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Autoblog Test Drives the 2013 Honda Fit EV

In testing the 2013 Honda Fit EV, Autoblog found that its most negative aspect isn't a feature or a defect, but rather, the fact that it's going to be available in such limited quantities upon its release. In fact, that's literally the only criticism that the online publication had for the forthcoming electric vehicle from the Big H. They found everything else to be superb.

So what did they like best? By far, that would be its dynamic range of driving modes. The 2013 Honda Fit EV is equipped with a dial that allows for it to…

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Honda Fit EV Gets Official EPA Rating

The United States Environmental Protection Agency has been assigning fuel economy ratings to vehicles for the last 40 years - new Honda models included. In other words, it would be an understatement to say that they've developed an accurate system for gauging the mileage of just about any vehicle on the road. The EPA did, however, hit one road pump upon testing its first electric vehicle... They're not powered by chemical fuel, and therefore…

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The Honda Jazz Si is Making a Name for Itself Overseas

One of Honda's most popular vehicles here in the United States is the Honda Fit; an efficient and modest hatchback. But it is not know as the Fit overseas. It is know as the Honda Jazz in other countries, and it's quickly gaining a reputation of its own as a fierce driving machine that simply demands attention. How can Brandfon Honda possibly be talking about the same vehicle? Simple. Honda has recently revealed an all-new Si trim of the Fit/Jazz to the public.

If you know anything about the Si trim and Honda, chances are you're…

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2013 Honda Fit EV

For over a year, we at Brandfon Honda in Branford, CT had to hear about overseas green car lovers driving around in Honda Fit EV cars. Well friends, our time is now! It seems like the United States, as well as Canada, will get their own Fit EV's.

 

Honda Fit EV came to the recent Los Angeles Auto Show in full production form, followed by a huge media event from the company at Tokyo…

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Honda Canada’s R&D Test Drive

Welcome to Honda's R&D department. The auto maker opened up its research and development facility over in Japan, and representatives from top Honda Dealers across the US and Canada, including Brandfon Honda in Branford, CT, were there to see what the future holds.

 

First up, the company showed off their Honda Accord with fuel-savings Atkinson Cycle engine. With the ability to keep power without the loss of torque, the engine range will span…

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Honda Civic 5-Door Will Only Sell In Europe

There's a 5-Door Honda Civic hatchback coming to UK dealers. Sadly, the 5-door variant isn't available in the US this year, though there are 4-Door and Coupe models on sale at Brandfon Honda in Branford, CT.

 

Honda says their 'Euro-Spec Civic' was designed to "offer the best in aerodynamics," thus offering optimal fuel economy. And you can tell it's true: not only by its design, but also engine choices. 3 powerplants are…

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More Aggressive Styling Ahead for Honda Civic

No matter how good something may be, there are always those who strive to make it better. In the auto industry, however, change to a solid model can certainly be a risk. For several decades now, Honda has kept its hold over compact car consumers with the Honda Civic, largely due to the vehicle's dependable nature and strong brand backing. But recently, sources have given us good reason to believe that the 2013 Civic…

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Honda Civic Natural Gas for 2012

Official pricing of the 2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas variant is a base MSRP of $26,155. The vehicle will be available for test drives at 200 dealerships throughout the US, in 38 states total. There will also be vehicles coming to Canadian dealers.

 

Honda proudly continues to make their Civic models available with Compressed Natural Gas Option at dealers like Brandfon Honda in Brandford, CT.

 

CNG Civic is powered by a modified version of…

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7 Honda Models Earn Highest Ranking in Latest J.D. Power Study

The Honda brand earned its best-ever ranking in J.D. Power and Associates' Initial Quality StudySM (IQS) for 2011.  Honda also led the industry with seven models earning the highest initial quality ranking in their respective segments, including its top-selling Accord and Civic models.

Of the seven Honda models earning the highest initial quality score in their segment -- the most segment leaders of any brand -- five were manufactured in North America: the Civic (compact car…
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Honda Accord A Family Favorite

The Honda Accord has been in production for over 30 years and each year it continues to impress. In 2011 Honda hopes to continue a tradition making the Accord a family favorite vehicle. Consumer Reports continually give the sedan A+ marks for comfort and reliability. The 2011 Accord also receives better gas mileage than previous models - 23 miles per gallon city, and 34 mpg on the highway. That's with its 4 cylinder, 177-horsepower engine.

Another Honda model, the Camry, has battled Accord for top sales over the years. In 2010, the Camry beat out Accord to claim the top-selling-car…
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