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New Honda Civic Will Lift Sales 24%

When fans of 2012's Honda Civic started blogging complaints about the updated sedan, the Japanese auto maker decided to fix its issues.

Civic upgrades will include better interior quality and noise reduction. These were key reasons Civic failed to receive a "recommended" status from Consumer Reports this past year.

"Building a good car isn't enough for us, we have to build a great car," John Mendel, Honda's executive vice president of sales…

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2013 Honda Fit EV

Honda Fit EV came to the recent LA Auto Show in production form, followed by a media event at Tokyo's Motor Show. It was a huge success, and now DCH Honda of Temecula could soon bring Honda Fit EV to you.

The Fit electric motor is similar to that found inside Honda's FCX Clarity fuel-cell EV. It produces 123 horsepower along with 189 lb-ft of torque. This engine is powered by a 20-kWh…

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Honda CR-V Receives New Redesign

The all new Honda CR-V made its debut in September, just prior to the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show. Many at LAAS were surprised at the direction Honda's award winning cars seem to be taking.

However, the Japanese auto maker is being very careful with how they reshape a popular, well known vehicle like CR-V.

Next year's CR-V will be powered by a 2.4-liter i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine, rated at 185 horsepower and…

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Free Photos and Pictures with Santa Claus at DCH Honda of Temecula


Santa Claus is coming to DCH Honda of Temecula starting Frida,y November 25, the day after Thanksgiving.  He will be here for some pre-holiday visits.  A photographer will snap digital photos of you and your loved ones free of charge.  Whether you are from, Murrieta, Hemet, Wildomar, Lake Elsinore, Fallbrook, Riverside, San Diego or beyond, everyone is welcome.



Santa will be here every Friday, Saturday and Sunday beginning November 25 until December 18.

Fridays from 4:00PM to 9:00PM
Saturdays from 11:00AM to 3:00PM
Sundays from 11:00AM to 3:00PM

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Honda Civic Gets Speedy Facelift

Honda Civic could go down in history as one of the best selling Japanese sedans of all time. However, last year's variant featured an unpopular facelift. Fans jeered, and the company is already going to fix things, proving that Honda puts customers first, especially those shopping at DCH Honda of Temecula.

Honda is working on a Civic makeover set to debut in 2013, according to sources.

John Mendel, executive VP for American Honda, said…

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2012 Honda Pilot Takes Top Spot

According to J.D. Power and Associates, family SUVs account for one in every seven new vehicles. It's no surprise to DCH Honda of Temecula that the 2012 Honda Pilot sits highest in popularity among that 14-percent. In fact, the Pilot just took the top spot in the Cars.com SUV Shootout.

Due to high-demand, automakers are boosting their family-friendly SUV models with eye-catching design, better fuel-economy and sharper technology. The "$37,000 Three-row…

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2012 Honda Ridgeline Adds New Sport Model, More Style and Fuel Efficiency


Honda's four-door, five-passenger pickup receives styling upgrades and improved highway fuel economy for 2012, along with a new Ridgeline Sport model that provides high-value features targeted at the entry four-wheel-drive truck segment.

The 2012 Ridgeline is now available in four models, including the Ridgeline RT, new Ridgeline Sport, Ridgeline RTS and Ridgeline RTL. Upgrades on all models for 2012 include a refreshed grille design, aerodynamic improvements, friction reduction measures in the engine and a new EPA fuel rating of 15/21/17 city/highway/combined mpg, up 1 mpg in the highway rating.

The new Ridgeline Sport model adds…
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Campaign to Urge Drivers to ??Stop the Texts?? and ??Stop the Wrecks??



Eighty-two percent of young adult drivers (16-24) have read a standard text message while driving, according to a national survey conducted by the Ad Council. In an effort to educate young drivers about the dangers of texting while driving, the State Attorneys General and Consumer Protection agencies, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)and the Ad Council are launching a new public service advertising campaign (PSA) nationwide. The campaign includes TV, radio, outdoor and digital PSAs. Additionally, to extend the campaign messages online, new Facebook, Twitter and YouTube social media channels go live today.

NHTSA reports that distracted driving…

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Honda - #1 Green Car Maker

We all know the Honda Insight and CR-Z hybrids are some of the greenest in the industry. The factories where these vehicles are constructed, prior to delivery at DCH Honda of Temecula, are also the greenest buildings compared to any other auto maker.

A survey from nonprofit group US Green Building Council found the Honda HQ in Torrance, CA and Anna, OH powertrain facility are both "Green Building" approved. Honda's Canada HQ in Markham…

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2012 Honda CR-V Concept Leaked!

It looks like Honda let the cat out of the bag, prior to the vehicle's official unveiling - 2012's Honda CR-V is all over automotive websites. While the car's design remains similar to CR-V's previous generation, there are many great upgrades coming from this refresh, that initially popped up at the Orange County International Auto Show in California.

"The 2012 CR-V concept strongly hints at the more dynamic and refined look of…

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