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Honda Donates $1M To DSO
by Anthony Fontanelle
Musical and generous. That is what Honda Motor Co. radiated when it donated $1 million to the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. The donation will allow more children to participate in the youth training program of DSO.The second largest Japanese car maker’s first major gift to DSO is by far the most sizeable thing it has given to an American arts organization. The donation will be used to fund the Power of Dreams String Project, which will provide introductory music education and string training in Metro Detroit communities where opportunities for children are nonexistent or families could not afford the instruments or lessons, according to the Detroit News.The Honda grant is expected to add 200 beginning string players to DSO classical training programs, which now include about 450 young musicians in five ensembles, the report continued. The grant, which will be divided in equal installments over the next five years, is also aimed to pay for private string lessons for 20 children in grades three through six.What’s more, the grant sets seed money for a Power of Dreams Music Education Fund. DSO solicits public contributions for such fund.”This is exactly the kind of partnership we’ve been looking for to assure the stability of these vital programs long-term,” said DSO president and executive director Anne Parsons. “While we are very proud of our educational programs, it’s a struggle every year to raise the considerable amount of money needed to keep them going.”They “have long been among our major corporate donors” to the DSO’s annual fund drive, which in fiscal 2007 generated $3.5 million for all corporate sponsors combined, said DSO press director Jill Woodward. That is nearly a quarter of the orchestra’s record total of $14.6 million for the year. “Certainly in the corporate category, the Big Three have a long history of giving. The Max wouldn’t be here without them,” she added.Honda giving considerable donations in America signals its desire to increase its presence in the territory. This could be the result of the intensifying pressure among the Big 3.The designation of Honda’s large DSO gift for training children reflects the company’s philanthropic emphasis on both youth and education, said Gary Kessler, the senior vice president for human resources at American Honda Corp. “We’re mindful of the benefits to a child from music education,” he said.”Research shows the relationship between musical studies and personal discipline and effectiveness in all areas of learning. We want to make a difference in lives, and we’re excited about a synergy between Honda and the DSO’s excellent educational programs.”Leonard Slatkin, the DSO’s music director designate, said that he expects Honda’s collaboration with the DSO to provide “musical opportunities that will make an impact on our young people. The innovative quality of Detroit’s initiatives, and my ability to lead in this area, is one of the things that attracted me to the DSO. Together we will be leaders in the field.”Like the flexibility of Monroe shocks,(site:replacementshocks.com/performance-shocks-sitemap.html) the automakers are finding ways to reach out to different organizations to increase industry presence and to help accordingly.

Don Jacobs Honda, the complete Honda shoppe
by Kimmie
Don Jacobs Honda, the largest dealership for Honda cars in Lexington, Kentucky (KY), has raised the bar even higher for others to emulate. The difference lies in the sheer scale of operations at Don Jacobs Honda. The experience and expertise of their sales and services team, state-of-the-art facilities, transparency in operations, and reliability of service lead to one great buying experience for customers. Over the years, the dealership has built an irrefutable reputation and a strong infrastructure dedicated to meeting all customers’ automotive needs. Don Jacobs Honda’s servicing operations are in tune with the best servicing practices and all the standard servicing procedures conform to the quality standards set by Honda. The dealership houses a fantastic collection of new and pre-owned vehicles such as the Fit, Civic Coupe, Civic Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Si, Civic Si Sedan, Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, Element, CR-V, Pilot, Odyssey, Ridgeline, and S2000. You can also find various Honda spare parts and an exclusive array of accessories at their dealership. To make car shopping easy and hassle-free, a sophisticated and user-friendly website of their dealership offers exceptional features. This website provides exhaustive information about all Honda vehicles with model reviews, virtual brochures, and captivating graphics. The dealership also offers exciting deals exclusively for online visitors. The customers can order parts and schedule a service appointment online. Don Jacobs Honda extends its services to cities in and around Lexington, Richmond, Frankfort, Danville, Louisville, Pikeville, Morehead, Versailles, Florence, Ashland, Paris, Winchester, Shelbyville, Somerset, Corbin, Berea, Cincinnati, Huntington, WV, Evansville, and Elizabethtown.

Honda And Toyota Dominates South African Auto Market
by Anthony Fontanelle

Japanese automakers have been known for their reliable vehicles which have become the favorite of most consumers. This can be clearly seen in the United States auto market where market share of Japanese automakers continue to increase while the Big Three’s decline. This trend is not only seen in the United States though as according to J.D. Power and Associates, Honda and Toyota dominated the 2007 South Africa Customer Satisfaction Index.
According to The Auto Channel’s report, the two Japanese automakers received top ranks more than any other automaker. For Honda, the Civic, CR-V, FR-V, and the Jazz topped their respective segments. For Toyota, the Avensis, Hilux, the Land Cruiser Prado and the Tazz received the highest rating in their classes. The Customer Satisfaction Index is a study conducted by J.D. Power and Associates to gauge the level of satisfaction of customers regarding the vehicles that they have purchased.
According to The Auto Channel, J.D. Power and Associates, the study focuses on the first 10 to 21 months of ownership. Four factors covering 77 attributes are taken into consideration to gauge the satisfaction of customers. Of the four factors, the highest weight was given to the quality and reliability of vehicles which is given a weight of 32 percent. Aesthetics is second with a weight of 29 percent. Satisfaction of customers is also based on their experiences on the dealership which is given 19 percent. Last but not least is the cost of ownership which corresponds to 20 percent.
Brian Walters, the vice president of J.D. Power and Associates’ Europe, Middle East, and Africa Operations, said that Honda and Toyota are showing their dedication to building quality vehicles. “Honda and Toyota models continue their strong performance in satisfying customers in South Africa,” said Walters.
“In both 2006 and 2007, four Toyota models ranked highest in their respective segments, while Honda has led in nameplate rankings in both years. These results are a testament to the commitment to high quality that both brands demonstrate. In addition, Mercedes-Benz maintains its ranking in the top five for a second consecutive year and improves in an impressive manner since 2006,” he expressed.
“The consistent improvement in overall satisfaction in the South Africa market is good news for consumers, franchised dealers and manufacturers,” continued Walters. “However, there is still significant room for improvement. While customers seem to be more satisfied with vehicle quality and reliability as well as vehicle appeal, service satisfaction and ownership cost satisfaction levels are not on par.” Honda is also the manufacturer of Acura vehicles and auto parts such as Acura cargo liners. (source:autopartswarehouse.com)