The Honda Accord Hybrid is Back
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!
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2017 Honda Accord Hybrid Is Better Than Ever
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>.
Honda Team Member Honored At 2016 STEP Awards
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 Dream Garage Sales Event
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.
Honda Division Reports Sales Results For March
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>.
2016 Honda Civic Coupe Page Coming Soon
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>.
Honda Presents The Fastest Seat In Sports
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.
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