The Honda Civic Hybrid is annoying because it’s so good - The Globe and Mail

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Special to The Globe and Mail

Published November 18, 2024

James Engelsman and Thomas Holland from Throttle House test the Honda Civic Hybrid, which gets amazing fuel economy, drives well and just makes sense.

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