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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.

D’ELLA Honda will soon be releasing a Research & Review page on the 2015 Honda Civic for all of our customers from Queensbury, Saratoga, Clifton Park and Glens Falls, NY interested in researching this all-new model. All the vehicle information you are looking for to learn all about this model include EPA estimates, trim level options, MSRP, Available features, safety features and more. We will make an official announcement when this page has been released to be sure to keep checking back here.

It was recently reported by American Honda Motor Co., Inc. that total sales for Honda Division in October reached 105,745 units, a 5.5% increase over sales from October 2013. The increase can be attributed to the steady positive sales of several popular models such as the Fit, Accord and CR-V. "The new 2015 CR-V is giving renewed momentum to what has already been an incredible year," said Jeff Conrad, Honda division senior vice president and general manager. "The success of the new Fit is an important step in re-establishing small cars as a pillar in the Honda lineup." Additional Highlights: Sales of the Accord increased by 7.8% with 27,128 units sold Sales of the Fit increased by 83.4% with 6,851 units sold Sales of the CR-V increased by 29.7% with 29,257 units sold

<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.

The all-new Honda HR-V Crossover recently made its North American debut in a photo released by Honda Motor Company. This new Honda model incorporates a variety of new design elements such as flat-folding second-row Magic Seat, spacious packaging and a new front end designed with features such as a black grill and trapezoidal headlights. The Honda HR-V Crossover was developed along with the Honda Fit at the Celaya, Mexico Honda Factory. Keep checking back here for more information on this all-new model if you live near Queensbury, Saratoga, Clifton Park and Glens Falls, NY. Original Source: http://blog.caranddriver.com/all-new-honda-hr-v-crossover-makes-its-north-american-photo-debut/

Motor Trend has named the 2015 Honda CR-V as their 2015 2015 Sport/Utility of the Year. This all-new model has been upgraded from the previous year with a variety of new technologies including Honda Sensing™ safety and driver assist technologies, Earth Dreams Technology™ and a new Touring trim level. Motor Trend editor-in-chief Ed Loh, said, "The 2015 Honda CR-V impressed our judges with its extensive list of delightful design and thoughtful engineering improvements. Our editors were especially impressed by Honda's responsive and efficient continuously-variable transmission and sophisticated safety systems – particularly the smart and seamlessly integrated Lane Keeping Assist system. Efficient, practical, and a joy to drive; the 2015 Honda CR-V does virtually everything well." For this award, Motor trend evaluated models that have been newly released or significantly redesigned within 12 months of November 1st of the year before. There is a three step evaluation process used by Motor Trend as well. Step One - A baseline for data on braking, acceleration and handling is determined and the model is put through a full weigh-in and tech check. Step Two - Models are put through three days of testing loops on various road conditions including off-roading to evaluate the model’s road handling. Step Three -  Motor Trend judges fully evaluate each model through six specific categories; Design Advancement, Efficiency, Performance of Intended Function, Value, Safety and Engineering Excellence. We carry the 2015 Honda CR-V here at D’ELLA Honda of Glens Falls where we serve customers from Queensbury, Saratoga, Clifton Park and Glens Falls, NY.  Go online and schedule a test drive with us today!

The official voting for #ProjectFit will end next week on October 22. Project Fit was first launched last month, when Honda issued a challenge inviting teams to create their own custom Honda Fit. The six competing teams are from Kenny Vinces, MAD Industries, Kontrabrands, Bisimoto Engineering, Spoon Sports USA and Tjin Edition. Fans have been able to follow the progress of each team online at hondaloves.tumblr.com through #ProjectFit. Additionally, videos and photos were also posted on Honda’s Facebook and Twitter pages. The finished vehicles will be showcased on November 4 at the SEMA show in Las Vegas. After the showing, the official winner will be announced.

Customers living near Glens Falls, Clifton Park, Saratoga Springs and Queensbury, NY will soon be able to research the 2015 Honda Accord using a Research & Review page that D’ELLA Honda of Glens Falls will be releasing.  The information provided on this page will give a more detailed look into this all-new model with features such as MSRP, trim level options, standard and available features, MSRP, EPA estimate and much more.  We will be sure to announce as soon as this page has been released so be sure to keep a look out for it.

Customers from Queensbury, Saratoga, Clifton Park and Glens Falls, NY interested in the 2015 Honda Odyssey can now view the full Research & Review page recently released by D’ELLA Honda.  There are five trim levels on this model, the LX, EX, EX-L, Touring and Touring Elite. A few of the features found on the 2015 Honda Odyssey include Brake Assist, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®, Available Honda LaneWatch™, Available Multi-Angle Rearview Camera, Available Fog Lights and Available HondaVac®. MSRP starts at $28,975* for the LX,  $32,275* for the EX, $35,775*  for the EX-L and $42,030* for the Touring and Touring Elite. Be sure to go online and schedule a test drive of the 2015 Honda Odyssey with D’ELLA Honda today! * MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $830.00 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.

A glimpse of the F1 Turbo Power Unit, newly developed by Honda, was recently released to the public.  This new engine was developed by Honda to supply McLaren vehicles throughout the 2015 racing season including the pre-season testing.  Having been named as the official supplier for McLaren, Honda is marking its return to the F1 racing world with a big power boost with this new engine model. "Working toward Honda's F1 participation starting in the 2015 season, development of the power unit is entering its prime phase at our R&D facility in Sakura (Tochigi, Japan), where we transferred our automobile motor sports development earlier this year," Yasuhisa Arai, Senior Managing Officer of Honda R&D, said. "In addition to conducting simulations, we have moved onto the next stage where we conduct full-fledged bench tests of the engine while connecting the turbocharger and energy recovery systems.”