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Honda Baja Ridgeline finishes second in Vegas to Reno

2019 Honda Baja Ridgeline Honda Off-Road Racing Team continues its string of success and adds a second-place finish in the “7200” class for unlimited V6-powered trucks in the General Tire Casey Folks Vegas to Reno off-road race to the three victories already recorded at off-road events.

A part of the Best in The Desert series of off-road races, the “V2R” point-to-point race is the longest event of this type in US. It is a 550-mile run, which features a unique set of challenges and situations among which hot ambient temperatures, sudden and strong rain storms and substantial elevation changes. The track is also known for its numerous high-speed sections, as well as stretches of deep slit and thick dust, which can make overtaking difficult.

Starting first in the six-truck 7200 class, driver Jeff Proctor and navigator Evan Weller attempted to build an early lead as the field let Las Vegas and followed a course to Reno. Thick dust hampered their progress, which was followed by a flat tire near the service area.

Proctor and Weller eventually built up a six-minute class lead during the second hundred miles, but then the team was forced to make one more stop in order to address a fuel issue. The repairs dropped the pair to second in the race.

The Baja Ridgeline Truck

Generating 550hp via its HPD 3.5-liter HR35TT power unit, the drivetrain system uses the same block and cylinder heads as the production V6. Furthermore, there are numerous custom elements for the powertrain such as HPD-designed intake plenum and custom Engine Control Unit programing.

Honda Off-Road Racing Team has scored three victories in four races this season, including class wins for Baja Ridgeline Race Truck at the Parker 425, Mint 400 and Baja 500. The team returns to action in November for the season-ending Baja 1000.

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August 20, 2019

Honda reveals details about upcoming 2020 Honda Pilot Black Edition lineup

2020 Honda Pilot Black Edition Fresh from the plant, the new 2020 Honda Pilot arrives at dealerships tomorrow with a new Black Edition trim. Especially created as a top-tier of the entire Pilot lineup, the latest family member features exclusive styling touches and refined drivetrain system.

2020 Pilot Black Edition is based on the Elite trim level and comes with tons of exterior and interior changes and enhancements. Just like the similar Honda Ridgeline Black Edition, Pilot Black Edition features Crystal Black Pearl paint and includes Black Edition badges on the grille and tailgate. Furthermore, the engineering team has included exclusive black-painted 20-inch alloy wheels, and blackened components for the grille, headlight trim, side trim, door handles, window trim and go light accents.

Also, 2020 Pilot Black Edition is geared with the full Honda Sensing suite, which includes all kinds of technologies and systems that ensure safe and pleasurable drive.

But let’s get back to the changes and enhancements, shall we? Pilot remains one of the few models in the entire Honda portfolio to feature eight seats (seven with an optional second-row Captain’s Chair) available three-person capacity in both the second and third rows. In fact, the third-row access is made simple by the One-Touch Walk-In technology. Sweet!

Also, in addition to the Honda Sensing suite, engineers have geared the exclusive machine with an 8-inch touchscreen Display Audio system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, CabinTalk in-vehicle public address system, wireless smartphone charging and a hands-free power tailgate.

2020 Honda Pilot Black Edition

2020 Pilot comes with robust off-road and all-weather driving capabilities – the vehicle is geared with Intelligent Variable Torque Management system with torque-vectoring. Standard on all AWD trims, the iVTM4 uses an electronically-controlled and hydraulically-actuated rear differential in order to apportion engine torque between the front and rear axles and dynamically distribute torque between the left and right rear wheels. This aids for superior all-wheel handling and accurate steering under power. Sweet!

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July 30, 2019

Honda reveals details about upcoming 2020 Insight lineup

2020 Honda Insight arrives at dealers with tons of neat goodies and improved drivetrain system, along with an affordable starting price – $22,930. New Insight brings style and fuel efficiency, all along with new gadgets and features that would make even sceptics turn their head around. Let’s check ‘em out, shall we?

2020 Insight blends massive passenger space with premium interior appointments and refined drivetrain system. The engine generates a total of 151hp and ensures responsive acceleration and smooth and rewarding driving experience.

2020 Honda Insight

Available in LX, EX and Touring trim levels, new Insight lineup comes with multi-element LED headlights, push-button start and Honda Sensing suite of advanced safety and driver-assistance technologies. Also, Insight EX adds an8-inch Display Audio with Apple CarPLay and Android Auto smartphone integration. At the same time, Touring models bring leather seating surfaces, an 8-way power driver’s seat, Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation and dual-zone climate control.

New 2020 Honda Insight is exclusively created at Honda’s Greensburg Indiana plant, along with new Civic and CR-V with its 1.5-liter Atkinson-cycle, two-motor hybrid engines produced in Ohio.

2020 Honda Insight

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July 16, 2019

How To Spot The Best Honda Service Center Watertown NY

2019-Honda-910 Only a Honda car owner understands the importance of having the best Honda service center. A great Honda service center, however, must not only be able to provide car services, but also cater to the needs of a Honda car owner. So, if you are looking for the best Honda service center particularly in Watertown, New York, you must know what makes them fit for the job.

It can be tough to find the best Honda service center in Watertown, New York since there are dozens of them that are claiming to be the best. But if you take your time and do your research, you will eventually come across a Honda service center that you can trust and rely on whenever your vehicle has issues. Here’s how to spot the best Honda service center in Watertown, New York:

1. Ask For Recommendations From Other Honda Car Owners

It’s not that hard to find other Honda car owners since Hondas are so popular. If you are looking for the best Honda service center, you can ask them for recommendations. They may know of a service center that they’ve been to recently when they had their Honda car fixed.

You can also connect with other Honda car owners by joining an online group in social media,or car-related forums. This is the perfect place for you to interact with other Honda owners and talk about car-related issues, and ask them where the best Honda service center is in the city.

2. Read Online Reviews And Complaints

Online reviews can tell a lot about a car service center. When searching for the best Honda service center in your area, you can check consumer complaints and read reviews online so you can get a good picture of the quality of the services they provide. You can also go to the service center’s website and check reviews from there.

People who are disappointed with a car service center will always have something bad to say about it and it’s important that you avoid it. But if you see a car service center that has a lot of good reviews and has little to no complaints about their services, you might want to check out their services and see for yourself how good they are.

3. Bring Your Car To A Service Center And Get A Quote

One way of spotting the best Honda service center is to bring your car to the shop and have it checked for problems. But don’t just go to one service center, though. You must go to at least three service centers and compare them. See if the three service centers have the same findings about the problems of your car. This will help you identify which of the service centers are really reliable and have knowledgeable technicians that are experts in Honda cars, especially if you have a 2016 Honda CR-V or any of the latest Honda cars.

You can also use this chance to ask for a quote or estimated expenses for the car service. Service centers usually have different prices. Some of them will try to get more money from you out of their services, especially if you don’t know much about car issues. Therefore, it’s important to be aware of these types of service centers.

4. The Service Center Must Be Clean And Has Good Customer Traffic

The cleanliness and orderliness of a service center can tell you a lot about their services. If the workshop is full of clutter and everything is out of order, it means that it is a bad service center. You don’t want to go to a service center that can’t even take the time to clean the workshop.

Another sign of a good service center is its customer traffic. If you can see a number of customers getting cars serviced in the workshop, it means that this service center is popular and has a good reputation. You might also want to take note of customers who come in to have their cars serviced immediately and without delay. This means that the service center is capable of meeting deadlines.

Conclusion

There are many car service centers in Watertown, New York. Most of them are authorized service centers while there are also some that are not. It’s important that you find an authorized Honda service center in Watertown or anywhere else whenever your Honda car breaks down. If you don’t, your car’s issue may not be fixed properly and it may degrade the performance of the vehicle.

Honda service centers are considered to be reliable and trustworthy, though not all of them might fall under this classification. You’ll need to do some research when searching for the best Honda service center in Watertown, New York.

July 4, 2019

Although ugly, new Honda e brings neat balance between agility and comfort

2019 Honda e New Honda e has been created in order to deliver exceptional driving experience in urban area. Although the vehicle has nothing in common with its more advanced and premium siblings, this small and agile bad boy has a lot to demonstrate.

Honda e is equipped with a high-power electric motor that delivers a total of 150hp and impressive torque peak, measured at 300Nm. There’s also a 35.5kWh battery, which is considered as one of the most compact in its class. It also contributes to neat balance of low weight, fast charging capability and a vast range of over 200km.

Honda engineers have paid special attention to the driving dynamics and therefore ensured low centre of gravity, approximately 50cm from the ground, precise 50:50 weight distribution and short overhangs at the front and rear. Also, in order to maintain a neat sporty character, the engineers have ensured that power is delivered to the rear wheels, which also enabled greater steering articulation for the fron wheels. All this results on turning radios of 4.3 meteres, making sure that Honda e is an exceptional choice for small city streets.

2019 Honda e

What is also special about this one is that it comes with Single Pedal Control function, which enables driver to accelerate and slow the vehicle using only the accelerator pedal. When the accelerator pedal is depressed, the vehicle will accelerate as normal; when it is released, the automatic regenerative braking engages. By applying this kind of technology, a fuel efficiency is achieved, along with more engaging and dynamic driving experience.

Although not a beauty queen, the latest member of the Honda family surely brings its own perks – dynamic driving, efficiend drivetrain system and overall fun and rewarding driving experience. Also, this vehicle is the result of brand’s strategy for electrified engines for all vehicles by 2025. Sweet!

2019 Honda e

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July 2, 2019

Honda Sensing earns 2019 Passport a 5-Star rating by NHTSA

The all-new 2019 Honda Passport has managed to achieve the highest 5-star Overall Vehicle Score, the highest safety rating given by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as part of its New Car Assessment Program.

Passport and other Honda models’ crashworthiness was examined by numerous tests and as it seems, all models have proven themselves worthy – by incorporating Honda’s Advanced Compatibility Engineering body structure and Honda Sensing Suite, all machines have managed to score extremely high scores at all test levels.

The first technology, the Advanced Compatibility Engineering features a network of front-frame structures designed to absorb and deflect the energy from a frontal collision, while the suite provides greater awareness of driving conditions around the vehicle, in some cases helping drivers maintain lane position and slowing or even stopping when necessary. Honda Sensing is comprised of Collision Mitigation Braking System, Forward Collision Warning, Road Departure Mitigation and Adaptive Cruise Control.

Being a standard for crashworthiness, Honda Sensing suite is now a standard feature for 2019 Passport, Accord, Civic, Clarity, Insight and Pilot lineups. Introduced first with 2015 CR-V, Honda Sensing is surely a game changer with its 2.1 million vehicles sold worldwide.

2019 Honda Passport

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June 13, 2019

Honda presents new 2019 Passport

All-new 2019 Honda Passport arrives to dealers worldwide today (February 4) and enriches Honda’s award-winning SUV lineup and deliver an exclusive combination of on-road driving smoothness and off-road capabilities.

Designed for adventure-seekers who want diversity and capability in every given road and off-road situation, new Passport comes with i-VTM4 torque-vectoring AWD system, a 3.5-liter i-VTEC v6 engine and a more spacious cabin. And by using Honda’s reinforced unibody Global Light Truck, the revised SUV adopts a fully-boxed floor structure and the latest generation of Advanced Compatibility Engineering.

Available in Sport, EX-L, Touring and Elite trim levels, all 2019 Passport vehicles feature 20-inch wheels, a blackout grille, Honda Sensing suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies, along with higher ground clearance and wider track, compared to the three-row Pilot.

2019 Honda Passport

And as it comes to the inside, Passport offers best-in-class (according to Honda) passenger space and total interior volume and features a large basement cargo area, perfect for storing dirty gear or keeping valuables out of sight. Premium technologies include 4G LTE Wi-Fi, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a high-resolution 8-inch Display Audio System, heated and ventilated front seats, wireless phone charging and more.

2019 Passport can also be specified with optional Adventure Package and Urban Package sets that provide cost-efficient ways to enhance character and functionality of the new SUV. Additional optional accessories include accommodation of outdoor gear – bikes, kayaks and snowboards.

All-new Passport is especially created by Honda R&D Americas in Los Angeles, California and Raymond, Ohio. The vehicle and its V6 engine are produced at Honda Manufacturing of Alabama in Lincoln, Alabama by using domestic and globally sourced parts, alongside Honda Ridgeline, Odyssey minivan and Pilot three-row SUV.

2019 Honda Passport

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February 4, 2019

Honda team advances towards a safer future with its new tehcnologies

2019 Honda Insight Honda’s model year 2018-2019 features numerous contemporary gadgets and technologies, but the ones that stand out are the safety features. NHTSA and IIHS have tested every contemporary Honda vehicle and each single of these has earned NCAP rating of 5 stars, or with other words, the vehicles have received the highest possible ratings as it comes to utility technologies.

Leader in this prestigious trend is all-new 2019 Honda Insight, becoming the only compact hybrid vehicle to earn a 2018 TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS for all trim levels and receiving overall excellent points in all crashworthiness tests. Also, 2019 Pilot has managed to score good results and was named a Top Safety Pick Plus by the institute. Such and award have received 2018 Honda Accord, CR-V, Odyssey and 2019 Ridgeline.

A key to Honda’s well-built and safe vehicles is the Honda Sensing suite of advanced technologies that apparently do make a difference. In fact, since the introduction of the system back in 2015, Honda has sold nearly 1.6 million machines with Honda Sensing. This suite helps provide greater awareness of driving conditions around the vehicle and in some cases aid the driver in tricky road situations. Comprising the suite are Collision Mitigation Braking System, Forward Collision Warning, Road Departure Mitigation, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping Assist System and Adaptive Cruise Control.

2019 Honda Pilot

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December 18, 2018

Honda team begins production of new 2019 Passport machines!

New Honda Passport joins the award-winning SUV lineup and presents new features and improvements. There were more than 1,500 associates at Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, LLC (HMA) that celebrated the start of mass production of the new 2019 Honda Passport SUV. Available for order early next year, Passport is produced exclusively at HMA and will play an important role in brand’s award-winning SUV lineup.

As you might well know, Passport was revealed last month at the Los Angeles Auto Show and is scheduled to be that niche model between the compact CR-V and the three-row Pilot in Honda’s lineup. Passport is produced in Alabama along with other members of the lineup – Pilot, Odyssey minivan and the innovative Ridgeline pickup truck. And by doing so – extending the SUV lineup – Honda has been recognized as the “Best SUV Brand” by US News & World Report for four consecutive years. In fact, Ridgeline was selected as 2017 North American Truck of the Year. Neat!

What is cool about the latest addition in the Honda SUV lineup is that Passport is based on Honda’s Global Light Truck platform and shares much of its underlying structure with the three-row Pilot SUV and Ridgeline pickup, including the highly rigid unibody construction.

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December 10, 2018

Honda team takes home numerous prestigious awards – check ’em out!

2018 Honda Accord Honda team has managed to earn a prestigious award at the Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards for 2019. With leading positions at the market, thanks to the new Civic lineup, the team was recognized as one of the best in the field, due to the capability to improve, adapt and present ever-evolving technologies and solutions that do matter in today’s world.

Civic, Accord, CR-V, Pilot and Odyssey have won numerous awards in their respective categories four times in the last five years and with the unveiling of Clarity Plug-In Hybrid, the team has managed to multiply the awards and recognitions.

Honda’s 2019 KBB Best Buy Award wins include 2019 Honda Civic in the Compact Car segment, thanks to vehicle’s efficient engines, affordable pricing, reliability and retained value; 2019 Accord was the winner at Midsize Car segment for its sophisticated, advanced and inspiring design, while 2019 CR-V was recognized for its appealing design and mainstream luxury. Odyssey Minivan has impressed jury with its numerous features and family-friendly gadgets, while Clarity Plug-in Hybrid has caught attention with its neat driving dynamics and drivetrain refinement.

As you might well know, Kelley Blue Books’ Best Buy Awards are the result of a year-long process of evaluation and testing of numerous models across US. What separates this organization from others is that the requirements include pricing, 5-year cost-to-own data, consumer reviews and rates and vehicle sales information.

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December 3, 2018

Honda reveals new 2019 Passport SUV. Here are the essentials.

New 2019 Honda Passport 5-passenger V6 SUV has already made its debut and showcases numerous handy gadgets and advanced engineering solutions. Positioning between the compact CR-V and three-row Pilot, Honda’s latest family member comes with new unibody frame, refined drivetrain system, independent suspension and new safety features.

Exterior design

Passport’s expressive design was achieved thanks to the higher ride height, large 20-inch wheels, black grille and bumper, blackout headlights and sexy LED headlight accents. The design team has also included floating C-pillar and chrome exhaust finishers that finish the overall elegant and confident look of Passport. Based on Honda’s Global Light Truck platform, the SUV can adopt a four-wheel independent suspension with MacPherson struts in front and multilink independent rear systems, along with latest generation of Honda’s Advanced Compatibility Engineering.

Interior design

2019 Honda Passport

Passports contemporary exterior lines have been moved to the inside and along with calm and luxury ambience, driver and passengers can enjoy ample space for five people and benefit from numerous gadgets and fine material components. Honda team has enlarged the interior space and at the same time has included large cargo area, plenty of space for small stuff and of course, numerous utility features that contribute to pleasurable and smooth drive.

Drivetrain system

2019 Honda Passport trims are geared by a 3.5-liter V6 engine that generates 280hp and 262lb-ft of torque, placing the machine in top of its class for standard power output. The i-VTEC V6 is paired to a 9-speed automatic transmission, which is also considered as one of the most advanced in the segment.

Furthermore, the vehicle is available with i-VTM4 AWD system, which, unlike most other similar mechanical solutions, uses active torque vectoring to send up to 70 per cent of engine torque to the rear axle and 100 per cent of that torque to the left or right rear wheel, depending on the situation. By doing so, Passport’s drivetrain system components allow the vehicle to deal with rain-slicked or snowy roads, sandy trails and other on- and off-road situations.

Safety and utility features

Honda Sensing suite remains main figure in the safety technologies that were incorporated in new 2019 Passport machine. It includes Collision Mitigation Braking System, Forward Collision Warning, Road Departure Mitigation, Lane Keeping Assistance System and Adaptive Cruise Control.

Additional equipment

2019 Honda Passport

Packed with contemporary amenities as smartphone incorporation and new display systems, new Passport remains pleasurable to drive and handy in terms of convenience and utility at the same time. There’s a 215-watt audio system, large 7-inch TFT screen, Multi-Information Display, 4G LTE in-vehicle Wi-Fi TCU connection, HondaLink cloud-based service and numerous more.

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November 28, 2018

Honda Insight receives prestigious award from NCAP

Receiving top rates in all evaluated categories, 2019 Honda Insight has earned a well-deserved 5-star Overall Vehicle Score, the top available safety rating in US government’s New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). The vehicle has confidently established itself as a leader in third-party safety rates and has also earned Top Safety Pick Plus from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

On sale since July, new Honda Insight offers class-leading power and passenger space, sexy styling and efficient drivetrain system. In fact, all 2019 Honda Insight models are geared with Honda Sensing suite of active safety and driver assistive technologies that not only contribute to safe and pleasurable driving experience, but also have earned brand and model premium awards and recognitions.

The safety suite aids drivers for greater awareness of driving conditions and in many cases help driver maintain lane position and in certain situations engage the autonomous brake. Some of the systems are Collision Mitigation Braking System with Forward Collision Warning, Road Departure Mitigation with Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control.

As you might know, this is the ninth Honda model that has managed to earn a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from NHTSA. The other siblings are Accord, Civic, Fit, HR-V, CR-V, Pilot, Odyssey and Ridgeline.

2019 Honda Insight

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October 3, 2018

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