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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 >.

The 2017 Honda Ridgeline has only been around for a little over a month, but it is already transforming the truck world. While it has all the utility and capability that a truck should have, it also offers style and convenience that other trucks simply can’t. Peter Valdes-Dapena, an automotive writer for CNN recently reviewed the Ridgeline, admitting that he is not, by definition, a truck person, and never pictured himself owning one. But once he got behind the wheel of the Ridgeline, that changed very quickly. Dapena noted that the Ridgeline offered a smooth and responsive ride, free of shakes and wobbles that you’d normally find in other trucks. He marveled at the storage space; while most trucks simply offer a truck bed to haphazardly store your belongings in, the Ridgeline has a lockable watertight trunk built in the floor of the bed, so you can safely and securely store your belongings. As far as price, Dapena concludes, “The Ridgeline is a completely different, better-equipped and a more flexible, livable vehicle than a base-level . For people who might not ordinarily considering buying a truck, I think I have found your truck.” Check out the video above and then schedule a test drive at Clinton Honda! Then There Was the New Honda Ridgeline. "My Favorite Truck Is a Honda." CNNMoney. Cable News Network, n.d. Web. 08 Aug. 2016. < http://money.cnn.com/2016/08/01/autos/honda-ridgeline-review/ >.

Following the success of the tenth-generation 2016 Honda Civic Sedan and Coupe, we have been patiently awaiting the announcement for the 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback. While this model has been incredibly popular in Europe, we have yet to see it in the United States. All that is about to change, as Honda has finally announced that the 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback will be arriving in North America this fall! The Civic Hatchback will offer our customers near Annandale, Clinton, Somerville, NJ; and Easton, PA European styling and the versatility of five doors, along with powerful Honda performance, boasting a 1.5L Turbo Engine that generates 174 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque. The interior provides sophisticated features and premium touches. Although it is packed with features, it is still incredibly roomy, with class-leading volume/cargo capacity and best rear seat legroom. As for available features, the Honda Sensing™ driver-assistive safety technology suite will also be available, as well as Power Driver and Front-Passenger Seats, Heated Front Seats and Side Mirrors, Remote Engine Start, and Honda Display Audio with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™. Keep up with the Clinton Honda blog and you can be the first to know about the arrival of the exciting model! "All-New 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback Arrives This Fall in North America." Honda Newsroom. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Aug. 2016. < http://hondanews.com/releases/all-new-2017-honda-civic-hatchback-arrives-this-fall-in-north-america >.

In case you missed it, International Cat Day was this past Monday, August 8th. Many people took to social media to celebrate their furry feline friends, including Honda! You may have seen on one of our previous blogs, Honda has launched a new campaign called “Now is the Moment” that features customers finding their dream Honda to the perfect theme music. In honor of International Cat Day, Honda released a cat-tastic version of “Now is the Moment” cleverly called “Meow is the Moment” which features music sung by a choir of kitties. And we must say, it is purrfect! Check it out above.

Honda has always been a huge supporter of following your dreams, as seen in the brand’s “Power of Dreams” slogan. Now, they’re showing us that with the new redesigned 2017 Honda Ridgeline, if you can dream it, you can do it. Honda has released a brand new TV campaign for the truck to showcase how versatility and utility (as seen in the dual-action tailgate and lockable in-bed Trunk®) can help get the job done, no matter what it is. "A one-of-a-kind truck like the all-new Ridgeline deserves an innovative marketing campaign to communicate how this truck stands out among its competition," said Susie Rossick, Assistant Vice President of Marketing at American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "Our new campaign celebrates how Ridgeline defies convention whether used for recreation or work, to show consumers what sets it apart from the rest." Watch the newest TV spot below, and make sure to stay tuned until the end for a special twist. Then schedule your test drive at Clinton Honda today! "Honda Launches Marketing Campaign for the All-New 2017 Ridgeline Pickup: Truck's Incredible Versatility Showcased in New." Honda Newsroom. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Aug. 2016. <http://hondanews.com/releases/honda-launches-marketing-campaign-for-the-all-new-2017-ridgeline-pickup-truck-s-incredible-versatility-showcased-in-new-power-of-ridgeline-tv-spot>.

The 2017 Honda Ridgeline has only been around for a little over a month, but it is already transforming the truck world. While it has all the utility and capability that a truck should have, it also offers style and convenience that other trucks simply can’t. Peter Valdes-Dapena, an automotive writer for CNN recently reviewed the Ridgeline, admitting that he is not, by definition, a truck person, and never pictured himself owning one. But once he got behind the wheel of the Ridgeline, that changed very quickly. Dapena noted that the Ridgeline offered a smooth and responsive ride, free of shakes and wobbles that you’d normally find in other trucks. He marveled at the storage space; while most trucks simply offer a truck bed to haphazardly store your belongings in, the Ridgeline has a lockable watertight trunk built in the floor of the bed, so you can safely and securely store your belongings. As far as price, Dapena concludes, “The Ridgeline is a completely different, better-equipped and a more flexible, livable vehicle than a base-level . For people who might not ordinarily considering buying a truck, I think I have found your truck.” Check out the video above and then schedule a test drive at Clinton Honda! Then There Was the New Honda Ridgeline. "My Favorite Truck Is a Honda." CNNMoney. Cable News Network, n.d. Web. 08 Aug. 2016. < http://money.cnn.com/2016/08/01/autos/honda-ridgeline-review/ >.

The 2017 Honda Accord Research & Review page that we told you we would be releasing has now officially arrived. If you want to learn more about the standard features and options that are included on this all-new model then you will definitely want to read through this page. This page includes information each of the seven trim level options and all of the different performance, safety, and convenience features and technologies that this model comes equipped with. Some of these new features include Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure, Security System with Remote Entry, Hill Start Assist, Pandora® Compatibility, SMS Text Message Function, and Active Noise Cancellation™. Read through the full page and then make your way over to our dealership for a test drive.

As our customers from Annandale, Clinton, Somerville, NJ; and Easton, PA already know, the Honda Summer Clearance Event is in full swing! To celebrate the summer’s biggest sales event, Honda has just released a new ad series called “Now Is The Moment,” which celebrates the moment when you find the perfect Honda. In the ads, you’ll see customers experience a “love at first sight” moment with many of your favorite Honda vehicles and favorite pop songs too! "This eye-catching campaign celebrates that moment when a buyer falls for a new Honda, and the Honda brand begins an enduring connection with the customer," said Susie Rossick, Assistant Vice President of Marketing at American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "Ultimately, our goal is to break through the car sales-event clutter and remind people that summer is the best time to get a great deal on a Honda." Watch two of our favorite ads below and check out the rest on the Official Honda YouTube Page. "Honda Summer Sales Campaign Celebrates American Pop Music and the Moment You Lock Eyes with the Perfect New Honda." Honda Newsroom. Honda, 18 July 2016. Web. 26 July 2016.