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Honda Short Films Promote New Vehicles

Honda has found a way to promote their vehicles through the power of online videos. The latest series, "Dream The Impossible," includes a short series of films documenting scientific exploration that includes the  new Honda vehicle.

"Honda's 'Power of Dreams' marketing spotlights human stories of perseverance, including our long-standing engineering commitment to develop cleaner forms of mobility," said Barbara Ponce, manager of corporate advertising for American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

Honda Air Concept

Honda's entry into the 2010 LA Design Challenge, the Honda Air Concept is "a lightweight open four-seater with a compressed-air powertrain and an essential design inspired by modern roller coasters."

Created by the Honda Advanced Design Studio in Pasadena, CA, the Air concept is defined as "a vision of the future of lightweight and alternative fuel performance vehicles."

Honda Manufacturing Receives LEED Certification for Welcome Center

Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC, (HMIN) in Greensburg has received LEED Green Building Certification for its Welcome Center, the company announced recently. The center is the ninth Honda facility in North America to earn LEED certification since 2008.

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a rating system for many types of building construction including new construction and is awarded by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). The GBCI recognizes excellence in green building practice and performance globally through its third-party certification services. HMIN is the first company to receive this distinction in Decatur County.

2011 Honda Accord - 5 Star Overall Vehicle Score

The 2011 Honda Accord Sedan has earned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) best-possible Overall Vehicle Score1 of five stars, American Honda Motor Co., inc., announced recently.

Helping the Accord achieve the top score were five-star ratings for overall frontal crash safety, overall side crash safety and rollover resistance. The Accord is one of only six vehicles to achieve a five-star Overall Vehicle Score to date, and is the first to achieve five stars in each of the three ratings categories: 5-star frontal crash rating, 5-star side crash rating (combined results of side barrier and side pole) and 5-star rollover rating.

Honda CR-V Gets Upgrade

The Honda CR-V will get a new facelift for the 2011 season - and we think it's hot. For 2011 the CR-V a lot has been revised, a features upgrade to the exterior with new equipment inside. But can it perform as well as the previous model? You bet!

The 2011 model comes with the option of a base or Special Edition, fitted with a number of extra features including lightweight alloys, 160-watt AM/FM/6-disc changer with six speakers, steering wheel-mounted audio controls and rear privacy glass.

Honda 5 Time Green Car Winner

Honda has been awarded the Greenest Automobile award not once, not twice, not even three times. The Japanese auto maker was the recipient of this prestigious green award Five Years in a row. The award was given thanks to the company's stride to lower greenhouse emissions and minimize smog output.

Its average score from the Clean Vehicles Program suggests Honda's fleet is 14% cleaner than the average scores from the competition.

Honda Goes Social

Honda just released some of its most highly anticipated models, including the all new Odyssey minivan, the updated Fit and their popular Insight Hybrid. All these vehicles are earning top awards and shopper's attention thanks to a little help from social media.

If you don't already know, social media is one of the fastest growing (and ever-changing) advertising tends today. It encompasses blog posts, link building and the use of sites such as Facebook and Twitter to get a message out.

Honda Fit & Insight are KBB Top Green Cars

Honda has received many accolades in the past, but in today's world nothing shines brighter than being named the Best Green Car to hit dealership lots and customer driveways.

Honda did this twice. The officials at KBB.com have named both the small Honda Fit and Honda Insight hybrid best on a list of Kelley Blue Book Top 10 Green Cars for 2010.

The Insight was commended by KBB for combining great features, value

Behind Honda with CNN

"When a new car is unveiled to the public, the thousands of decisions that went into its conception often get lost in the hullabaloo -- along with the identities of the people who made them," this according to CNN Money, which took a closer look at the recreation of Honda's Odyssey.

The 2011 Honda Odyssey was revealed to the press in mid-September. The updated minivan has already generated hundreds comment and dozens of blog posts…

2011 Honda Odyssey Goes For Launch

Honda has been waiting for the reboot to their popular Odyssey minivan. In a time when larger vehicles such as SUV's and pick ups are being downsized, in order to appeal to Americans who need more fuel efficient vehicles, a ride like Odyssey is still needed for the kids and cargo space.

The all new Odyssey for 2011 is "a key launch" for the Japanese auto maker. Sure, the company has introduced many state?