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Clinton Honda customers from Annandale, Clinton, and Somerville, NJ; or Easton, PA who are interested in the 2016 Honda Odyssey will be pleased to know that we have officially released the full Research & Review page on this model. We have a peek at some of the facts from this page available below, but be sure to take a look at the full page to learn even more about this model and its six available trim levels which include the LX, EX, SE, EX-L, Touring, and Touring Elite®. In terms of safety and convenience, this model offers only the best array of available features that will ensure that your whole family enjoys the trip. Some of these features include a Rearview Camera with Guidelines, Vehicle Stability Assist™ with Traction Control, Cruise Control, Pandora® Compatibility, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® and Streaming Audio, Air Conditioning, Available Honda LaneWatch, Available HondaVAC®, Available One-Touch Power Moonroof, Available Fog Lights, and Available Blind Spot Information System. The power to this model is provided by a 248 horsepower 3.5L V6 Engine paired with a Six-Speed Automatic Transmission. Visit the full page to learn more about what comes standard on the 2016 Honda Odyssey and then fill out our Online Scheduling Form to setup a test drive with Clinton Honda.

Last month, Honda released their unique new advertising called, “The Power of Dreams” which told the story of Honda’s innovative history through a series of animated drawings shown through a flipbook display. Recently, the brand released another advertisement simply called “Dreams” that builds upon the same theme and ideas from the previous spot. This new 60-second spot is focused on the 2016 Honda Accord, but it showcases this unique model in a creative way that reminds customers about the power of imagination and where dreams can lead you. In the new spot, we start off focusing on a young boy who is watching his father wash his car while he plays with his toy cars. Suddenly, his father’s car transforms into a race car as he imagines the sounds of the announcers and the crowd during a race at the track. As the boy grows older, his imagination continues to grow with him and he finds ways to make his everyday life more adventurous through his imaginative ideas. See this new spot in the video below for a creative reminder on the power of dreams and to catch a glance at the stylish new 2016 Honda Accord.

If you are looking to purchase the 2016 Honda Accord from a dealership that serves Annandale, Clinton, and Somerville, NJ; or Doylestown, PA then Clinton Honda is certainly the place for you to go. Before you head over to 1511 US Highway 22 East in Clinton, NJ to check this model out in person, we encourage you to take a look through the new Research & Review page that we will soon be releasing on this model. Once this page arrives it will offer you a one-stop-shop where you can find out everything you need to know about this all-new model outlined in a convenient easy-to-read format. Look out for its arrival coming soon!

The Honda division’s U.S. sales results for the first three-quarters of 2015 were recently released along with their results for just the month of September. So far this year, the brand’s total sales have reached 1,056,547 units which is 1.5 percent higher than this same period a year ago. Sales for just September are 14 percent higher than a year ago as the brand sold a total of 119,046 units during the month. "The success of our new truck introductions has given us great momentum heading into fall," said Jeff Conrad, Honda Division senior vice president and general manager. "Now we see the freshened Accord and all-new Civic sedan propelling us into 2016 as we continue to bolster our lineup with exciting new products throughout the year." Honda September Sales: Odyssey sales increased by 13.2% with 9,924 units CR-V sales increased by 26% with 29,925 units Crosstour sales increased by 1.8% with 777 units Accord sales increased by 2% with 33,641 units Pilot sales increased by 30.9% with 10,238 units HR-V sales reached 4,608 units CR-Z sales increased by 25% with 310 units Civic sales increased by 27% with 28,278 units

Honda has recently announced the “Green Path” approach which includes several initiatives that will help the company reach a voluntary goal to reduce its total GHG emissions by 50 percent by the year 2050. Some of the implementations and guidelines Honda plans to use to achieve this goal includes: Reduce or eliminate the use of substances of concern and scarce natural resources in the design of its vehicles Build and use a $210 million state-of-the-art paint facility that will significantly reduce the environmental impact of the auto-body painting process Significantly reduce the CO2 intensity and water use of its manufacturing operations One-megawatt rooftop solar array at its 400,000 square foot parts distribution center in Windsor Locks, Connecticut is anticipated to meet more than half of the site's total electricity needs and offset an estimated 576 tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually Build vehicles that are designed to improve the recyclability of materials at the end of a product's useful life Continue to decrease CO2 emissions from the transportation of vehicles from its plants to dealers Expand the involvement of U.S. Honda dealers in its "Green Dealer" program which rewards dealers who measurably reduce the environmental impact of their operations "When one thinks about what automakers can do to help the environment, the immediate thought is about improving fuel efficiency and developing alternatives to gasoline," said Ryan Harty, manager of Honda's Environmental Business Development Office. "We work every day on these issues. But there's much more automakers can do beyond fuel efficiency to reduce our environmental impact by adopting energy efficiency and renewable energy throughout our operations.”

Late last month, the 2016 Honda Pilot was named a Top Safety Pick+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Recently, this honor was followed up with the presentation of a Five-Star Safety Rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This rating was presented to the 2016 Pilot through the NHTSA’s new car assessment program. To earn this five-star overall rating, the vehicle scored a five-star rating in the side crash test, and a four-star rating in the rollover and front crash tests. Ther standard safety features found on the 2016 Honda Pilot include Brake Assist, Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Anti-Lock Braking System, SmartVent® Front Side Airbags, Electronic Brake Distribution, LATCH System, Daytime Running Lights, Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor, Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with Guidelines, Child-Proof Rear Door Locks, Hill Start Assist, Hill Start Assist, and Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control. We have the 2016 Honda Pilot here at Clinton Honda where we serve customers from Annandale, Clinton, and Somerville NJ; or Easton, PA. Fill out our Online Scheduling Form to set up a test drive today!

introduced, the brand has built their identity around the idea of this phrase, using it to show not only the future innovative goals of the company, but the impressive steps throughout the brand’s history that have led to the dreamers of today. Recently, the brand debuted a new short film called “Paper” that provides a unique look into the innovative history of the Honda Corporation. This spot shows a paper-flipping montage that is made up of thousands of hand-drawn color illustrations created by a number of different artists. As the illustrations flip through, they tell the story of the different advancements that the Honda brand has made over the course of six decades. It starts out telling the story of how the company’s founder Soichiro Honda got his start by using a radio generator to power his wife’s bicycle and continues on through to the advancements of today which include the HondaJet, ASIMO, Indy Racing and much more. "The goal is for the marketing itself to become a demonstration of Honda thinking and all the people that touch our wide range of products along the way," said Tom Peyton, Assistant Vice President of Marketing for American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "This commercial stands for the courage and conviction to imagine and make dreams a reality and speaks to Honda's innovative nature and respect for personal achievement and contributions." You can see the new spot for yourself in the video above.

On November 1, 1982, Honda opened its first auto production plant in North America in Marysville, Ohio. Now, nearly 33 years later, the brand is celebrating the production of the 30 millionth vehicle produced in North America. "The production of 30 million automobiles in North America is the result of the support we have received from our customers and the communities that serve as a strong foundation of our operations in North America," said Takuji Yamada, president of Honda North America, Inc. "This is an incredible achievement by Team Honda – including the tremendous dedication and teamwork of our associates, past and present, together with our suppliers, dealers and business partners – all focused on creating joy for our customers." When the Marysville plant first opened, Honda officially became the first Japanese automaker to start producing vehicles in the U.S.  Over the years, the brand has opened plants in East Liberty, Ohio; Lincoln, Ala.; Greensburg, Ind.; Alliston, Ontario; Canada; El Salto, Jalisco, Mexico and Celaya, and Guanajuato, Mexico. Just last year alone, 97 percent of the Honda and Acura vehicles that were sold in the U.S. were produced at one of the company’s North American plants.

While Honda sales in August were steady, they still weren’t quite enough to beat last August. Sales were down almost 7% but many vehicles met or exceeded expectations. For example, the  combined sales of the Accord, Civic and CR-V easily surpassed the 100,000, total truck sales were up 6.9% and the CR-V broke its all-time monthly sales record. "The shorter sales month versus last year obscures the continued strong sales momentum of core Honda models," said Jeff Conrad, Honda Division senior vice president and general manager. "We're working hard to keep up with the strong demand for our trucks, while our sedans continue to set the bar for retail sales." The Accord sold 40,931 units The Civic sold 32,031 units The CR-Z sold 333 units The Fit sold 2,901 units The CR-V sold 34,771 units The HR-V sold 4,567 units The Odyssey sold 13,423 units The Pilot sold 10,202 units

While it may be the end of summer there’s still plenty of time for the great outdoors and the 2016 Honda Pilot is happy to help! One outdoor activity that the Pilot is great for is “Glamping”. What is “glamping” you ask? Glamping or “glamorous camping”, pairs destinations with the intimacy of camping and the world of luxury travel. It is quickly becoming the ultimate travel experience and because of that we can’t think of any other vehicle better suited for it than the Pilot. Take a look at the short video and the vine below for a quick “how-to” on “glamping” with Honda. Glamping With The Pilot:

A Research & Review page on the all-new 2016 Honda Odyssey will soon be released by Clinton Honda. Our customers from Annandale, Clinton, and Somerville, NJ or Easton, PA will be able to use this page learn about all of the important facts of this model and each of its six trim levels including performance, safety, standard features, starting MSRP, EPA estimates and much more. Look out for the arrival of this page and be sure to read through it before you set up a test drive with us to check out this all-new model in person.

Clinton Honda would like to wish all of our customers from Annandale, Clinton and Somerville, NJ and Easton, PA, a happy and safe Labor Day! Enjoy with long weekend with grilling, family and friends. After the holiday be sure to visit us at 1511 US Highway 22 East in Clinton, NJ. We’ll be happy to help with any of your automotive needs.