2013 Honda Accord wins top place in the Cars.com/USA Today/MotorWeek Midsize Sedan Showdown

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 27^th time. The vehicle has also been the finalist for the 2013 North American Car of the Year title.

To learn more about your favorite Honda vehicle visit Holman Honda at 12 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304. Browse our vast inventory of new vehicles and quality pre-owned cars for sale in Fort Lauderdale online. 

Helpful tips for parents of young drivers

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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. 

Holman Honda is a popular automotive dealership located at 12 East Sunrise Blvd Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304. Visit us to get the best deals on new cars and certified pre-owned Honda's in the region.