Tag Archives: mdx

American Honda Collection Hall officially opens at Honda HQ in Torrance, California

Posted on September 15, 2023 by Ben Hsu

In Japan carmakers proudly display their wares at their company headquarters, but that’s not always the case for their American subsidiaries. For years, Honda kept their US heritage collection in a warehouse — a nice one — but one that … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Accord 1G, acura, American Honda Collection, ATC90, CA78, cb160, cb750, CBR600F2, CBR900RR, CBX1000 Super Sport, Civic 1G, Civic EA, CL77 Scrambler, CR-V 1g, CR750, CRX EF, Cuby, EM1, Express, generators, Gold Wing, honda, Honda N-Series, imsa, Indycar, Insight 1g, Integra 1G, Integra DC, Integra Type R DC2, lawn mower, Legend 1G, MBB5, mdx, NR750, nsx, Prelude 3g, Prelude BB6, RC30, RC51, Rune, s2000, S500/S600/S800, scca, super cub, VF750F Interceptor | 8 Comments

Honda celebrates 30 years of manufacturing in East Liberty, Ohio

Posted on December 24, 2019 by Ben Hsu

Honda is celebrating 30 years of manufacturing at its East Liberty, Ohio plant. The company began operations at the factory in 1989, seen here building the EF-generation Honda Civic. Since then, 5.9 million cars have been built there.

Posted in Assembly Lines | Tagged accord, acura, Acura CL, civic, Civic EF, Element, honda, mdx, RDX | 5 Comments

We went off-roading with a cadre of Japanese nostalgic trucks

Posted on August 10, 2018 by Ben Hsu

The mountains to the north of Los Angeles are home to some of the best driving roads in America. I had covered Angeles Crest, Glendora Mountain Road, and Mulholland Drive many times. But it was always in a light, rear-wheel-drive … Continue reading →

Posted in Back Roads | Tagged 4runner, acura, ae86, chevrolet, corolla, d21, fj cruiser, fj60, Forester, hardbody, hilux, jeep, land cruiser, Land Cruiser 100, Land Cruiser 80, Lexus LX, mdx, Mighty Max, mitsubishi, montero, N220, N60, nissan, pathfinder, R50, subaru, suzuki, tacoma, toyota, trucks | 6 Comments

NEWS: These are your one-owner barn finds for 2028

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Ben Hsu

A new study has revealed which cars are bought new and kept by their original owners the longest. So, if you’re looking for a well-preserved one-owner car in 2028, this is what you’re likely to find. The good news is, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged acura, avalon, camry, cr-v, Forester, Frontier, highlander, honda, mdx, Odyssey, prius, RAV4, Sequoia, sienna, subaru, tacoma, toyota, tundra | 11 Comments

SEMA 2016: Honda channels 1990 with the new Acura NSX

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Ben Hsu

It was 1990 all over again at the Honda booth. There wasn’t much in the way of proper Soichiro-era steel, but the new Acura NSX was one of the biggest OEM hits at the show. People gawked non-stop. We waited 40 … Continue reading →

Posted in events | Tagged acura, civic, Civic Type R, honda, mdx, nsx | 7 Comments

EVENTS: 2011 USDM Jam

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Ben Hsu

Car culture has a curious way of ping-ponging across continents. While we in the US are drool over rare JDM goodies, our counterparts in Japan long for door mirrors, amber turn signals and safety bumpers. For eight years now there’s … Continue reading →

Posted in events | Tagged 200sx, 240sx, 300zx, 510, 720, a60, a70, acura, b14, b210, baja, bluebird, brat, celica xx, chevy, civic, corolla, diamond racing, e70, ef, fairlady z, faster, fit, hella flush, honda, isuzu, lucino, luv, ma60, ma61, ma70, ma71, mdx, nissan, pickup, s13, sentra, shakotan, shuttle, silvia, subaru, sunny, supra, te72, toyota, truck, turaichi, wagon, z31 | 12 Comments