Honda sure does know how to rack up the awards and accolades. In a very competitive market that is flooded with hundreds of cars, crossovers, and SUVs, Honda continues to impress its customers and the industry critics. The 2015 Honda CR-V sure does know what it is like to bask in the glow of success. The 2015 Honda CR-V at Hackettstown area Honda was named the Motor Trend 2015 SUV of the Year. 
How the 2015 Honda CR-V Earned its Bragging Rights
How does a SUV earn such an elite title from one of the most respected institutions in the auto industry? Explore what makes an SUV the best.
- Engine performance
The 2015 Honda CR-V is available in four different trim levels: LX, EX, EX-L and Touring. Each SUV is powered by the aluminum-alloy inline-4 with variable valve timing and a double overhead cam design. The horsepower rating is 185 at 6400 RPM with 181 lb.-ft. of torque at 3900 RPM.
- Efficiency
According to the EPA, the fuel economy rating for the all-wheel drive Honda CR-V is 26/33 mpg. The total annual fuel cost averages $1700, which can save consumers nearly $2,000 over five years.
- Superior safety
Honda designed the CR-V with the latest safety devices and technology: stability control, electronic brakeforce distribution, brake assist, rearview camera, ABS, traction control, a collection of airbags throughout the cabin, and curtain airbags with a rollover sensor.
- Overall value
Dealership pricing for the 2015 Honda CR-V starts at $27,100, and it does not exceed $34,000.
- Functional features
Standard features in the Honda CR-V include USB connectivity, auxiliary audio input, remote keyless power locks, cargo tie downs, a rear liftgate door, sun/moon roof, Bluetooth®, and heated seats.
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When you are preparing to tow a trailer behind you, extra precautions must be implemented. Not only do you have to inspect your trailer and its safety features, but also you must inspect the load before you leave. Phillipsburg area Honda explains how to load and tow a trailer. 
Safe Loading
It is critical to balance your load when you are towing a trailer behind you. Consider a few important steps when loading your trailer:
- Never exceed your vehicle’s trailering and load capacities.
- Always place heavier items in the front of the trailer’s front axle.
- 60% of the cargo weight should be in the front of the trailer, and the remaining 40% should be in the back.
- Position the cargo so that it is centered horizontally, and tie the items down so they do not shift on the trailer.
- Tie the load at many different angles.
- Do not stack the load higher or wider so that it impedes your view.
Towing Tips
Safety is key when you are towing a vehicle. You are much larger and heavier, which means you are at risk for malfunctions, skidding, rollover, and jackknifing. Follow a few simple rules when you are towing:
- Inspect brakes, tires and lights before you leave.
- Reduce you speed, and never exceed 55 mph.
- Avoid aggressive driving habits such as riding the bumper of a vehicle in front of you, sudden and sharp steering, sudden braking, failing to obey traffic signals and signs, and passing when it is not safe.
- Avoid distractions and keep both hands on the wheel.
- When you are backing up, put your hand on the bottom steering wheel and steer into the direction you want the trailer to go: turn to your left to move the trailer to the left, and turn your hand to the right to move the trailer to the right.
- Make wider turns.
- Use the gear the manufacturer recommends for towing.
Pre-Owned 2014 Hondas at Bridgewater Area Honda
You can’t go wrong when you choose a pre-owned Honda. As the 2015 Honda vehicles make their way to the dealership, the best 2014 trade-ins are popping up on the lots. When you buy a 2014 pre-owned Honda, you don’t have to pay MSRP, it is certified, it has only had one owner, and it comes with a free CARFAX report. Test-drive the pre-owned 2014 Honda coupes at Bridgewater area Honda. 
2014 Honda Accord Coupe EX
The 2014 Honda Accord Coupe is a 2014 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Award winner, and it earned a 2014 Best Resale Value Award from KBB. The coupe has fewer than 4,000 miles on the engine; it is priced below $24,000; and it is a CARFAX 1-owner vehicle. A 2.4-liter inline-4 engine, CVT automatic, and a front-wheel drive drivetrain support the Honda Accord. The horsepower rating for the coupe is 185 hp at 6400 RPM with a fuel economy rating of 26/34 mpg. Power sun/moon roof, performance tires, aluminum wheels, a rearview camera, and a six-speaker audio system are incorporated in the Accord’s design. Bluetooth®, auxiliary audio input, AM/FM radio, a CD player, and six speakers offer entertainment and convenience on the road.
2014 Honda Civic Coupe EX
Save a couple grand on a 2014 Honda Civic Coupe EX. With fewer than 300 miles on the engine, Honda Certification, and CARFAX 1-owner designation, the Honda Civic Coupe EX is a steal for less than $21K. The Civic is also an IIHS Top Safety Pick and the recipient of a KBB 2014 Best Resale Value Award. Honda equipped the coupe with a 1.8-liter inline-4, a CVT automatic, and a front-wheel drive drivetrain. The horsepower rating is 143 hp at 6500 RPM, and the fuel economy averages 31/41 mpg. Honda installed performance tires, a sun/moon roof, a backup camera, a security system, and Bluetooth® on the Civic.
Honda is a worldwide brand that strives to support better communities internationally and domestically. Honda is actively involved in community enrichment such as supporting community events, inspiring young students, providing scholarships, supporting the STEM curriculum, and caring for the environment. A threat to local and international communities is the effects of climate change, and Honda is doing what it can to reduce its carbon footprint. Flemington area Honda discusses how Honda tackles climate change. 
Ways Honda Addresses Climate Change
Honda has made a commitment to reduce its greenhouse gases from the production of every vehicle to the dealership that help the consumer find the best ride. A few ways Honda is addressing climate change include:
- Reduction of CO2 emissions
In 2011, Honda pledged to reduce CO2 emissions by 30% in 2020 from their worldwide products: autos, motorcycles, ATVs, and equipment.
- Green dealers
Honda asked more than 1300 dealers in North America to reduce their carbon footprints. Honda awards dealerships with a leadership award if the site has proved a commitment to going green. Honda makes recommendations about reducing energy, water, and waste, and the dealership receives points based on its reduction in energy use. The award is only good for three years before the dealership is evaluated again.
- Community education
Honda is a big supporter of education. The company provides areas with grants, products and volunteers to help clean affected areas or to support field-science research opportunities for students.
- Green factories and buildings
Honda has implemented programs that reduce waste and energy during the manufacturing process.
Clinton Area Honda Hybrids
What would you do with an extra $5,000 in your pocket? According to the EPA, when you choose a Honda Hybrid, you will save thousands over five years in fuel costs. The best part about driving a Honda Hybrid is that the vehicle has awesome Honda pricing as well. Your wallet wants you to test-drive a Honda Hybrid at Clinton area Honda. 
2014 Honda Civic Hybrid
Edmunds.com readers gave the Honda Civic Hybrid a perfect 5-star consumer rating. A 1.5-liter, inline-4 hybrid engine with a single overhead cam, variable valve timing, and a CVT automatic generate 110 hp at 5500 RPM and 44/47 mpg. According to the EPA, the annual fuel cost for the Civic Hybrid is only $1,050, which saves consumers $5,250 in fuel costs over five years compared to the cost of the average new car. Standard features in the Honda Civic Hybrid include a stereo system with six speakers, color touchscreen display, CD player, auxiliary audio input, and Bluetooth®. Honda also loaded the Civic with a vast collection of safety features, a backup camera, lane departure warning, and a security system.
2015 Honda Accord Hybrid
The 2015 Honda Hybrids have arrived. If you need a sedan that is a little larger, consider the 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid. The price for the Accord is below $36,000. The 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring features a 2.0-liter inline-4 hybrid engine and a CVT automatic. The horsepower rating is 196, and the fuel economy rating is 50/45. The EPA reports that the Honda Accord Hybrid has the potential to save consumers $5,500 in fuel costs over five years. The Accord is fully loaded with everything you could want in a premium hybrid: heated leather seats, satellite radio, memory seat, Bluetooth®, universal garage door opener, navigation, a backup camera, and a lane departure warning system.
Over the years, EPA standards and industry-led initiatives for fuel economy have made it easier and easier to get more miles per gallon. As technology improves, estimates will continue to rise. Your Clinton Area Honda dealer explains just how technology is creating better fuel efficiency.
Variable Valve Timing
Valves control the airflow in your engine and cylinders (pistons) lift to create combustion. It used to be that valves would open and cylinders would lift with one set timing. The problem was that your engine needs more air at higher speeds and less air at lower speeds. Variable valve and lift timing adjust to the needs of the engine, using less fuel.
Department of Energy Estimate: 5% efficiency improvement
Continuously Variable Transmission
Traditional engines use a set of gears to create speed from the engine. First gear is meant for acceleration from a stop and sixth gear is meant for high speed travel. Continuously variable transmission uses a pulley system that can create or reduce tension depending on the speed required. The result is an endless number of combinations to make the engine for efficient.
Department of Energy Estimate: 6% efficiency improvement
Direct Fuel Injection
One of the best improvements to fuel economy is far from the newest. Older engines mixed fuel with air before it got into the cylinder. Today, fuel can skip the mix and be sprayed directly into the cylinder on its own. Because it doesn’t need to be mixed beforehand, the fuel use can be much more precise and less wasteful.
Department of Energy Estimate: 12% efficiency improvement
There’s nothing we take more seriously than the safety of our children. It’s at the top of most of our research lists and the number one motivator when it comes to buying a new or used car. Your Hackettstown Area Honda dealer wants to review a few guidelines to help keep your little ones safe.
Car Seats
There is nothing more effective at keeping a child safe than a car seat. It is the very first step in ensuring your child stays safe in the car. It should go without saying that kids should always ride in car seats, but it’s also important to think about where they are. Car seats should always be in the back seat of the car and the child should be facing the rear window. Front seat airbags can be dangerous to kids, especially small ones, and facing the rear helps protect their necks in the event of a forward collision.
Preventing Heat Stroke
It’s terrible when we hear in the news that a child has died because of being left in the car. Most of us know not to do this, but it’s also important to be aware of your child. Too much sun or a car that’s too hot, even when you’re in it, can prove too much for their systems to cool down.
Toys
It may be obvious that very small children probably shouldn’t be left alone with very small or very sharp toys, but this is especially important in the car. If a bump at the wrong time from someone following too close can result in injury.
Are you a nervous driver? Do you start to get anxious even before you get behind the wheel? Anxious driving isn’t just a matter of “calming down.” Not everyone understands it, but an anxious driver can’t calm down and the advice tends to make things worse. Well, your Phillipsburg Area Honda dealer has some tips to help diffuse the anxiety bomb.
Determine How Serious It Is
There are plenty of people who get anxious when it comes to driving in snow or driving at night or driving in the city. If you only experience anxiety around a certain set of circumstances, it can be easy to avoid those situations by taking other modes of transportation or having someone else drive.
Passengers
If you’re one of those folks who are always wound up no matter where or when you’re driving, it can often start with passengers. Limit the number of people who tend to be in your car whenever possible. Whoever is in your car, make it clear to them that you’re a little bit of a nervous driver. Let them know what works best for you: no radio, windows down, no chitchat. It’s better to be thought rude for a few moments than risk an accident.
Timing
One of the simplest things to do is to plan a useful schedule. If you can, leave well before or after high traffic times. Look for alternate routes like side roads that might ease your mind, even if they take a little bit longer.
With one of the best records in performance, reliability, and resale value, the Honda Civic has more than earned its place among the titans of smaller, functional vehicles. Your 
Bridgewater Area Honda dealer has a few models to show you. At least, they have them for now.
2012 Civic LX
With a 1.8-liter, four-cylinder engine, the base model LX still cranks out 140 horsepower and 128 pounds of torque while also getting close to 40 miles per gallon on the highway. The LX comes with a whole host of features:
– Cruise control
– AM/FM/CD/MP3 player
– Auxiliary audio input jack
– Front and rear head airbags and front side airbags
– Advanced airbag system
2012 Civic EX
If you’re interested in a bit more indulgence, keeps the same power and the same mileage (almost 400 miles on a single tank of gas), but adds a few perks for your enjoyment:
– Six-speaker audio system with AM/FM/CD/MP3
– Electronic traction and stability control
– Microfilter filtration system
– Power windows and locks
– Sunroof (on certain models)
2012 Civic Coupe EX
Finally, if you’re eager for a bit more sport to go along with your responsible side, the Civic Coupe EX has a few surprises in store:
– Automatic headlights
– Premium sound system with AM/FM/CD/MP3
– Steering wheel integrated controls
– Brake assist and pass-through rear seat
– Sunroof and moonroof (on certain models)
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.
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