Holman Honda is all set to offer the "dog friendly" Honda Element

Are you a pet owner who finds your vehicle insufficient and unequipped to transport your furry companion safely and comfortably? Don't whine any further. Holman Honda, the leading dealer of Honda vehicles in Fort Lauderdale is all set to present the 2010 Honda Element which has been upgraded with an all-new "Dog Friendly" pet accommodation system. The new Honda Element will go on sale starting November 16.

Honda has paid detailed attention towards pet safety and comfort while designing the all new Element which has a roomy interior and a host of pet safety features. The specially designed collection of accessories for the Honda Element include a cushioned pet bed in the cargo area with an elevated platform, all-season rubber floor mats with a toy bone pattern, an extendable ramp (stores under the pet bed platform), a 12V DC rear ventilation fan, a soft-sided cargo area car kennel made from seat belt-grade netting, a spill-resistant water bowl and second-row seat covers with a dog pattern design.

Powered by a 2.4-liter i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine, the Element is available with a 5-speed automatic transmission. The four-passenger Element comes in three trim levels LX, EX, and the top-grade sporty SC. The Element has long been recognized as a dog-friendly vehicle with an easy-to-clean urethane floor and expansive, flat cargo area, wide-opening side cargo doors, low lift-in height, and accommodating dimensions for tall items. The cargo area adapts to large items with its flip-up rear seats that fold flat, fold up and to the side, or can be removed altogether that gives more room for your dog.

The Honda Fit Hybrid Coming Soon

With increasing awareness on the environment people are buying more and more green cars. As a result there's more demand for fuel efficient, top performing green cars than ever. Though a number of hybrid vehicles are flooding the market, buyers are still clamoring for the best choice in hybrid car technology. In this scenario, Holman Honda, a leading Honda dealership in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is pleased to inform that Honda is close to releasing a hybrid version of its popular Honda Fit model.

The new Fit Hybrid, expected to deliver 60 to 80 mpg, will be launched next year. A number of new technological features including a function to assist more fuel efficient driving, are being installed into the new Fit Hybrid. The new fuel-efficient version of the Fit will have more power and torque. It will roll on larger 15 inch wheels and will feature a new front fascia and bumpers, new rear bumper, new side skirts, a side mirror mounted indicators/turn signals, rear LED brake light, rear LED third brake lights, body colored housing headlamps and minor interior changes.

Stay tuned in with Holman Honda of Fort Lauderdale, for more information and the official release date of the Honda Fit Hybrid. Also, don't forget to take a look at Holman Honda's new cars, used / certified preowned cars and special offers on brand new Hondas.

Fresh upgrades make Honda CR-V more powerful in every sense

Holman Honda of Fort Lauderdale, the premier full-service Honda dealership in Fort Lauderdale near Miami is pleased to announce that Honda has upgraded the Honda CR-V inside and out for the 2010 model year. The new Honda CR-V will offer excellent fuel-economy and high performance as the powertrain has received better upgrades enabling the compact crossover SUV to gain 14 hp more than its predecessor. Now the 2010 Honda CR-V is capable to pump out 180 horsepower and offer EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 21/28 mpg in city/highway (2WD models) and 21/27 mpg on models equipped with Real Time 4WD.

Available in three model choices -- LX, EX, and EX-L, the 2010 CR-V is the new sensation that has hit the market from the Honda stable. In the exterior, the new Honda CR-V has got a freshened front fascia with a new grille and bumper design, a re-sculpted hood, and a new rear bumper shape offering it a refreshing and bold look. The more sophisticated features and other improvements give the interior a refined look and promises flexible utility. A sliding 60/40 split second row seat with a 40/20/40 folding seatback offers cargo versatility by sliding forward to increase cargo space. Bluetooth HandsFreeLink has been included on models equipped with the available Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System. The interior updates include modifications to the radio functionality and control layout, the introduction of new seat fabric textures and an upgraded interior door handle design with a rubberized grip handle.

Other standard safety equipment includes: the Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure; Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), commonly referred to as electronic stability control; and a pedestrian safety design in the front of the vehicle. Additional standard equipment includes side-curtain airbags with a rollover sensor; front side airbags with a passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS); active front seat head restraints; an anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist; and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

Visit Holman Honda of Fort Lauderdale's website at http://www.holmanhonda.com/ and cruise through the user friendly features to read a comprehensive Honda CR-V review and to get a quick quote on the latest offering from Honda.