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Honda engineers Kenton Williams and Hideaki Takahashi are the latest individuals to be featured in the “What Makes a Honda is Who Makes a Honda”. This series highlights Honda employees from all different areas of the company that play an important role in helping to reflect the brand’s motto of “The Power of Dreams”. Takahashi is originally from Japan where he spent time working on the ASIMO project before transferring to Honda R&D Americas in Raymond, Ohio in order to work on the Walking Assist Device Project. Williams studied robotics at MIT and was motivated to make this his career after seeing an ASIMO demonstration while at school. He also watched his grandmother lose much of her mobility due to a stroke which motivated him to help improve the quality of life of others through increased mobility. These two engineers come from very different backgrounds, but came together thanks to a common desire to develop technology and assist individuals with disabilities through their work. The Walking Assist Device has been designed to help individuals with physical disabilities who are going through physical therapy. This project has been in effect since 1999 and utilizes many of the same technologies as the Honda ASIMO. Takahashi said Williams brings a compassionate perspective and understanding to the project, which is necessary. "We have a language barrier, and we also come from different cultural backgrounds," Takahashi said. "But of course, the common language is technology." "Honda Engineers Are Who Makes a Honda." Honda Newsroom. N.p., 28 Jan. 2016. Web. 29 Jan. 2016. < http://www.hondanews.com/releases/honda-engineers-are-who-makes-a-honda >.

The 2016 Honda Civic is off to a spectacular year. After being named the North American Car of the Year, it was also chosen as an IIHS Top Safety Pick+. Following these high distinctions, Honda has decided to release four new videos that displays the Honda Sensing™ Advanced Safety and Driver-Assisted Technologies, which of course helped them win these awards. These new videos will show customers and Honda fans how Honda Sensing™ technology works. They include Collision Mitigation Braking System with Forward Collision Warning, Lane Keeping Assist, Road Departure Mitigation with Lane Departure Warning, and Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow. See two of these videos below and watch all four here. "New Videos Demonstrate Benefits of Honda Sensing™ Advanced Safety and Driver-Assistive Technologies in the 2016 Honda Civic." Honda Newsroom. N.p., 21 Jan. 2016. Web. <http://www.hondanews.com/releases/new-videos-demonstrate-benefits-of-honda-sensing-advanced-safety-and-driver-assistive-technologies-in-the-2016-honda-civic>.

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 powerful and dynamic 2016 Honda CR-Z can now be found right here at Clinton Honda. We are excited to be able to invite all of our customers from Annandale, Clinton, and Somerville, NJ; or Easton, PA to come to our dealership to take it out for a test drive. Additionally, we will soon be releasing a new Research & Review page that will offer a detailed breakdown on this model. There will be no need for you to go searching for information on this model as we will have all of the important facts together in one spot for you with this new page. Look out for its arrival to learn more.

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>.

Last month we told all of our customers that we would be releasing a Research & Review page on the 2016 Honda Civic and we are pleased to be able to tell you that the page has now been released. If you live in or around Annandale, Clinton, Somerville, NJ; or Easton, PA and you would like to take a test drive in this model then simply head over to Clinton Honda whenever you are available. In the meantime, be sure to read through this new page in order to become better acquainted with the specifics. We have a few of the facts available below. In terms of safety and convenience features, the 2016 Honda Civic comes equipped with features such as Multi-Angle Rearview Camera, Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control, Security System with Remote Entry and Trunk Release, USB Audio Interface, Bluetooth® Streaming Audio, Cruise Control, Available SMS Text Message Function, Available HD Radio™, Available Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel, Available Collision Mitigation Braking System™, and Available Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers. There are even more optional features as well as performance options available depending on which of the five trim level options that you decide on.

For the second year in a row the Honda Division has set new all-time sales records for both December and the entire year. For the year, total Honda sales were up 2.6 percent to reach 1,373,029 units and for just December total sales amounted to 134,070 units which is 12.2 percent higher than the 119,472 units the brand sold during December of the previous year. "What better way to celebrate the "Year of Honda" than with an all-time automobile sales record," said John Mendel, executive vice president of the Automobile Division of American Honda Motor Co., Inc.  "We are grateful to our customers who embraced our entire product lineup and are the true power behind the Honda brand." December Sales For Honda: Accord sales increased 11 percent to reach 35,056 units Civic increased 20 percent to reach 32,796 units CR-V reached 31,185 units CR-Z increased 31 percent to reach 316 units Odyssey increased 5.7 percent to reach 11,800 units Pilot increased 7.9 percent to reach 13,344 units "American Honda Sets New All-Time Annual Sales Record." Honda Newsroom. N.p., 5 Jan. 2016. Web. 06 Jan. 2016. < http://www.hondanews.com/releases/american-honda-sets-new-all-time-annual-sales-record >.

As most Honda fans know, the brand’s popular catch phrase is “The Power of Dreams”. The philosophy behind this phrase is that we should never stop imagining or dreaming to come up with the next innovative. The brand has been promoting this ideal in a number of new advertisements that began towards the end of last year. The most recent advertisement that is backed with this theme featured the 2016 Honda Civic and it is simply called “The Dreamer”. This new 60-second spot starts off with a Honda developer as he is working on the drawing for the 2016 Civic, we are then taken inside his imagination to see the journey that the vehicle takes from initial concept on through the process until the final product is completed. See this innovative new spot in the video above and stop by Clinton Honda to take a test drive in the all-new redesigned 2016 Honda Civic!

Happy New Year from everyone here at Clinton Honda! We hope your holiday is filled with fun, family and friends! We look forward to working with you again in 2016!

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>.

Clinton Honda is pleased to extend Happy Holiday wishes to all of our customers! We hope that you are spending this holiday with friends and family just as we are and we look forward to working with you again after the holiday. Our dealership is located at 1511 US Highway 22 East Clinton, NJ 08801, just a short drive from Annandale and Somerville, NJ; or Easton, PA.

After its world debut at the North American International Auto show during January in Detroit, the new 2017 Honda Ridgeline will make its television debut on Sunday, February 7th, during Super Bowl 50. The commercial will be seen by over 100 million viewers and Honda will promote the 2017 Ridgeline across a multitude of platforms. "The big game is the largest and most coveted stage to show the world that Honda is back in a big way with an all-new Ridgeline truck," said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of the Honda Automobile Division. "Super Bowl 50 is the right time and the right venue to communicate Honda's continued leadership in light trucks. The multiplatform approach will enable Ridgeline to come out of the gate strong in 2016."This marks Honda’s first official Super Bowl commercial spot since their “Hugfest” commercial in 2014. The 2017 Ridgeline will be available at Honda dealerships during the first half of 2016 and will join Honda’s current line of innovative light truck models. Currently, Honda is on track to for a new record in light truck sales, with sales reaching almost 600,000 units as November came to a close. Currently, the Ridgeline is being further worked on by Honda’s North American design and engineering team and is set to be manufactured at Honda’s auto and engine plant in Lincoln, Alabama. "All-New 2017 Honda Ridgeline Pickup to Make Television Debut During Super Bowl 50." Honda Newsroom. N.p., 18         Dec. 2015.