Every year, Car and Driver takes a hard look at the entire selection of vehicles in the United States. They then select their 10Best winners from that group of more than 300 cars, SUVs, crossovers, trucks, and vans. Winning that award is a tremendous honor and, just like winning the Stanley Cup in back-to-back years, a repeat appearance is uncommon for an auto brand.
The exception to that rule is Honda, and in particular its mega-popular Accord
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In the late 1800s, Joplin was known for its mineral-rich resources. By the 20
th century, our little town grew to become the center of the “tri-state district” (that being Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri) and the official lead- and zinc-mining capital of the world.
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Winter is just around the corner, and now’s as good a time as any to get your car ready for the colder, chillier months ahead. The certified service technicians at our Joplin Honda dealership want to help you get prepared. So, we’ve gathered some simple car care tips that you can easily do yourself. (Of course, our Auto Service Department is always ready and willing to lend a hand, too!)
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Trying to figure out which car to buy, Kia’s latest Forte or the all-new 2022 Civic? It’s not a secret that most small sedans, like the Forte and Civic, have a lot in common. They’re pretty good on gas, affordable, can seat 4 comfortably (5 with some magic), and make morning commutes a little more enjoyable than their compact ancestors of yesteryear.
That can make your decision difficult. But when it comes down to brass tacks, the segment's only got one king of the jungle, and its name is “Civic.”
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Ready for everything Halloween brings? The candy. The costumes. The silly-stringed car sitting in your driveway (where are those ruthless pranksters’ parents?). And, of course, the trick-or-treating – or trunk-or-treating, if you’re someone who likes to be efficient.
To ensure you’re getting the sugariest bang for your buck this Halloween, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of 2021’s best trunk-or-treat events in Joplin, Carthage, Springfield, and the surrounding areas. Grab your pillowcase because things are about to get crazy.
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“To DIY or not to DIY, that is the question.”
Ever since the days of the Model T, car owners have been tinkering with their vehicles. From relatively simple tasks like changing the oil and installing new spark plugs to more complex jobs like replacing brake pads or even undertaking complete engine rebuilds, DIY backyard mechanics have reveled in getting under the hood and fixing things themselves.
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