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Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Honda Statement on Recall

About 10,800 late model year 2010 to 2011 Accord and 2011 Pilot vehicles will be recalled in the United States due to a potential front suspension failure.

The machinery used to tighten the spindle nuts located on the front axles of both vehicles has a potential problem. Another problem lies in the damper attachment bracket bolts on the Pilot. Both of these problems could cause the front suspension of a small number of Pilot and Accord vehicles to fail. The problem has been identified as a software glitch used for the equipment at the Alabama plant.

Of you own one of the affected vehicles, you will receive notification. You are to bring your vehicle to a Honda dealership for an inspection and if you own an Accord, the spindle nuts will be replaced. If you own a Pilot, the bracket bolts will be replaced and so will the spindle nuts if necessary. You can also call Honda or go online to find out more.

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Monday, December 20, 2010

$70M Expansion for Honda

Honda is planning to spend $70 million in an expansion project that will be 200,000 square feet. The project will create more than 100 full time jobs. It will allow the Ohio plant to build the latest transmission technologies that Honda has developed. The production is expected to begin in 2012.

60 jobs are also going to be added in early 2011, when a second shift will be added. An additional $25 million is going to be used in renovation projects that will make the plant more flexible.

In total, Honda will spend more than $490 million to expand the Ohio plant. A third assembly line will be added and there will also be new operations so that the plant can produce the new transmissions. The two existing assembly lines will be moved to the new manufacturing space once it is completed.

The current machines already in the plant are also being renovated and updated, which will make the the plant a powerhouse. Capacity to produce automatic transmissions will increase to over 1 million from the current 800,000 annually.

Friday, December 10, 2010

New Features for the 2011 Honda Fit

Pricing has been revealed for the 2011 Honda Fit and the car pretty much hasn't changed. It's still a versatile and affordable subcompact. But there are some changes and they are ones that are worth taking notice of.

Some of the changes involve the safety features on the Fit. All 2011 Fit models will come with Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA). This is excellent because it will give drivers more control as they drive and more stability, keeping the vehicle from crashing and rolling over. It also makes the 2011 Fit be compliant with the 2012 safety requirements the federal government will require. This also means that the Fit is a step up from the Civic, because to get the VSA in a Civic, you have to upgrade to the EX-L package.

Surprisingly, Bluetooth connectivity and satellite radio compatibility are not including on the standard fit. Yet features such as cruise control are. Either way, the 2011 Fit should find a good market and those who want the base model will probably not mind not having Bluetooth or satellite radio.

Thursday, December 9, 2010

CR-Z Developments

The Honda CR-Z is a popular vehicle that many people seem to love. Currently it is offered as a hybrid. It has 112 horse power and a 1.5 liter engine. The engine is connected to batteries and electric motors.

Honda is planning to add a new, turbocharged engine for more powerful versions of the CR-Z. For example, adding a 1.6 liter turbocharged engine. These changes could include a CR-Z Type R.

There would be 2 new configurations - 160 horsepower and 200 horsepower. It is estimated that the CR-Z Type R would arrive sometime around 2011.

Right now, Honda is considering creating a version of the CR-Z sport coupe that is gasoline only. This could be popular with those who are leery of electric and hybrid vehicles for fear of being stranded.

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Retention Rates Are High

J.D. Power's latest Customer Retention Study was based on the responses from 123,601 new car buyers. In 81,350 cases, the car that was being replaces had also been purchased new by that particular owner. The findings?

Ford and Honda owners are more likely than any other owners to opt for another vehicle of the same brand. Both of the brands toped the J.D. Powers list. 62% of owners of both brands decided to stay with that particular brand.

In the case of Honda, the models that had the strongest customer retention are the CR-V, Accord, and Pilot.

Hyundai also made it onto the list, with a 60% customer retention rate. According to the list made by J.D. Powers, retention rates have improved slightly over last year.

It seems that customers are making their decisions based more on emotional reasons than on practical ones. For example, resale values are not as important this year as they were in years past. This is another sign that the market conditions are improving.

Friday, December 3, 2010

2011 Final Year for Honda Element

The Honda Element's 2011 year will be the final year of production. The functional and innovative crossover utility vehicle was introduced as the Honda Model X, in its concept form, at the 2001 North American International Auto Show. The Element has practically created it's own functional class. For outdoor enthusiasts, pet owners, and small businesses, it was an instant favorite.

However, after a long run, Honda owners have drifted towards other vehicles. Namely the CR-V, which is both comfortable and versatile. While the Element provided a good vehicle, it also proved something very important: that thinking inside the box can provide ultimate functionality. Box designs were made cool by the Element, and those who own an Element or who liked it still are enjoying the unique styling and versatility it brought into being, whether with an Element or with another vehicle of similar design.

Thursday, December 2, 2010

2011 Honda Insight Has New and Improved Features

Honda has long been the industry leader in making hybrid vehicles that people can afford, love to drive, and that are good for the environment. In fact, Honda has won the "Greenest Automaker" award from the Union of Concerned Scientists for the fifth time in a row, meaning that Honda had led the way in making vehicles that have low smog forming and greenhouse gas emissions for the last decade.

Honda isn't letting up with the new 2011 Insight. The Insight is extremely affordable, with the base model starting at just $18,200 (plus a $750 destination fee). The Insight comes with standard features it didn't have before, such as remote entry, cruise control, wheel-mounted audio controls, and much more. There are three trims available: the Insight, Insight EX and Insight LX. All have varying features, but all get a great EPA estimated city/highway/combined fuel rating of 40/43/41 miles per gallon.

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Sales Increase for American Honda in November

November was a very good month for American Honda. American Honda sold 89,617 vehicles in November, which was an increase of 16.1 percent. This percentage was based on daily selling rate. The year-to-date sales for American Honda reached 1,100,864. This is an increase of 5.9 percent over last year and is based on the daily selling rate.

The Honda division alone had sales in November of 78,899, 15.9 percent more than last year. The Honda Accord was the top-selling vehicle of the month and 19,025 Accords were sold, which was an increase of 5.8 percent. After the Accord was the CR-V, which sold 18,263 in an increase of 25.4 percent and the Civic was third with sales of 16,562, an increase for the Civic of 16.3 percent. The newly released 2011 Odyssey is continuing to see a warm welcome, and in its second month on market has sold 8,805, up a total of 31.7 percent. Honda light trucks saw a sale increase of 24.7 percent and sales of 38,802 vehicles. Car sales were a total of 40,097, which was an increase of 8.5 percent.

Friday, November 26, 2010

2011 Honda Accord Sedan

The 2011 Honda Accord Sedan is a vehicle that has been trusted for years. You can choose from several different engines and trim levels. The in-line 4-cylinder engine has the choices of the LX, LX-P, SE, EX or EX-L trims. The V-6 engine gives you the option of the EX V-6 or the EX-L V-6 trims. You get 177 horsepower with the LX, LX-P, and SE, 190 horsepower with the EX or EX-L, and 271 horsepower with the EX V-6 or EX-L V-6.

If you prefer a manual transmission, it comes stand on the LX and EX. A 5-speed automatic transmission is standard on the LX-P, SE, and EX-L and available for the LX and EX. It is also standard on the EX V-6 and the EX-L V-6. All models have seating for 5. If you choose a manual transmission, you can get 23/33/27 mpg (city/highway/combined) on the LX, LX-P, and SE. The EX and EX-L has 23/33/27 as well. With an automatic, the LX, LX-P, SE, EX, and EX-L have 23/34/27 while the EX V-6 and EX-L V-6 have 20/30/24.

Standard safety features for all trims include airbags, three point seat belts, LATCH systems for child restraints, traction control, stability assistance, daytime running lights, tire pressure monitoring system, brake assist, and much more. Relax in air conditioned comfort with power windows, power doors, cruise control, 6 speaker sound system, MP3/WMA players, and speed-sensitive volume control, among other great features. Prices start at just $21,180.

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Honda Accord and Fit Win 10 Best Cars

Car and Driver magazine, one of the most trusted sources for information about cars, has named both the 2011 Honda Fit and the 2011 Honda Accord as two out of the ten winners of the "10 Best Cars" award. The award is very prestigious and competition is fierce.

The Honda Accord is in its eighth generation now. In the last 29 years, the Accord has won "10Best" status 25 times. This is more often than any other vehicle in the years that Car and Driver editors have been giving out this award. The Honda Fit has been on sale in the United States for just five years. In each of those five years, it has won the "10Best" award. The awards given by Car and Driver are some of the most coveted awards in the industry, and recognize performance, quality, and safety. With Honda's dedication to all three things, it's no wonder their vehicles keep on winning!

Monday, November 22, 2010

Honda Days

Just in time for the holidays is Honda Days. This is the perfect time for you to purchase a new Honda vehicle. Not only do you get a new vehicle but you get it just in time for the holidays. What better way to say "I love you" or go to see your family and friends in style.

Until January 2011, you can get a brand new Honda vehicle for $0 down, $0 security deposit, $0 for the first month's payment, and $0 due at lease signing. Now this does not include tax, dealer fees, and license fees. However, it is easy to see how much money you can save when you purchase a new Honda during Honda Days.

What new vehicles can you purchase? Choose from the 2010 Fit AT, 2011 Accord LX Sedan, 2011 Civic LX Sedan, 2011 CR-V 2WD LX, 2011 Pilot 2WD LX, or the 2011 Odyssey LX. Lease terms last for 36 months, and the first month you don't have to pay a cent.

Friday, November 12, 2010

2011 Honda Accord Sedan Earns 5 Star Safety Rating

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has redone the way they test vehicles. The tests are more stringent and use a new concept called the Overall Vehicle Score, part of the federal government's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). 2011 models are the first to be put through the tests, and it is meant to be a help to new car shoppers. The Overall Vehicle Score combines the results from frontal crash test, rollover-resistance tests, and side crash tests into a single rating, from one to five stars.

For the first time, crash test dummies are both male and female. Frontal crash safety tests now use a small female dummy in the front passenger seat and a male as normal in the driver's seat. Side-crash tests include the side-barrier test that has been used previously where a moving barrier hits a still car at an angle. Added to that is the new side-pole test where a moving vehicle hits a stationary pole. Again, for the first time female dummies are used and the dummy is in the back of the vehicle.

The 2011 Honda Accord Sedan has earned a 5 star rating as the Overall Vehicle Score, the best score a vehicle can possibly achieve. The Accord is one of just six vehicles to achieve the score, and the first to get five stars in all categories - rollover, side crash, and frontal crash.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

All-new Honda Electric Vehicle Concept Debut

Everyone is buzzing about electric vehicles. If you don't know, an electric vehicle is exactly what it sounds like. These vehicles run on electricity. Charging stations allow people on the go to charge up the battery so that they can keep going. You can also plug in your vehicle at home, charging it in your garage while you sleep. These vehicles are better for the environment because they do not put off fumes like gasoline powered vehicles do, and they also put off less noise pollution.

Honda is very responsible where the environment is concerned, and the company has worked hard to try and not only prove they are environmentally responsible, but that they also are leaders in green technology.

An all-new electric vehicle concept will be unveiled at the 2010 Los Angeles auto show on November 17. The unveiling is scheduled to take place at 1:20 PM PST. President and CEO of Honda Motor Co., Ltd Takanobu Ito and American Honda Motor Co., Inc, executive vice president John Mendel will be the keynote presenters.

If you can't attend in person, you can watch via webcast.

Monday, November 8, 2010

Honda Manufacturing Plant in Indiana Goes Green

Located in Greensburg, Indiana, Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC (HMIN) got the LEED Green Building Certification for the Welcome Center. This is the ninth of Honda's North American facilities to receive LEED certification since the year 2008.

LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and is a rating system for various types of buildings. It is awarded by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). It is a recognition of green building practice and performance globally. Located in Decatur County, HMIN is the first company to receive this recognition.

There are six categories that the Welcome Center was evaluated in. The categories are Water Efficiency, Innovative Design, Sustainable Site, Energy & Atmosphere, Indoor Environmental Quality, and Materials & Resources. The Welcome Center includes shower facilities and bicycle storage for associates, lumber from sustainable forests, and 100 percent green power was purchased. There is also fuel-efficient vehicle parking in the lot for visitors and campus-wide recycling.

The plant was built two years ago with the environment in mind. There are seven lakes on the campus, as well as two water quality ponds, and the facility is a zero-waste facility. Every bit of waste the facility makes is either reused or recycled; nothing goes to the landfill. Trees and earthen enhancements provide a natural buffer between the plant and those in the Greensburg area.

Thursday, November 4, 2010

American Honda Sales Up In October

October was a very good month for American Honda Motor Company, Inc. The company sold 98,811 vehicles . This is an increase of 19.8 percent on the daily selling rate. Year to date sales have reached 1,011,247, which is an increase of 5.1 percent over last year.

The Honda Division alone had an increase of 20.2 percent in in October, selling 87,040 vehicles. The top selling Honda? The Accord, with an increase in sales of 8.8 percent, totaling 24,344. After the Accord was the CR-V and the Civic. The CR-V had an increase in sales of 19.4 percent, selling 18,040 vehicles. The Civic sold 17,121 vehicles and enjoyed an increase of 11.9 percent. The 2011 Odyssey has only been on the market for a month, and the model line has seen an increase of 52.2 percent. The redesign was an excellent choice for Honda, because it seems that people have not only taken notice, but are falling in love with the mini-van all over again.

Another area that the Honda Division saw an increase in sales? Light trucks. The sale of light trucks has increased 37.8 percent and 41,463 were sold in October.

Thursday, October 28, 2010

New Honda Electric Vehicle

Carmakers are finally recognizing the need for vehicles that are less polluting than traditional gas powered cars. The government is also recognizing that need, offering tax breaks to those who purchase these vehicles. Honda is one of the leaders in the industry in discovering new and innovative ways to make cleaner cars.

On November 17, Honda will debut it's all new electric vehicle concept. The world debut will occur at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show. Honda will also reveal a new plug-in hybrid that will showcase the next generation hybrid technology that Honda has been working on.

Honda's vision for the future - a cleaner environment with earth friendly vehicles - will be shown beyond a shadow of a doubt when the new electric and hybrid vehicles are revealed. This is the first time that Honda has enjoyed a worldwide debut of its concepts at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Details will be announced at the show.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

2011 Honda Civic Hybrid

The all new 2011 Honda Civic Hybrid is a vehicle that is just waiting to prove to you that hybrids are much more than you thought. The Honda Civic Hybrid gets around 43 mpg on the highway and meets emissions standards. You can be sure that you'll get where you're going in style with the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system and the 110 horsepower, 8 valve 4 cylinder engine. You have a continuously variable transmission and dual-point sequential ignition system with this Honda. Upgrade to a leather trimmed interior and the Honda satellite-linked navigation system. You can enjoy all the music you want with the USB audio interface and know your safe if you are in an accident thanks to state-of-the-art safety features like the Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure.

The Civic Hybrid is available in five different colors. Choose from alabaster silver metallic, polished metal metallic, atomic blue metallic, spectrum white pearl, or crystal black pearl. Prices start low for a hybrid vehicle, making the Civic one of the cheapest ways to own a hybrid. The base trim level, with the continuously variable transmission, starts at $23,950. The next trim level adds leather to the interior and starts at $25,150. Next up with navigation and that trim starts at just $25,950 while the top of the line trim level has both leather trimmed interior and navigation system and it starts at just $27,150.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

2011 Civic GX - Powered by Natural Gas

The 2011 Honda Civic GX runs on compressed natural gas and is usually targeted to fleet and government customers. Honda is now going to allow customers who live in Utah, Oklahoma, California and New York to purchase the natural gas powered Civic GX from authorized dealers. Because the emissions put off by the Civic GX are so low, buyers can qualify for $4,000 worth of federal tax credits as the government continues to promote new fueling infrastructures and clean, alternative fuel vehicles.

The Civic GX has a 4 cylinder engine that produces 113 horsepower at 6300 rpm. According to the EPA, the Civic GX has a good fuel economy - 24/36 miles per GGE (Gasoline Gallon Equivalent). The maximum fuel tank capacity is 8.0 GGE.

Standard equipment is a 5-speed automatic transmission, cruise control, power windows and doors, keyless entry, AM/FM/CD player with MP3 and WMA capabilities, and a multi function center console. You also get safety features such as the occupant position detection system, front airbags that are duel stage, anti-lock brakes, and more.

This vehicle, built in the USA, is the only one of its kind made in America. It's built at Honda's facility in Greensburg, Indiana.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

2011 Mitsubishi Galant

The Mitsubishi Galant started out as a compact car, but the latest 2011 model is a midsize car that is much more spacious. The Galant is designed to be competition for the Toyota Camry and the Ford Fusion. This fifth-generation model was designed just for the North American market.

The 2011 Galant comes in 2 trim levels - the ES and the SE. The ES is the base model, and has all the basic features you expect - air conditioning, CD player, and power everything. The SE (or Sport Edition) comes standard with a power driver's seat, heated front seats, stylized trim, alloy wheels, rearview camera, Bluetooth, upgraded sound system, and a navigation. Options available are things like leather upholstery, remote ignition, and a rearview camera on the ES version.

The Galant comes with a 4-cylinder, 2.4 liter engine and has a four speed automatic transmission. The car gets 160 horsepower and has great fuel economy - 30 mpg on the highway. This may not be enough power for many people, but for those who just need a good, reliable car and are more worried about safety and reliability, 160 horsepower is more than enough.

You have lots of safety features on the Galant. You have dual-stage front air bags, side front and rear curtain airbags, front seat-mounted side-impact air bags, anti-lock brakes with electronic brake force distribution, traction control, and stability control. If you have trouble remembering when to add air to your tires, the tire pressure monitoring system will be perfect for you.

The pricing is a lot better than what you will find on other midsize sedans. The ES model starts at $21,599 and the SE model starts at $23,999.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

2011 Honda Ridgeline

The new 2011 Honda Ridgeline is a pickup truck that is truly unique in its class. The half-ton truck can carry five passengers and not only is it roomy and comfortable, but it also is very capable. The truck has a maximum tow rating of 5,000 pounds and a payload rating of a half-ton. There are also unique features like an in-bed trunk and independent front and rear suspension.

The Ridgeline has four doors and is powered by a V-6 engine that delivers 250 horsepower. There is a five speed automatic transmission and a Variable Torque Management 4-wheel drive system, both of which come standard. The truck gets great milage 15 mpg in the city, 20 on the highway, and 17 combined. With this truck you can expect a smooth ride, quick response, and you'll find an integrated tow hitch, oil and transmission coolers, heavy duty brakes, dual radiator fans, and a wiring harness for a seven pin trailer hook up. The pre-wiring for this is only available on the RT.

The cargo bed offers plenty of room, being five feet long and has four lights that will show you what's in both your bed and the in-bed trunk. You'll be safe with a heavy duty, anti-lock brake system, vehicle stability assist system, cornering stability, four-wheel drive, and all-season tires. You'll find head restraints, tire pressure monitoring system, daytime running lights, airbags, and more to keep your and yours safe.

There are plenty of upgrades to choose from, such as a six disc audio system, a navigation system that recognizes your voice, carpeted floor mats, and a compass in the rearview mirror.

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