"Best Retained Value" Awarded to Honda From Edmunds.com

In the first annual report, Edmunds.com guarantees consumers that Honda automobiles retain their value better than any other vehicles in the non-luxury division. Further proving the Big H's worth, Edmunds named the Honda Civic, Honda Accord, Honda CR-V, and Honda Odyssey  leaders within their respective segments.

According to Edmunds, Honda retains over 50 percent of its value. That's even higher than Honda's two leading competitors! In attempting to clarify Honda's actual and alleged value, Danny Zhou, Senior Analyst at Edmunds.com said, "A lot of consumers just see it [Honda] as a value-oriented brand that…

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Top Safety Pick Awarded to the Honda Odyssey

According to the IIHS, the all new Honda Odyssey is the safest van on the road.

 

The 2011 Honda Odyssey has earn the highest possible safety ratings from both the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and it is the only van to ever do so. No other minivan this year that has received the "Top Safety Pick" award from the IIHS and an "Overall Vehicle Score" of five stars from NHTSA.

 

In order to be dubbed a Top Safety Pick, the automobile must earn the highest score of 'Good' in all…

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Honda's Dedication to Freedom of Motion

Think we're talking about cars? Think again. What we're referring to is Honda's dedication to developing and testing devices aimed at helping people who suffer from a lack of mobility walk easier and for longer distances.

The first walking assist device developed by Honda is designed to aid people with severely weakened leg muscles, who are still able walk. Officially coined, Stride Management Assist, it's fitted with a motor that helps lift each leg at the thigh as it moves forward and backward. Honda's goal is to help users lengthen their stride and make it…

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The New Honda Civic TI is More Than Just a Looker

Oh, how we at Barber Honda - 4500 Wible Rd. Bakersfield, CA 93313 - sometime envy the Brits. Yet again, they're about to be given a hip new car with only 500 units built. It's called the Honda Civic TI Limited-Edition.

Encouraged by this season's Honda Racing British Touring Car challenger, the new Civic TI will feature a Premium White Pearl exterior accented by contrasting matte black wheels and a 'GP' body kit complete primarily in Crystal Black. The sporty body kit, includes: the front spoiler, the rear spoiler (in white to give the body a sleek look), side…

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Honda Unveils New EV Concept

Honda has incredibly high standards for green motoring. Maybe you've heard some ad or read a press release hinting at the company's less-than-impressed view of electric vehicles (EVs). If you have, the phrase "near-future technology" used in connection with plug-in vehicles should be at least vaguely familiar. Basically, Honda believes the eventual goal of green motoring is a selection of mass produced hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, such as its very own FCX Clarity, which is the world's first production fuel cell vehicle available to lease in the U.S. and Japan since 2008.

On the other hand…

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NHTSA Rewards The Odyssey with 5 Star Crash Safety Rating

Are you a stickler for safety, that's passes by minivans because they aren't know as being...well...the safest of vehicles? It's time to look again, this time at the 2011 Honda Odyssey. Having earned an overall five-star score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) for all three crash tests, test category, and overall, it's certain to meet even the most discerning Moms' and Dads' sense of…

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Honda Fit: Highest Ranked Subcompact Car in 2010 APEAL Study

Annually, J.D. Power and Associates ask people who have purchased a new-model vehicle a few questions, following 90-days of ownership. Officially called the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, the investigation assesses participants' satisfaction with about 100 vehicle features (i.e., riding and handling and comfort and convenience). At the end, the APEAL study reveals, which features people find most appealing about their new vehicles. It is a great honor for automakers to earn a place in the study. In 2010, the Honda Fit was dubbed winner of the Subcompact Car category.

The fun and fuel sipping Fit…

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Honda Accord A Family Favorite

Honda's Accord sedan has been recommended by Consumer Reports as one of the best family vehicles for 2010. 2011 looks to continue this tradition, with a newly revised interior and exterior, along with improved crash test ratings by the IIHS. The 2011 Accord also receives better gas mileage than previous models - 23 miles per gallon city, and 34 mpg on the highway. That's with its 4 cylinder, 177-horsepower engine.

The Toyota Camry has battled Accord for top sales over the years. In 2010, the Camry beat out Accord to claim the top-selling-car spot, but Camry sales declined last…
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Honda Accord Plug-In

Honda has already conquered the hybrid market, with exciting additions to the auto world including Insight and the all new CR-Z Sport Hybrid. Now, he Japanese auto maker takes on all-electric. Honda Motors has announced the launch of its Electric Vehicle Demonstration Program.

The plug-in hybrid is "intended to be compatible with ones daily driving habits," according to the company. "The user will get the advantage of taking short, frequent trips in its all-electric mode, while also utilizing the long-distance driving capabilities when needed."

Honda's two-motor system flows consistently through three modes: all-electric, gasoline-electric and engine direct-drive mode. This…
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