The Chevrolet Hockey Helmet Program Is Back At Queenston!

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Hamilton Auto Blog

The Chevrolet Hockey Helmet Program is back in conjunction with Chevrolet’s Safe & Fun Hockey. This program was created in 1999 for today’s youth to adopt proactive attitudes toward safety, as well as foster a healthy and positive attitude toward “competition, teamwork, fair game and grace under pressure” in hockey.

Through an ongoing partnership with Hockey Canada, in the last 2 years, Chevrolet handed out over 25,000 free hockey helmets to parents of 5 year olds in Canada. This year, all players born in 2008 who register with Hockey Canada are eligible to receive a free Bauer Hockey Helmet. It is important to note that parents must register their child to receive this offer. coaches, managers or other team officials may not do so. What is required?

A printout of the registration form; click here to register
Your child’s birth certificate/passport or other provincial/federal documentation that states his/her age.
Proof of registration with a Canadian Minor Hockey Association in this current hockey season.

If you meet the above requirements, all you have to do is drop by one of our two dealerships’ Queenston on the Mountain or Queenston on Centennial. Present us with the appropriate documents for verification purposes and we will present you with a voucher to redeem for your child’s helmet at your local Forzani store (SportChek, Sport Mart, Hockey Experts, Intersport or Sports Experts). In your package, you will also receive information and hockey-related items from Chevrolet Safe and Fun Hockey, Hockey Canada, Forzani and Bauer.

If you have any further questions or concerns regarding this outstanding program from Chevrolet, please contact us by visiting our webpage http://www.queenstonchev.com

By: Amy Cochren

Credit:
Chevrolet Safe & Fun Hockey http://www.safeandfunhockey.ca/en/helmet

5 Star Safety Score For The 2014 Chevrolet Impala

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Hamilton Auto Blog

Last month, we were excited to announce that General Motors topped the list for the 2013 J.D. Power Awards with Chevrolet and GMC being the only non-luxury brands to rank in the top 5. Well, it’s another first for Chevrolet with the redesigned 2014 Impala receiving a five-star safety score. This score is the highest possible five-star overall vehicle score for safety, as part of the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s New Car Assessment Program.

So what makes the Impala so outstanding? Well, it offers a variety of safety features that are attributed to this ranking. The Collision Mitigation Braking allows for radar technology to sense traffic in front of the vehicle to adjust the vehicle speed, including stopping the vehicle in traffic and accelerating again after. This is the first time that such a feature has been offered in a Chevrolet. Some additional features include: forward collision alert, lane departure warning, side blind zone alert, rear cross traffic alert, rear vision camera with dynamic guidelines, ultrasonic rear park assist, brake pre-fill feature, hill hold/start assist and full-speed-range-adaptive cruise control. The 2014 Impala’s also come with 10 standard airbags and OnStar, providing you with an additional sense of comfort. OnStar’s GPS and cellular phone technology will automatically call for help in case of a crash.

Gay Kent, GM general director of Vehicle Safety and Crashworthiness had the following to say. “Safety is a key consideration for all car buyers, and Impala sets a new benchmark for Chevrolet’s flagship sedan. The 2014 Chevrolet Impala is designed to provide excellent crash safety, and offers customers several safety technologies not previously available in Chevrolet.”

If you haven’t had the opportunity to experience the 2014 Impala for yourself, we welcome you to either of our Chevrolet dealerships: Queenston on Centennial or Queenston on the Mountain. Come and take a test drive today in the award winning Impala and see exactly what it has to offer.

By: Amy Cochren

Credit: Chevrolet Canada, GM Canada

Coming Soon to Image Honda: 2014 Honda Odyssey

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Hamilton Auto Blog

Image Honda is excited to announce that the 2014 Honda Odyssey will be arriving at our dealership sometime next month! As we have previously mentioned in our blog, the Odyssey underwent a minor model change and is full of interior and exterior design upgrades. New features like the “HondaVac” make this stunning model a must have. Two new trims have been added to the Odyssey line up this year: the SE trim and the EX-L-Navi trim, giving the consumer a total of seven trim options.

Whether you choose the base line model or the top-of-the line Touring model, Honda guarantees luxury for everyone with their standard features:

New colour availability, and interior pattern change
New 17″ and 18″ alloy wheels
6-speed automatic transmission with Grade Logic control
Text message function
Expanded view driver’s mirror
LED taillight bars
One-touch turn signals

If you are looking for that little bit extra, we suggest that you take a look at the EX, EX-L RES, EX-L-Navi and Touring models that provide even more exceptional technology.

LaneWatch – Blind spot display
Lane Departure Warning
Forward Collision Warning
Proximity key entry system and push button start
HondaVac in-car vacuum system (TOURING TRIM ONLY)
Power folding mirrors (TOURING TRIM ONLY)

As you can see, this incomparable vehicle provides you with options that are exclusive to the Honda Odyssey. Please make sure you stay connected to Image Honda and Hamilton Auto Blog regarding arrival dates and other information. As always, if you have any questions, please contact us at 905-561-4100 today!

By: Amy Cochren

Credit: Honda Canada

More than $57,000 Raised for Make-A-Wish Canada at Honda Indy Toronto

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Hamilton Auto Blog

It was another successful year for Honda Canada and the Ontario Honda Dealers Association, who hosted the 4^th annual Fan Friday last week at the Honda Indy Toronto. Thanks to the charity of Toronto race fans, more than $57,000 was raised for Make-A-Wish Canada this year. Since Fan Friday started 4 years ago, a total of $308,000 has been raised. Jennifer Ritter, CEO, Make-A-Wish Canada expressed her gratitude. “On behalf of everyone at Make-A-Wish Canada, I’d like to express our sincere thanks to Honda Canada, its dealers, and of course the fans. This level of commitment and support is a huge part of how we can continue to grant wishes and bring happiness and strength to the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions.”

How Fan Friday works:

Each year, on the Friday of the Honda Indy Toronto, race fans are encouraged to make a donation to the Make-A-Wish foundation rather than pay an admission fee. Additionally, all activities at the race accept donations including: the Blue Jays batting cages and all-new Honda Pit Stop Challenge and racing simulators. Then, at the end of the race weekend, Honda Canada matches the combined contributions dollar for dollar.

Honda Canada would like to let everyone know that just because “Race” weekend is over, doesn’t mean the donations have to stop. You can make a five dollar donation to Make-A-Wish anytime, by texting the word “DREAM” to 41010 from any mobile phone.

Please remember to visit www.imagehonda.com for details on current programs and events.

By: Amy Cochren

Credit: Honda Canada

J.D. Power Awards Honda of Canada Mfg.

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Hamilton Auto Blog

We have more good news resulting from the 2013 J.D. Power Awards. Honda of Canada Mfg. Plant in Alliston, Ontario has been awarded the bronze plant ranking for North/South America in the 2013 J.D. Power Initial Quality Survey. Not only has the plant been recognized individually, but the Honda Civic, Canada’s best-selling vehicle for the last 15 years won for initial quality in the compact car category. Honda CR-V and Ridgeline also placed first in their categories for initial quality.

Betty Jones, Quality Division Manager for Honda of Canada Mfg was quoted the following: “These results are validation of the dedication of our Associates…our Associates work exceptionally hard to produce the best possible quality for our customers, so it is encouraging to see those efforts reflected in this year’s results. We are particularly thrilled to see Civic win its category because the 2013 Civic has some significant changes from its predecessor.”

This annual survey, now in its 27^th year, closely measures the number of problems on 2013 vehicles reported after 90 days from purchase and ran from February to May of this year. This survey had many updates, including more consumer feedback with particular focus to newer technologies such as: lane departure warning, navigation and voice activated systems.

By: Amy Cochren

Credit: Honda Canada, autos.jdpower.com

GM tops benchmark J.D. Power Quality Study

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Hamilton Auto Blog

Exciting news! General Motors has won 8 best vehicle awards in the J.D. Power Initial Quality Survey, with all GM brands ranking above the industry average this year! Topping the chart at number 2 is GMC, followed by Chevrolet, who jumped 10 spots from last year to land at number 5. Cadillac tied for 13^th and Buick came in at 15. What is even more exciting is that GMC and Chevrolet are the only two non-luxury brands to make the top 5. David Sargent, vice president of the global automotive practice at J.D. Power and author of the study said, “GM has the best quality of any corporation in the study, the first time it’s been on top.” To us the dealer, this is solid confirmation, based on the opinions of General Motors customers, that we are producing the highest quality vehicles out there!

As Chevrolet, Buick and GMC continue to improve the quality of their 2014 models, competitors such as Ford continue to experience a slump as they struggle with the quality of their technologies. This year, they fell to 27 in the survey from the 5^thspot last year.

These are exciting times for General Motors and Queenston Chevrolet Buick GMC. We are proud of our product and thrilled about all the advancements in our award winning line-up. If you are interested in any of our vehicles or have any questions, please visit us at http://www.queenstonchev.com.

By: Amy Cochren

Credit: GM Canada, autos.jdpower.com

Honda, McLaren And The FIA Formula One (F1) World Championship

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Hamilton Auto Blog

You may have heard already, but Honda is partnering once again with The McLaren Group to participate in the FIA Formula One (F1) World Championship for the 2015 season. On the McLaren website, they announced their delight about the “new multi-year Formula 1 technology partnership with Honda, which is reuniting an association that became one of the most successful and powerful in Formula 1 history during the 1980’s and 90’s.”

With shared responsibilities, Honda will be responsible for the development, manufacture and supply of the power unit, including the engine. McLaren will be responsible for the development and manufacture of the chassis as well as the management of the new team – McLaren Honda.

New F1 regulations have only furthered Honda’s excitement since it will inspire improvements to both the efficiency of a combustion engine and energy management technologies such as hybrid systems, something that Honda helped pioneer years ago. Takanobu Ito, President and CEO of Honda Motor Co Ltd., had the following to say: “Ever since its establishment, Honda has been a company which grows by taking on challenges in racing. Honda has a long history of advancing out technologies and nurturing our people by participating in the world’s most prestigious automobile racing series.” There is sure to be more exciting news in the upcoming months from this restored racing partnership. For the latest updates, continue to follow us at Hamilton Auto Blog.com or visit us at www.imagehonda.com

By: Amy Cochren

Credit: Honda News http://hondanews.ca/en/news/release/Honda-to-Participate-in-the-FIA-Formula-One-World-Championship Canada

McLaren http://www.mclaren.com/formula1/inside-the-mtc/mclaren-honda-reuniting-one-greatest-partnerships-formula-1-history/

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