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We hate to be a Debbie Downer, but winter is almost here. While you may still be enjoying the crisp weather and fun fall activities, it’s important you take some time to inspect your vehicle before the colder weather officially arrives. In honor of Fall Car Care Month, Clinton Honda has put together a step-by-step guide to make sure your vehicle is working properly. Check out the tips below! Check the wipers and lighting Check all fluids Check the heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system Check the tires Inspect the steering and suspension system Check the brake system Inspect the exhaust system Check the hoses and belts Check engine performance Check the battery If you need any help inspecting your vehicle, schedule an appointment at our Service Department! We’ll help you make sure you’re ready to take on anything this winter. Council, Car Care. "October Is Fall Car Care Month: 10 Steps to Keep Your Car Up and Running." October Is Fall Car Care Month: 10 Steps to Keep Your Car Up and Running. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Oct. 2016. <http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/october-is-fall-car-care-month-10-steps-to-keep-your-car-up-and-running-300151716.html>.

The 2017 Honda HR-V is sporty, stylish, and suited for your next adventure! Visit Clinton Honda to experience what crossover cool really means! We want to help you make the most of your time at our dealership. That’s why we are preparing a Research and Review page that will tell you every detail about the HR-V LX, EX, and EX-L with Navi and their performance, safety, and standard features. Once you come in for a test drive, you’ll know exactly which model is perfect for you. We’ll be releasing the page shortly, so check back on our blog for its arrival announcement!

In 2015, the Honda Research and Development Department in Japan announced the “Bonneville Speed Challenge.” It chose 16 of its 100 volunteer employees to build the Honda S-Dream car and achieve world speed record using the 660cc engine. The team, including project leader, Keisuke Tsuta, re-examined the S660 engine down to every last part. They renewed the cylinder block, crankshaft, pistons, and valves and managed to triple the power of the engine. While the Honda S-Dream was not able to reach maximum speed at Speed Weeks, it sought redemption after being invited to Bonneville for Mike Cook’s shootout. It was there that the Honda S-Dream surpassed the Honda F1 car with a top run of 261.875 mph. Congratulations to Honda on this incredible milestone in Honda performance! "Honda S Dream Streamliner Set Bonneville Records." Honda Newsroom. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Sept. 2016.

Since the second generation emerged in 2015 after a nine year hiatus, drivers have flocked to the couple-like style and sporty functionality of the Honda HR-V. Now, they have even more to look forward, as the 2017 model year is due to hit showrooms all over the country this week. What’s new for this year? The 2017 HR-V will add a new color (Lunar Silver to replace Alabaster Silver) and a new starting MSRP. The 2017 Honda HR-V LX 2WD with Six-Speed Manual Transmission will start at $19,365*. The 2017 HR-V LX, EX, and EX-L Navi are all powered by the efficiently engaging 1.8L Four-Cylinder i-VETC® Engine, which delivers 141 horsepower and 127 lb-ft of torque. And as the 2016 Green SUV of the Year**, the HR-V continues to offer excellent fuel economy - an EPA estimates 34 MPG highway***, to be exact. Additional features include push-button electric parking brake with Automatic Brake Hold, Pandora® radio and Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®, 17-inch alloy wheels, and rearview camera with guidelines. We will update you as soon as it is available at Clinton Honda, so check back here for the announcement! *MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $835 destination charge, and options. Dealer prices may vary. ** The Honda HR-V was named 2016 Green SUV of the Year™ by Green Car Journal. This award recognizes the class-leading efficiency and low emissions of the HR-V, highlighted by its top fuel-economy rating of 35-mpg highway. The Green Car Journal is an award-winning publication that focuses on the relationship between automobiles, energy and the environment. This award represents Honda’s continued environmental leadership, and commitment to producing efficient, low-emission vehicles. For more information see GreenCarJournal.com. ***Based on 2017 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors. "Sporty, Functional Honda HR-V Enters 2017 with Fresh Color and Green Credentials." Honda Newsroom. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Sept. 2016.

Clinton Honda is pleased to let everyone from Annandale, Clinton, Somerville, NJ; or Easton, PA know that the 2017 Honda Fit Research & Review page is now available right here on our website. This page includes details on this model that range from performance and safety to convenience feature, starting MSRP, EPA estimates and more. A few of the vehicle details have been shared here but be sure to check out the full page for all of the important facts. The 2017 Honda Fit is powered by a 130 horsepower Four-Cylinder Engine which is paired with one of two transmission options. A few of the features that you can find on this vehicle depending on the trim you select include Vehicle Stability Assist™ with Traction Control, Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with Guidelines, Security System with Remote Entry, Bluetooth® Streaming Audio, Honda LaneWatch™, Push Button Start, Heated Front Seats, and Fog Lights.

After being chosen as one of Car and Driver’s 10Best a record 30 times, the Honda Accord has proven itself time and time again as a smart choice. Now, the 2017 Honda Accord is proving that smart doesn’t have to mean boring. Honda’s latest Accord is available with Sport Mode, so you can enjoy action-packed driving along with advanced safety and entertainment technology. Watch the latest ad above featuring the 2017 Honda Accord and see how this father-son duo combines smartness and sportiness. Then, stop by Clinton Honda to test drive the 2017 Honda Accord in person! *The Accord has just been named one of Car and Driver's 10Best for the 30th time**, giving it more appearances on the list than any other car in the magazine's history. As our signature vehicle, the 2016 Accord upholds a legacy we started in 1976. With further design refinements and even more efficient performance, it's our best Accord ever. Again. **Car and Driver, November 2015

Happy Labor Day from Clinton Honda! We want to let our customers know that there is still time to stop by and take advantage of the offers that we have available through our Honda Summer Clearance Event! These offers end after the weekend so be sure to stop by and celebrate the unofficial end to summer before these sales come to an official end!

The 2017 Honda Fit will soon be featured in a new Research & Review page that Clinton Honda will be releasing soon! This new page will provide our customers from Annandale, Clinton, Somerville, NJ; or Easton, PA with a full summary on the facts and features offered in this vehicle so that you can read all about it right from the comfort of your home. After you can stop by our dealership where we will be happy to answer all of your questions and get you behind the wheel for a test drive. This page will be arriving soon so keep checking back here for more information!

Every few months, our blog features the subject of Honda’s “What Makes a Honda is Who Makes a Honda” video series. This series focuses on the faces behind the scenes that illustrate Honda’s mantra of “The Power of Dreams.” The latest video features Naoki “Nick” Segimoto, who leads the advanced information technology R&D team at the Honda Silicon Valley Lab. While attending college at the University of Tokyo, Segimoto studied automotive engineering, although he was more interested in internet technology development. In 2005, he joined Honda and now enjoys the best of both worlds. Sugimoto admired Honda’s culture and dedication to innovation long before he joined the company. In fact, he named his son after company founder! As the Senior Program Director of Honda Silicon Valley, he is a liaison between two industries he is deeply passionate about: technology and automotive. Currently, he’s working on driver-assistance technologies like the ones we see in many Honda vehicles today such as Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay™. "A lot of change is happening in the technology and automotive industries, and going forward it is more important now than ever for Honda to work with innovators of all types to remain competitive," said Sugimoto. Watch the full video below! "Leader of Honda Silicon Valley Lab Featured in "Who Makes a Honda" Video." Honda Media Newsroom. N.p., 31 Aug. 2016. Web. <http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hondanews.com%2Freleases%2Fleader-of-honda-silicon-valley-lab-featured-in-who-makes-a-honda-video>.

Nothing says Back-to-School like a brand new Honda! Don’t believe us? Just take a look at Kelley Blue Book’s 10 Best Back-to-School Cars for 2016. Every year, KBB evaluates a variety of vehicles that have a starting MSRP of under $20,000 and determine which ones have the perfect combination of safety, style, and of course, fun! Teenagers and parents often have a hard time agreeing on what makes a good vehicle. Teens want fun and style, while parents want safety. But with Honda, you can have the best of both worlds. Three Honda vehicles took three of the top five spots, including the 2016 Honda HR-V coming in at number four, the 2016 Honda Civic at number three, and the 2016 Honda Fit clinching the number one spot! Each vehicle has fun and stylish features and a variety of safety features like Anti-Lock Braking System, Hill Start Assist, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Vehicle Stability Assist™ with Traction Control,Multi-Angle Rearview Camera, LATCH System, and Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure! Test drive any three of these vehicles at Clinton Honda today! "10 Best Back-to-School Cars 2016 - Kelley Blue Book." Kbb.com. N.p., 2 Aug. 2016. Web. 23 Aug. 2016. < http://www.kbb.com/car-reviews-and-news/top-10/best-back-to-school-cars-2016/2100000911/ >.

Watch out, soccer moms! The Honda Odyssey has once again proved it is the coolest minivan around, with a little help from the engineers at Bisimoto. They managed to tune our beloved Honda Odyssey to produce 1,029 horsepower. And no, that is not a typo! This minivan produces more horsepower than a Ferrari F12. So make sure you let your kids know the next time they ask you to drop them off around the corner. Unfortunately, this souped-up minivan is not available at Clinton Honda. It actually headed to the auction block at Mecum’s Monterey Auction during Monterey Car Week. However, our selection of New 2016 Honda Odyssey Vehicles may not be the Bisimoto Beast, but it’s still the baddest minivan on the block! Schedule your test drive today. Elliott, Andrew. "Someone Will Spend Stupid Money On This 1,000-HP Honda Minivan." CarBuzz. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Aug. 2016. < http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2016/8/13/Someone-Will-Spend-Stupid-Money-On-This-1-000-HP-Honda-Minivan-7734984/ >.

Just in time for back to school, Honda has announced that the 2017 Honda Fit will go on sale starting today! While we don’t have this model on location just yet, we expect it soon, and want to fill our customers in on all the details before their test drive! The Honda Fit, which is celebrating its ten year anniversary, came on the scene in 2006 as a versatile five-door subcompact hatchback. The third-generation Honda Fit is both functional and fun, with exciting features like class-leading passenger volume, Magic Seat®, LED brakelights, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®, and of course the Earth Dreams™ Technology 1.5L Four-Cylinder Engine that offers 130 horsepower and 114 lb-ft of torque. Stop by Clinton Honda to learn more before the 2017 Honda Fit arrives! "Versatile and Fun 2017 Honda Fit Goes On Sale – Marks Its 10th Year in America as It Continues to Rack Up Awards and Recognition." Honda Newsroom. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Aug. 2016. < http://hondanews.com/releases/versatile-and-fun-2017-honda-fit-goes-on-sale-marks-its-10th-year-in-america-as-it-continues-to-rack-up-awards-and-recognition >.