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blink-182 and My Chemical Romance to Co-Headline 2011 Honda Civic Tour

blink-182 and My Chemical Romance to Co-Headline 2011 Honda Civic Tour

Celebrating 10 years of bringing the hottest acts in music across the country, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is proud to present the 2011 Honda Civic Tour featuring blink-182 and My Chemical Romance. The annual summer concert series is marking its deca-versary by bringing back blink-182, the inaugural artist from the first Honda Civic Tour in 2001, along with My Chemical Romance for a 40-plus date nationwide trek beginning on Friday, August 5. Support acts for the anniversary tour include Manchester Orchestra, Rancid and Matt & Kim.


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The 2011 Honda Odyssey was just named the Ultimate Minivan

The 2011 Honda Odyssey was just named the Ultimate Minivan by the editors at Cars.com, USA Today and "MotorWeek."

All of the redesigned minivans faced off this spring in a head-to-head shootout to determine which was best and the Odyssey beat out all of its competitors.Cars.com and the MotorWeek TV show convened the Ultimate Minivan Shootout, a comparison test among well-equipped vans priced from about $34,000 to $43,000, without shipping…
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Honda Opens Red Cross Donation Site to Benefit Relief Efforts in Japan

Following the earthquake and tsunami, which struck Japan on March 11, Honda established a special online site dedicated to channeling donations from Honda and Acura dealers, and Honda motorcycle and power equipment dealers to the American Red Cross. Honda has since opened the site to the public. So now, customers, suppliers and others may also participate in the Japan disaster recovery efforts as well.

"We are making this special website available for contributions based on…

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Honda Returns Favor of Loyal Facebook Fan

The number of Honda enthusiasts following the Honda Facebook page is growing every day. In fact, it recently surpassed the one-million fan milestone. That's quite a crowd! However, not so big that you can't stand out.

For example: Just before this past Christmas, self-proclaimed Honda lover Chris W. decided to show his affinity for the popular Japanese auto brand by mowing a huge Honda logo in his front lawn. Chris took a couple of pics to document and posted them on the Honda Facebook page for all to see.

Through their huge network of fans Honda eventually found…

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DCH Auto Group Supports 2011 National Youth Traffic Safety Month

DCH Auto Group is calling attention to teen driving safety this May  as part of National Youth Traffic Safety Month.  Throughout May, all DCH  Auto Group Dealerships in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and California will be holding and sponsoring events to raise awareness about how to keep young drivers safe on our roads and highways.

May  is an important time for teens to be focused on driving safety. With  prom, graduation, and summer trips…
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The hottest Hybrid yet!

MUGEN Euro is developing a highly-tuned version of Honda's CR-Z, which will deliver "Type R-like" performance from the hybrid's petrol-electric powertrain - and may offer even better fuel economy.

MUGEN Euro will use a supercharger to deliver over 50 per cent more power and torque from the Honda's petrol-electric drivetrain.  The tuned version of the hybrid coupe is expected to produce around 200PS, and 181lb.ft of torque, with significantly enhanced performance throughout…
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Review: 2011 Honda Pilot 4WD Touring

The family Crossover Utility Vehicle segment is, to put it mildly, crowded. Every major automaker has at least one option from which to choose. Ford has four choices, while Toyota makes due with three options. Some models feature two rows of seating, while others boast room for up to eight. Then there are the more off-road capable options to contrast with the docile soft-roaders.

Though most automakers have gone crossover crazy, Honda has made due…
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Honda Accord Was The Second Best-Selling Vehicle in March 2011

Seven vehicles on the top-ten list of best-selling cars for March 2011 sold more than 30,000 units. Only three achieved that volume in January and February. It shows many automakers are on an upswing. The list also shows significant gains in the midsize category, with Honda, coming in as the number-two best-seller with their award-winning Accord.

This is a great accomplishment for Honda, as the first two places usually go to pickup trucks. The…

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Honda's Safety Philosophy

Honda is a company dedicated to safety. Many automakers make similar claims, we wanted to take a moment to explain to you exactly what sets Honda apart from its competitors. It all comes down to the company's safety philosophy.

Honda Safety Philosophy

"Honda is committed to providing safety for everyone - not only for our own drivers and passengers, but also for the occupants of other vehicles, and injury mitigation for pedestrians. We are dedicated…

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New Honda Jet Hits 489 MPH in Testing

Honda Aircraft Co. announced that its HondaJet light business jet aircraft reached  a maximum speed of 425 knots, or 489 mph, while on a test flight at an  altitude of 30,000 feet.  According to Michimasa Fujino, Honda Aircraft Company President & CEO. "Our  flight tests indicate the aircraft is handling and performing as  expected, with excellent control harmony and stability."

Honda will continue a rigorous series of in-flight mechanical, systems  and handling tests on the…
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