https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/ Daily Honda and Canadian auto-market news with falsifiable predictions, plus Vaughan buyer guides, from Henry Chen at Maple Honda. en-ca Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:10:43 +0000 https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/blog-vaughan-2026-07-31-acura-rdx-vs-honda-crv-vaughan.html https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/blog-vaughan-2026-07-31-acura-rdx-vs-honda-crv-vaughan.html Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Acura RDX vs Honda CR-V for Vaughan buyers: Henry Chen compares Canadian powertrains, AWD, fuel use, family space, premium feel and value. https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/industry-news-2026-07-30-clean-honda-trades-selective-market.html https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/industry-news-2026-07-30-clean-honda-trades-selective-market.html Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 July 30, 2026: Canadian Black Book says used wholesale prices softened again, but high-quality vehicles still have buyer demand. https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/blog-vaughan-2026-07-29-vaughan-downtown-commuter-cars.html https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/blog-vaughan-2026-07-29-vaughan-downtown-commuter-cars.html Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Vaughan to downtown commuter cars: Civic Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, CR-V Hybrid and HR-V choices for 400, TTC, GO and parking reality. https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/blog-vaughan-2026-07-28-new-to-canada-credit-vaughan.html https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/blog-vaughan-2026-07-28-new-to-canada-credit-vaughan.html Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 New to Canada car financing Vaughan guide: documents, permit timing, down payment, first Honda choice, and how to build a cleaner approval path. https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/blog-vaughan-2026-07-27-first-time-buyer-vaughan.html https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/blog-vaughan-2026-07-27-first-time-buyer-vaughan.html Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 A first-time car buyer Vaughan checklist from Henry Chen: choose the right Honda, compare payments, protect your budget, and avoid rushed decisions. https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/industry-news-2026-07-26-civic-si-production-pause.html https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/industry-news-2026-07-26-civic-si-production-pause.html Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 July 26, 2026: Honda confirmed Civic Si production pauses at the end of the 2026 model year. The Si is built in Alliston, Ontario. What it means for GTA buyers. https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/industry-news-2026-07-26-flat-market-rate-hold.html https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/industry-news-2026-07-26-flat-market-rate-hold.html Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 July 26, 2026: New vehicle prices are down 2.2% and used down 2.6%, inventory is piling up, and the Bank of Canada has held at 2.25% six times. What that means for GTA buyers. https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/blog-vaughan-2026-07-25-hybrid-honda-vaughan.html https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/blog-vaughan-2026-07-25-hybrid-honda-vaughan.html Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Shopping hybrid Honda options in Vaughan? Henry Chen compares Civic Hybrid, CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, Civic Hatchback Hybrid and Prelude fit. https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/blog-vaughan-2026-07-24-honda-hrv-vs-corolla-cross-vaughan.html https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/blog-vaughan-2026-07-24-honda-hrv-vs-corolla-cross-vaughan.html Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Shopping Honda HR-V vs Toyota Corolla Cross in Vaughan? Henry Chen compares size, AWD, fuel economy, hybrid choice, cargo and real daily fit. https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/industry-news-2026-07-23-2028-honda-ridgeline-teaser.html https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/industry-news-2026-07-23-2028-honda-ridgeline-teaser.html Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 July 23, 2026: Honda teased the next-gen Ridgeline and confirmed a production pause starting later this year. Here's what's confirmed and what's not. https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/blog-vaughan-2026-07-23-used-honda-crv-vaughan.html https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/blog-vaughan-2026-07-23-used-honda-crv-vaughan.html Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Shopping a used Honda CR-V in Vaughan? Use Henry Chen's VIN-first checklist for history, warranty, kilometres, hybrid fit and inspection questions. https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/blog-vaughan-2026-07-22-used-honda-crv-vaughan.html https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/blog-vaughan-2026-07-22-used-honda-crv-vaughan.html Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Shopping a used Honda CR-V in Vaughan? Henry Chen explains when Honda Certified Used is worth it and when a regular used CR-V can still make sense. https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/industry-news-2026-07-21-honda-north-america-capacity.html https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/industry-news-2026-07-21-honda-north-america-capacity.html Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 July 21, 2026: Honda is reportedly considering another North American assembly plant. Henry explains what the capacity signal means for GTA Civic and CR-V buyers. https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/blog-vaughan-2026-07-20-used-honda-crv-vaughan.html https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/blog-vaughan-2026-07-20-used-honda-crv-vaughan.html Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Shopping a used Honda CR-V in Vaughan? Henry Chen explains what to check: history, certification, CARFAX service entries, tires, brakes, AWD, hybrid fit and warranty. https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/industry-news-2026-07-19-markham-indy-track-build.html https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/industry-news-2026-07-19-markham-indy-track-build.html Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 July 19, 2026: Ontario Honda Dealers Indy track build starts in Markham Centre today. Henry explains what it means for Honda's York Region visibility. https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/blog-vaughan-2026-07-19-honda-certified-used-powertrain-warranty.html https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/blog-vaughan-2026-07-19-honda-certified-used-powertrain-warranty.html Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Plain-English guide to what Honda Certified Used Vehicle powertrain warranty coverage means in Canada: engine, transmission, AWD, drive axle, seals, gaskets, fluids and what to confirm before buying. https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/industry-news-2026-07-18-canada-price-index-clean-honda-trades.html https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/industry-news-2026-07-18-canada-price-index-clean-honda-trades.html Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 July 18, 2026: Canadian used-car prices are softer, but clean Honda trade-ins can still be valuable. Henry explains the simple takeaway. https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/blog-vaughan-2026-07-18-used-honda-extended-warranty.html https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/blog-vaughan-2026-07-18-used-honda-extended-warranty.html Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Buying a Honda Certified or pre-owned Honda in Vaughan? See why Honda Plus Extended Warranty can protect your next years of ownership, and why to settle the question at the time of sale. https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/industry-news-2026-07-17-honda-prologue-discontinued.html https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/industry-news-2026-07-17-honda-prologue-discontinued.html Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Honda confirms its GM-built Prologue EV ends U.S. sales after the 2026 model year. Henry checks what that means for Ontario buyers, and why it doesn't touch Alliston's CR-V or Civic lines. https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/blog-vaughan-2026-07-17-best-honda-rideshare-vaughan.html https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/blog-vaughan-2026-07-17-best-honda-rideshare-vaughan.html Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Choosing a Honda for Uber, Lyft, or delivery in Vaughan? Compare Civic Hybrid, CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, Odyssey and Prologue by eligibility, fuel, comfort and warranty. https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/industry-news-2026-07-15-canada-ev-chargers-honda-hybrid.html https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/industry-news-2026-07-15-canada-ev-chargers-honda-hybrid.html Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 July 15, 2026: Canadian fast-charger capacity grew in Q2 while utilization fell. Henry Chen explains why that keeps hybrids central for GTA Honda buyers. https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/industry-news-2026-07-14-2028-honda-crv-next-generation.html https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/industry-news-2026-07-14-2028-honda-crv-next-generation.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Henry Chen expects the next Honda CR-V refresh to add a plug-in hybrid for the 2027 or 2028 model year. See the evidence and what is unconfirmed. https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/blog-vaughan-2026-07-14-next-generation-honda-prelude-concept.html https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/blog-vaughan-2026-07-14-next-generation-honda-prelude-concept.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Download 12 free AI-created Honda Prelude concept wallpapers for Windows and Mac, individually or all at once in one ZIP file. https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/blog-vaughan-2026-07-14-next-generation-honda-civic-concept.html https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/blog-vaughan-2026-07-14-next-generation-honda-civic-concept.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Henry Chen asks whether young buyers would pay more for a futuristic next-generation Honda Civic design. Unofficial concept renderings, not a production model. https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/blog-vaughan-2026-07-14-honda-true-off-road-suv-concept.html https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/blog-vaughan-2026-07-14-honda-true-off-road-suv-concept.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Should Honda build a true off-road SUV? Henry Chen explores the ideal rugged Honda, an Element revival, Passport TrailSport and Honda's new Trail Line. https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/blog-vaughan-2026-07-11-honda-maintenance-cost-vaughan.html https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/blog-vaughan-2026-07-11-honda-maintenance-cost-vaughan.html Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 A practical Honda maintenance cost guide for Vaughan drivers: what the Maintenance Minder tracks, what warranty covers, and which costs to budget over five years. https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/blog-vaughan-2026-07-10-lease-vs-finance-honda-vaughan.html https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/blog-vaughan-2026-07-10-lease-vs-finance-honda-vaughan.html Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Leasing or financing your next Honda in Vaughan? Henry Chen walks through the plain math — depreciation, down payment, term and warranty. No pressure. https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/industry-news-2026-07-07-crv-passes-f150-rav4-us-sales.html https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/industry-news-2026-07-07-crv-passes-f150-rav4-us-sales.html Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 American Honda reported 226,114 U.S. CR-V sales in the first half of 2026, including a record 124,017 CR-V hybrid-electric vehicles. These are U.S. figures, not Honda Canada sales data. Henry's fact-checked read from Vaughan. https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/blog-vaughan-2026-07-05-honda-accord-hybrid-vaughan.html https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/blog-vaughan-2026-07-05-honda-accord-hybrid-vaughan.html Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Why the 2026 Honda Accord Hybrid is still the right sedan pick for most Vaughan buyers — fuel economy, build origin, trim walk, and how it lines up against Civic Hybrid and CR-V Hybrid on a real lot. https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/industry-news-2026-07-04-canada-maroc-world-cup-r16.html https://www.hondabyhenry.ca/industry-news-2026-07-04-canada-maroc-world-cup-r16.html Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Canada is out of the 2026 World Cup after a 3-0 Round-of-16 loss to Morocco in Houston. Azzedine Ounahi scored twice, Soufiane Rahimi added a late third. Henry Chen’s read on what the result actually means.