A gray sky doesn’t have to mean a wasted day. Marion, IL has more going on indoors than most people realize, and the city has something worth doing regardless of your mood or energy level. Museum exhibits, a full-service recreation center, a historic Carnegie library – there’s genuinely no shortage of options when the weather…
Choosing a midsize truck used to feel simple: pick the one that hauled the most or handled the roughest terrain. But buyers now want something that handles a weekend camping trip just as well as a Monday morning school run. The 2026 Honda Ridgeline and 2026 Nissan Frontier answer that demand in genuinely different ways,…
At Ike Honda in Marion, we work with Southern Illinois drivers every day who are thinking seriously about making the switch to an electrified vehicle. Honda’s 2026 lineup gives us a genuinely strong story to tell. Honda has built a range of electrified models around how real people actually drive, spanning fuel-efficient compact sedans all…
The Accord vs. Civic question comes up constantly among Honda shoppers, and it makes sense. Both sedans carry the same badge, both have earned their reputations for reliability, but they’re genuinely built for different people. Your daily routine, what you actually need from a car, and how it feels to drive it every day matter…
The 2026 Honda Civic raises the bar for compact cars again, and if you’re shopping in Southern Illinois, knowing which trim actually fits your life is the clearest path to a confident purchase. This guide covers all four trims, both available powertrains, and every meaningful difference across the lineup so you can walk into Ike…
Southern Illinois winters have a way of keeping drivers on their toes. One week you’re cruising through Marion on dry roads, and the next you’re picking your way across black ice on Route 13 after an overnight freeze. If you’ve been asking yourself which 2026 Honda models have AWD, you’re already thinking ahead. Honda’s 2026…
The 2026 Honda Civic arrives at a genuinely interesting moment for compact car buyers. Fuel costs stay unpredictable, tech expectations keep climbing, and drivers want more from a car that fits a practical budget. Honda’s answer is a Civic that carries forward its refreshed design with real, meaningful updates: an expanded hybrid lineup, standard LED…
Marion has a strong small-business scene, especially for shoppers who want something more personal than a standard gift-card stop. Around downtown Marion, nearby Herrin, and Carterville, you can find locally owned shops with flowers, home decor, candles, custom apparel, bath products, boutique accessories, gourmet items, and one-of-a-kind finds. Whether you are shopping for a birthday,…
If you’re planning weekend getaways to Rend Lake with a boat trailer or camping adventures at Giant City State Park, you need to know your three-row SUV can handle the load safely. The 2026 Honda Pilot delivers up to 5,000 pounds of towing capacity when properly equipped, but understanding what it can actually haul requires…
Shopping for a three-row SUV? You’re probably looking at the Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander. Both have ruled this space for years, but they couldn’t be more different in their approach. The Pilot goes big on space and capability, while the Highlander focuses on efficiency and urban-friendly dimensions. We’ve spent time with both vehicles, and…
