The 2018 Honda Clarity offers three electrified powertrains with a choice of fuel cell, electric, or plug-in hybrid. Of those three, the plug-in hybrid (PHEV), which is available in all 50 states, is set to be the volume leader. There are a growing number of choices in this arena and Honda hopes the Clarity will […]
Coke messed with its formula and almost crashed and burned. Here are three automakers who completely reshaped their DNA and came away winners.
The average car today comes with an automatic transmission that includes two pedals at your feet and a gear selector that simply needs to be put into Drive in order to get the car moving. Most cars in the U.S. are automatics, but there are manuals out there for those who take the time to […]
Safety plays a key part in our purchase decisions, but the cost often puts it out of reach for some buyers. While there are standard safety features like airbags on every car, more advanced features often come at a premium. Automakers are working to make more of these features standard and Honda just crossed a […]
The Honda HR-V is a compact crossover that slots in just below the Honda CR-V. It offers similar styling and quality, but with a smaller footprint and less cargo room. Compact crossovers are great in-between vehicles. They offer the flexibility of a full-size crossover with room for five passengers and cargo, but with a smaller […]
As we’ve mentioned several times in the last few weeks, Americans have abandoned the sedan and have pledged their love to the crossover, an amalgam of the best features of both sedans and traditional SUVs. The trouble for many of us, though, is that $20,000 to start, for a 2WD, bare-bones economy crossover is a […]
Compact Crossover SUVS — those high-riding, smaller, car-based replacements for the trusty family station wagon — have hit the market in a huge way, and the bewildering array of choices has a lot of New England consumers confused about what’s the best choice. BestRide is here to give you your best choice, depending on which […]
Just about a month ago, BestRide was on the Bradley Jay Experience on WBZ-AM1030 when a caller asked about his windows that randomly rolled down by themselves, leaving his interior soaked in the pouring rain. We couldn’t figure out why, but now we know the answer.
Sometimes automakers build things that leave you wondering. We’re not talking a car that looks a little odd or an interior that only works ergonomically if your arms are 6-feet long. No, we’re talking about when they get all kinds of creative and build something truly odd. Today that something is the Honda RoboCas. This […]