Fit EV Concept

Honda is proud to announce the world debut of the Fit EV Concept. This advanced electric vehicle is designed to meet the daily driving needs of an average commuter, utilizing the same 5-passenger layout found in the popular Fit hatchback.

The Fit EV Concept is propelled by a high-density motor derived from the FCX Clarity fuel cell electric vehicle and features a 3-mode drive system adapted from the CR-Z sport hybrid.

The Fit EV will achieve an estimated 100 miles driving range per charge using the US EPA LA4 City cycle (70 miles when applying EPA's adjustment factor), well more than the average number of miles driven daily by most commuters. The Fit EV is scheduled to go on sale in the U.S. in 2012.

For more info go to:

http://automobiles.honda.com/fit-ev/

Honda Car and Driver "10Best" Award History

Honda Model 10Best Award Model Year

Accord 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1995, 1994,1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983

Civic 1996, 1991,1990, 1989, 1988

CRX 1988, 1985

Fit 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007

Prelude 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995,1994,1993, 1992, 1986, 1985, 1984

S2000 2004, 2002, 2001, 2000

For more information and downloadable high-resolution images of Honda vehicles, please visit http://www.hondanews.com/
Consumer information is available at http://www.honda.com/

Black Friday crowds of shoppers hit the stores!

Shoppers tailgated, clogged the roadways and crowded the stores across Manatee and Sarasota County today.  The economy remains on thin, but Black Friday still drew throngs of eager, and bleary-eyed, consumers.

The fifth annual Midnight Madness at the Ellenton outlets drew an estimated 25,000 customers as the mall’s 2,400 parking lot was maxed out once retailers opened their doors. More than a dozen Florida Highway Patrol officers helped direct traffic coming off U.S. 301 as well as pedestrians crossing 60th Avenue East from the off-site parking lots of nearby businesses.

We did not need any Highway Patrol but we have had a great crowd out here at Honda Cars of Bradenton today.  We are expecting a busy Holiday season and looking forward to putting some beautiful Honda's under the trees this Christmas.  Come see us, we are open tomorrow from 9-7pm and Sunday from 12-5pm.  There are still a lot of incredible deals waiting for you.

Come on out and ask Matt Woods for a Real Deal!

Black Friday at Honda Cars of Bradenton!

You Bet!  Are you ready for Black Friday?

Retailers are preparing for one of their biggest days of the year: Black Friday.

Many consider the day after Thanksgiving to be the official start to the holiday season, which prompts stores all over the country to open in the wee hours of the morning and sell their merchandise at sale prices.

And people have already begun lining up. A couple in St. Petersburg, have been in line for Best Buy since Nov. 17, hoping to be the first to get into the store.

I'm not saying you need to camp out in front... Yet?

But you can bet, you will get some tremendous savings at Honda Cars of Bradenton.  Our Sales managers are willing to do whatever it takes to get you into the car you have always wanted.  New or used, you will be shocked at the savings!

See You on Friday!

ps. If you can't make it in on Friday, we will still offer any deal on Saturday and Sunday as well.

The Best Answer to Hunger!

With the holiday seasons approaching we still need to consider those in need.
Here are some local networks of people working together to fight hunger.

Food Bank of Manatee · Website · (941) 747-4655

811 23rd Ave E · Bradenton · Directions
http://www.foodbankofmanatee.org/




All Faiths Food Bank · Website · (941) 379-6333
8171 Blaikie Ct · Sarasota · Directions
http://allfaithsfoodbank.org/

Hendrick Motorsports

During Sunday's pre-race festivities at Texas Motor Speedway, Jeff Gordon presented the keys to his personal Corvette to raffle winner Cindy McCotter of Matthews, N.C. After handing over the keys to the Corvette to McCotter, Gordon asked her to accompany him on stage in presenting the Texas Chapter Speedway Children's Charities with a check for $75,000 designated to benefit childhood cancer initiatives in the state of Texas.

http://www.hendrickmotorsports.com/news_detail.asp?id=2943&ref=nf

Honda Cars of Bradenton likes this!

http://www.hondacarsbradenton.com/

Mr. Peanut is talking!

After a hundred years, America's favorite nut has decided to speak?
Although I haven't seen Mr. Peanut do any Honda commercials (yet), his recent boost in the spotlight has made me think of what kind of car he would drive?

Honda Cars of Bradenton has all new 2011 redesigned Odyssey.  Plenty of room for all his nutty friends!

I could just here him now...   "NUT thing compares!"

Balance isn't about compromise. It's about excelling at everything.

For many people, the words Honda and Accord are one in the same.  And that's no mistake, because the Accord Sedan is more than just a car.  It is a collection of ideas.  Like the notion that you can e responsible and still enjoy yourself.  Or, that smarter engineering can result in both power and efficiency.  That's the way Honda thinks.  And it's why Accord exists.

"Be responsible" this weekend!

Come out to Honda Cars of Bradenton and get your new Honda Accord!

http://www.hondacarsbradenton.com/

New Car Clinic at Honda Cars of Bradenton

Yesterday kicked off our 1st Honda Cars of Bradenton New Car Clinic.
Some of the items we covered were;
1. Detail Services
2. Social Media, Facebook, Newsletter
3. Express Service
4. Amenities
5. New Vehicle Reviews

It was a great turnout with fun and food to be taken in.

Matt Woods going over some of the prizes with one of our lucky guests.

In support of Honda Cars of Bradenton several vendors present.

1. Matt from Wheel Wizard - 941-400-9519. "No need to buy new when you can have your wheels refurbished"

2. JC from Magic Man - 941-356-4346.  "Specialize in burn holes, home or auto"

3. Rick from Ponto's Auto Body - 941-747-1372 "Expert Collision Repair"

4. Rick from Galle Vinyl & Trim - 941-447-5451 "The Leather Expert"

5. Sean from Dent Rescue - 941-228-5844 "Paintless Dent Removal"

6. Ed from Superior Auto Touch-Up - 941-792-3997 "Fix Your Nicks and Scratches"

The HCOB Family would like to thank you and hope you all have a safe and Joyous Hoilday Season!
We look forward to our second New Car Clinic during the first quarter of 2011.
http://www.hondacarsbradenton.com/

2011 Honda Odyssey Fuel Economy Could Crush Rivals

2011 Honda Odyssey Fuel Economy Could Crush Rivals

Honda says it recently got the good word from the feds that at least one version of its 2011 Odyssey minivan will be rated a remarkable 28 miles per gallon on the highway, just what Honda had predicted.
That makes the 2011 Odyssey, a major overhaul due in showrooms this fall, three mpg better than the current champ, Kia Sedona, and four mpg better than the four-cylinder version of the 2011 Toyota Sienna, a model Toyota launched to have a lower-price, higher-mpg model.
Odyssey's city rating of 19 mpg, though, is about the same as others'. Not posted yet on the government's fuel economy.gov because there's a lag between certification and publication.
Possible ringer: Nissan Quest. Nissan discontinued the Quest Nissan's redesigned Quest minivan is due early next year. This teaser shot from Nissan suggests the apperanance. No details have been disclosed, so it's unknown if Quest fuel economy will challenge Honda Odyssey's 19 mpg city, 28 mpg highway ratings.

Nissan Quest after the discontinued 2009 model, but jumps back into the small and fiercely competitive minivan market early next year with a new design. Nissan's not telegraphing the mpg ratings (or other details), but Nissan, recall, is trying for an enviro appeal, spearheaded by its Leaf battery car late this year. Have to be a big jump though. Previous Quest was rated 16/24 mpg.
Aggravatingly, Honda won't say (yet) whether all versions of the van will get that 28-mpg rating. It only says that it expects the Touring Elite (and doesn't that sound like the pricey version?) to get 19/28.
All Odysseys, though, will get the same 3.5-liter, variable displacement V-6 engine, Honda says. So if the good mpg is limited to one model, it's apparently due to more than just the engine.
Why no hybrid vans? Cost. Minivans, as family vehicles, are sold mainly to very cost-conscious consumers who would love the higher mpg of a hybrid but wouldn't/couldn't pay several thousand dollars extra for a gasoline-electric hybrid system. At least, that's automakers' thinking.

Toyota sells a hybrid van in Japan, called Estima, and has teased about offering a hybrid version of Sienna. There's a discussion of hybrid minivans at hybridcars.com that suggests the demand would be stronger than automakers think.

-- James R. Healey/Drive On
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2010/07/2011-honda-odyssey-fuel-economy-could-crush-rival-minivans/1