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Anyone from Annandale, Clinton, Somerville, NJ; or Easton, PA who drives a 2017 Honda Accord knows when it comes to sedans, it doesn’t get any better. Now, the 2017 Honda Accord Sport is being rewarded for its sophistication and supreme stand-outness with the 2017 Best New Sedan Award from Good Housekeeping Magazine! Every year, the Good Housekeeping Institute teams up with Car and Driver to evaluate over 100 vehicles for their Best New Car Awards. Once they narrow down the list to 25, they put each vehicle through a grueling test including 1,200 miles on test tracks and open roads. Each vehicle is rated based on safety, handling, interior design and comfort, smoothness, value, and onboard technology. In the end, the 2017 Honda Accord Sport was the obvious choice for 2017 Best New Sedan. Good Housekeeping noted it chose the Accord Sport due to its fuel efficiency, convenient steering wheel controls, roomy interior, and abundance of available advanced safety features such as the Honda Sensing™ suite. Test drive the 2017 Honda Accord Sport at Clinton Honda to discover why it really is the Best New Sedan of 2017! "2017 Honda Accord Sport Named Good Housekeeping's 2017 Best New Sedan." Honda Newsroom. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Jan. 2017. < http://hondanews.com/releases/2017-honda-accord-sport-named-good-housekeeping-s-2017-best-new-sedan >.

We understand that teaching your teen to drive can be both a rewarding and terrifying experience. Handing off the keys to your teen can be difficult especially when you know that at this point driving seems more like fun to them than the serious task that it really is. While it is up to you to instill the proper level of respect for driving that they need to keep them safe, we can help out by providing you with a vehicle that will help to keep them protected at all times. Edmunds.com has released a list of the 10 Best Cars for Teen Drivers and the 2016 Honda Accord was one of the vehicles to make the list! The 2016 Accord is a midsize sedan which is ideal for teen drivers because their sedan status makes them easy to navigate for newer drivers, but their slightly larger size means that there is more vehicle surrounding your teen to help keep them safe. "Midsize sedans are the best choice for teens," says Tamra Johnson, manager of public relations for the Automobile Association of America. "Small cars don't offer as much protection in crashes, sporty cars may encourage speeding or recklessness, and SUVs and pickup trucks are more difficult to maneuver and more likely to roll over." The 2016 Honda Accord comes equipped with standard features that include Front Side Airbags, Side Curtain Airbags, Active Front Head Restraints, and a Rearview Camera. There are also many other available safety feature options such as Blind-Spot Monitor, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping Assist, Road Departure Mitigation, and Front Collision Warning with Automatic Emergency Braking. We have the 2016 Honda Accord here at Clinton Honda so stop by with your teen and take it out for a test drive today! Published: 06/20/2016  - by Dan Frio, Automotive Editor. "10 Best Cars for Teen Drivers | Edmunds.com." Edmunds. N.p., 20 June 2016. Web. 21 Oct. 2016. < http://www.edmunds.com/car-reviews/top-10/10-best-cars-for-teen-drivers.html>.

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/ >.

The Top 10 Best Family Cars of 2016 list was released by Parents Magazine and Edmunds.com in their July issue. Hundreds of models were reviewed by the parenting and car experts based on performance, safety, convenience, design, and value. Out of these hundreds of vehicles, two family-friendly Honda vehicles made the cut. Not only is the 2016 Honda Civic the North American Car of the Year 1, but it’s also one of the best selling cars in America 2. And it’s no wonder, with its fuel efficiency, technology, and performance. Did we mention it’s incredibly safe? The Civic is a Top Safety Pick+ 3 and has a Five-Star Overall Vehicle Score from NHTSA. 4 This is due to the advanced driver-assistive technologies in Honda’s Sensing™ suite including automatic emergency braking. The 2016 Honda Pilot also received a five-star score from NHTSA 4 along with being an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ 3. It’s also incredibly family-friendly, with its spacious interior and technology features like the standard multi-angle rearview camera. Test drive the 2016 Honda Civic, 2016 Honda Pilot, or any of our other new Honda vehicles at 1511 US Highway 22 East, Annandale, NJ 08801 today! "Honda Civic and Pilot SUV Earn Best Family Cars of 2016 Recognition from Parents Magazine and Edmunds.com." Honda Newsroom. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 June 2016. < http://hondanews.com/releases/honda-civic-and-pilot-suv-earn-best-family-cars-of-2016-recognition-from-parents-magazine-and-edmunds-com >. The 2016 Honda Civic is the 2016 North American Car of the Year. http://www.goodcarbadcar.net/2016/06/may-2016-ytd-usa-vehicle-sales-by-model.html The 2016 Accord Sedan with Honda Sensing™, the 2016 Accord Coupe with Honda Sensing™, the 2016 Pilot with Honda Sensing™, and the 2016 CR-V Touring have been awarded the coveted 2016 TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in recognition of their superior crash safety performance. Safety matters most, and the 2016 CR-V, Accord, Fit, Odyssey, HR-V and Pilot earned top marks with a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s New Car Assessment Program ( www.safercar.gov). Model tested with standard side airbags (SAB).

Honda R&D Americas Inc. and Continental, an international automotive supplier, were the recipients of Automotive News’ 2016 PACE (Premier Automotive Suppliers’ Contribution to Excellence) Innovative Partnership Award this past Monday during the Annual PACE Awards ceremony in Detroit. This award follows the two companies’ collaboration over developing the Bidirectional Long Range Communication System, which allows a driver to use a remote control key fob to lock/unlock the vehicle, activate climate controls, and even start the engine from up to a third of a mile away. "Building a successful partnership like the one forged with Continental does not happen overnight," said Frank Paluch, President of Honda R&D Americas, Inc. "It takes time, trust, teamwork and a singular goal – to deliver a product that provides great value to our customers. It is an honor to be recognized by the PACE award committee for this innovative collaboration." "Honda and Continental Honored with 2016 Automotive News PACE Innovation Partnership Award." Honda Newsroom. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Apr. 2016. <http://www.hondanews.com/releases/honda-and-continental-honored-with-2016-automotive-news-pace-innovation-partnership-award>.

Honda was the most awarded automaker in the Kelley Blue Book 2016 “Best Family Car”awards* with six of their vehicles being awarded in each of the different categories. All of the vehicle selected as the overall winners were the models that Kelley Blue Book felt best fit the needs of traveling families in terms of various factors such as performance and safety. Kelley Blue Book started out with more than two dozen vehicles for this year’s evaluation before narrowing the list down to the top 16 winners. "This recognition by the experts at Kelley Blue Book of six of our core models is affirmation that Honda has the best possible choices for families of any size," said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of sales, Honda Division at American Honda Motor Co., Inc. 2016 Honda Winners: 2016 Honda Odyssey - Minivan Category 2016 Honda CR-V - Two-Row Crossover/SUV Category 2016 Honda HR-V - Two-Row Crossover/SUV Category 2016 Honda Civic - Sedan Category 2016 Honda Accord - Sedan Category 2016 Honda Pilot - Three-Row Crossover/SUV Category If you would like to find out if one of these vehicles will fit the traveling needs of your family in and around Annandale, Clinton, and Somerville, NJ; or Easton, PA then stop by Clinton Honda today. *For more information, visit: http://www.kbb.com. Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of KelleyBlue Book Co., Inc. "Honda Sweeps KBB.com's 'Best Family Cars of 2016'" Honda Newsroom. N.p., 15 Feb. 2016. Web. 17 Feb. 2016. <http://www.hondanews.com/releases/honda-sweeps-kbb-com-s-best-family-cars-of>.

The U.S. News & World Report has released their list of “Best Cars for the Money.” Honda was fortunate enough to be honored six times with five different Honda models. The 2016 Civic was named "Best Compact Car for the Money, the 2016 Honda HR-V was named "Best Subcompact SUV for the Money,” the 2016 Honda Odyssey was named "Best Minivan for the Money,” the 2016 Honda Pilot was named "Best 3-Row SUV for the Money,” and the 2016 Honda Fit was named both "Best Hatchback for the Money" and "Best Subcompact Car for the Money” for the second year in a row. U.S. News & World Report chooses vehicles quality by safety, reliability and industry expert opinions. They combine the car’s five-year ownership cost with the average price to determine the value. Honda is very pleased with the results. "Honda is committed to building vehicles that bring joy to our customers and ultimately deliver long-term value," said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of the Honda Division. "Quality and value for money are key attributes customers expect when buying a Honda, and these awards recognize the brand's ongoing fulfillment of that promise." "Honda Picks Up Six "Best Cars For The Money" Awards from U.S. News & World Report." Honda Newsroom. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Feb. 2016. For more information, visit http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks.

Back in September, Honda made quite the statement when it debuted its two-minute spot “Paper”. This unique advertisement took viewers on a journey through the history of the Honda brand beginning from the very first bicycle created by the brand’s founder all the way up  until the innovative vehicles of today. What made this spot, even more, unique, however, was that the story was told through a series of hand-drawn illustrations created by numerous artists that all flow seamlessly together to share Honda’s journey. Recently, “Paper” received, even more, attention for its creative approach with an award from One Show. The company presents their One Show Awards during their Automobile Advertising of the Year Awards ceremony that is held each year at the North American International Auto Show. The awards recognize companies who have had outstanding global market strategies and advertisements. For this year, “Paper” was awarded in the 2016 Broadcast Television category. "Honda Honored at One Show's Third Annual Automobile Advertising of the Year Awards, Topping Broadcast TV Category." Honda Newsroom. N.p., 21 Jan. 2016. Web. 21 Jan. 2016. <http://www.hondanews.com/releases/honda-honored-at-one-show-s-third-annual-automobile-advertising-of-the-year-awards-topping-broadcast-tv-category>.

The 2016 North American Car of the Year Award has been presented to the 2016 Honda Civic, making this the second time that a Honda vehicle has received this award since it first began back in 1994. Each year, a group of 53 international automotive journalists from the U.S. and Canada select the winner after an extensive evaluation of all the available models. During this evaluation they take key factors into consideration including driver satisfaction, innovation, value, design, handling, and safety performance. For the 2016 model, the Civic has been completely redesigned from the inside out and is equipped with a Honda turbo engine, and Honda Sensing™ safety and driver-assistive technologies. This model is also the first compact car in the world to be equipped with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. "The all-new Civic was developed and is built in North America, making this North American Car of the Year win even sweeter," said Jeff Conrad, Honda Division senior vice president and general manager. "Civic is a cornerstone of the Honda lineup, and we're delighted that the automotive press has recognized the new levels of styling, performance, advanced technology, safety and value that characterize the new Civic." "All-New 2016 Honda Civic Wins "North American Car of the Year" Award." Honda Newsroom. N.p., 11 Jan. 2016. Web. 13 Jan. 2016. <http://www.hondanews.com/releases/all-new-2016-honda-civic-wins-north-american-car-of-the-year-award>.

The 2016 Honda Civic and the 2016 Honda Pilot have both been recognized with Hispanic Motor Press Awards®. These awards are presented to all of the new or refurbished vehicles that the organization feels are the best for families within their category. For the 2016 awards the Pilot was named “Best SUV” and the Civic was named “Best Compact Sedan”. "The all-new Civic and Pilot were designed to define their segments with striking styling, industry-leading safety ratings and advanced technology unmatched by competitors," said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of the Honda Division, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "Receiving these awards from the Hispanic Motor Press for Civic and Pilot validates the efforts of the many Honda associates throughout North America who developed and built these two great new vehicles." The 2016 Honda Pilot offers seating for up to seven or eight passengers depending on the trim level along with a variety of available features that are ideal for family traveling. Some of these features include Blu-Ray DVD rear seat entertainment, Honda Sensing™ safety and driver-assistive technologies. This model also gets its power by a 3.5-liter V6 engine paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission and advanced new Intelligent Traction Management system. The 2016 Honda Civic has been given a sporty new redesign and is offered with two new engine options that include a 178 hp turbocharged 1.5L direct injection engine; the first turbocharged engine available in the Civic line. This model also has many available technologies such as Honda Sensing, Apple CarPlay®, and Android Auto™. Come to Clinton Honda to take a test drive in either of these exciting vehicles anytime. We are located at 1511 US Highway 22 East Clinton, NJ 08801 where we serve customers from Annandale, Clinton, and Somerville, NJ; or  Easton, PA. "Hispanic Motor Press Names Honda Civic 'Best Compact Sedan' and Honda Pilot 'Best SUV' of 2016." Honda Newsroom. N.p., 18 Dec. 2015. Web. 30 Dec. 2015. <http://www.hondanews.com/releases/hispanic-motor-press-names-honda-civic-best-compact-sedan-and-honda-pilot-best-suv-of-2016>.

AutoGuide.com has just named the 2016 Honda Civic as their 2016 Car of the Year. Since going on sale during mid-November, the Civic sedan caught the attention of the website with its all-new style and new 1.5-liter turbo engine. "Congratulations to the team at Honda," said AutoGuide Group Editorial Director Colum Wood. "The new Civic is easily the best all-around package I've driven, not just this year, but in a very long time. It's premium, yet sporty, and I just love that new turbocharged engine. A car that's this good, with Honda's reputation for quality, reliability and durability, just doesn't come along every day." The 2016 Civic was very deserving of the award, with a wide array of new improvements and features including a new exterior and more spacious cabin, the 2016 Civic was a major step up from its predecessor. Additionally featuring new technology such as Apple Carplay, Android Auto, and many more features, the 2016 Honda was an easy choice. Head on over to Clinton Honda where we now have the 2016 Honda Civic available for all of our customers from Annandale, Clinton, and Somerville, NJ; or Easton, PA. "All-New 2016 Honda Civic Wins." Honda Newsroom. N.p., 15 Dec. 2015.

Honda just announced that they can now add the 2016 Honda Pilot into its lineup of top safety rated vehicles as it has been presented with a Top Safety Pick+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) when it is equipped with the optional front crash prevention. This impressive SUV earned this rating with a superior rating granted to their front crash prevention system, and by scoring a GOOD in all five of the IIHS crash tests which include the small overlap frontal crash test. Standard safety features on the 2016 Honda Pilot include Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Brake Assist, rearview cameras, Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) electronic stability control system, frontal airbags, and side airbags, side-curtain airbags. Additionally, Honda Sensing™ comes standard on the LX and higher trim levels of the 2016 Honda Pilot. This system includes features such as Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Road Departure Mitigation (RDM), and Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) with Forward Collision Warning (FCW). "The 2016 Pilot is not only the most technologically advanced Honda vehicle on the road today, but the top choice for family SUV buyers interested in safety performance," said Jeff Conrad, Honda Division senior vice president and general manager. "No other midsize mainstream SUV on the market today can match the comprehensive suite of Honda Sensing™ advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies on the new Honda Pilot."