Monthly Archives: October 2012

2013 Honda Accord – HondaLink Continued

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Yesterday, we blogged about HondaLink and all of the new features it brings to the 2013 Honda Accord. With so much information about this new technology, we at Image Honda wanted to expand a little further on this system.

 Upon delivery, our Delivery Coordinator will introduce you to your new Accord and explain all the ins and outs of your vehicle.  It is important to note, that before you begin experiencing HondaLink, you will need to download the HondaLink App from your smartphone app store. 

In order to register with HondaLink and Aha, you will need to launch the App on your smartphone.  Tap Register and follow the sign-up prompts:

  • Register for HondaLink
  • Register for Aha or connect to an existing Aha account
  • A welcome e-mail will be sent to you with confirmation verification

Once you have completed these steps, simply sit back and enjoy all the in-vehicle technology Honda has to offer! 

For more information on the 2013 Honda Accord or information on the HondaLink system – Please contact us at Image Honda 905-561-4100 or visit us on the web at  www.imagehonda.com

By: Amy Cochren

Credit: Honda Canada

2013 Honda Accord – Honda Link

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You may or may not have heard that Honda has unveiled a new cloud based “in-vehicle connectivity” system called HondaLink.  Set to make its debut this fall, with the release of the all new re-designed 2013 Honda Accord, this system will give drivers access to all their favourite media in a more accessible way.

The HondaLink smart phone application will allow users to put away their mobile devices by pre-program content on their phone, which is accessible through voice recognition, steering wheel controls and in-dash audio system controls.   This function will provide owners with a more personalized drive and give them a more unique driving experience.

Perhaps, the most exciting feature of HondaLink is the “Aha” service, which will allow users to listen to their Facebook and Twitter in an audio newsfeeds.  Aha, also has access to location-based personalized restaurant listings from yelp, as well as internet music services such as Slacker; a service that is free and instantly available!  Whether it is having a book read to you while you drive, or listening to the rest of the podcast you didn’t have time to finish before you left work, HondaLink will exceed your greatest expectations.

For more information on HondaLink, please see the video below.  If you are interested in purchasing or a vehicle or would like more information on the 2013 Honda Accord please visit us at http://www.imagehonda.com/ou/hamilton-honda/ or call us at 905-561-4100.

By: Amy Cochren

 http://www.honda.ca/newsdetails/nca/en/news/release/New-CloudBased-HondaLink-Connected-Car-System-Helps-Drivers-Put-Away-Their-Phones-While-Maintaining-Intuitive-Access-to-Their-Favourite-Media

2013 Honda Accord – Powertrains

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There is so much to welcome with the all-new 2013 Honda Accord, it can be overwhelming.  Over the course of the next week or so, we at Image Honda are going to break it down to provide a better understanding for you.

For many, what still remains the most important aspect of a new vehicle is how it performs.  Bearing this in mind, the new Accord offers you your choice of two all-new powertrains. The first is the more powerful, with a 3.5-litre, 24 valve, SOHC i-VTEC V6 engine with 278 hp.  The other is a 2.4-litre, 16 valve, direct injection DOHC i-VTEC 4-Cylnder engine with an available 189hp.

What really makes these powertrains outstanding is that both feature the first North American application of the “Earth Dreams Technology” making the Accord the most fuel efficient Accord yet!    The available transmissions allow for enhanced acceleration, contributing to its high performance and making it fun to drive.

Make sure you visit us at Image Honda and take a test drive in the all-new Honda Accord or visit us at www.imagehonda.com

By: Amy Cochren

Credit: Honda Canada

2013 Honda Accord – All New Safety/Warning Systems

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Honda Accord 2013

The all new Honda Accord 2013 features an array of technological advances for your safety, convenience and entertainment. Welcome to the best technology to be featured in a Honda – working to make your driving experience as safe as possible.

Safety/Warning Systems

Making your drive safer is the LaneWatch blind spot display – a Honda innovation that uses a camera located on the passenger-side mirror to provide you with a better view (two lanes of traffic) of your blind spot which is then displayed on your dashboard screen.  You’ll be able to check your most difficult blind spot without turning your head. This way you’re able to keep your eyes on the road and change lanes safely.

This is the first Honda vehicle to feature the Lane Departure Warning (LDW). The LDW system uses an onboard camera to monitor vehicle lane positioning and if you start to drift out of your lane without signalling, you’ll receive a visual and audio alert. The LDW attempts to keep you within the lanes and get you where you need to go without drifting into fellow drivers’ traffic.

The Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system, similar to the LDW, uses an onboard camera to decipher if the gap between you and the car ahead is closing too quickly. If you are approaching too quickly you will get an audio and visual alert to warn you to slow down. The FCW works to reduce the risk of a possible rear end collision and ensures you keep a safe distance from the car ahead.

With the front and side views covered, don’t forget your rear view camera. You’ll be able to reverse into those parking spots easier with the rear view camera and the available multi-angle rear view camera which features wide, normal and top-down angles.

With these warning systems in place, there’s no doubt that the 2013 Accord is potentially Honda’s safest vehicle to date. The technology featured in this vehicle is truly remarkable. In the coming blogs, we’ll look at the entertainment and convenience features the 2013 Accord has to offer.

For more information on the all new Honda Accord 2013 or if you would like to come in for a test drive please visit us at http://www.imagehonda.com/ or call us at 905-561-4100.

By: Nerissa Mohamed

Credit: Honda Canada www.honda.ca