New Honda New cars review 2009

BMW and Honda top the quality list
by Anthony Fontanelle
In South Africa, quality of new vehicles is deteriorating despite the decrease in the number of problems encountered by car owners in every 100 vehicle of a certain model according to data revealed by J.D. Power and Associates. J.D. Power and Associates is a leading authority in vehicle quality analysis in the global automotive industry. Yesterday, the firm’s initial quality study revealed that the average problem per 100 vehicle complained by owners climbed to 245 problems compared to last year’s 239 problems. The results were based to the responses made by a total of 8,600 new vehicle owners who purchased their vehicles for the first five months for this year. The problems cited by the subjects are those they encountered during the first three to seven months of ownership. Ideally, this period, the vehicle should be at its best driving condition since they are fresh from showrooms and dealerships. J.D. Power and Associates discovered a total of 228 individual problems across nine categories. The vehicles that gained the lowest scores reflected fewer problems, therefore, of better quality than those with higher scores. This year, BMW replaced Honda as the highest ranking vehicle brand in South Africa. BMW totaled 142 problems per 100 vehicles. Honda which makes quality Acura CL brake dust shields follows the German brand. Third, fourth and fifth are Subaru, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo respectively. In 2006, the honorific five is comprised by Honda with reported 150 problems followed by BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Subaru, Audi and Hyundai. The car with the lowest problem in the industry is the Honda Jazz belonging in the small car segment. Honda’s little vehicle consistently received an award for four consecutive years. Out of the five worst performing cars in the study, four were also ranked lowest last year. This year’s five vehicles with the most problems are shamefully carrying the brands of Tata with a total of 567 followed by Volkswagen, Fiat, Opel and Renault. JD Power and Associates Vice-President Brian Walters commented that BMW had made significant improvements in its vehicles thus climbing from the third post in 2005 and on top this year. The Mercedes-Benz East London passenger vehicle assembly plant that produces the Mercedes-Benz C-Class leads other South African plants in initial quality, with 103 problems per 100 vehicles. “The Mercedes-Benz East London plant was recently retooled to produce left-hand drive vehicles, which are exported to the US. It is particularly impressive that this plant, in the face of major changes to its production line, has been able to produce vehicles of such outstanding quality,” said Walters.

Honda Gets It Right With New Clarity - Sort Of : Honda Car story review 2008
by GARKO
Honda’s new Clarity IS positively motion in the most optimum direction but others have already beaten it to the finish line. It is a saner pollution solution but there is an even better pollution solution. It is an historic milestone from a big player in the car making industry. And for all these positives which I will now share some information on, I applaud it!The mid-size Clarity is expected to (reportedly) return an EPA-confirmed sixty eight MPG. The Clarity also will ace federal safety standards, start in temperatures as low as 22 degrees below zero and survive trips out to Las Vegas (high heat). Refueling is ludicrous as it requires that you have a big and heavy natural gas powered home unit, which, as it runs on natural gas, seems to defeat the whole purpose or that you live near Santa Monica, Torrance or Irvine. For now. However, the per-tank range is 270 miles. The Clarity will be coming to a Honda dealer near you in Summer 2008 (provided that you live in or near one of those three cities), Honda will be happy to lease you a Clarity for “just” $600 a month. The FCX Clarity integrates Honda’s V Flow stack in combination with a new design smaller and powerful lithium ion battery and a single hydrogen storage tank to power the automobile’s electric drive engine. The main source of power is the fuel cell stack. Hydrogen mixes with oxygen from the atmosphere in the fuel cell stack, and energy from the reaction is transformed into electric power which then propels the vehicle. Another energy source is generated through the conservation of kinetic energy from slowing down and braking the vehicle (known as regenerative braking), and that is stored along with surplus energy from the fuel cell in the lithium ion battery pack, and supplements power from the fuel cell, when it is required. The only exhaust from this car is water. The distribution of the new Honda will be for starters only in Southern California. This is because they do not have sufficient hydrogen refueling stations set up yet in other areas which are sufficient for keeping the car running. These stations compare to gas stations, only they are specifically for use by vehicles powered by a fuel cell. Honda is advising potential buyers that they should not plan to drive the vehicle outside of Southern California.It’s a shame that only one hundred Clarity’s will be made available to drivers in the Los Angeles area. But I suppose for those one hundred drivers they will be in a position where the Jones’s ain’t gonna be able to keep up with them!So the question becomes… if you are not one of the fortunate few that a. resides in specific parts of Los Angeles b. have $600/month easily available c. can’t compute the numbers and realize that they will be paying two or three times as much for a car in order to save not more than about $100-200/month on gas. d. Don’t mind driving around with a hydrogen tank in your car. (In fact, mark my words, I am sad to have to look into my crystal ball and project that one of these Clarity vehicles will get involved in an accident that leaves a crater on some Los Angeles freeway and the thought of a hydrogen fueled automobile will be have a lable on it forever like a 1973 Pinto so that the idea will be abandoned). I usually rebuke cynicism but…Ok, so…then what do you do? Well there is a solution that you can install in any engine, even yours, at very minimal cost, using odds and end hardware store items and will make it so your current vehicle will do most of the things that the new Honda Clarity will do but with no inconvenience and without the risk of driving around with a hydrogen “bomb” (storage tank). You can acquire the information right now!If you are unindoctrinated, WATER4GAS is sharing information at a low price which consumers can use in their garage or wherever to put together a small device which infuses hydrogen into the fuel/air mixture that their car or truck runs on. The process makes smaller particles out of the ones that the engine burns as fuel. So the engine gets to use a lot more of the gas. By doing this you can reasonably expect to improve your gas mileage by 12%. But many are obtaining thirty to fifty percent improvement or significantly more. Those particles “musta” been pretty “blankin’” huge in some engines before. But with WATER4GAS they are made usable so you can improve your gas mileage. It also helps to lower emissions significantly. This information has been purchased by over NINE THOUSAND people already and happy members number about 99%! So how about you?

Keeping Your Car Cool with Honda Water Pump : New hybrid car 2008 reviews
by Anthony Fontanelle

We know your Honda car delivers the kind of horse power and torque you’ve always wanted. Overheating troubles, though, may set you back. So to keep things nice and cool, every Honda car is equipped with the Honda water pump. The water pump is an integral component of your Honda car’s cooling system. Your Honda water pump delivers liquid coolant or water to your radiator from your engine to avoid overheating.Your water pump is composed of an inlet valve. This enables the water or coolant to hit the pump vanes, eventually allowing the water to return to the engine. A faulty water pump causes engine overheating which might (and probably will) lead to the following wrinkles and pickles: a warped head, a blown head gasket, as well as premature engine wear and tear. Save yourself from these unnecessary problems, replace your old, faulty, worn-out water pump with a Honda water pump.With a Honda water pump you are rest-assured your car’s cooling system and combustion engine are safe. That is because every Honda water pump comes with a quality guaranteed to last a long, long, long time. In this site you will find an extensive array of Honda water pumps. Our selection includes stock water pumps, high-flow water pumps and reverse-rotation water pumps. Using our site, you can find the right Honda water pump, fast and easy. Not only that, we carry a wide range of cooling system parts. We know that as a consumer, you are wary of buying imitation or second-class car parts. Our site guarantees that you get every penny’s worth with our top-of-the-line genuine car components. In addition, our site not only provides one of the most comprehensive line-ups of Honda products in the market today, we also offer them at the most affordable prices. Keep your engine cool without burning a hole in your pockets. Order your Honda water pump here.

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Have a Peace of Mind While Driving with Honda Mirrors
by Anthony Fontanelle
Did you know that during the early years of automobile history, drivers used arm gestures to inform others of their intention to turn or change lanes? Quite burdensome, isn’t it? During that period, cars were equipped with only the basic parts such as the engine, seats, steering wheels, transmission, and the exhaust system. Without safety devices installed in vehicles, road accidents had increased at an alarming rate. This made the creation of safety devices necessary. Fortunately, modern cars are relatively safer than those created centuries ago. Today, all vehicles including Honda are equipped with standard auto parts such as Honda mirrors that promote safe driving.Your car’s mirrors make you aware of what’s happening around your vehicle while you are driving or parking. A Honda mirror is mounted on each side of your vehicle and another one is hanging just above your dashboard. Side mirrors assist you when you’re making a turn or changing lane. Each side mirror can be adjusted by manually rotating its handle found inside your car. But the latest mirrors in Honda vehicles can now be adjusted by simply pushing a button. On the other hand, the rearview mirror helps you see the area at the back of your car so that you can safely reverse or maneuver backwards. Like the side mirror, the rearview mirror can be adjusted to the correct angle.Honda’s innovative mirrors reinforce the safety provided by these Japanese-manufactured cars. Among the Honda mirror (discounthonparts.com/honda-mirror) innovations are replacement outside mirrors, wide angle mirrors, and self-dimming rearview mirrors. You can find all these mirror types when you browse our online catalog. Our site even offers these mirrors at discounted prices without compromising their quality. And because we’re online, shopping for car mirrors is just one click away. So don’t waste your time—get a Honda mirror now.

Great Offers on Honda Models at Don Jacobs Honda
by Robert
If you are looking for a Honda car, then head to Don Jacobs Honda, the leading dealership for Honda vehicles in Lexington, KY. We are located at 2689 Nicholasville Road, Lexington, Kentucky (KY) 40503. Log on to http://www.donjacobshonda.com/ and find a huge selection of easy and convenient features at our website. Some of these features are Quick Quote on New Vehicles; Certified Pre-Owned; Online Specials; Schedule a Test Drive, Service Appointment, e-Store, Parts/Service Coupons, Vehicle Reviews and Body Shop among others! Whether you are looking for a new or pre-owned Honda vehicle, we have it all. We stock an entire array of the latest Honda vehicles, including Fit, Civic, Accord, Element, CR-V, Pilot, Odyssey, Ridgeline and S2000. Having been a popular dealership for Honda vehicles for nearly three decades, we are a familiar name with residents 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. Do visit us and let us show you why we are one of the top dealers for Honda vehicles in the region. The dealership provides world-class value and service you deserve.

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.

Hybrid Car Reviews - Doing Your Research Before Making A Purchase
by Dean Forster
Fuel prices have continued to rise consistently since 2005 and they have now reached historic high peaks. What was considered a car with a moderate fuel consumption a few years ago can now be seen as a thirsty model. Clients are not looking for powerful cars anymore. Instead, they are looking for smart cars, cars that will provide them with an optimum fuel consumption while providing similar power. Car manufacturers have seen this trend in customer behavior and they have begun to offer more and more hybrid models to the market. Of course this means more hybrid car reviews from the journalists at the motoring magazines as demand increases. Hybrids are beginning to be seen more and more on the streets nowadays as they offer a brand new technology that allows for significant fuel savings. Together with hybrids, car makers are also looking for other technologies that will offer an even better economy: cars powered by methane gas are already on the market and full electric cars are close to being produced.Hybrid cars have several significant benefits compared to traditional cars. They have two types of engine: a gasoline or a diesel one and an electric motor. The gasoline engine is more powerful and it is used to drive the car outside of town and on highways. The electric engine combined with the batteries onboard are used to power the vehicle at slow speeds and across town. The hybrid helps you the most when driving across busy town centers and when idling on the highways, as only the electric motor is used and the car is virtually pollutant free. Most cars have the highest fuel consumption when driving in town (a large V-8 SUV can reach as low as 20 mpg around town) and hybrids are the solution for this problem. When the driver needs more power or goes beyond a certain speed (30 or 40 mph), the gasoline engine starts to deliver power. If you are using your hybrid car mostly around town, you will save significant amounts of money. This is especially useful considering that hybrid cars have slightly higher prices than gasoline cars. However, most car dealers will show you the benefits of the hybrid technology if you ask them and will show you several hybrid cars.The Toyota Prius and the Honda Civic Hybrid are recommended if you use them around town. They are medium size cars that can carry up to five adults in complete comfort and safety. Their hybrid technology allows for a significant mileage that is unachievable by traditional gasoline powered cars. When they need more power, they will use the gasoline engine in combination with the electric one to offer you the best compromise between power and economy.The Japanese carmakers were among the first to introduce hybrid cars on the market. Toyota, Lexus and Honda all have several hybrid models available and more to come. Reading about hybrid car reviews is recommended before you make your final decision of purchasing a new car as such a model can save you a lot of money. You will soon be able to buy hybrid SUVs as both American and Asian carmakers are finalizing their hybrid models and are preparing them for launch.
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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.