Way back in June of 1976, the first Honda Accord debuted and now, 40 years later, it's still going strong as one truly incredible mid-size car! Our favorite Japanese automaker has been celebrating and, as you can guess, we certainly are as well!
Well folks, it's finally happened. The big 4-0. Yes, there's no denying it anymore, no lying about its age, the Honda Accord is officially turning 40. But while some might shy away from this ominous number, it's actually a cause for celebration for Honda. Over 40 years, Honda has sold more than 12.7 million Accords, and it shows no signs of slowing down this year. In fact, we dare say that the Accord is now like a fine wine, it's only getting better with age!
"Timed to coincide with the company’s Founder’s Day, which marks the establishment of the first Honda business operation in North America on June 11, 1959, Honda is leveraging its scale and the strong relationships it has with community and business partners to take the Team Honda spirit to the community to help improve the lives of those who live in them."
Last Thursday, more than 1,500 team members at the Honda Manufacturing of Alabama (HMA) plant gathered to celebrate the beginning of mass production of the all-new 2017 Honda Ridgeline pickup truck. The Alabama plant is the exclusive manufacturer of the convention-challenging pickup, schedule to go on sale soon at dealerships across the country. With several industry-first features, the Ridgeline aims to set new benchmarks for versatility, capability, and fun...
Pickup trucks today come with a lot of power and capability, and yet, most buyers won't need all of that grunt. So why not opt for a truck that comes with all of the utility you need, yet is more economical to own? If that's your ticket, meet the upcoming 2017 Honda Ridgeline--uniquely designed with your needs in mind.
In recognition of April being Distracted Driving Awareness month, Honda is seeking to encourage safer driving habits through a new social media campaign. Using the hashtag #PhoneDownEyesUp, Honda is launching a series of six 20-second videos centered on a simple premise: "if you can't text and complete an easy task, you certainly can't text and drive...
Honda has always been on the cutting edge of engineering efficient vehicles. So it comes as no surprise that its upcoming Honda Clarity Fuel Cell is stirring up quite a buzz in the automotive industry. This past week, Honda made a major announcement regarding the Clarity Fuel Cell and its line up, setting it on a course to be one of the premier eco-friendly vehicles on the market.
Honda's long-standing relationship with Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, CA should really come as no surprise to those who know the brand well. Honda has a strong reputation for making reliable and fuel-efficient cars, but the automaker is also legendary for one more thing:
Family vehicles.
In fact, of Kelley Blue Book's 16 Best Family Cars of 2016 list, six models honored were 2016 Honda models, making it the most recognized brand for family-friendly features.
Honda's relationship with the resort every child dreams of visiting began in 2005. Disneyland Resort's Tomorrowland featured
The 2016 New York International Auto Show is set to kick off in just a couple days. There has been much hype and speculation swirling around the industry up to this point, but the thing that we're most excited about is the debut of Honda's all-new fuel cell vehicle. Clarity, the five-passenger, hydrogen powered sedan will feature the most advanced technology available in a fuel cell vehicle (FCV), and will even include the Honda Sensing suite of advanced safety features, and support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto...
If the environment is a topic of special concern to you, you’ll be interested to learn more about Honda’s, “Blue Skies for our Children” initiative. It focuses on the creation of advanced technologies in the areas of both the environment and energy concerns.
Honda was honored to receive ENERGY STAR certifications for three U.S. plants recently by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Energy certification, through this department, can be a long process.
