Honda's chief financial officer said he does not envision vehicle exports from Japan 'falling' anytime soon, despite rumors to the fact, and that the yen is at a 15-year high against the American dollar.

"Our export models are the CR-V and hybrids, but the CR-V is selling well in the US and production of the model is at full capacity (in the US), so we have no choice but to export from Japan," Yoichi…

If practical is your middle name; the Honda CR-V might just be the vehicle for you. Last year, U.S. News named the CR-V Best Compact Crossover for the Money; and Kelly Blue Book named it a Best Resale Value winner. Now, U.S. News has ranked the 2011 Honda CR-V at the top among affordable compact SUVs.

To be exact, U.S. News ranked the 2011 Honda CR-V five out of 23 Affordable Compact…