As Honda continues its journey towards developing fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), it has decided to form a partnership with H2USA to help promote the research and infrastructure that is currently being worked on to support this kind of vehicle. H2USA is a hydrogen fuel-cell campaign that began back in March to develop cost-effective solutions for bringing hydrogen fuel to the United States.
As powerful tornados wreaked havoc on the Midwest last month, many of us felt helpless as we watched entire towns suffer from the destruction. Luckily with the disaster relief provided by the American Red Cross, assistance can be given to the families who were left homeless. This is of course all made possible by donations made to the Disaster Relief Fund like the one recently pledged by Honda. The Japanese automaker announced it would be making a generous donation of $100,000, and its generosity just doesn't stop there.
Here at Steve Hopkins Honda, one of our favorite models has become the Honda CR-V. We aren't the only ones that seem to favor this crossover either, as it recently outsold competitors in April with 26, 519 vehicles sold. Compared to last year's April record, this is an increase of almost 3,000 units. Although the second place competitor only trailed behind by less than 700 units, the CR-V proved that it was able to stand above the rest.
We all know the Honda Accord midsize sedan as a vehicle that is versatile, reliable and efficient. Now we can add best-seller to this list, as it recently outsold competitors during the month of April. Let's take a closer look at how this model was able to rise to the top.
When shopping for a new Honda vehicle, it is easy to see that the automaker goes above and beyond to offer a lineup filled with style, reliability and value. This is why we were excited to see Honda's hard work rewarded with the 2013 Brand Image Award presented by Kelley Blue Book.
The winner was determined by a study that evaluated 12,000 individuals who were researching online while shopping for a new vehicle...
At the recent New York International Auto Show, nobody was expecting the updated version of the Honda Odyssey to unveil such a unique feature that would capture the attention of auto enthusiasts. Here at Steve Hopkins Honda we are certainly impressed with the level of innovation that Honda included in this refreshed model, in particular its built-in vacuum cleaner.
Shopping for a new vehicle on a budget may sound like a daunting task. However, here at Steve Hopkins Honda we are here to tell you how finding the best value for a reasonable price isn't as difficult as you may think, especially when looking at the new Honda lineup. We aren't just being biased either. Recently Consumer Reports recognized one of our favorite models on its "6 Great New Cars Under $18,000" list.
Just when all of you in the greater Fairfield area didn't think Honda could make its hybrid models any greener, it added a new environmentally friendly component to the mix. The disposal of hybrid batteries up until now has been viewed as a process that was not entirely resourceful. This is why Honda is now recycling components of the batteries to extend the life cycle of the materials. Here at Steve Hopkins Honda we are excited to uncover the details of the latest development.
Exciting news for all of you iPhone users in the greater Fairfield area: the convenience of Siri is now going to be more accessible and easy to use while embarking on future driving adventures. As Honda recently partnered with Apple, it will now be integrating Siri into some of its new Honda vehicles.
With the addition of Siri, Honda plans to combine...
Our favorite kind of news to report to all of you in the greater Fairfield area here on our Steve Hopkins Honda blog, always has to do with Honda gaining some time in the spotlight. This time around the automaker was recognized for its innovative technology with the LaneWatch blind spot display. As a result, Good Housekeeping awarded Honda the 2013 "Very Innovative Products" (VIP) Award, making it the first automotive product this year to earn this recognition.
