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In addition to providing you with vehicles that set new standards in technology, convenience, and comfort, Honda has been doing its part to help make the environment strong. Just six months ago, they installed two power-producing wind turbines at Honda transmission Manufacturing of America Incorporated. In addition to being a leap forward for conservation, there was another great story that came as a result of their installation. The two turbines, which stand at 260 feet tall are producing 6.3 percent more power than what was initially anticipated. This has helped reduce CO2 emissions. It played a big part in Honda reaching its voluntary goal of reducing the environmental impact of its products and manufacturing operations by 2020. The Ohio based plant that they were installed at is now the first major automotive facility in the USA to receive a substantial amount of its power from on site wind turbines. This makes Honda a leader in developing cars and greener practices.

Recently at a special ceremony American Honda President & CEO Takuji Yamada presented 15 of the companies top suppliers with a 2014 Premier Partner Award. These 15 winners were chosen from over 1,000 eligible companies and were awarded for their strong dedication to American Honda Motor Co., Inc’s core principles of quality, customer service and value. Each honored recipient is a company that plays an integral role in Honda and the company’s various businesses. This Year’s Recipients Include: Sinclair Printing Company Maritz Inc. OC Tanner Recognition Company Resource One RMI International Inc. Urban Science flexis North America, Inc. Atlantic Container Line Delta Air Lines, Inc. Pacific Technology Solutions CH2M Hill Accenture, LLP BI Worldwide Targetbase ADP Lightspeed "Amid record sales and continued strength across Honda companies, we are asking our suppliers to renew their commitment to exceptional quality and service," said Charles Harmon, American Honda's senior manager of procurement and corporate services. "We thank the outstanding organizations recognized today for answering that call and helping Honda to deliver on our own promise to our customers."

The 2015 Honda Civic has recently been released and this new model now includes a new Special Edition (SE) sedan trim level that falls between the available LX and EX trims. This trim comes with a variety of specialty features for comfort, convenience, audio and telematics and a variety of style upgrades. The new 2015 Civic is powered by a 1.8-liter i-VTEC® engine that is paired with either a five-speed manual transmission or a CVT depending on the trim level. Available features found on this model include 7-inch Capacitive Touch-Screen Display Audio, Rearview Camera with Guidelines, LaneWatch™ Display and Smart Entry with Push Button Start, Expanded View Driver’s Mirror, HondaLinkTM Next-Generation Connected-Car Technology and Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®. The SE trim comes standard with Honda LaneWatchTM, Additional Tweeter Speakers, 15-inch Aluminum Alloy Wheels with Black Painted Inserts, Display Audio with Next-Generation HondaLink and Automatic Climate Control.

In the continuation of Honda’s innovative “What Makes a Honda is Who Makes a Honda” series, this past month Honda chose to highlight the accomplishments of an assistant manager in Honda’s Customer Support Center in Chino, CA, Cynthia Simons. This is an ongoing 12-part series where each month Honda chooses a valued employee and features them in a short piece that outlines the individual's personal and professional accomplishments. A few years ago Simons went through a personal battle with Cancer and experienced an overwhelming amount of support from her local community which inspired her to continue giving back to others. Through her position with Honda, Simons works with the national customer support network for Honda customers. She also started the Cynthia's Heart Foundation through which she partners with Honda Associated to help distribute food, water and additional household items to individuals in need. "What was most impressive to me is that a company as large as Honda would have respect for the individual as part of its Honda philosophy," Simons said. "Respect for the individual is so important because we have to have that same spirit with the customers every day."

Edmunds.com named the 2015 Honda Fit as a Top Rated vehicle.  In order to be named as a top rated vehicle vehicle, the model must be put through an extensive series of tests on standardized test loops.  There are also several tests run on the Edmunds test track in controlled conditions. Each year Edmunds.com tests nearly 200 different vehciles and compares each vehicle’s results to other vehicles in its segment.  Models must receive an “A” grade in order to be declared as Top Rated. The 2015 Honda Fit is available at D’ELLA Honda of Glens Falls in Queensbury, NY, where we’re close to Saratoga, Clifton Park and Glens Falls, NY.

Honda will now be providing the soundtrack to the 2014 college football season through its all-new Honda Stage Platform. The brand recently signed a multi-year agreement with ESPN to launch this new marketing campaign.  In doing so, Honda is attempting to years a new younger audience by integrating themselves into this popular sport season. Throughout the 2014 season, Honda will be seen Honda will appear as part of a musical montage played during halftime games on Saturday afternoon games on ABC, serve as presenting sponsor for the “Helmet Stickers” segment on ESPN2 and display custom content on the SportsCenter 8am segment. "ESPN college football is among the most-watched live television programs and represents a great opportunity to leverage our investment in music and sports to connect the Honda brand with an engaged audience of young and active viewers while showcasing the latest Honda vehicle offerings, including the all-new 2015 Honda Fit," said Tom Peyton, assistant vice president of marketing, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "ESPN pioneered the integration of music into sports programming and the addition of exclusive Honda Stage performance music to its college football line-up allows Honda the opportunity to connect with an expanded audience and introduce them to new music through our online platform."

American Honda Motor Co., Inc’s sales in August were great. Honda division sales reached an impressive 151,551 units. A big part of this success was the Honda Accord, which sold 51,075 units. It was the eighth month straight in sales gains for this model. There was other good news for the brand as well. This was the third best sales month in 44 years for Honda division. It helped make for a grand total of 1,042,382 units sold year to date. "The fundamental strengths of the Honda brand are on full display as the Accord strengthened its position as the best-selling car uniquely driven by retail sales to individual buyers," said Jeff Conrad, Honda Division senior vice president and general manager. "Our other core models, Civic, CR-V and Odyssey are also performing well and continue to drive our retail sales leadership in 2014. And the early market response to the redesigned 2015 Fit is a strong indicator of great things to come as supplies improve," added Conrad. If you’re interested in the Honda Accord, visit D’ELLA Honda of Glens Falls where we serve Glens Falls, Queensbury, Saratoga and Clifton Park, NY.

If you’re looking for a safe crossover SUV, the 2015 Honda Fit is the choice for you. It outperformed competing vehicles in its class in a series of IIHS crash tests. It was also awarded with a 2014 TOP SAFETY PICK rating as a result of how well it did. The 2015 Fit has a next generation ACE™ body structure. It improves frontal crash energy management through a wider range of offset and oblique collision modes. There are also other body reinforcements that work in cooperation with it to better maintain the occupant compartment volume during frontal collisions by providing additional pathways for crash energy that help to mitigate the forces transmitted to the passenger compartment. In addition to being a safe vehicle, the Fit can be had with a number of great features. It can come with Bluetooth®, SMS Text Message Function, Pandora® Compatibility, and Heated and Leather Trim Seats. If you want the 2015 model years most fun, safe, and reliable crossover SUV, take the new Fit for a test drive at D’ELLA Honda of Glens Falls.

The Honda Accord and CR-V are the most popular car and SUV for retail car buys in the first six months of 2014. This comes from new-vehicle registration data from IHS. With the way these numbers are going, the two vehicles are on their way to have a repeat performance of their successes last year. The 2014 Honda Accord is a great vehicle that is available in either coupe or sedan form. Each version comes with a variety of great technological and convenience features. They can also be had with either standard or a powerful V-6 engines. The Honda CR-V is a great SUV for families. It gets great fuel economy and has numerous features that will keep you safe. It can also be had a 2WD or 4WD. If you want a great car or SUV, visit D’ELLA Honda of Glens Falls to test drive either of these vehicles.

Honda recently launched a new interactive Tumblr experience showcasing the 2015 Honda Fit.  The campaign began on August 21 and will run up until the 2014 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, ending on October 22.  As part of the campaign, six teams chosen by Honda will create a customized version of the 2015 Fit that will be presented at SEMA. The six teams chosen are MAD Industries, Bisimoto Engineering, Kontrabrands, Kenny Vinces, Spoon Sports USA and Tjin Edition.  As the teams create their unique models, photos of the progress will be posted on hondaloves.tumblr.com. Additionally, Honda will also be launching #ProjectFit in order to keep track of the progress and allow users to vote on their favorite model.  At the end of the campaign, the team with the most votes will receive an award from Honda. "Personalized Honda subcompacts were the foundation of the original import tuner revolution, and the all-new Fit upholds that legacy with a great powertrain, an engaging chassis and renowned Honda quality, all at an affordable price," said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of the Honda Division. "Our Fit project vehicle program and our Tumblr initiative, #ProjectFit, together offer a unique, fun way to demonstrate the personalization potential of this great new car." The new 2015 Honda Fit is available at our dealership that serves customers from Queensbury, Glens Falls, Clifton Park and Saratoga, NY.

Banyan Air Service will be providing HondaJet sales and service in a territory of Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee and South Carolina. The company has been in business for over 30 years, and was founded in 1979 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Their repair station is incredibly qualified. It is Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Aviation Safety Administration (EASA) certified. It provides 24-hour Fixed Based Operation (FBO) services, Heavy Aircraft Maintenance, Full Avionics Capabilities and Turbine Engine Services.

D’ELLA Honda of Glens Falls will be releasing a Research & Review page on the all new 2015 Honda Pilot. The page will include information on standard features, MSRP and the new technology in this new Honda model. Our 2015 Honda Pilot customers from Queensbury, Saratoga, Clifton Park and Glens Falls NY will feel informed about it before they come in to see us for a test drive, after reading the Research & Review page. We will announce when the page has been released here on our blog.