"I've had a series of really great experiences with the team at Livermore Honda. Whether it's new car purchase, trading in my old CR-V, buying parts, or just calling for advice, everyone I've spoken with has been responsive, friendly, and knowledgeable. Key things I like about the various people I've interacted with here: they respect your time, they don't try to beat around the bush, and they to date have been very service oriented. Hands down, a recommend." -- Annie T.
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The Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA) confirmed today Brittney Griner of Baylor University, Teresa Noyola of Stanford University, and Keilani Ricketts of the University of Oklahoma have been named the Top Three finalists for the 36th Annual Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year and the prestigious Honda Cup, to be announced live on ESPNU on Saturday, June 23 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern, 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
"The Collegiate Women Sports Awards is pleased to announce Brittney, Teresa and Keilani as the Top Three finalists for the Honda Cup. They have proven they are the best of the best, and are wonderful examples of excellence in women's collegiate athletics. We are looking forward to honoring them as part of the live broadcast on ESPNU of the Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year and the Honda Cup," said Jean Lenti Ponsetto, CWSA Chairwoman of the Board and Athletics Director at DePaul University.
Griner, a 6-foot-8 center who is only the second woman to dunk in NCAA tournament play, led the Baylor women's basketball team to a historic 40-0 season and the 2012 NCAA Div. I Women's Basketball Championship. Griner, who received the John R. Wooden Award and was named the 2012 AP Player of the Year, averaged 23.3 points, 9.5 rebounds and a national high 5.2 blocks per game this season, setting a Big 12 women's scoring record. At the end of three seasons, the junior also became the first women's collegiate player to score more than 2,000 points and block more than 500 shots and needs just 65 blocks to become the all-time block shot leader. In Baylor's 80-61 NCAA title victory over the Lady Irish of Notre Dame, Griner had 26 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks. Griner is a general studies major with an emphasis on outdoor recreation and will return to Baylor for her senior season.
Noyola, a senior midfielder, scored the game-winning goal in Stanford's 1-0 victory over Duke University for the 2012 NCAA Div. I Women's Soccer Championship. Noyola was also named a first-team All-American by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America, becoming only the second Stanford player to receive three consecutive first-team honors. Stanford finished the season undefeated, and Noyola's squad amassed a four-year record of 95-4-4. Noyola had 15 assists for the year and 60 in her college career, the second highest in Stanford history. She was also selected as the Pac-12 Scholar-Athlete of the Year. Noyola is majoring in math and computational science at Stanford.
"I'm honored to be part of this prestigious tradition and to represent Stanford," said Noyola. "Over the last four years Stanford has challenged me to strive for excellence on the field and in the classroom, and these values characterize the Honda tradition. This honor caps off a very special year for me and I would like to share this with my Stanford teammates."
Ricketts, who pitched her Oklahoma squad to its first appearance in the Women's College World Series in seven years, was honored as the College Softball Player of the Year and has been named to the USA Softball national team for 2012. The junior southpaw struck out 12 batters to lead the Sooners to a 4-1 victory over the University of Alabama in the opening game of the Women's College World Series. Going into the series, Ricketts was second in the nation in pitching with an ERA of .99, second in hits allowed per seven innings with 3.76, second in total strikeouts with 433, and second in strikeouts per seven innings at 11. A native of San Jose, Calif., Ricketts is majoring in health and exercise science at the University of Oklahoma.
"It is truly an honor to have Keilani recognized as the top student-athlete in collegiate softball," head coach Patty Gasso said. "She is a humble and hard-working person whose dedication to the sport has truly made being her teammate, coach or fan a blessing. Certainly this is not just a reward for Keilani, but for all who have had the opportunity to be associated with her throughout her career."
Griner, Noyola and Ricketts emerged as the CWSA's "Best of the Best" on the Road to the 2012 Honda Cup that included Honda Sports Award winners in 12 NCAA-sanctioned sports. They will be joined at the live broadcast of the Collegiate Women Sports Awards in Los Angeles, Calif. by Honda Division II Athlete of the Year, Kari Daughtery of Ashland University, Honda Division III Athlete of the Year, Stacey Hagensen of Pacific Lutheran University, and the 2012 Honda Inspiration Award Winner, Elena Delle Donne of the University of Delaware. Schools, conferences and fans around the country are organizing viewing parties on Saturday to support the women, share in the celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Title IX, and the watch the live announcement of this year's Honda Cup winner on ESPNU.
The Collegiate Women Sports Awards has honored the nation's top NCAA women athletes for 36 years, recognizing not only superior athletic skills, but also leadership, academic excellence and eagerness to participate in community service. Honda has been a sponsor of the Collegiate Women Sports Awards for the past 26 years. Since commencing its sponsorship in 1986, Honda has provided more than $2.5 million in institutional grants to the universities of the award winners and nominees to support women's athletics programs at the institutions. The 2011-2012 Honda Sports Award winners are Sheila Reid of Villanova University (Cross Country), Megan Frazer of the University of Maryland (Field Hockey), Teresa Noyola of Stanford University (Soccer), Alex Jupiter of the University of Southern California (Volleyball), Caitlin Leverenz of the University of California, Berkeley (Swimming & Diving), Brittney Griner of Baylor University (Basketball), Kytra Hunter of the University of Florida (Gymnastics), Brooke Pancake of the University of Alabama (Golf), Nicole Gibbs of Stanford University (Tennis), Taylor Thornton of Northwestern University (Lacrosse), Keilani Ricketts of the University of Oklahoma (Softball), Honda Division II Athlete of the Year, Kari Daugherty of Ashland University (Basketball), Honda Division III Athlete of the Year, Stacey Hagensen of Pacific Lutheran University (Softball), and 2012 Honda Inspiration Award Winner, Elena Delle Donne of the University of Delaware (Basketball). Previous Honda Cup winners include Ann Meyers Drysdale, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Mia Hamm, Lisa Fernandez, Misty May-Treanor, Courtney Kupets, Maya Moore, and Candace Parker.
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The Walk-Around
At first glance, the CR-V 's exterior design is sleeker and more aggressive compared to its predecessor. It has an aerodynamic stance that gives off a cool vibe, so unlike the grandmotherly models of yester year. A bolder fascia with a three-bar grille, deeply set headlights, more prominent sculpting along the sides, longer roofline, an integrated front bumper that wraps upwards, vertical taillights, beefy fenders flares, large wheels--the CR-V 's entire look says, "I'm a lil' badass!"
Inside Peep
The interior of the CR-V feels sedan-like. The seats front and back are hands-down comfy, supporting you every which way, really good thigh support. The door armrests don't cause elbow nerve pain on long trips! The visibility all-around is noteworthy. Special attention was certainly paid to usable storage spaces like the center console which is roomy enough for your purse or secret stash of on-the-road edibles.
One complaint is the use of hard plastics all about the CR-V 's dash which does have a nice look BUT it is, what it is, nonetheless.
The talls, smalls and pleasingly plumps shouldn't complain about the vehicle's fit and comfort. The rear seats are also pretty accommodating for folks taller than average height. The flat floor takes away any passenger stress for those who have to sit in the middle.
There is ample cargo space and the new easy-fold rear seat makes it a cinch to add more space back there if you need it. Cargo capacity is 37 cubic feet with the seats up and 71 cubic feet when folded down.
Nice features worth tooting: the intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID), which comes standard on all trims, the instrumentation panel that is ABC-easy to figure out and the multifunction steering wheel with voice-activated controls are standard on all trims. Honorable mention goes to the navigation system and backup camera which were also high quality.
In an effort to further give driver distraction the boot, here's a real kicker that you texters would WANT to love. The i-MID system includes an SMS text-messaging function, which can read incoming texts heard over the audio system, and allows drivers to respond using one of six factory-preset text messages. It currently works with Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® wireless technology and is only compatible with phones that are equipped with the Bluetooth and the Hands-Free profile.
The Ride Factor
Hitting the open road , the CR-V 's cabin is hushed. The ride feels confident, smooth and stable. The CR-V does a pretty impressive job of also sucking up those road thumps. Another plus is that I found the turn radius to be tight for an SUV. Body roll while cornering was kept to a minimum thanks to the vehicle's front and rear stabilizer bars.
Chug-a-lugging up a hill? The compact crossover now comes equipped with a new Hill Start Assist feature, which prevents rollback when the vehicle is stopped on a hill (which comes in handy if you live in a hilly area like yours truly!).
The steering wheel grip felt really good in my hands but the road feel was a smidge vague for my tastes but for most folks, it'll do just fine.
The overall driving experience gets a nod, the ride is very car-like and the power that the CR-V gives you is sufficient for the average Joe or Josephine. Maneuverability is easy-breezy in the CR-V especially when trying to beat that so-and-so to the only available parking space at a mall.
Underneath the hood, there's a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with an output of 185 horsepower and 163 lb-ft of torque it that offers the giddy up of many comparable V-6 engines. The only transmission is a 5-speed automatic, which is pretty smooth. There are two drivetrain choices, front and all-wheel-drive.
The EPA rating for the CR-V is 23 city/31 hwy/26 combined, so no frowns at the pumps.
What's the Final Say-So?
Overall, the 2012 Honda CR-V is a really good fit and great value for anyone looking for a compact SUV. It's a looker, handles like a trooper and is a definite one-size-fits all vehicle worth considering if you're in the market.
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"Barry Shrock is great serviceman. He is very pleasant, to work with, patient, and is very knowledgeable. I can always count on Barry to help me with any questions I have." -- Karen Colacicco
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“Leased our 2012 Odyssey from Livermore Honda. All local dealers we went to would not match the lease rate in a Livermore Honda ad. One went so far as to say it was simply a bait and switch tactic. Had no choice but to make the 45 minute drive to Livermore. Thought they'd weasel out of it - the price was that good. But no - they honored it - with no problems at all. And in approximately two hours we drove out with a brand new Odyssey. Mo was a great sales person. Respectful, social and low/no pressure.No problems with anyone else either. Some were a little aloof - but then it was a cold rainy day. So go ahead and check them out. Work with Mo if you can.” –Ravi M
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"3 names: Maria Roberts, Maria Roberts, Maria Roberts...................i was trying to find a 2012 Honda Accord and had asked for quotes from 8 different Bay Area Honda dealers. I could not believe the best bargain i got was from my town of Livermore. From the 1st email exchange to the final purchase it was an extremely smooth process. Maria made it very simple, convenient, and a amazingly pleasant experience .....the entire process of purchasing the car. The quote was the best one, the email exchange was the best one, the test drive and follow up was the best one. If i am making a future purchase or giving feedback........Livermore Honda would tops my list any day." --Chirag Patel
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The Honda Civic has long been the vanilla ice cream of compact sedans; it's easy to fall back on due to its remarkable reliability and exceptional value. But for 2012, the Civic has evolved into more of a Neapolitan as it presents a choice of three different engine types: gasoline, natural gas and hybrid gas/electric. Considering all of them achieve close to 40 highway mpg, the Civic is an excellent choice no matter what flavor you pick.
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"I am 200% satisfied with the car buying experience I had with Livermore Honda. They are friendly and offered me the best deal in the entire bay area (yes, I have requested online quotes from almost every Honda dealer in the Bay area before I got my car).
Henry Cheng was my sale agent and he is really friendly and even answered some questions over email when I've mailed him 2 months after I got my car. Steve was the finance manager and he was really quick and he did all the paperwork in just one visit and I never happened to visit their dealership after the day I got my car, they took care of everything :) Its been 8 months I got my car and I am happy with my car and with the service offered by Livermore Honda. I totally recommend these people!" -- Tejas T.
