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Anyone who tuned in for the Big Game this past weekend not only got to see an incredible game but a variety of highly entertaining star-studded commercials. Honda was one of the many companies that created a special Super Bowl spot which features a variety of famous faces and focused on the brand’s “Power of Dreams” slogan. The 2017 Honda CR-V was the featured vehicle as the spot focused on how the brand’s Power of Dreams led to the creation of a model that is now celebrating 20 years in production. The overall message was that you should never be afraid to dream big because all dreams are possible as long as you put in the time and effort to make them a reality. The brand took a unique approach to their message by featuring a variety of celebrities including Amy Adams, Steve Carell, Viola Davis, Missy Elliott, Tina Fey, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Jimmy Kimmel, Stan Lee and Robert Redford as they shared how they followed their dreams from humble beginnings to where they are now. The unique element was that each celebrity was speaking as their younger selves from the pages of their high school yearbook. "Since its introduction in 1997, CR-V has set the standard for efficiency, practicality and driving fun, becoming a customer favorite and taking the title as America's best-selling SUV over the past two decades," said Susie Rossick, assistant vice president, Honda Auto Marketing. "To celebrate the all-new, fifth-generation CR-V, we wanted to share inspiring stories that bring to life what we mean when we talk about The Power of Dreams." You can see this motivating and inspirational spot below and be sure to stop by Clinton Honda to take a test drive in the 2017 Honda CR-V. "The Power of Dreams: Honda Rolls Out the Red Carpet for America's Best-Selling SUV; Celebrating 20 Years of CR-V." Honda Newsroom. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 Feb. 2017. < http://hondanews.com/releases/the-power-of-dreams-honda-rolls-out-the-red-carpet-for-america-s-best-selling-suv-celebrating-20-years-of-cr-v >.

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.

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 >.

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 >.

In recent years, the importance of technology in vehicles has become an expected luxury and even in some cases, a matter of safety. More and more of our Annandale, Clinton, Somerville, NJ; and Easton, PA customers expect their vehicle to sync with their smart phones and provide visual assistance in the places they can’t see with cameras. Providing all of that is the 2017 Honda Civic, which you can find on the Clinton Honda lot. Thanks to the thouchscreen Display Audio Interface and the Honda Sensing suite of advanced safety and driver assistive technologies, that 2017 Honda Civic has been awarded the “Best Auto Tech” Award from Kelley Blue Book. So, if technology is something you don’t want to live without, we suggest you stop in for a test drive. " 2017 Honda Civic Wins Kelley Blue Book. " Honda Newsroom. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Jan. 2017.

End new vehicle shopping stress in Annandale, Clinton, Somerville, NJ; and Easton, PA at Clinton Honda! Our New Vehicle Specials are live on our website and will be available all month long. Check out offers on popular Honda models like Civic, HR-V, Ridgeline, and more! Or you can visit us at 1511 US Highway 22 East in Clinton, NJ!

Thinking about getting yourself into the brand new 2017 Honda CR-V? If so, you will be happy to know that we have this model available here at Clinton Honda and ready for all of our customers from Annandale, Clinton, Somerville, NJ; or Easton, PA to stop by and take it out for a test drive. However, if you would prefer to learn more about this vehicle before you get behind the wheel then we invite you to look out for the Research & Review page that we will be releasing soon. You will be able to find it under our “Research” tab once it is released so be sure to keep an eye out for it!

When driving a smaller vehicle like a sedan, coupe or hatchback, it’s not uncommon to feel inadequate, or even unsafe next to larger trucks, SUVs, and crossovers. However, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, there is no real need for concern. They recently conducted a study to determine how often people die when in crashes with SUVs and Pickups. Researchers were happy to find that largely due to design changes in both larger and smaller vehicles, the two groups are more compatible on the road. Take a moment to check out the interview with the Chief Administrative Officer of the IIHS, Joe Nolan, to learn more details. Then of course, take a trip into Clinton Honda for a test drive in any of our car, truck or SUV models, knowing you’ll be safe no matter which model you chose!

The Honda Division ended 2016 on a high note after achieving a new annual sales record of 1,476,582 units sold throughout the year bringing the total up 4.8 percent from total 2015 sales. In fact, combined sales of just the Civic, Accord, and CR-V alone were more than 1 million for the fourth straight year. Along with the overall sales record for the year they also achieved a new record for just the month of December with sales climbing up 6.9 percent to reach 142,329 units. "It was an amazing year for the Honda brand with our product lineup full of industry best models," said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president & general manager of the Honda Division. "Our strong December also builds momentum for 2017 which is shaping up to be another great year as still more new Honda products will give customers exciting new choices." The CR-V set a new sales record for both December and the entire year. December sales were up 21.1 percent to reach 37,778 units while annual sales were up 3.4 percent to reach 357,355 units. The Ridgeline posted its best-ever sales month with December sales reaching 4,085 units. Annual sales of the Civic were up 9.4 percent to reach 366,927 units sold for the year. And, the HR-V experienced a significant increase in annual sales with total 2016 results 95.5 percent higher than results from 2015 to end the year with 82,041 units. For just December the Hr-V’s sales were equally impressive with a 90.7 percent increase over last year to achieve a monthly total of 9,034 units. Additional December Sales: Accord sales reached 33,873 units Fit sales were up 9.3 percent to reach 4,425 units Odyssey sales reached 10,411 units Pilot sales reached 12,072 units "American Honda Sets All-Time Sales Records Powered by Demand for Cars and Trucks."Honda Newsroom. N.p., 04 Jan. 2017. Web. 05 Jan. 2017. <http://www.hondanews.com/releases/-american-honda-sets-all-time-sales-records-powered-by-demand-for-cars-and-trucks>.

If you have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of our 2017 Honda Pilot Research & Review, your wait if finally over. You can now look under our “Research” tab and find this new page which will provide you with a full breakdown on all of the important facts about this exciting family vehicle. The best part about this page is that we have done all of the research for you and put everything together in one easy-to-read page. Therefore, you can get all of the information that you want without having to spend hours browsing through the internet. Check out this new page today to learn about each of the five trim levels (LX, EX, EX-L, Touring, and Elite) and all of the standard safety and convenience features that are offered on each. This page also provides performance features and capabilities, EPA estimates, starting MSRP, and more! Read through it today and then fill out our Online Scheduling Form to set up a test drive in the 2017 Honda Pilot right here at Clinton Honda!

“Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365-page book. Write a good one” -Brad Paisley The Clinton Honda staff would like to wish our friends in Annandale, Clinton, Somerville, NJ; and Easton, PA a wonderful start to 2017! Greet it with all your loved ones, and be sure to stop in to see us in the New Year!

From our family to yours, wishing you warm holiday wishes! We hope your holidays are filled with family and friends! We will be closed for the holiday but look forward to seeing you after!