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In a world of hybrid this and eco that, plenty of people feel like they’re not doing enough unless they take the plunge and buy a hybrid or electric vehicle. While technology is sprinting along in that department, conventional cars shouldn’t be forgotten. Your Flemington Area Honda dealer wants to tell you about the incredibly efficient, incredibly versatile 2015 Fit EX. Looks Can Be Deceiving While its small stature might make you think it drives more like a go-cart than a sedan, the Fit starts with a 1.5-liter, four cylinder engine that can deliver 130 horsepower and 114 pounds of torque. With a six-speed transmission and an available continuously variable transmission, the Fit can jump when it needs to but will also give you 38 miles per gallon on the highway and 32 in the city. Size Matters (Kind of) The Fit is undeniably small from the outside. At only 160 inches long and 67 inches in height, it definitely puts the compact in compact car. Except that the EX gives seating for five and over 93 cubic feet of passenger space and over 50 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear fold-flat seat. What Everyone’s Saying - Lawrence Ulrich of The New York Times calls the Fit “an affordable, fun, and ultra-efficient hatchback” with incredible value over the long term. - Car and Driver gives the Fit five out of five stars and Jared Gall notes that nobody offers anything “remotely as useful atop a chassis that offers this much fun.” - The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gives the Fit high marks all around and gives it a top safety pick.

As a parent, there’s no shortage of automakers trying to get your attention and your money. But what many of them don’t seem to understand is that the product needs to be superior. Honda has a proven record of excellence and safety and that record continues with the 2015 line-up. Clinton Honda unveils the 2015 Odyssey EX-L. The Driver With a 3.5-liter V6 engine, the driver is in control of 248 horsepower and 250 pounds of torque. That means this ultra-low emissions vehicle has no problem filling and moving 170 cubic feet of space. But the new Odyssey also helps the driver with a few extra sets of eyes: - Lane departure warning - Forward collision warning - Multi-angle rear camera with navigation - Blind spot monitoring The Passengers The story of the Odyssey comes in two parts when it comes to passengers: safety and entertainment. - Dual-stage front airbags - Three rows of side impact airbags in the event of a rollover - Front side airbags with SmartVent - Electronic brake distribution for the anti-lock brake system - Traction and stability to control - With an available rear DVD system, you can keep all your little passengers safe, secure, and maybe even silent. Some Numbers 5: The number of stars out of five that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the 2015 Odyssey. 28: Miles per gallon the Odyssey produces on the highway. 1: The Odyssey’s ranking in US News and World Report when it comes to minivans.

All motorists at some point will probably be faced with the unexpected and highly annoying occurrence of a flat tire. This can happen for a number of different reasons, and it is always best to make sure that you are prepared for it. Learn the basics of changing a flat tire from your Clinton Honda dealership. Tools Of course you can’t change a flat tire if you don’t have the proper tools on hand that are needed to get the job done. Be sure that you always carry these items in your trunk. Obviously you will need a spare tire, or at least a donut to hold you over. Then you will need something to secure the vehicle with, like some bricks or wedges of wood. The rest of the items include a jack to raise your vehicle up, a wrench, and a screwdriver. Changing the Tire Before you begin, be sure to secure your vehicle with either your bricks or your wedges of wood to block it from rolling. Then you need to raise your vehicle up with your jack. Once your vehicle is in place, remove the wheel cover with your screwdriver. Use your wrench to loosen all of the lug nuts, and then use your hands to actually remove them. Grasp the tire and pull it straight towards you to take it off. Then put your spare tire or donut on and replace the lug nuts. Lower the vehicle back down, tighten everything, and put the wheel cover back on.

Vehicles are built in many different ways to accommodate many different types of people and lifestyles. When you are a family person, there are definitely some things to take into consideration when shopping for a new ride. Our Hackettstown area Honda dealer talks about what makes up a good family vehicle. Safety Safety should always be your number one concern when shopping for something that your family will be traveling in. It’s important that all members of your family are protected, so be sure to check that all rows have airbag protection. Whether you have two or three rows of seating, they should all be equipped with a curtain airbag, which will protect the heads of all passengers. Check the features on everybody’s seatbelts. The front passengers, and sometimes even the rear passengers, should have height-adjustable upper belts. Height-adjustable belts allow you to adjust the belt in accordance to the size of the passenger. The front seatbelts should have pre-tensioners, which are made to retract the belt when needed. Some vehicles will have them in the rear, too. Check out the latch system for any child safety seats that you will need to install. Comfort Of course you want your family to be comfortable. Check out the material of the seating, and other things like the ventilation system and the audio system. If it’s important to you, look for a navigation system and a DVD player. Check for little things like armrests, cup holders, and consoles.

Pretty much no matter where you drive you will be faced with street signs. Each and every street sign is put in place to alert you to or warn you about something, which is why it is so important that you follow them. Our Honda dealer near Phillipsburg is urging you to pay attention to street signs. Warning Signs Warning signs are put in place to warn you about things that could potentially be dangerous and cause you to have an accident if not followed. Some common warning signs will let you know about upcoming intersections, traffic lights, sharp turns, curvy roads, and speed bumps. Others will alert you to school zones, crosswalks, railroads, detours, construction sites, and wild animals. Following these warning signs will not only keep you out of trouble with the law, but they could save your life, and the lives of all others around you. Regulatory Signs Regulatory signs are put in place to give you instructions on things you must or must not do while driving. The most common example of a regulatory sign is a stop sign. Obviously a stop sign is alerting you to stop because either there is traffic that could be coming in the opposite direction, or there are pedestrians that could be crossing. Another very common regulatory sign is a speed limit sign, which will alert you to how fast you are safely and legally allowed to drive. Others include one-way streets, illegal moves, and parking restrictions.

The Honda Accord Hybrid is back in business for 2014, and it is better than ever. It has a 2.0 liter 4 cylinder engine, a hybrid electric motor, and a continuously variable transmission. It gives you an astounding 50 miles per gallon in the city and 45 miles per gallon on the highway. Your Bridgewater area Honda dealer reviews the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid for you. Popular Features The 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid has rear camera parking distance sensors. It has halogen headlights with projector beam lenses, headlight control with dusk sensor, front fog lights, and intermittent windshield wipers. It has front and rear airbags, and height-adjustable head restraints. The front seatbelts are height-adjustable with pre-tensioners, and the rear seatbelts have a 3-point center belt. Ventilation system with micro filter Passenger ventilation controls Dual-zone climate control Tilt telescoping steering wheel Power steering type Card key power locks Cruise control Trip computer Front cup holders The audio system has an AM/FM radio, a CD player that reads MP3 format, and a color screen. It has six speakers, steering wheel mounted remote audio controls, and an element antenna. The driver has a 10-way powered bucket seat, the front passenger has a bucket seat, and the rear passengers have folding seats. Exterior Features The 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid has a trunk/hatch spoiler. The bumpers and the power door mirrors are body-colored. It has 17” x 7.5 alloy two-tone wheels and 225/50-17 all-season tires, including low rolling resistance.

The Honda Civic is one of America’s best-selling compact vehicles, and it’s really not hard to see why. It has been improved, yet again, for 2014. It has updates and refreshments made to both the interior and the exterior. Our Honda dealer near Flemington discusses the 2014 Honda Civic Coupe LX. Comfort Features The 2014 Honda Civic Coupe LX has an audio system with an AM/FM radio, a CD player that reads MP3 format, and a color screen. It has six speakers, steering wheel mounted remote audio controls, and an element antenna. There is a trip computer that tells you your average speed, average fuel economy, current fuel economy, and range for remaining fuel. It has bucket seats in the front and folding seats in the rear. Ventilation system with micro filter Climate control Tilt telescoping steering wheel Remote power locks Cruise control Cloth upholstery Front cup holders Safety Features The 2014 Honda Civic Coupe LX has rear camera parking distance sensors. It has an anti-lock brake system with electronic traction control, and two-wheel ventilated disc brakes. There are halogen headlights with complex surface lenses, headlight control, and intermittent windshield wipers. It has intelligent driver and passenger front airbags, front side airbags, and front and rear curtain airbags. There are five height-adjustable front and rear seat head restraints. The front seatbelts have pre-tensioners, and the rear seatbelts have a 3-point center belt. There is anti-theft protection and an immobilizer.

The Honda Odyssey stands out above all others in its class with its amazing style and its fantastic array of features all around. It offers plenty of room, including seating for 7 passengers and almost 150 cubic feet of cargo space. Transport your family in style with the 2014 Honda Odyssey LX from your Clinton Honda dealer. The Interior The 2014 Honda Odyssey LX has cloth upholstery and alloy-look trim. The driver has a captain’s seat with 8-way power adjustments, including power height and power tilt. The front passenger has a captain’s seat with power adjustments. The rear passengers have removable split-folding seats with manual recline and manual fore/aft. The third row passengers have a split-folding split bench that seats 3 and folds flat to the floor. Rear camera parking distance sensors AM/FM radio and CD player Color screen Steering wheel audio controls Seven speakers subwoofer Element antenna Cruise control Tilt telescoping steering wheel Vehicle speed-proportional power steering Front and rear airbags The Exterior The 2014 Honda Odyssey LX has 17” x 7.0” front and rear steel wheels, and 235/65-17 front and rear all-season tires. The bumpers are body-colored, and the power door mirrors are black. It has a roof spoiler.

The continuously variable transmission (CVT) is changing the way we drive, and it challenges everything you thought you knew about transmissions.  The CVT does not have gears, so you never feel the shifting lag.  Every ride is smooth and the mpg ratings are high.  Consider a certified pre-owned Honda with a CVT at Clinton Honda. 2011 Honda CR-Z Hatchback The 1-owner 2011 Honda CR-Z hatchback has less than 18,000 miles on it.  The front-wheel drive vehicle has a 1.5-liter, 4-cylinder engine that spins out 122 hp at 6000 RPM and 123 ft.-lbs. of torque at 1000 RPM.  The estimated fuel economy rating for the two-seater hatchback is 35/39 mpg.  According to the EPA, the annual fuel cost averages $1,450, saving consumers over $4,000 in fuel costs over five years. 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid The 4-door hybrid sedan is a CARFAX 1-owner vehicle.  The 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid has a 1.5-liter, inline-4 cylinder hybrid engine that produces 110 hp at 5500 RPM and 127 ft.-lbs. of torque at 1000 RM.  According to EPA estimates, the 2012 Honda Civic averages 44 mpg.  The annual fuel cost is $1,250.  Compared to the cost of a new vehicle, the 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid saves consumers $5,500 in fuel costs over five years.  The hybrid sedan is equipped with a security system, keyless entry, a rear spoiler and Bluetooth.  The Honda Civic is a 2012 IIHS Top Safety Pick. 2013 Honda Accord EX-L The pre-owned 2013 Honda Accord EX-L sedan has less than 9,000 miles on the engine.  The CARFAX 1-owner sedan has a 2.4-liter, inline-4 cylinder engine that produces 185 hp at 6400 RPM and 181 ft.-lbs. of torque at 3900 RPM.  The fuel economy rating is 27/36.  The 2013 Honda Accord is a 2013 Top Safety Pick+ winner and recipient of the KBB Best Resale Value Award.  The Honda Accord has keyless start, a sunroof, performance tires and Bluetooth.

There are currently seven popular minivan models on the market right now, and the parents who drive them have high expectations.  Drivers expect high reliability ratings, low cost-to-own prices and superb safety ratings.  There is stiff competition in the minivan class. Hackettstown area Honda is home to the Best Minivan for Families Family-Friendly Perks of Owning a Honda Odyssey US News Rankings and Reviews awarded the 2014 Honda Odyssey with the 2014 Best Minivan for Families award.  You will find plenty of reason why you and your family will love the 2014 Honda Odyssey, too. It’s safe The Honda Odyssey earned a 5-star safety rating from the NHTSA, and the Honda Odyssey earned the elite 2014 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award.  Each Honda Odyssey van has child locks on the rear doors and the latch system for car safety seats. The costs are low The 2014 Honda Odyssey is available in five different trim levels.  The MSRP ranges from $29,000 to $38,000.  The estimated fuel economy rating for the 2014 Honda Odyssey is 19 city and 28 highway.  According to the EPA, the annual fuel cost is $2,500.  KBB ranked the van #1 for fuel economy in its class. Plenty of room for everyone The 2014 Honda Odyssey seats seven and 8 passengers.  The 7-passenger and 8-passenger Honda Odyssey minivans have 38.4 cubic feet of cargo space when all of the seats are in place. Impressive standard tech The Honda Odyssey has a 7-speaker AM/FM/CD audio system with an 8-inch display.  The van also has Bluetooth, 12V connections in the cargo area, audio controls on the steering wheel and a rearview camera.

The research team at Good Housekeeping constantly tests products and vehicles to help consumers make the best choices for their hard-earned dollars. Phillipsburg area Honda is honored to be home Good Housekeeping’s top crossover with the best interior: the Honda CR-V. Why the Honda CR-V The magazine praised the crossover SUV for many of its available and standard features.  Good Housekeeping said the Honda CR-V delivers “terrific value and fuel economy.”  Some of the site’s favorite features include the following: Shifting and fuel economy The Honda CR-V has a 2.4-liter, inline-4 cylinder engine.  The horsepower rating is 185 hp at 7000 RPM with 163 ft.-lbs. of torque at 4300 RPM. Handling and quiet ride Good Housekeeping liked the CR-V’s electric-assisted steering, which made it easier to park.  The Honda CR-V is equipped with cruise control, front strut suspension, multi-link suspension in the rear and 4-wheel independent suspension. Rear seats The crossover has a new rear seat.  The 60/40 rear bench seat has levers that allow the seat to fold over on either side of the cargo. Cargo space The max cargo space in the CR-V with all of the seats in place is 37.2 cubic feet. More Experts Weigh In The Honda CR-V is receiving waves of awards and accolades.  US News Rankings and Reviews awarded the 2014 Honda CR-V with the 2014 Best Compact SUV for Families award, and the site ranked the crossover #1 in three categories.  The NHTSA gave the Honda CR-V a five-star safety rating, and Edmunds.com gave the SUV an “A” rating.  Kelley Blue Book awarded the Honda CR-V with the 2014 Best Resale Value Award.

You know how difficult it is to survive the day on very little and no sleep.  Now, try dealing with that on a daily basis.  For some people, sleep issues are a chronic battle that they cannot overcome, despite how hard they try. Flemington area Honda is talking about insomnia and driving. Who Suffers from Insomnia? Insomnia is not picky; it can consume anyone.  People who are most at risk for insomnia include: People who work odd shifts People on certain medicines or suffering from a medical condition People with physical pains People who suffer from mental illness or anxiety Women going through menopause How Insomnia Affects Driving Sleepiness and fatigue can cause a host of problems when drivers get behind the wheel.  According to Forbes Magazine, after staying awake for 17 to 19 hours, your brain activity, or lack thereof, mimics that of an intoxicated driver with a BAC of 0.05, which is just points away from illegal intoxication. Delayed and sluggish reactions Irritability and impatience Poor judgment Trouble focusing Decreased motivation, performance and awareness What to do About Insomnia If you suffer from nightly bouts of insomnia, contact your health professional about solutions to get your sleep cycle back on track.  Some suggestions include: Medications prescribed and monitored by a physician No caffeine or alcoholic beverages Increased physical activity Electronics off before bedtime Keep your bedroom cool Get rid of unnecessary light Read before you go to bed, instead of watching TV Take a relaxing bath Get a massage When you leave work, stop working