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As a parent, your son or daughter getting their driver’s license is a very proud yet scary moment. When they hit the road, you’ll want to make sure they’re in a safe, reliable vehicle that also allows them to enjoy the independence of driving! CarBuzz has compiled a list of the top five vehicles that parents should buy their teenagers to make this process easier. They considered style, affordability, and most importantly, safety, when choosing their picks. Not surprisingly, the 2016 Honda Fit arrived at number five on the list. As “the best designed car for teenagers,” Carbuzz explains all of the benefits to purchasing this vehicle (did we mention the starting MSRP is $15,890?). It is powered by a 1.5 Liter Four-Cylinder Engine and The Six-Speed Manual Transmission which will prevent your teen from any dangerous side activities such as texting and driving. Plus, they’ll be having so much fun with the 130 horsepower engine with Vtec, they won’t even want to! The Fit is also loaded with available techy features that will appeal to any teen, like the optional touchscreen radio. Plus, the rear fold-down seats are perfect from everything to running errands to a weekend road trip. Browse our 2016 Honda Fit inventory on our website or schedule your test drive to see it in person! Person, and Jared Rosenholtz. "5 New Cars That Parents SHOULD Buy For Their Teenagers." CarBuzz. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 May 2016. < http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2016/5/12/5-New-Cars-That-Parents-SHOULD-Buy-For-Their-Teenagers-7733492/ >.

D’ELLA Honda of Glens Falls wants our customers from Queensbury, Saratoga, Clifton Park, and Glens Falls, NY to experience the newly redesigned 2016 Honda Civic Coupe with a test drive at 313 Quaker Rd. in Queensbury, NY 12804. Once you schedule your test drive, take a look at our new Research and Review page featuring this vehicle so you can decide which of the five trim options, two engine options, and two transmission options you’d like to check out. Plus you can learn about all of the standard and available features that are available on each trim. We look forward to seeing you soon!

At D’ELLA Honda of Glens Falls, we recognize that our customers near Queensbury, Saratoga, Clifton Park, and Glens Falls, NY are juggling busy lives. Between balancing your work, home, and social events, it’s hard to find time to run those necessary errands, like servicing your vehicle. That’s why we are pleased to announce that we are now offering extended hours for Parts and Service! D’ELLA Honda of Glens Falls will now be open Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM so you can schedule service before or after work and still make time for yourself. We strive to better serve you, our loyal customers, and hope this change will positively impact your overall experience at D’ELLA Honda of Glens Falls! Check out our Service and Parts Specials before Scheduling Your Appointment on our website. We look forward to seeing you.

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us here at D’ELLA Honda of Glens Falls. Mom has done a lot for you over the years and this weekend is the time to give back and say thank you for everything. We hope that everyone celebrating has a great day and be sure to take a trip over to see us again soon for all of your Honda needs!

The 2017 Honda Ridgeline is not expected to arrive at dealerships until sometime this summer, but that hasn’t stopped people from talking about it! Recently, the Environmental Protection Agency has released the official fuel-efficiency estimates for the redesigned midsize pickup. The new Ridgeline was given an EPA estimated mpg of 19 city/26 highway/22 combined, which is an increase of 5 mpg from the last generation, allowing the Honda to be competitive against other trucks in the midsize segment. To achieve this estimate, the 2017 Honda Ridgeline features Front-Wheel Drive and a 3.5 Liter V6 Engine. Opting for the Four-Wheel Drive package only results in a slight drop of 18/25/21 mpg. This beats out both the Toyota Tacoma and Chevy Colorado. We are looking forward to the Ridgeline’s arrival at D’ELLA Honda of Glens Falls! Stay tuned for its official arrival announcement. "Honda's New Ridgeline Receives 26-mpg Highway Rating." LeftLane News RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 May 2016. <http://www.leftlanenews.com/hondas-new-ridgeline-receives-26-mpg-highway-rating-91639.html>.

Automotive enthusiasts and environmentalists alike can now rejoice, thanks to the return of the 49-mpg Honda Accord Hybrid! Honda has announced that after its hiatus in 2016, the Accord Hybrid will be back for 2017. It seems that the 2017 model won’t be missing anything either, from new front-end styling, and 49 estimated mpg, to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, there is no lack of bells and whistles! There will be plenty of power in the 2017 Accord Hybrid making all green gearheads happy. It boasts 212 total combined horsepower, generated by its 2.0-liter gasoline, four-cylinder engine, as well as the car's dual electric motor setup. Keep an eye here on the D’ELLA Honda of Glens Falls blog. We will let you know when there is more information on this new model and when you get set it on our lot!

The all-new 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid will be launching this spring and the brand is already anticipating that sales for this new model will be more than double their previous record of 14,000 units which was achieved back in 2014. This newest version has been completely updated in terms of efficiency, style, and performance, a winning combination that is sure to garner some significant attention. The 2017 Accord Hybrid will be powered by a second-generation two-motor hybrid powertrain that offers three driving modes, EV Drive, Hybrid Drive, and Engine Drive. Additionally, this system offers best-in-class EPA fuel economy ratings of 49 MPG city/ 47 MPG highway*. In terms of style upgrades, this model now offers 13.5 cu.-ft of trunk space, a special aluminum hood and wheels, "Hybrid" exterior badging, blue highlighted LED headlights, and Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure. The three trim level options on the 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid will be the Hybrid, Hybrid EX-L, and Hybrid Touring. Some standard features on all trims include remote engine start, a wide-angle rearview camera, and Honda Sensing™, which comes with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Lane Keeping Assist (LKAS), and Road Departure Mitigation (RDM). Features available on the higher trim levels include front and rear parking sensors, a 7-inch Display Audio touchscreen with Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® compatibility, and heated rear seats. "The new Honda Accord Hybrid is the ultimate Accord – the most refined, technologically sophisticated and, of course, most fuel efficient in the lineup," said John Mendel, Executive Vice President of the American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "With Accord already America's most popular car three years running and the best-selling midsize car to younger buyers, we think this new hybrid model will add considerable momentum for the Honda brand." "The Best Gets Better: More Powerful, Fuel Efficient and Technologically Advanced 2017 Accord Hybrid Launching This Spring." Honda Media Newsroom. N.p., 21 Apr. 2016. Web. <http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hondanews.com%2Freleases%2Fthe-best-gets-better-more-powerful-fuel-efficient-and-technologically-advanced-2017-accord-hybrid-launching-this-spring%3Fpage%3D2>.

At the 2016 STEP Ahead Awards, which took place yesterday in Washington, D.C., Honda Team Member Jan Gansheimer was recognized for her efforts to help advance the work of women in the manufacturing industry.  All of the honorees at the event were recognized for their work in helping to create more awareness about the manufacturing industry as an advanced, high-tech industry in the U.S. while also promoting educational programs to strengthen training efforts in this industry. STEP stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Production and these annual awards have been designed to recognize women in the manufacturing industry who make an active effort to provide encouragement and support to other women interested in a career in this industry. Currently, around 47 percent of the labor force is made up of women, but only 27 of the manufacturing workforce is women, a fact that the women honored in the STEP awards are attempting to change. "I love the variety that manufacturing offers at Honda because it provides the opportunity to create, to solve problems and to work constantly to improve products for the customer," said Gansheimer, who was recently named Assistant Vice President of Human Resources for Honda North America, Inc. "I'm honored to be recognized for supporting an industry that has significantly impacted my life and is so important to the fabric of the country." Gansheimer has been with Honda since 1986 when she started out as a production associate in the Marysville Auto Plant. Over the years, her dedication and skill has helped her to advance into a number of different positions including staff engineer at the East Liberty Auto Plant, manager of the North American Support and Development group in the Purchasing Division, plant manager of the Marysville Motorcycle Plant, division manager of the Purchasing Division and her current position of AVP of plant operations for Honda of America Mfg., Inc. "Honda Associate Honored as Leading Woman in Manufacturing."Honda Media Newsroom. N.p., 21 Apr. 2016. Web. <http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hondanews.com%2Freleases%2Fhonda-associate-honored-as-leading-woman-in-manufacturing>.

In today’s society, it seems that everyone is constantly connected to their smartphones. Everywhere you go, you will see people glued to their phones and texting, even if they are in the middle of another task, such as driving. The problem is that everyone is so used to constantly being connected that they all believe that they have no problem multitasking while they continue to text. Unfortunately, studies have proven that while 98% of people think they are capable of multitasking, the more confident you are in your ability to multitask the less careful you will be and you will actually end up making more mistakes. Therefore, as part of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, Honda has released a new series of advertisements that help to bring awareness to the dangers of trying to multitask while you are texting. The videos all show individuals trying to carry on simple everyday tasks such as making pancakes, working out, and vacuuming while texting, and in each situation their focus on their phone leads to chaos with their other tasks. The point of these advertisement is to show that if even simple tasks cannot be accomplished while texting, then driving while texting is certainly not something that anyone should be attempting. You can see two of these videos below and visit the official Honda YouTube page to view all six.

Mechanical engineer and project leader for the 2017 Acura NSX Supercar, Clement D’Souza has been featured in the latest episode of “What Makes A Honda is Who Makes A Honda”. D’Souza is originally from India and has worked as a mechanical engineer for Honda of America Mfg., Inc., for more than 26 years. Over time he has had a number of amazing opportunities with the company, including his most recent venture as the project leader of the new NSX, the only supercar built in America. D’Souza says that he joined Honda after coming to the U.S. as a result of his love for motorcycles and his desire to learn more about the manufacturing process of bikes and cars. When he was presented with the chance to be project leader for the NSX, he jumped at it because it meant being able to be involved in the development of a whole new vehicle that would be the first of its kind. D’Souza feels that one of the most important components to his overall success in work and life is teamwork, a mentality that applies to work at Honda as well as his former passion for playing field hockey. D'Souza emphasizes teamwork as crucial to the project's success. "The number one thing for me is the teamwork, relying on your teammates and the team around you, working off the same rhythm and the same passion to a common goal," he said. Hear more of his story in the video below. "New Video Features Project Leader for Production of 2017 Acura NSX Supercar, the Only Supercar Made in America." Honda Media Newsroom. N.p., 15 Apr. 2016. Web. <http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hondanews.com%2Freleases%2Fnew-video-features-project-leader-for-production-of-2017-acura-nsx-supercar-the-only-supercar-made-in-america>.

Honda wants you to start celebrating spring by filling your garage with a new vehicle as part of the Honda Dream Garage Sales event. Here at D’ELLA Honda of Glens Falls we look forward to helping all of our customers from Queensbury, Saratoga, Clifton Park, and Glens Falls, NY find the perfect new vehicle to take home and park in their garage. We carry a number of impressive new Honda vehicles that we are sure you will love once you take them out for a test drive here at 313 Quaker Road, Queensbury, NY 12804. As part of the Dream Garage Sales event, the brand has released a few new commercial spots that highlight the event and a few of the impressive vehicles from the new Honda lineup. You can check out two of these new spots below and stop by D’ELLA Honda of Glens Falls for more information on any new Honda vehicle that interests you.

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>.