Michael Accavitti, Senior Vice President at American Honda accepts 2014
Green Car of the Year for the 2014 Accord from Ron Cogan, publisher of
Green Car Journal.
The name Honda and recognition seem to be going
hand-in-hand, especially in the last couple of years since the models have won
recognition at all levels. Adding another feather to this cap, the extremely
popular 2014 Honda Accord has been named as the “2014 Green Car of the Year” by
Green Car Journal. This award recognizes the class-leading environmental
performance of the Accord models, including their fuel efficiency and low emission
records. The Accord has also won the Journal’s ‘Top 5 Green Cars for 2014’
award and its ‘Green Car Product of Excellence’ award as well.
This Accord model managed to woo the selectors not only with
its fuel efficiency limits but also for its overall performance and comfortable
driving experience. This car is adept for those seeking higher fuel efficiency
as well as for those looking for superb technological features and overall
driving comfort. The 2014 Honda Accord models combine the best of hybrid,
plug-in choices and internal combustion features which make these cars stand
out in the crowd.
The 2014 Honda Accord lineup of models feature Honda’s new
and extremely efficient Earth Dreams Technology powertrains which makes these
cars the best among the lot. These models feature the next-generation
2.4-liter, direct-injected 4-cylinder engine with continuous variable
transmission or the six-speed manual transmission. As a result of these
efficient engines, Honda’s 2014 Accord models come with an incredible fuel efficiency
of 36mpg highway for 4-cylinder models and 34mpg highway for V6 models. The
Accord Plug-In model also offers a decent mileage of 115 MPGe and the Hybrid
Sedan model offers a jaw dropping EPA rating of 50mpg city.
Not only in terms of fuel economy and engine, the 2014 Honda
Accord models have also been the leaders in meeting the industry’s emission
standards. The Accord Plug-In model is the first of its kind to have met the
SULEV 20 emission standards ever achieved by any ICE vehicle currently
available in the market. Also, the Accord was the first vehicle to have met the
ULEV (1998) and SULEV (2000) emission standards and is currently the most
popular midsize passenger car available in the American market.
When you have so many awards and recognitions under your
belt, you do not need to prove your efficiency and popularity in the market,
and that’s how it’s with the 2014 Honda Accord models which have managed to
achieve it all with great élan and poise.
Based on 2014 EPA mileage ratings. Use
for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how
you drive and maintain your vehicle.
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Three leading Honda models have won the 2013 Best Retained
Value Awards from the leading car website, Edmunds.com.
While the Honda Civic has won the award for both Sedan and
Coupe priced below $20-$30K categories, the Honda Odyssey led the minivan
category for highest retained value after 5 years of ownership.
While speaking on this occasion, Senior Vice President of
Automobile Operations for American Honda, Mike Accavitti said, that Honda
models are known for their “class leading quality, safety ratings, standard
features and a company commitment to avoid value-sapping fleet sales”.
He further added that the recent updates introduced in the
Honda Civic model have helped it to become the best-in-segment this year.
Additionally, the significant updates in Odyssey have also helped in adding
more value to the American families and their preference for cars.
These Honda models are known for their consistent quality,
high-end performance and reliability which makes these models a favorite with
car lovers across the globe.
Holman Honda, a full-service Honda dealership in Fort Lauderdale, FL, is excited to announce that the 2013
Honda Accord has won the top position in the Cars.com/USA Today/MotorWeek
Midsize Sedan showdown. This is Honda’s
fifth win in a Cars.com/USA TODAY/"MotorWeek"
shootout. Other Honda models that brought accolades in their respective
shootouts for Honda include the current models of Honda Pilot, CR-V, Fit, and
Odyssey.
Six other popular midsize sedans
under $26,000 and offering 20 mpg or better combined EPA rated fuel economy,
were the other contenders of the contest where 2013 Honda Accord emerged out as
the unanimous winner. Experts from Cars.com, USA Today and “Motor Week”
comprised the jury panel who voted for the Accord for its athletic design,
comfortable driving experience, ample standard features and dynamic handling.
"We're pleased that the real-world customers have
determined that Accord excels in all areas, which makes the Cars.com/USA
TODAY/"MotorWeek" showdown victory for the 2013 Accord
all the more meaningful," said Michael Accavitti, vice president of marketing
operations, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "The consistent strength of
Honda products in these shootouts supports our strong position with in-market
consumers."
"Accord is one of the oldest and most trusted midsize
sedans on the market," said Patrick Olsen, Editor-in-Chief of Cars.com.
"With each redesign, the Accord continues to get better and better. The
2013 won our showdown because of its high-end standard features, value for
money and great driving ability."
The competition aims to measure
the basic needs of the average car buyers that include comfort, driving
ability, fuel efficiency, practicality and amenities.
Apart from this prestigious
title, the 2013 Honda Accord has been honored with the Top Safety Pick title by
the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. It has also secured a position in
Car and Driver Magazine’s ’10 Best Cars’ list for a record 27th
time. The vehicle has also been the finalist for the 2013 North American Car of
the Year title.
Accidents
due to distracted driving are becoming too common these days. However, major
accidents can be avoided by following some simple tips. We have listed here some
helpful tips for parents of young drivers which can help your kid drive safely.
Act
like a traffic controller and ask your teen to make a “flight plan” before
he/she starts journey. Include key points in the “flight plan” like “taking
off”, “Flight plan” etc. Here are some key points to consider while making a
flight plan:
·Start with asking questions like destination of
their journey
·Enquire about the route he/she is going to
follow
·At what time they will be traveling?
·What will be total time of drive? When they plan
to depart and arrive?
·Which car they will be driving and if they will
have co-passengers
·Find out their contingency plan should something
go wrong
·Make sure your kid is rested well before they go
for driving
As a
parent you need to have clear answers for all these questions. If your teen is
not able to answer any of these questions then it’s not a trip they should be
taking. Also, make sure your teen contact you if any of the answers change
during the course of their trip so that as a flight controller you can revise
the plan.
If
your teen’s flight plan has an answer “just driving around” perhaps the flight
plan needs to be revised as driving around just for fun can be dangerous.
Attending a party, a date or driving for a particular purpose have much more
incentive to drive safely than just cruising around for fun. So next time your
kid plans for a drive, make sure to act as a flight controller for your kid’s
safe traveling.
C-1 is set to cut
cars in half, may be not right now, but can be a reality by about 2014. C-1 is
an ultra smart, covered, self-balancing motorcycle. According to Daniel Kim the
founder, it balances itself so well that only a baby elephant can push it over.
A host of
advantages are possible with this 'car-bike.' You can drive it as easily as a
2-wheeler but travel as comfortably as in a car. It's more like piloting
fighter aircraft, as the driver turns, C-1 banks like a plane does. You Keep
out the chill and breeze and have in the winter; and have a shade overhead
while driving in hot summers. You need far less parking space and would be
saving a hopping amount in fuel-bills, every month.
And, best of all,
you need not dress up like that gladiator and yet enjoy the thrill of riding a
bike. It is a goodbye to the helmet, visor, jerkin, gloves et al. Once U.S.
Department of Transportation classifies C-1 as a motorcycle, more possibilities
- lane-splitting, and parking areas reserved for motorcycles could open up. All
this is fine, but what does C-1 look like?
As of now, there
is only a functioning but preliminary prototype that too in downtown San
Francisco; and so a brief description would be interesting. Imagine a bubble, a
sleek and sloping one, riding on two extra-large wheels. It looks very much
like a small car but one with two wheels. C-1 is expected to offer the best
from motorcycles and electric cars. You get the flexibility of a two wheeler
along with its fuel-economy combine with the comfort and safety of the small
car. And, there is storage space to boot.
C-1 is a true
innovation on two wheels. It has two powerful gyroscopes on-board that generate
about 1,300 ft-lbs of torque. The result is worth seeing in life. The vehicle
stays upright even when a large vehicle struck it. To demonstrate C-1's
stability, Daniel Kim lashed it to a land Rover and pressed the gas pedal down.
C-1 appeared to get off the ground slightly (levitation!) but did not fall
over!
Know why you
would be far safer on (or should you say in?) a C-1. The secret behind the
vehicle's stability is the simple (but admirable) principle of gyroscope. All
of us who have played with toy gyros know they don't fall over (until the wheel
stops spinning,) and it can be balanced sideways on a pivot. And, most of us
know that the devises monitor and control orientation of modern aircraft.
Gyroscopes are an essential part of modern aircraft, ships, robots, spacecraft,
and C-1. It is a difficult to fall off this machine.
Then there is
roomy feeling; despite all the dials and panels, inside a C-1 there is
comfortable enough elbow-room.
C-1 runs 200
miles per charge, pick-up 0-60 mph in 6 seconds and top speed of 120 mph. The
price may start at around $24,000 ($19,000 after tax credit,) and come down to
about $12,000 as the production scales up.
Most of us travel
alone most of the time (and some time feel guilty about the wasted space in the
car.) C-1 could very well be the future's ideal travel mode.
Holman Honda is truly and deservedly upbeat as exports of Honda vehicles have crossed the one million mark. Representing such a successful car manufacturer is inarguably a reason for celebration and Holman Honda is doing all it can to see that car buyers are abreast of the occasion.
A 2013 Honda Accord had the distinction of being the millionth Honda car to set sail across the Pacific to South Korea's capital city of Seoul. Marysville, Ohio is the birth place of this millionth export car. A point of great interest is that, it was another Accord Coupe that was the first Honda car to be exported from the US. And hold your breath – it was exported to Japan of all places, the home of Honda Motor Corporation!
Honda cars were the first Japanese vehicles to be made in the US. In fact, Honda cars' history in the US has a number of appealing sides. It was way back in 1982, that the manufacturer started assembling cars in America. Within five years, Honda cars started their overseas journey when Accord Coupe cars were exported to Taiwan.
Honda car exports are set to reach another milestone as the figure is likely to exceed 100,000 units for this year. Chances are the export target may even succeed the 1994 record of 105,511 units per year. Made-in-the-USA Honda vehicles reach more than 40 countries today. The aggregate value of Honda cars and components exported from the USA will pass $22 billion this year.
Production capacity is being ramped up to 1.92 million vehicles by 2014 as Honda is currently working on plans for building an auto plant in Mexico where it will manufacture the favorite Honda Fit. With such robust backing, the manufacturer is aiming to meet the domestic demand for Honda cars in America and at the same time, service its extensive export market.
Leading the export charge is the Honda Accord. You can see the new 2013 model at Holman Honda in Ft Lauderdale. The car offers a choice of three powertrains; a plug-in hybrid, 3.5-liter V-6, and a 2.4-liter direct-injection 4-cylinder engine. Generous cabin space, seats that are comfortable and tastefully set instrument panel give a nice feeling to the Accord. The sedan variant has become slimmer, looking a bit more aggressive in stance for the new year.
Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Warning and LaneWatch blind spot display are some of the new technologies on the Accord. Honda has introduced, HondaLink, which connects to the digital cloud-based content directly without the trouble of handling your mobile phone. Trademark LaneWatch and HondaLink are class leading safety features that take most of the hassle out of driving. You are bound to feel exceptionally comfortable on long journeys.
A $500 military appreciation for veterans and 0.9% APR for qualified buyers are some of the sales incentives ongoing at the Holman Honda Ft Lauderdale showroom. Incidentally, make it a point to take advantage of Holman’s Referral Program for an opportunity to receive $100!
The 2013 Honda Odyssey continues to be the leader in fuel economy and safety rating in its class. The minivan offers a plethora of unmatched friendly features. The 2013 Odyssey is available in five trims – LX, EX, EX-L, Touring and Touring Elite. Here is a quick sneak peak at what to expect from the 2013 Honda Odyssey.
Body
The distinctive “lightning bolt” body design is the signature style of Odyssey with a side character line imparting a dynamic appearance. The interior is spacious and offers a comfortable seating arrangement. It can easily accommodate child seats, adult passengers and cargo. There are three rows of seats each having generous legroom. Standard comfort features are available including Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System, a Rear Entertainment System with a 9-inch display, driver’s seat with two-position memory, 115-volt power outlet, fog lights, parking sensors, and a six-speed automatic transmission. The Odyssey Touring Elite adds an Ultra-Wide Rear Entertainment System (RES), blind-spot information system, and High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights.
Powertrain
All 2013 Odyssey models are powered by a 3.5-liter, SOHC, 24-valve, i-VTEC V-6 engine with Variable Cylinder Management that can churn out 248 hp and 250 lb-ft torque. A 5-speed automatic transmission is standard on Odyssey LX, EX and EX-L models while Odyssey Touring models feature a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Safety
All Odyssey models are equipped with advanced safety features Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA); anti-lock brakes with electronic brake distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist; three-row side-curtain airbags with a rollover sensor; driver's and front passenger's side airbags with passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS); and dual-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags.
To learn more about the 2013 Honda Odyssey, visit Holman Honda, an authorized new and used Honda dealership serving Fort Lauderdale, FL. Schedule a test drive or simply explore their vast inventory of new and used Honda vehicles. Grab attractive incentives from their online specials and drive home your dream Honda today!
