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At the 2015 Chicago Auto Show, Honda brought several all-new models, one of them being the 2016 Honda Pilot. This newest model has been redesigned with a variety of new driver assist, safety and convenience technologies that work together to provide an even more family-friendly traveling atmosphere. "With looks that command attention and the powerful presence of true functionality, the 2016 Pilot sets a new benchmark in the midsize SUV class with an unmatched combination of sophistication and utility," said Jeff Conrad, Honda Division senior vice president and general manager. "This means the all-new Pilot will comfort, entertain and assist active families in all aspects of their lives, whether it's an evening out for two, a road trip adventure for all or just the chores of everyday life." Performance: A 3.5L direct-injected i-VTEC® V-6 engine with Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM™) cylinder deactivation technology powers the 2016 Pilot. Depending on the trim level, this engine is paired with either a six or nine-speed automatic transmission depending on the trim level.  Idle Stop technology is also available on this model. Safety: Many safety and driver-assist features that are standard on this model such as Airbags, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with real-time display of individual tire pressures, Expanded View Driver's Mirror, Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control and four-channel anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Brake Assist and Hill Start Assist. Honda Sensing™ also comes on this model incorporating available technologies such as Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS), Rear Cross Traffic Monitor, Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) system, Multi-Angle Rear View Camera, Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Indicators and Honda LaneWatch™ display. Technology & Design: The 2016 Pilot is equipped with design features and convenience technologies such as an upsized 8-inch capacitive touchscreen Display Audio telematics interface, LED projector headlights, up to five USB ports, 20-inch wheels, a larger cargo area, a new center console with a non-slip surface and a cavernous storage compartment, soft- touch materials throughout the cabin and high-quality. Available features include 9-inch rear entertainment system with DVD and new Blu-Ray disc™ capability, heated second-row seats, first-ever panoramic roof option, a heated steering wheel, heated and ventilated front seats and Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™.

The annual Government Summit: "Shaping Future Governments" event was recently held in the Emirate of Dubai. This the largest gathering of governmental officials each year where delegates come together to discuss ways to improve the world’s government practices and services.  This year’s event included over 4,000 delegates from 93 different countries. Attendees included diplomats, ministers, prime ministers, NGO, heads of state and vice presidents. This year, the Honda ASIMO was also in attendance to perform several shows that demonstrate how dedicated Honda is to innovation and its advancement in robotic engineering. Along with the shows, ASIMO also participated in the opening ceremony where he shook hands with the summit’s host, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rachid Al Maktoum. ASIMO also demonstrated its impressive mobility capabilities by playing soccer with  Crown Prince of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum.

The Team Honda Research-West racing team has had the spotlight put on them for Honda’s newest  “What Makes A Honda is Who Makes A Honda” segment. This 12-Part series has been released each month in order to highlight an exceptional Honda employee that makes a significant contribution to Honda as well as their local community. For this new installment, however, Honda chose to highlight a team of individuals rather than a single employee. In the segment, you see this team preparing to take part in the United States’  longest sportscar endurance race, the National Auto Sport Association (NASA) 25 Hours of Thunderhill. "Racing is very much a part of our DNA," said Sage Marie, senior manager of Public Relations for Honda North America and co-driver of one of the THR-W Acuras. "It's part of the fabric of our organization so the associates here have that racing spirit in them."

Honda recently held a press conference at the 2015 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) where they announced all of the plans that the company has for the 2015 calendar year.  The automaker plans to introduce a variety of new products and technologies including the 2016 Honda HR-V Crossover, the Honda FCV Concept, the HondaJet and the UNI-CUB personal mobility device.  Additionally, they announced production of new 4-Cylinder VTEC® Turbo engines, the launch of the production of a new plug-in hybrid model scheduled for release in 2018 and Honda’s return to Formula One racing.  As a result, the brand is now calling 2015 the “Year of Honda”. "No other automaker in the world has the depth of R&D know-how and experience to create such a diverse array of advanced technology products, let alone bring them to market," said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "These all-new products and technologies represent significant advancements for our customers and for the future of mobility everywhere; innovations that only a comprehensive mobility company like Honda can truly achieve."

A preview page on the 2016 Honda HR-V has been released by D’ELLA Honda of Glens Falls for all of our customers living near Vestal, Binghamton, Elmira or Ithaca, NY. This page will give customers the opportunity to learn all about this new model before it arrives to our dealership sometime this spring. This model will be powered by a 138 hp 1.8L DOHC 16-Valve 4-Cylinder Engine paired with either a 6-Speed Manual Transmission or a Continuously Variable Transmission. Some of the safety and convenience features this model will be equipped with include Traction Control, Vehicle Stability Assist, 17” Alloy Wheels, Available Smart Entry, Available Heated Seats and Available HD Radio™. Keep checking back for the arrival of the 2016 Honda HR-V at Miller Honda!

TestDrive released a video that offers a tease of Honda models being released for 2015. In this video, the scene takes place inside a Honda development building where one worker is seen walking around to inspect each of the new models all hidden beneath a red sheet. Each time he walks up to a model a fantasy sequence starts showcasing the full unhidden model. Check out the video above to see what types of models Honda will be releasing for 2015.

Freddie Wynn, Senior Production Manager at Honda Power Equipment Mfg. (HPE) in Swepsonville, North Carolina is the latest Honda employee to be features in the company’s “What Makes a Honda is Who Makes a Honda” series.  Freddie has been a dedicated employee at HPE since the plant was first opened almost 20 years ago. Over time he has worked his way up to management from the assembly line utilizing his motto of teamwork. "If someone needs help or advice, we're all willing to shift hats and do whatever is needed to ensure a positive outcome," Wynn said. In addition to his strong role at HPE, Freddie also serves as the sergeant at arms for his local Civitan Club. This club is a nonprofit organization that provides support to a variety of organizations and events such as youth sports, Boys & Girls Homes of North America and Special Olympics. Additionally, the club also holds fundraising events such as their Haunted Forest throughout the year that provide financial support to such organizations.

Kelley Blue Book (KBB) recently presented four Honda models with Best Buy Awards in their individual segments. All four models were selected following an in-depth evaluation and a range of tests performed by experts at KBB.com.  The factors taken into consideration during testing include consumer reviews and ratings, vehicle sales/retail sales information and cost of ownership information. "It is an honor to receive Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards for four of our core models, all of which are on track to be best-sellers with individual retail car buyers again in 2014," said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of the Honda Division. "This prestigious award from KBB.com helps current and future buyers with their purchase decision and further solidifies the notion that customers who purchase a Honda are making an all-around smart choice." The Four Honda Winners Include: 2015 Honda Civic - Kelley Blue Book Best Buy: Small Car 2015 Honda Accord - Kelley Blue Book Best Buy: Mid-Size Car 2015 Honda CR-V - Kelley Blue Book Best Buy:  Small SUV/crossover 2015 Honda Odyssey - Kelley Blue Book Best Buy: Minivan award

Everyone remembers when pop group OK Go became a viral sensation 5 years ago when they released a video of themselves performing their song “Here it Goes Again” while walking and dancing a choreographed routine on a series of treadmills. In their most recent video, the group is performing one of their newest songs “I won’t Let You Down” while riding around on Honda Uni-Cubs. This new personal mobility device was released in a redesigned format last year further demonstrating the ingenuity behind Honda’s engineering. To see Ok Go put these Uni-Cubs to good use check out the video above.

The American Honda Foundation has provided a series of donations to organizations that benefit military personnel and their families. These new donations are being provided in honor of Veteran's Day and the Foundation’s 30th Anniversary. "In researching unmet needs, the American Honda Foundation quickly zeroed-in on military personnel and their families, who have sacrificed for all of us and now need our support," said Alexandra Warnier, executive director of the American Honda Foundation. "The Foundation is proud to support these organizations, which provide the families of our men and women of the U.S. military with the gift of education, creating a legacy for the whole community." Here are three of the organizations receiving support from the Foundation: ThanksUSA - This organizations provides spouses and children of reserve and active-duty military personnel with need-based scholarships. The Foundation has provided $30,000 to be put towards scholarships for students looking to pursue a career in education or a STEM field. Folds of Honor - This organization provides family members of U.S. service members who were disabled or killed in active duty with annual educational scholarships. The Foundation has provided this organization with $30,000 to be put towards scholarships for education and STEM students. Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF) - This organization provides children of Special Operations personnel who lost their lives in duty with educational counseling, need-based college scholarship grants and financial aid. The American Honda Foundation has provided $10,000 to support the SOWF programs and another $30,000 for scholarships for students looking to pursue a career in a STEM or educational field.

<iframe width="500" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/7ov6Zq_bp6c" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Honda recently released a new advertisement for the Honda Civic and Honda Civic Type R Concept. This unique advertisement shows a man driving each of these models while constantly flipping back and forth to show the differences and possibilities that each model offers. When driving the Honda Civic, the man is portrayed as just a typical family man driving his kids home from school. When he is behind the wheel of the Honda Civic Type R Concept, however, he is seen on a very different kind of drive involved in a much darker and more dangerous activity.  Check out the video above to see this creative advertisement for yourself. You can now get the 2015 Honda Civic Sedan right here at D’ELLA Honda where we serve customers from Queensbury, Saratoga, Clifton and Glens Falls NY.  Go online and schedule a test drive with us today!

Honda recently released a new segment of its “What Makes A Honda Is Who Makes A Honda” 12-Part video series.  This new installment puts the spotlight on Honda of Canada mfg. safety leader Angie Trumpler.  For the past 26 years, Trumpler has been an active part of the Honda family.  Her role as a safety leader is one that she first took on about four years ago. In her spare time Trumpler continues to promote safety by serving as a volunteer firefighter with her local fire department.   She also spends part of her time working with students aged 7-21 at the Miniature Horse Club of Ontario.  There, she coaches the students on the proper handling of the horses to help instill self-confidence in them by giving them a sense of accomplishment that comes with mastering these skills. "The biggest change I notice about kids in the program is the self confidence that they build and how it helps them solve day-to-day challenges. This gives them the ability to talk to people and adapt to situations," Trumpler said. "They have fun with the mini horses since they are less intimidating and easier to handle than full-sized horses, and it really helps them build confidence and self-esteem. We’ve noticed that many of them are doing better in school after they join the program." To see Angie Trumpler’s full story check out the video above.