Return of a Legend: The 2026 Honda Prelude Hybrid

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Not many of us had “Honda releasing an all-new Prelude with a hybrid powertrain” on our 2025 bingo card, but boy are we glad they’ve decided to do it anyway. 

The Honda Prelude is one of the brand’s most iconic models, with a run from 1978 all the way through 2001. The coupe was especially popular with the racing crowd, but it also exemplified everything people love about Honda in general. Now, you can expect to see an all-new Prelude in the very near future. 

Here are all the details that have been announced. 

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Honda Awarded Best Car Brand of 2025

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Once again, Honda has won the award for Best Car Brand from U.S. News & World Report. This marks the fourth time in a row that our favorite automaker has won the prestigious accolade, further confirming what we’ve known all along: Honda makes some seriously good sedans for car shoppers near Springfield, MO. 

To reach these findings, U.S. News looked at 38 of the most popular brands and assessed them based on performance, reliability, safety, and interior quality. The Civic and the Accord—two of Honda’s flagship offerings…

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Previewing the Upcoming 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport SUV

Previewing%20the%20Upcoming%202026%20Honda%20Passport%20TrailSport%20SUV.jpgIf you’re looking for a new ride that still delivers that trusted Honda family SUV experience, then you are sure to appreciate everything the upcoming 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport has in store. Continuing the brand’s excellent performance and fuel savings as well as advancing your safety and control behind the wheel, this Honda SUV is sure to check all the boxes. Ahead of its official unveiling, the team at Roper Honda is here to deliver some exciting previews of what to expect from the latest iteration of this Honda SUV.  
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Honda's Award-Winning Hybrid System

Honda's%20Award-Winning%20Hybrid%20System.jpg​​Honda has built its reputation on delivering reliable and long-lasting vehicles, which drivers around Joplin, Springfield, and Neosho have come to rely on to keep them and their families moving. And what has powered the brand forward is its commitment to innovation and ensuring consumers have access to a stunning and fuel-efficient performance. 

In recent years they have introduced more hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicle options with dependable range and MPG ratings.

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Innovations Go a Long Way in the 2025 Honda Ridgeline

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What can you do with a Ridgeline? It might be better to ask what you CAN’T do with this amazing and flexible Honda truck. This fan favorite has been shaking up the world of trucks since 2006, and the 2025 model year doesn’t change Honda’s successful formula for what makes the best truck, it simply adds yet another level of refinement.

Let’s explore some of the Ridgeline’s many features and capabilities, shall we?

 

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Tips to Prevent Rust Damage to Your Car During Winter

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There are few things that are worse for a car than rust. Not only is it unsightly, but if it’s left unchecked, it can eventually lead to irreparable structural damage. If you live close to our Honda dealership near Springfield, MO, the winter weather can be especially brutal on your car. 

The good news? There are plenty of ways to stop rust from damaging your vehicle. Here’s how. 

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2024 Honda HR-V: Safety Ratings and Features

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Honda has its fair share of extremely popular vehicles—the Accord, Civic, CR-V, and Pilot are all best-sellers in the American market. They all have a couple things in common—all of them have been around for over two decades, and they all have a sterling reputation as the safest cars.

The HR-V is one of the best subcompact SUVs on the road right now—it’s a perfect middle ground between the sportiness of a sedan and the expanded storage capacity of a larger crossover, and this year, it got some of the strongest safety scores out of the…

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2024 Honda HR-V: Safety Ratings and Features

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Honda has its fair share of extremely popular vehicles—the Accord, Civic, CR-V, and Pilot are all best-sellers in the American market. They all have a couple things in common—all of them have been around for over two decades, and they all have a sterling reputation as the safest cars.

The HR-V is one of the best subcompact SUVs on the road right now—it’s a perfect middle ground between the sportiness of a sedan and the expanded storage capacity of a larger crossover, and this year, it got some of the strongest safety scores out of the…

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How to Jump Start a Car the Right Way: A Step-by-Step Guide

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We all know the stomach-drop feeling of getting in your car, turning the key, and… nothing happens. The car doesn’t turn over. You may hear an annoying clicking sound, or you may hear nothing at all. All of a sudden, you realize your battery is dead, and you’re going nowhere fast until you get a jump.

Fret not! Jump starting a car is a fairly easy process, as long as you have the proper tools and another friendly motorist to lend you some volts. Here’s our quick guide for how to jump start a car with another…

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