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Behind each new Honda vehicle that arrives at Brandfon Honda is an entire team of researchers and developers dedicated to producing the most innovative and safest auto possible. Don't believe us? Well, we're happy to provide a bit of support for our claim.

Take the new Driving Simulator Lab for example. Just recently, Honda paired up with the savvy minds at Ohio State University to build this highly-unique R&D lab. Backed by a $1.3 million investment, the lab contains an advanced simulation machine that mimics the experience of driving an actual vehicle.

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In the weeks leading up to the 2012 Paris Motor Show, Honda teased a redesigned version of its popular CR-Z sports hybrid coupe online with some close-up shots and the date 9/27. Because it was so clear that was the date when Honda planned to show off the all-new CR-Z, it baffled many that Honda opted instead to show it off a week earlier at the Indonesia International Motor Show. And while we here at Brandfon Honda were certainly confused by the move, we were far from upset by it.

After all, we got to feast our eyes on…

With all the buzz that the redesigned 2013 Honda Accord has been receiving, we here at Brandfon Honda almost forgot drivers from the greater Branford area are also looking forward to a plug-in hybrid variant coming soon as well...almost.

We could never forget our dedicated readers, which is why we've scrounged up every detail that Honda has released regarding the 2014 Accord Plug-In Hybrid for you on our blog.

Of course, equally as impressive as the plug-in hybrid's fuel economy is its incredible list of standard features. Just to sample a few, they include...

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Deciding on your new Honda was the easy part. But now the more difficult part comes: protecting it. Without their knowledge, there are a number of things many new-car owners do in the first few thousand miles that can have a big impact on the life of their new set of wheels. That's why we here at Brandfon Honda have a few tips for breaking your Honda in for a long and healthy life.

First, we should note that the break-in period on a new Honda is generally about 1,000 miles (though it may vary by model). During…

The first 2013 Honda Fit EV has been officially delivered to a couple in California, and we here at Brandfon Honda, serving branford, couldn't be more thrilled. While it may not be arriving on our lot specifically, the delivery of the first Fit EV is a significant step towards its bright future.

Before making it to the world of mass production, the Honda Fit EV will be limited to two markets: California and Oregon…

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…

Brandfon Honda has a question for enthusiasts in the Branford area. When you think of the Honda brand, what comes to mind? Now, some consumers might immediately point to the classic silver H, or the red-and-white logo, or even an individual new Honda vehicle. While all these entities certainly contribute to the brand, none of them can be used on their own to measure the automaker's brand success.

Confused? Brandfon Honda is merely saying that the health of a brand cannot be determined by the color of its webpages or the font of its logo or even the number…

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…

Specifically, Honda easily had the largest presence on the 10 Most Popular Cars for Moms" list. In fact, 50 percent of the list is comprised…

Honda knows that for its two forthcoming plug-in vehicles to truly excel (the 2013 Honda Fit EV and 2013 Honda Accord Plug-In Hybrid), they'll need to enlist the help of electric vehicle supply equipment specialists. After all, creating a charging system for a plug-in hybrid or batter-electric vehicle is a rather large task to take on alone, as they're installed and wired into a home's infrastructure.

So who can Honda trust as a preferred Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment provider? They've turned to Leviton Manufacturing Company. Established in 1906, Leviton is known for its vast array of…