Here it Comes - The All New 2011 Honda CRZ Hybrid

Get ready Charleston and Tri-County area...the All New 2011 Honda CRZ Hybrid will be here soon...

Our Employee Luncheon

                                                                   

Once a quarter Hendrick Honda of Charleston will get together for some great "family time".  This luncheon was an extra special one to be proud of, we received Hendrick Champion status. This is an accomplishment we acheived based on our dealerships overall  performance in 2009.  We could not have received this award without living motto "Team Work".  We are all truly blessed to be working for a World Class Organization.     Look out  2010 here we come!!!

Production Version of 2011 Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe Makes Official Debut

DETROIT, Jan. 11, 2010 -

The all-new 2011 Honda CR-Z sport hybrid coupe, making its U.S. production debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, introduces sleek styling and sporty handling to the hybrid segment, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today.

Set to go on sale late summer in the U.S., the CR-Z is powered by a 1.5-liter i-VTEC engine with Honda's compact and lightweight Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) hybrid-electric system. The two-passenger CR-Z introduces a new three-mode drive system that allows the driver to select between Sport, Econ (Economy) and Normal driving modes.

The two trim levels include the well-equipped CR-Z and the feature-rich CR-Z EX. A six-speed manual transmission is standard equipment and a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) is available. Standard features on the CR-Z include Vehicle Stability Assist, an AM/FM/CD/USB audio system with six speakers, automatic climate control, power windows and door locks, remote entry, cruise control, and more. The CR-Z EX adds, High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlights with Auto-On/Off, fog lights, a 360-Watt AM/FM/CD premium audio system with seven speakers including subwoofer, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®, perforated leather-wrapped steering wheel, and more. The CR-Z EX is available with the Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System1 with voice recognition.

The CR-Z represents the sixth unique version of Honda's original IMA technology since the launch of the 2000 Insight, the first hybrid vehicle available in North America in December 1999. The foundation of the CR-Z's hybrid powertrain is a 4-cylinder, 16-valve, single overhead cam engine with "intelligent" Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (i-VTEC) that receives additional power from the IMA system's DC brushless electric motor. The i-VTEC system controls the opening and closing of one intake valve per cylinder to enhance combustion at low RPMs. The 10-kilowatt electric motor assists in acceleration and also acts as a generator during braking or coasting to capture kinetic energy that recharges the 100-volt IMA nickel-metal hydride battery pack. The gasoline engine can automatically turn off during vehicle stops to improve efficiency.

In addition to being environmentally responsible, the CR-Z demonstrates a commitment to safety in its design and construction. The Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure helps protect vehicle occupants in a frontal collision. Additional safety technologies include standard dual-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags; standard front-side airbags with passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS); side-curtain airbags, active head restraints; an anti-lock braking system; a tire pressure monitoring system; and a pedestrian injury mitigation design in the front of the vehicle.

Honda Graduate Program

THE HONDA GRADUATE PROGRAM


... Available at Hendrick Honda of Charleston....

So, you're finally graduating. Congratulations! To help make the transition from school to a career as easy - and as much fun - as possible, we'd like to suggest a truly enjoyable extracurricular activity: buying a new Honda.  The Honda Graduate Programs from Honda Financial Services can help make it easier to qualify for financing, and allow you to drive away for a small down payment.



To help make your monthly payments as low as possible, we can customize the financing term to your needs. Taking advantage of the Graduate Program can help you start building your credit rating, making it easier to qualify for other consumer loans and credit cards.


Below is info that you need to know:

If you will be graduating with a Masters, Bachelors, or Associates degree from an accredited college or completing a registered nursing program in the next four months, or have done so in the last two years, and you have no adverse credit history, you may qualify to purchase your vehicle through the Graduate Program. Here's what you'll need to bring.



1. Verifiable proof of employment and income, or a firm commitment from an employer with a start date no more than 120 days from the date of the finance contract


2. Copy of diploma or proof of eligibility


3. Valid Driver's License


4. Copy of social security card

We look forward to assisting you with your next vehicle!

Honda Accord and Honda Fit Are Named Car and Driver "10 Best Cars" Awards

Hendrick Honda of Charleston

          

      
            is proud to share with you some AWESOME NEWS from Car and Driver Magazine Honda Accord and Fit Receive Car and Driver Magazine's"10Best Cars" Awards


                    Accord wins for 24th time in 28 years; Fit wins for the fourth straight time


TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 1, 2009 - Car and Driver Magazine has named the 2010 Honda Accord and the 2010 Honda Fit as two of the winners of its prestigious and highly competitive annual "10Best Cars" award. Now in its eighth generation, the Accord has achieved "10Best" status 24 times in the 28 years that Car and Driver editors have been conducting the competition, more than any other vehicle in the award's history. The Honda Fit has been honored with 10Best status in each of the four years that it has been on sale in the United States.



"The Car and Driver "10Best" awards recognize Honda's ongoing emphasis on performance, quality and safety," said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "Honda is honored to have its vehicles regarded so highly over the years with one of the most coveted awards in the industry."


Thanks Car and Driver Magazine!!!

Congratulations!

To the Coleman family

We would like to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Coleman on their new purchase of the all new 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour and welcome them to the Charleston area! This is the first Accord Crosstour we have sold here at Hendrick Honda of Charleston. Contact Hendrick Honda for more information on your Accord Crosstour at : 1-866-737-6215 or visit us online at www.charlestonhonda.com

Honda Leads in Fuel Efficiency

Honda Motor Co. has the most fuel efficient fleet in the United States, followed closely by Hyundai Motor Co., the Environmental Protection Agency said Friday in releasing preliminary figures for 2009. According to the Detroit News, all vehicles sold in the 2009 model year are expected to average 21.1 miles per gallon in "real world" driving, which is one-tenth of a mile better than in the 2008 model year. Final 2009 figures will be released next year in October or November. The preliminary numbers are based on sales data and confidential product reports and sales estimates from the companies and usually don't vary much from the final tallies, which are based on actual sales. Honda had a fleet wide 23.6 MPG fuel economy average in the 2009 model year. Hyundai had 23.4 MPG. Toyota Motor Corp., which was tied for first in 2007, slipped to third with 23.2 MPG. Volkswagen AG was fourth at 22.3 MPG; while Nissan Motor Co. and BMW AG were tied for fifth at 21.6 MPG. The EPA reports "real world" fuel economy rankings and carbon emissions. Because of credits for building alternative fueled vehicles, real-world adjustments and testing procedures, the EPA figures are at least 25 percent lower than those on new vehicle stickers. For more on Honda’s leadership in fuel efficiency, including facts and statistics, click here.