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Honda Makes Changes to the 2014 Accord Line-up

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Honda will be making changes to the Accord line-up this fall as they launch the 2014 Accord Hybrid.  The all-new Canadian version will feature exclusive detailing and unique hybrid badging along with a blue-accented grille and light lenses, LED lighting and a new wheel design and decklid spoiler.  Honda Canada expects the new car to be in Canadian dealerships by this October.

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The Hybrid is projected to have class-leading fuel economy ratings with 45mpg on the highway and 45 mpg in the city.  Honda uses a new two-motor hybrid powertrain and the two-motor SPORT HYBRID Intelligent Multi Mode Drive Powertrain.  To break this down in simpler terms, the car will have 3 different driving modes: EV Drive, Hybrid Drive and Engine Drive.

The inside of the Hybrid will have all the same features as the 2013 Accord including: Lane Departure and Forward Collision Warning, iMID display, HondaLink and Aha.

If you are interested in more information on this vehicle or any of the vehicles in the Honda line-up, please feel free to Contact Image Honda at 1-888-375-5914 or visit us at www.imagehonda.com

Make sure to follow Hamilton Auto Blog for the latest updates and information on everything Honda!

By: Amy Cochren

Credit: Honda Canada

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

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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.”Formula One Announcement 002

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/

A Car That Runs On…Social Media?

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We have innovation at its finest in Kansas City, Missouri where a group of high school students have built an electric car that runs on….social media?  Yes, you heard it right!  It runs on what the students have coined “social fuel”!  What was once a 1967 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is now an electrified car that has been altered to run on posts, mentions and likes on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

Minddrive, a non-profit group whose aim was to inspire and create a doorway for kids who may have no previous automotive experience, worked with this group of at-risk high school students as mentors to create this one of a kind car.

What is even more inspiring is that this week, the team will be driving the Karmann Ghia from Kansas City to Washington D.C. where they will be meeting with elected officials to promote education and funding for programs like Minddrive.  Along the way, they will be stopping at schools in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania to give presentations.

It will take a total of 71,040 watts to reach D.C.  You can help this ingenious car and its creators reach the American capital! Share this blog on Twitter by using the #MINDDRIVE or mention @mindriveorg.  You can also use Facebook “Likes and Shares”, Instagram follows and shares, as well as YouTube video plays, follows and shares.

By: Amy Cochren

Credit: Minddrive.org

A Built In Vacuum…In Your Car! (HondaVAC)

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You’re cleaning out your car and are struggling to get the vacuum to reach the back! No wait, you’re cleaning out your car, but you don’t have a vacuum? Say goodbye to your frustration as Honda has introduced the HondaVAC.  Yes, Honda has created the first in-car vacuum, which will make its debut in the all-new 2014 Honda Odyssey.    This vacuum is exclusive to the Touring trim adding to the already impressive styling, unmatched safety ratings and top of the line features and technologies the Odyssey has always been known for.HondaVAC

Along with Shop-Vac, Honda has created a powerful vacuum that comes with nozzle accessories that are neatly integrated into the rear-cargo area.  With powerful suction capabilities and a hose that can reach every corner of your vehicle, you won’t have to worry about your children making a mess or your dog shedding anymore.  With an electric motor, you can use the HondaVAC continuously while the engine is running.  Alternatively, you can use the vacuum for up to eight minutes while the car is turned off.

The 2014 Honda Odyssey provides additional standard technology on the Touring edition such as; keyless Smart Entry with Push Button Start, an SMS text messaging function, and HondaLink featuring Aha Mobile Interface.  If you would like more information on HondaLink , please visit our previous blog and video.

If you would like more information on the 2014 Honda Odyssey or any Honda vehicle, please visit us at www.imagehonda.com or call us at 1-888-375-5914

By: Amy Cochren

Credit: Honda Canada

Honda Named Most Trust Brand, Best Value Brand and Best Overall Brand

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There is once again exciting news for Honda! New-car buyers have spoken in our favour and recognized the Honda Brand as the “Most Trusted Brand” for the second consecutive year and as the “Best Value Brand” for the third year in a row in Kelley Blue Book’s 2013 Brand Image Award study. Additionally, Honda received the top award this year for “Best Overall Non-Luxury Brand” giving us more awards than any other car brand.KBB

These awards are based on consumer automotive perception data from Kelley Blue Book Market Intelligence’s Brand Watch study, which surveys more than 12,000 new-vehicle shoppers each year on Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com.  Honda received top honors by capturing the highest average score from the combined ratings of all non-luxury models.  Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director and executive market analyst, Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com was quoted as saying “Honda was named Best Overall Brand by non-luxury shoppers, which speaks to Honda’s stellar reputation and brand leadership in the minds of consumers.”

We encourage you to visit Image Honda and view our award winning line-up of vehicles.  With incentives and bi-weekly leasing for as little as $77 you won’t be able to turn down a test drive!

Contact us today at 1-888-375-5914 today or visit our virtual showroom at www.imagehonda.com

By Amy Cochren

Credit: Honda Canada

HondaLink iOS Update

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An update to the iOS app is now available to all Honda Customers using HondaLink.  The affected vehicles include: 2013 Accord Sedan, 2013 Accord Coupe and the 2013 Crosstour.

The update to HondaLink is currently available if you visit the Apple App Store.  This upgrade will provide many improvements such as:

  • Bluetooth and USB dual connectivity issues
  • Apps crashing while music is playing through the “Aha” audio source
  • Improved overall navigation and performance
  • Searching for and adding stations has been simplified
  • App crashing when phone’s OS is set to a language other than English or French
  • Added a “play/pause” button on the station list.

If you are currently using HondaLink, we strongly recommend you complete the upgrade.  Additionally, if you have any questions or would like help completing it, please stop in at Image Honda anytime – we would be happy to help!

Credit: Honda Canada

Are You Attending the Toronto Blue Jays Home Opener?

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It’s almost that time of year again – Baseball season!  This year, the Toronto Blue Jays and Honda Canada kick off opening week against the Cleveland Indians at the Rogers Center on April 2, 2013.  We at Image Honda are proud to say that Honda Canada has been an ongoing sponsor of the Toronto Blue Jays, Canada’s only Major League Baseball Club, for the last 35 years.

As the official vehicle sponsor this year, each person attending the Toronto Blue Jays season home opener will have the opportunity to participate in the 2013 Honda Opening Night Vehicle Giveaway Contest.  There will be 3 prizes drawn – first place is a 2013 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD.  The secondary prize will consist of a 2013 Honda CBR500RA Sport bike along with a tertiary prize, which is a Honda Lawn Care package.honda_opening_night_contest_649x250

In addition, Honda Canada along with the Jays, Baseball Canada and Little League Canada will embark on their third year of the Blue Jays Honda Super Camp.  This program allows children across Canada to receive top level instruction with Blue Jays Alumni including; Roberto Alomar, Duane Ward, Cecil Fielder, Carlos Delgado and Homer Bush. If you would like more information regarding this program, please click here

From all of us at Image Honda we would like to wish the Jays good luck for the 2013 season.

 

GO JAYS GO!!!

By: Amy Cochren

 

Credit: Honda Canada, Toronto Blue Jays