Global Achievement! CR-Z Wins 2012 Design Award

Honda CR-Z Wins 2012 Design Award

TULLAMARINE, AUSTRALIA – July 24, 2012: The Honda CR-Z has added another trophy to its cabinet, winning a 2012 Design Award in the Automotive and Transport category of the prestigious Australian International Design Awards.
At a ceremony in Sydney on Friday 20 July, Honda Australia’s Managing Director and CEO, Mr. Satoshi Matsuzawa and Principal Adviser, Mr. Lindsay Smalley accepted the award on behalf of Honda Australia.
“The Australian International Design Awards are a respected and prestigious award within the design industry. It is a great honour to receive an award of this calibre for the CR-Z.
“The CR-Z is truly in a class of its own, with styling that turns heads, advanced fuel efficiency and a drive that is fun, exciting and engaging. We are very proud to add another important and prominent award to our trophy cabinet,” Mr. Smalley said.
The 2012 Design Award joins a long list of awards received by the CR-Z; Australia’s Wheels Magazine Car of the Year 2011 and Green Car of the Year in the ‘Sports’ category, Japan Car of the Year 2010-11 and U.K. Top Gear Magazine’s Green Car of the Year.
Capturing Honda’s joyful spirit, the CR-Z leads the way to the future of motoring, responding to an increase in environmental awareness and changes in the world economy. “The CR-Z is an example of how Honda is realising its vision for an exciting, cleaner future without compromising on the joy of driving,” Mr. Smalley said.
Honda was the world’s first car manufacturer to announce voluntary global targets for the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions and has been implementing proactive measures in sustainability for over five decades.
Honda is the world’s biggest engine manufacturer, a leader in automotive research and development and consistently rated a top performer in customer satisfaction. There are more than 400,000 Hondas on the road in Australia and millions of happy customers worldwide.

How Many SUV's In Your Family...Count them now!

OK...So the real message is: "The 2012 CR-V wins again!...in the most recent Compact SUV Shootout, sponsored by USA Today, cars.com and MotorWeek...the completely reengineered 2012 Honda CR-V took the NUMBER ONE place with a top score of 809 out of 1,000"  The best way to appreciate the ample qualities of the 2012 CR-V is to drive one.  Guess what?  We have them!

The staticsics are staggering.  The next time you are on the road just take a visual count and you'll appreciate just how popular  SUVs are with U.S. families.  From singles, to newlyweds, to empty nesters and even retirees...where the CR-V is the most popular 'dinghy' that they tow behind their six figure RV.

I've always believe that the smart buyer drives a Honda.  And even for families on a budget these downsized people/cargo haulers are getting more affordable even as they offer more standard features and get better gas mileage.  Some argue that we offer too much technology.  NOT FOR ME.

"To see which offers the most value for a family, experts from USA TODAY, car-shopping site Cars.com and PBS' MotorWeek— plus a real Chicago family — compared six models that met a mainstream price limit and were EPA-rated at least 30 miles per gallon for our $25,000 Compact SUV Shootout."

USA Today.

Check out the rankings in this morning's USA Today...or online.  What's your favorite and why?  What comprises 'affordability' to you?  Hint: not price.

40+ MPG with My 2010 Insight...IMAGINE 118 MPGe

2013 Honda Fit EV Rated by the EPA at 118

MPGe; Receives Best-Ever Consumption

Rating of 29 kWh/100mi

The 2013 Honda Fit EV tops all other EV offerings in efficiency ratings, providing the most mileage for your electric dollar

The 2013 Honda Fit EV, has received a combined adjusted Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mile-per-gallon-equivalency rating of 118 MPGe, and an unprecedented low consumption rating of just 29 kilowatt hours (kWh) per 100 miles. With an EPA rated annual fuel cost of only $500 , the fun-to-drive 2013 Honda Fit EV can help consumers get more miles for each charging dollar. Full EPA MPGe ratings¹ for the Fit EV are 132/105/118 city/highway/combined.

With such an efficient drivetrain, the Fit EV 's 20-kWh lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery provides the capacity to earn an EPA combined city/highway estimated driving range rating of 82-miles, allowing the Fit EV to surpass the EPA efficiency and range ratings of the Ford Focus Electric (105 MPGe, 76-mile range), Nissan Leaf (99 MPGe, 73-mile range), and Mitsubishi i-MiEV (112 MPGe, 62-mile range). The Fit EV 's exceptionally efficient design – encompassing everything from savvy powertrain design, weight-conscious engineering and effective aerodynamics – makes the most of the Fit EV 's smaller battery. Additionally, the Fit EV battery can be recharged in less than 3 hours from a low charge indicator illumination point when connected to a 240-volt circuit.
"Just as important as the industry-leading fuel-efficiency and fast recharging time, as a Honda, the 2013 Fit EV will be an absolute kick to drive," said Steve Center, vice president of the American Honda Environmental Business Development Office.
The Fit EV 's 92 kilowatt (123 horsepower) coaxial electric motor generates 188 ft-lb of torque, and is teamed to a chassis with a fully-independent suspension and a driver-selectable 3-mode electric drive system adapted from the CR-Z Sport Hybrid.
Honda debuted the 2013 Fit EV at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show and announced plans to begin leasing the battery-electric commuter vehicle to customers in select California and Oregon markets during the summer of 2012, followed by an East Coast rollout in 2013. The Fit EV will be offered with three-year $389/month lease².

How To: Add a Shortcut of our Website to Your iPhone Home Screen

You’re attached to your iPhone.  You know it and we know it.  Easy access to the world is a finger swipe away as we delve into our phones for a mass amount of information.  From web surfing, gaming, to news worthy content, we’re always on our phones.  If you’re checking out our newest specials and blog, we make it easy for you to access our site online.  Now, with our help, you can add a shortcut (looks just like n app) to your iPhone Home Screen. 

    -Open Safari and head to our homepage: 
    -Once there, click the Share button at the bottom and hit “Add to Home Screen”
    -Change the Name to what you prefer and click Add in the top right corner
    -Now, the shortcut will be on your iPhone’s home screen.

Users who regularly need to switch to the full version of a website should create a Home Screen shortcut to the full version of the site, which will skip the mobile version when launched.