Friday, September 28, 2012
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Consumers Pick Odyssey & Pilot as Family-Friendly Choices
While the automotive experts at Edmunds.com are well known for their in-depth reviews of the latest vehicles, the website also makes a point of showcasing input from the folks who live with today’s cars and trucks on a daily basis. That includes those living with the Honda Pilot and Honda Odyssey, which were recently voted as top picks on Edmunds’ “Consumers’ Favorites: Best Family Car” list.
The Pilot—significantly refreshed for 2012—was lauded for its “strong fuel economy and roomy accommodations,” including an EPA line of 18 mpg city/25 mpg highway/21 mpg combined and the ability to swallow up to 87 cubic feet of cargo. It’s also worth noting that Honda has continued to upgrade the Pilot for the 2013 model year by adding Bluetooth technology for both hands-free calling and audio streaming, a rearview camera system, and an intelligent Multi Information Display (i-MID) with eight-inch screen.
In adding the Odyssey to the Best Family Car rankings, Edmunds consumers called out its “highly versatile interior, long list of features and responsive handling,” as well as its best-in-class fuel-efficiency marks of up to 19 mpg city/28 mpg highway/22 mpg combined. Also notable: The Odyssey provides best-in-class safety marks as the only currently tested minivan to earn both Top Safety Pick status from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and a 5-star overall vehicle score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Courtesy of Honda in the News
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Honda Launches Corporate Social Responsibility Statement for North America and Accompanying Website
In an ongoing effort to be "a company that society wants to exist," American Honda Motor Co, Inc. today announced its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Statement for North America and the launch of a complementary Corporate Social Responsibility website.
The Corporate Social Responsibility website will showcase Honda's efforts and dedication through four main pillars – environment, diversity, community, and education-- as well as a section detailing "what we believe." Each pillar will feature Honda associates and our community partners sharing programs and initiatives about which they are passionate. Through ongoing blog posts, photos and videos, we hope to highlight the stories of our community partners and share the great work they are doing. We welcome the online community to join in the conversation by commenting, sharing, participating in site surveys and creating content.
CSR Statement for North America
The launch of the CSR website coincides with Honda's announcement of a Corporate Social Responsibility Statement for North America. Reflecting Honda's long-standing humanistic philosophy, the statement affirms the company's stance on key social values, including human rights, working conditions, business ethics, diversity, environmental stewardship and community involvement. The statement highlights Honda's goal of being "a company that society wants to exist."
Honda is well-known for its diverse lineup of quality automobiles under the Honda and Acura nameplates, and for its motorcycles, ATVs, power products, and marine engines. But the company is about far more than creating innovative products that exceed customer expectations. Since its establishment, Honda has been committed to developing technologies that make peoples lives better, and to developing long-lasting partnerships with the communities where we work and live.
Executive Quote
"Our new CSR website gives us a chance to share our efforts to contribute to society, and to shine a light on the admirable work of our valued community partners across North America," said Gary Kessler, senior vice president of Human Resources, Administration and Corporate Affairs. "Our goal is that the CSR website will be a place where people can contribute to an ongoing conversation about strengthening community."
"The key elements of our CSR statement are consistent with deeply held Honda beliefs and practices," said Gary Kessler, senior vice president of Human Resources, Administration and Corporate Affairs. "In a sense, the statement is nothing new for Honda: it reflects our founding company philosophy."
Courtesy of Honda News
Monday, September 24, 2012
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Thursday, September 20, 2012
2013 Honda CR-Z Revealed Ahead of 2012 Paris Auto Show
The 2013 Honda CR-Z, which is set to get more power, was revealed ahead of its debut at the 2012 Paris Auto Show.
The first full image of the CR-Z was released on Friday. Bits and pieces of the refreshed hybrid were revealed earlier, including such details as restyled alloy wheels, a new instrument panel button marked "S+" and LED headlights.
No powertrain specifications were disclosed, but Honda said "the power of both the petrol engine and electric motor has been increased without comprising fuel economy or increasing exhaust emissions."
Honda said that performance and the hybrid's European on-sale date will be announced at the Paris show.
The 2012 Honda CR-Z hybrid is equipped with a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine that delivers 122 horsepower. The engine is linked to a standard six-speed manual transmission. The EPA says the 2012 CR-Z with the manual transmission returns 31 mpg in city driving and 37 mpg on the highway.
The revised 2013 Honda CR-Z will go on sale here in the fall, according to Paul Seredynski, an American Honda Motor Co. spokesman. He said that pricing is not yet available.
The 2012 CR-Z starts at $20,485, including a $790 destination charge. The 2012 CR-Z comes in two trim levels, the CR-Z and CR-Z EX.
Courtesy of Edmunds InsideLine
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
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Friday, September 14, 2012
Accord Plug-in Hybrid Slated to Launch Early in 2013
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Already one of the most popular cars in the country, the Honda Accord has been completely redesigned to attract even more buyers for the next generation, which will include the Accord’s first plug-in hybrid model—set to debut in the beginning of next year.
In fact, the car will showcase a full slate of advanced powertrain technologies: Beneath the hood is a new “Earth Dreams” I4 engine that squeezes 137 hp out of 2.0 liters of displacement, and it will be complemented by Honda’s first two-motor hybrid system to deliver a system total of 196 horses. But thanks to a 6.7-kWh lithium-ion battery, the Accord plug-in also will be able to provide up to 15 miles of all-electric, zero-emissions travel, with a charging time of under an hour using a 240-watt charger (or less than 3 hours with a standard 120-volt outlet).
All told, the new Accord will be able to travel more than 500 miles without refueling, while combining three separate driving modes:
- In EV mode, the car will run only on electrical power and provide an estimated efficiency rating of more than 100 MPGe.
- In HV mode, drivers will enjoy the same functionality—and fuel-economy marks—as in a “traditional” hybrid, with the car blending electric and gasoline power for optimum performance depending on driving conditions.
- In HV Charge mode, the Accord plug-in hybrid will still mix the two power sources, but also work to recharge its lithium-ion battery pack
Distinguished from the other members of the 2014 Accord family by a lightweight aluminum hood, a model-exclusive front bumper, improved aerodynamics and 17-inch forged-alloy wheels, the plug-in sedan also takes a high-tech approach to creature comforts. As a result, standard content includes Bluetooth HandsFreeLink, Honda’s satellite-linked and voice-controlled navigation system, a lane-departure alert feature, a display audio system with touchscreen and Pandora Internet Radio compatibility, heated seats, LED exterior lighting, bio-fabric seating surfaces, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
However, drivers actually won’t have to wait for 2013 to get into the next-gen Accord sedan: The non-hybrid models, with a choice between a 36-mpg, Earth Dreams 2.4-liter I4 or the most powerful V6 ever offered in an Accord, are due in dealerships later this month.
Courtesy of HondaInTheNews.com
Thursday, September 13, 2012
2013 Honda Accord Adds Thousands of Dollars in New Standard Features with an MSRP Starting Under $22,000
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The dynamic all-new 2013 Honda Accord Sedan will debut at U.S. dealers nationwide on September 19, with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) ranging from $21,680 for the well-equipped Accord LX to $33,430 for the luxurious Accord Touring model, plus a destination and handling charge1 of $790 per vehicle. The Accord Coupe will go on sale October 15 with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) starting at $23,350 for the sporty LX-S model plus a destination and handling charge1.
The all-new Accord adds thousands of dollars worth of standard features and technologies with average pricing across the sedan lineup increasing by less than $300. The price of the most popular Accord LX (4-cylinder) trim is up by only $200.
The 2013 Honda Accord has been fully redesigned from the ground up to deliver new levels of refinement, sophistication, fuel efficiency and fun-to-drive performance in the midsize segment. Every new Accord is equipped with alloy wheels, and standard features now also include a rearview camera, an Expanded View Driver's Mirror, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®, USB/iPod® integration, Pandora® internet radio compatibility, SMS text message function, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a 160-watt AM/FM/CD audio system.
"The 2013 Accord excels in all areas with sophisticated design, a luxurious interior, world-class dynamic performance, class-leading standard features and legendary Honda quality, all at a tremendous value for the customer," said John Mendel, executive vice president of sales, American Honda Motor Co. Inc., "2012 is the year of the midsize sedan, and the new Accord will once again solidify Honda's position at the head of the pack."
New to the Accord Sedan lineup for 2013 are the Sport and Touring models. The Accord Sport targets younger buyers with the addition of 18-inch alloy wheels, fog lights,10-way power driver's seats, a decklid spoiler, dual chrome exhaust finishers, paddle shifters (on CVT models), a stiffer tower strut bar and exclusive suspension and steering tuning. Positioned between the Accord LX and Accord EX, the Sport model is equipped with the 2.4-liter direct-injected all-aluminum VTEC® engine paired to either a 6-speed manual or Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). The Sport model is value priced with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $23,390 plus a destination and handling charge1.
The luxurious and technology-packed Accord Touring is equipped with a powerful V-6 engine and 6-speed automatic transmission. Equipped with Honda's first application of LED headlights and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), the Accord Touring sedan is priced with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $33,430 plus a destination and handling charge1.
The 2013 Accord lineup is powered by a wide array of new Earth Dreams™ powertrains, which includes the first U.S. application of Honda's next-generation 2.4-liter direct-injected VTEC 4-cylinder engine. The 2013 Accord Sedan and Coupe will also offer a more powerful and efficient Earth Dreams VTEC V-6. Three transmissions are available, including the first-ever application of a continuously variable transmission (CVT) on 2.4-liter 4-cylinder models, a six-speed automatic on V-6 models, and 6-speed manual transmissions on 2.4-liter 4-cylinder models and the 3.5-liter V-6 Coupe.
The 2013 Accord successfully balances fun-to-drive performance with fuel efficiency. Accord Sedan 4-cylinder models paired to the CVT earn an impressive 27/36/30 mpg2 city/highway/combined EPA fuel economy ratings (an increase of 3/2/3 mpg compared to the previous model) and the V-6 models achieve class-leading EPA fuel economy ratings of 21/34/25 city/highway/combined mpg2 (an increase of 1/4/1 compared to the previous model) making it the most fuel-efficient gasoline-powered vehicle in the V-6 midsize sedan class.
Other new Accord technologies include the first application of the all-new cloud-based HondaLink™ system featuring Aha™, which lets drivers put away their smartphones and still stay connected to the people, music and social media they love. Also debuting on the 2013 Accord is Honda LaneWatch™ blind-spot display, which uses a camera integrated with the passenger-side mirror and the vehicle's 8-inch color display to provide for an enhanced view of the passenger-side roadway. LaneWatch is standard equipment on EX and above versions of the Sedan, and EX-L versions of the Coupe.
Celebrating 30 years of Accord production in the United States, the all-new 2013 Honda represents the expanding capabilities of Honda in North America. The Accord is produced by Honda of America Mfg. Inc. in Marysville, Ohio, using domestic and globally sourced parts. Its engines are produced at Honda plants in Anna, Ohio and the transmissions are produced at Russells Point, Ohio, and in Tallapoosa, Georgia. The Marysville Auto Plant earned a Silver Plant Quality Award from J.D. Power and Associates in its 2012 Initial Quality Study.
The 2013 Honda Accord is covered by a 3-year/36,000-mile Limited Vehicle Warranty, a 5-year/60,000-mile Powertrain Limited Warranty, and a 5-year/unlimited-mile Corrosion Limited Warranty.
Courtesy of Honda
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
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Friday, September 7, 2012
Top Total Car Score's New Cars For 2013: Honda Accord
TotalCarScore.com, the online car evaluation guide, has released its list of the top ten cars of 2013. The cars selected represent both new models and existing models that have received redesigns.
“The average American consumer is driving an 11-year-old car,” said Karl Brauer, the guide’s editor-in-chief. “A huge slice of the public has held off on replacing their vehicles because of economic uncertainty. That means an unprecedented level of pent-up demand. This will eventually lead to a flurry of sales as consumers replace their worn-out cars with new ones.
Total Car Score says: “While the Fit, Civic and CR-V are big sellers, the 2013 Accord is the most important car in the Japanese manufacturer’s line-up.”
Courtesy of Auto World News
Thursday, September 6, 2012
2013 Honda Pilot Video Adventure and Features Overview
In a world of dioramas, a family packs up their Honda Pilot in front of their suburban home and embarks on a road trip through many of America's famous landmarks.
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
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Tuesday, September 4, 2012
The Top Ten Tailgating Cars: 2012 Honda Fit
Not every tailgating car needs to be a giant. The Fit is among the most space efficient cars on the market and can handle a lot more than its exterior suggests.
Courtesy of Money Talks News
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