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The 2016 Civic Coupe Is The Prelude Reincarnate

Many of you Honda lovers may remember the Honda Prelude, a fun yet affordable coupe modeled loosely after the Accord. To the dismay of many drivers, it was retired back in 2001 when Honda put their efforts towards the SUV market. However, the Prelude might be making a tiny comeback, according to Adam Krentzman of AutoBlog, who recently test drove the 2016 Honda Civic Coupe and became convinced this vehicle is the “spiritual successor of the Prelude.”Krentzman makes several valid points, as the 2016 Civic Coupe has many distinct Preludian qualities both inside and out. For starters, the two have nearly identical length (178 inches and 176.9 inches) and width (69 inches and 70.8 inches). As far as styling goes, the new Civic Coupe channels the Prelude design with its longer hood, short rear deck, and low wide stances, giving it a cab forward design. Finally, the Honda Prelude was often a technology guinea pig that Honda used to test out their latest technologies on, including torque vectoring and four wheel steering. The new Civic Coupe is following suit as the first U.S. Honda car featuring a turbocharged engine, available safety technology, and connectivity features like Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Once upon a time, Car and Driver named the Honda Prelude the best handling car for under $30,000. Now, we hope the 2016 Honda Civic Coupe will be given the same title! Stop by Clinton Honda to test drive this incredible vehicle and decide for yourself."2016 Civic Coupe: The Prelude Is Back!" Autoblog. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 May 2016. <http://www.autoblog.com/2016/04/27/return-of-prelude-2016-honda-civic-coupe/>.
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Give Your Car a Winter Clean

It’s wintertime and the weather is not-so-fine. If you’ve checked out your vehicle lately, it’s probably covered in a heavy coat of salt, snow, and grime from traveling the winter roads of Annandale, Clinton, Somerville, NJ; and Easton, PA. Not only is this unattractive, it can cause damage to your vehicle! Clinton Honda has some helpful tips below to help you keep your vehicle in good shape this winter. Winterize with Wax - Wouldn’t it be nice to have some kind of extra layer to protect your vehicle against salt, snow, and dirt? Introducing our good friend, wax. One application of this will keep your vehicle protected during the harsh winter months. Even better, it’s incredibly affordable! You Missed a Spot - You’ve probably heard the phrase, “know your enemy.” This is especially true when it comes to car maintenance. Yes, we’re serious! Knowing the places where rust can start will help you avoid it. Road salt (the number one cause of rust) tends to accumulate behind the wheels, front grille, and quarter panel. Pay special attention to these areas while cleaning your vehicle. Wash It Down - While it’s not really common practice, washing your vehicle during the winter is one of the most important things you can do for it. Whether you’re power washing, hand washing, or automatic car washing, make sure you’re doing it every other week. It will dramatically improve the exterior appearance of your vehicle in the long run. Switch It Up - Your regular floor mats probably won’t fare well against all the snow, salt, and dirt you’ll be bringing into your vehicle. Try buying some custom fitted rubber mats to protect your floors. Also, if you want to leave the days of scraping your frozen windshield behind you, try draining your wiper fluid and replacing it with de-icing fluid. If you’re looking for more ways to protect and care for your vehicle, keep up with the Clinton Honda blog! Woo, Kevin. "Why Washing Your Car in Winter Is Important." YourMechanic Advice. N.p., 31 Mar. 2016. Web. 27 Jan. 2017. < https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/why-washing-your-car-in-winter-is-important-by-kevin-woo >.

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2017 Honda CR-V Page Released

2017 Honda CR-V If you’re looking for a vehicle that can enhance the everyday (yes, even Monday), Clinton Honda would like to introduce you to the 2017 Honda CR-V. This SUV has the design, performance, comfort, and technology to brighten any day, and you can learn all about it on our new Research and Review page. Check out the page to discover performance options, safety technology, and standard features. You can even compare prices and EPA estimated MPG! Once you’ve decided which 2017 Honda CR-V you’d like to test drive, stop by and see us at 1511 US Highway 22 East in Clinton, NJ 08801.

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2017 Honda Accord Sport Named Best New Sedan

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 >.