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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Honda Asks Dealers to Install Natural Gas Pumps

The Honda Civic Natural Gas sedan has many great selling points but one of the most prominent ones is the low cost of its fuel. Not only does natural gas emit fewer emissions, but it is also cheaper to buy than gasoline. Unfortunately, it is actually a bit of a hassle acquiring compressed natural gas to fill up your tank. Compressed natural gas isn't as widely available as conventional gasoline, you see. There isn't a pump installed at nearly every intersection, which means that when it comes time to fill up, you could be in for a bit…

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Honda & Seinfeld Collaborate on Super Bowl Ad for Acura

The Super Bowl is first-and-foremost for football fans. But, you certainly don't need to know how to toss around pigskin to appreciate the amazing advertisements nestled in between plays and timeouts. Super Bowl ad budgets are historically higher than those for any other marketing efforts made throughout the year; and often times they're created with the help of famous movie directors. This sets the event up as not only an athletic competition but a fight to see which company can come up with the funniest, most memorable ad.


Even before this year's Super Bowl Sunday, all signs…

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Honda Sells 800,000 Hybrids in 12 Years

Did you know Honda currently sells seven hybrid models in 50 markets across the globe? A lot of people don't. Honda isn't really one to toot their own horn. They're more of the strong, silent type, doing the right thing to do the right thing - not for the resultant ego-boosting praise.


Another fact Honda keeps largely to themselves is the fact that they've been a key player in the hybrid market…

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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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Honda Expands Alabama Plant

Did you know: Honda vehicles distributed in North America to Brandfon Honda are built in the Southern United States? Honda cars in Branford, CT are about to become even more plentiful, as the company's Alabama plant has been ordered to expand.

 

The Japanese car maker is investing $84 million and 100 workers into the plant to increase production. For 10 years, the Lincoln, AL facility has been home to Honda Odyssey, Honda Pilot, and…

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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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