ball knowledge required While the Ford Model T put the world on wheels, the Honda Accord taught America that a daily commuter could be reliable, affordable, and surprisingly fun to drive all at once. Breaking ground in 1982 as the first Japanese vehicle manufactured in the United States, it fundamentally reshaped the global automotive landscape and forced domestic rivals to drastically elevate their own build quality. Its excellence is objectively confirmed by a record-breaking 40 appearances on Car and Driver’s 10Best list, a testament to an engineering philosophy that prioritized sophisticated suspension and superior ergonomics over mere utility. Over eleven generations, the nameplate has evolved from a humble hatchback into a polished near-luxury hybrid, establishing the “200,000-mile standard” for longevity that consumers now expect from every vehicle. Given the modern market’s aggressive shift toward SUVs, do you believe the Accord can maintain its status as the gold standard...