Auto | Cars Digest … for four wheels

The status of the automobile makers depends upon, of course, the quality, consumer satisfaction, and advertising campaign success of each—in competition with the others.  The politics are likely brutal, and the drive likely extremely aggressive…considering big bucks are at stake for big dealers, makers, and advertisers.  The reputation is equally important, as that is what runs the status to optimum or deadly low levels.  My point is that at the bottom line, word-of –mouth reporting will make or break an automotive company. 

I drive a 2006 Honda civic hybrid, and I've got to say, I have never been happier than I am with my vehicle. Initially, I was thinking of getting a plain old 2006 Honda civic si. You see, it's not that I'm distrustful of new things. It's just that I feel like it is most prudent to let someone else try it out before I invest over 10,000 of my own money in it.

Once again, while an intelligent person who minds his/her own business might realize, a bigger concern than Ford truck recalls is on the radar:  Christians are again handing down decisions about lifestyle choices and have decided to boycott Ford, not for any Ford truck recalls or Ford Motor problems that concern them and their loved ones but because Ford had ad campaign that that were featured in homosexual publications/targeted the homosexual demographic. This featured resources had affected them much again. But to be fair, and to avoid getting apoplectic about the right to choose religion, sex, sexuality, and purchase options and other inalienable rights, and to hold off on crowing about my and my family’s love and respect for Ford trucks—which rock—I will digress…and get back to my own business of looking into and making notes on the most recent Ford truck recalls.

The Honda Civic Hybrid is one of those marvels of automotive technology that combines the new world of electrical power with the old world of fossil fuels.  It may be a marvel of automotive technology, but is it worth the higher price tag?  After all, the regular 2006 Honda Civic sedan has a pretty incredible MPG rating, is the Honda Civic Hybrid that much better?

There’s a lot of flap over a particular automobile maker—the Ford Motor Corporation--mostly today about their advertising in gay publications and refusing to back down for the wishes of conservative Christians, but also in light of the many recalls Ford has to make.  In the same respect, and to be fair, however, consider the numbers of other car manufacturers.  Honda Civic recalls are numerous and spread over many years.  I wouldn’t be surprised if these Honda Civic recalls sometimes outnumber Ford’s in any given year.  But I know this ‘aint a peeing competition, so let’s get on with some of those many specifics or generalities regarding Honda Civic recalls.