. The upcoming all-electric Prologue and Acura ZDX SUVs, plus a refreshed 2025 Civic lineup with a new hybrid option, fuel Honda’s strategy for the rest of the year.

Honda’s Rising Success in 2024: New Electric Models and Hybrid Innovations Set to Propel the Brand Forward

Honda's motorcycle-building division has announced a range of changes to its CB and CBR range. It also confirmed that the convenient E-Clutch technology already available in Europe will be offered on some American-market models, including the CB650R, for the first time. The E-Clutch system relies on a pair of electric...

Honda E-Clutch motorcycle technology makes its way to the U.S.

Lexington, KY

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Most Americans work hard to purchase and maintain their vehicles, making it all the more important they protect their investment from ending up in the hands of thieves. But with vehicle theft still on the rise in many areas across the country, the continued problem is costly―not just to theft victims but to all vehicle owners.

Car owners reminded to protect their ride during National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month in July

It’s tough to dispute Lucid’s status as a leader in EV tech. The startup’s Air sedan goes well over 500 miles on a full charge, farther than any other electric car on sale here. The car is wildly efficient and strikingly designed to boot. But one thing the company has had trouble with thus far is making money.

Lucid's Midsize SUV: Everything We Know

NewsBreak

The Game-Changing Technology of Starlink and Formula 457 CC: A New Era in Boating

In the latest episode of the Southern Boating Podcast, hosts Ian Sneed and James Anderson dive into two groundbreaking topics that are making waves in the...

The Game-Changing Technology of Starlink and Formula 457 CC: A New Era in Boating

Comments / 0