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March sales results for the Honda Division have been reported by American Honda Motor Co., Inc. The total sales increased 10.5 percent bringing their monthly total to an impressive 123,369 units. Total first quarter sales for the brand increased by 8.7 percent to bring their entire total for January through March to 319,828 units. The Civic recorded its best-ever March sales results with sales increasing 21.8 percent to end with an overall total of 32,855 units. Additionally, the all-new HR-V recorded it first-ever March sales ending with 6,398 units sold and the Accord reported a 17.3 percent increase in sales to end March with 30,525 units. "American Honda Reports March Auto Sales Increase: Trucks Set New March Record While Sedans Post Major Gains." Honda Newsroom. N.p., 1 Apr. 2016. Web. Apr. 2016. <http://www.hondanews.com/releases/american-honda-reports-march-auto-sales-increase-trucks-set-new-march-record-while-sedans-post-major-gains>.

The 2016 Honda Civic Coupe is here at D’ELLA Honda of Glens Falls and ready to be taken out for a test drive by any one of our fantastic customers who is interested in this chic new coupe. You will also soon be able to learn more about the details of this vehicle on our new Research & Review page. This page will not only include performance and safety information but there will be a details breakdown on the standard features and options for each trim level so that you can decide which option will work best for you.

Honda fans and shoe enthusiasts alike are sure to love the new limited edition HT3 Driving Shoe that is now available through JackThreads. This new shoe was created through a collaborative effort between JackThreads, Thrillist, and Honda to design a new shoe inspired by the design of the 2016 Honda Civic. The new HT3 Driving Shoe has been designed to reflect the three core aspects of Honda Design. The concept for the HT3 Driving Shoe was originally thought up by a team at Thrillist who then reached out to JackThreads to fully bring the concept to life. JackThreads then worked with Jarad Hall from Honda R&D America to help ensure that this new shoe would fully reflect the overall design of the 2016 Civic. The show has been developed using premium materials such as a quilted leather pattern on the insole and heel counter, sleek suede with metallic hints, a neoprene vamp that fits over the top of the driver’s foot, a suede shroud that fastens in place to cover the leaves, and articulated nodes that wrap around the ankles for additional support. "Collaborating with JackThreads and Thrillist to develop an exclusive shoe for people who love driving and love the sporty new Honda Civic has been a great experience," said Jarad Hall, Civic Senior Exterior Designer, Honda R&D Americas. "Our all-new Civic lineup is a real game changer in its segment when it comes to styling and fun to drive spirit, and we look forward to stepping into the footwear world with a premium limited edition shoe that showcases just how remarkable the Civic is, inside and out." "Thrillist, JackThreads and Honda Team Up to Create Exclusive HT3 Driving Shoe." Honda Newsroom. N.p., 30 Mar. 2016. Web. <http://www.hondanews.com/releases/thrillist-jackthreads-and-honda-team-up-to-create-exclusive-ht3-driving-shoe>.

Want a chance to take a ride in the fastest seat in sports? Now is your chance to do so by entering the “Fastest Seat” contest through Honda Racing. In order to enter this contest, all you have to do is visit http://racewithhonda.com/ and fill out the entry form. The grand prize will be riding inside a Honda Indy car 2-seater driven by racing legend Mario Andretti leading the start of a Verizon IndyCar™ Series race. Along with the ride of a lifetime, the grand prize package includes: 2 credentials to one of 12 IndyCar races 3-day/2-night hotel accommodations Roundtrip airfare for 2 The contest ends on 9/4/16 at 11:59 p.m E.T so be sure to visit Race with Honda today to enter for your chance to take a ride that you will never forget.

This year will mark the 15th anniversary of the Honda Civic Tour, which has included a total of 68 artists since 2001. This year, multi-platinum selling music artists, Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas will join this impressive roster of artists, as they announced they will be headlining the 2016 Honda Civic Tour: Future Now. "We want our fans to step into our worlds and to feel like they're a part of Honda Civic Tour: Future Now from the moment they enter the venue 'til the moment they leave," says Demi Lovato.Nick Jonas adds, "We're looking forward to creating an unforgettable experience that's unlike anything else." The tour kicks off on June 24, 2016. You can purchase your tickets the 2016 Honda Civic Tour now. And now through midnight on March 28th, you can buy two tickets and get two tickets when you use the special access code “DemiNickCIVIC” at checkout. "Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas to Headline 15th Anniversary Honda Civic Tour This Summer." Honda Newsroom. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Mar. 2016. <http://www.hondanews.com/releases/demi-lovato-and-nick-jonas-to-headline-15th-anniversary-honda-civic-tour-this-summer>.

For the fifth consecutive year Honda has been recognized in the Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Study as the “Best Value Brand”. The 2016 Brand Image Awards*were decided by data collected in the Kelley Blue Book Strategic Insights' Brand Watch study. This study tracks the habits of the more than 12,000 new vehicle shoppers that visit KBB.com each year providing a look into what factors they feel are the most important in making a purchase decision along with brand/model loyalty amongst consumers. "This Best Value Brand award from KBB validates the efforts of Honda engineers and our dealers to offer our customers products with high levels of quality, reliability and value," said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of the Honda automobile division for American Honda. * 2015 Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Awards are based on the Brand Watch™ study from Kelley Blue Book Market Intelligence. Award calculated among non-luxury shoppers. For more information, visit www.kbb.com. Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc. "Honda Named 'Best Value Brand' for Fifth Time in KBB.com's 2016 Brand Image Awards." Honda Newsroom. N.p., 22 Mar. 2016. Web. <http://www.hondanews.com/releases/honda-named-best-value-brand-for-fifth-time-in-kbb-com-s-2016-brand-image-awards?page=2>.

Just this week, Honda released the first episode of their new Social Media Series called “Serial One”. This new series will be chronicling the journey of a the restoration of the very first Honda N600 by long-time N600 mechanic Tim Mings. Mings has been restoring vehicles for most of his life with around 1,000 of those vehicle being N5600 models. He became the lucky owner of the very first N600 by chance when he bought the vehicle sight unseen only to uncover the serial number a few years later and discover its significance. Now, he is proud to be responsible for the restoration of this historic model knowing that it will then be taken to the Honda Museum to be put on display for Honda enthusiasts to view and enjoy for years to come. "We're so proud to bring the story of Honda's roots in the U.S. to life through the restoration of this vehicle," said Alicia Jones, Honda social media manager. "Finding Serial One, the very first Honda N600 test vehicle in America, and documenting the meticulous process of bringing it back to life really embodies the Honda spirit. We can't wait for viewers to come along with us on this journey." In order to document this restoration process and share it with the fans, the brand will be releasing a weekly video update through social media until the restoration is complete. You can watch the video below to see the first episode from the new series and look out for more to come. "Honda Celebrates Automotive Heritage and History in the U.S. in New Online Series Launching on Social Media." Honda Newsroom. N.p., 16 Mar. 2016. Web. 17 Mar. 2016. <http://www.hondanews.com/releases/honda-celebrates-automotive-heritage-and-history-in-the-u-s-in-new-online-series-launching-on-social-media>.

The 2016 Honda Accord Coupe is now available here at D’ELLA Honda of Glens Falls and we have released a new Research & Review page to help you learn all about it. Customers from Queensbury, Saratoga, Clifton Park, and Glens Falls, NY will find this page helpful when looking for information on this model and its five trim levels which include the LX-S, EX, EX-L, EX-L V6, and the Touring so you should be sure to check it out under our “Research” tab. A few of the facts from this page include its two different engine options and three different transmission options along with their capabilities. You will also hear about the numerous standard and available features such as Multi-Angle Rearview Camera, Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure, Cruise Control, SMS Text Message Function, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® with Streaming Audio, Available HomeLink® Remote System, Available One-Touch Power Moonroof, Available Remote Engine Start, and Available Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers. Read even more on the full Research & Review page and then stop by and see us here at 313 Quaker Rd. Queensbury, NY 12804 to test drive the 2016 Honda Accord Coupe.

With the 2016 Honda Civic Coupe set to be released next week we thought it would be fun to take a look back at what was offered in this model back when it was first released back in 1993. To do so, we have shared a Retro Review that MotorWeek released that features the 1993 Honda Civic Coupe back when it was fresh off the assembly line. By 1993 the Honda Civic had already made quite a name for itself in the automotive market for offering a full range of options and reliability that American car buyers were looking for at that time. When the Civic Coupe was released it took all of the features that everyone already loved about the Civic and added a new sense of style and flare with its two-door design. In fact, John Davis called this model “The smartest looking small Honda ever”. During the test drive MotorWeek commented on the impressive performance capabilities, smooth highway handling, impressive fuel economy rating, and interior noise level that was the quieter than any other Civic model at that time. On the inside, MotorWeek commented on the comfort level, cargo space, and convenience. Hear more details in the video below.

The 2016 Honda Civic is an incredible new vehicle that offers a striking look combined with top performance, safety and convenience. Recently, Honda teamed up with talented musical artist Moses Sumney to create a 360-degree music video featuring his voice talents and the 2016 Civic. This new video shows Sumney standing in a warehouse as he begins beatboxing singing and using the Civic to help make some background noise. All of this is accomplished through a camera trick that allows him to multiply and have numerous versions of himself making different noises all at the same time. What makes this even more interesting is you can turn the screen as the video is playing to gain a full 360-degree view of the space and see all of the action as if you were standing in the middle of it as it was happening around you. See this unique new video below and be sure to stop by D’ELLA Honda of Glens Falls to learn more about the exciting capabilities of the 2016 Civic.

Last month was a record-setting February for the Honda Division. With a total of 106,212 units sold, not only was this a 14.9 percent increase over last February, but it makes this their best February ever. This now makes this the second month in 2016 that the Honda Division has set a new monthly sales record. The Civic was the best-seller for the month ending at 27,707 units which is a 31.7 percent increase from last year and a new February record for the model. The CR-V also set a February record with 25,250 units sold, up 13.2 percent from February 2015. The two other best sellers for the month were the Accord up 18.3 percent with 25,785 units, and the Odyssey up 11.4 percent with 8,994 units. "Led by the all-new Civic, Honda cars are defying industry trends, even as our light truck models are red hot this winter," said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of the Honda Division. "With more versions of the Civic yet to go on sale and an all-new Ridgeline on the way, Honda is primed for an incredibly strong start to the year." "American Honda Sets New February Record; New Civic and Honda Division Lead with Second Consecutive Monthly Records." Honda Newsroom. N.p., 1 Mar. 2016. Web. 03 Mar. 2016. <http://www.hondanews.com/releases/american-honda-sets-new-february-record-new-civic-and-honda-division-lead-with-second-consecutive-monthly-records>.

The all-new Honda Civic Hatchback Prototype will be making its first appearance at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, which will be taking place from March 3-13. Directly following that this model will then head to North America for its debut at the 2016 New York International Auto Show on March 22. This new prototype will show the world what they can expect from the 2017 Civic Hatchback when it is released later this year. This model will also be the third new model to launch in the Civic lineup this year with the previous two being the 2016 Civic Sedan and Coupe. The Hatchback will not be the last either as this model will be followed by the Civic Si and the Civic Type R. This model has been given an aggressive new look complete with sporty and striking body lines for this five-door edition that also comes complete with some impressive European hot hatch styling. This model will also be equipped with all of the latest safety and convenience features and it will be powered by Honda Turbo engine technology.