Bring Joy to Children Less Fortunate

Hendrick Honda is proud to join the U. S Marine Corps Reserve for the 8^th year in a row to help the Toys for Tots Foundation collect toys for children who are less fortunate.

As some families struggle to bring joy to their children during Christmas, the Toys for Tots program asks for your help in collecting toys to be redistributed to these families.  The goal for Hendrick Honda is to support this program by filling up a vehicle on our showroom floor with new unwrapped toys.  Anyone can stop by our dealership and donate any new toy, large or small.  The key is to make this an enjoyable Christmas for as many Children in our local community as possible.    

Due to the overwhelming donation of toys the past seven years, Hendrick Honda is thrilled to serve as a Toys for Tots drop off location for an 8^th year.  Last year, vehicles on our showroom floor were filled to the brim with toys, and this year we would like to collect even more toys.  Please join us and the Marine Corps Reserve in supporting Toys for Tots by donating any new unwrapped toy to our dealership at 8901 South Blvd. from November 14^th through December 17^th, 2016.

The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, an IRS recognized 51(c) (3) tax exempt not for profit charity, is the authorized fund raising and support organization for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program.  The mission of the Foundation is to provide a tangible sign of hope to economically disadvantaged children during Christmas.  While the Marines coordinate and manage the program, the Foundation’s success depends on the support of the local community and the generosity of people who donate toys, and that’s why we at Hendrick Honda have joined this cause.

Hendrick Honda appreciates your continued support of this very worthwhile charity.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

                

Anne Wilkinson

704-552-3318

anne.wilkinson@hendrickauto.com

Honda Civic and HR-V Place First and Second with CR-V Also Highly Ranked in Kelley Blue Book “10 Most Awarded Cars of 2016”

TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 8, 2016 – With multiple recognitions, including the Overall Best Buy of 2016 by Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com, the 2016 Honda Civic placed first in the Kelley Blue Book 10 Most Awarded Cars of 2016 rankings.

https://www.kbb.com/car-reviews-and-news/top-10/most-awarded-cars-2016/2100001402/

Coming a close second, the 2016 Honda HR-V was named the lowest 2016 5-Year Cost to Own Award winner in the Compact SUV/Crossover category, amongst its numerous awards. Also included and making Honda the most awarded brand on the list, the 2016 Honda CR-V is a multiple award winner including the Best Small SUV/Crossover Best Buy Award.

2017 Honda Ridgeline is the First and Only Pickup Truck to Earn TOP SAFETY PICK+ Rating from IIHS
      Six Honda models among top IIHS-rated vehicles for 2017
      Honda is a top leader in safety ratings

TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 8, 2016 – The 2017 Honda Ridgeline, a finalist for the 2017 North American Truck of the Year award, is the first and only pickup truck to earn the highest possible safety rating of TOP SAFETY PICK+ from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

For the 2017 model year, three Honda models earned a TOP SAFETY PICK+ and three models received a TOP SAFETY PICK rating under the Institute’s more stringent 2017 ratings requirements, making Honda a top leader in safety ratings in the automotive industry.

2017 Honda TOP SAFETY PICK+ Vehicles:

                                                             

       ·       Ridgeline with Honda Sensing™ and LED headlights   

       ·       Accord Sedan with Honda Sensing™ and projector     

          beam halogen headlights                            

       ·       Pilot with Honda Sensing™ and LED headlights       

                                                              

2017 Honda TOP SAFETY PICK Vehicles:

                                                             

       ·       Accord Coupe with Honda Sensing™                   

       ·       Civic Coupe with Honda Sensing™                    

       ·       Civic Sedan with Honda Sensing™                    

                                                             

Honda vehicles offer a broad range of active and passive safety features, including the Honda Sensing suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies, which can help avoid a collision or mitigate its severity.

There are more than 300,000 Honda Sensing-equipped vehicles on U.S. roads today. Honda Sensing is available on the Civic, Accord, CR-V, Pilot and Ridgeline. Honda Sensing technologies include Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) with Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) with Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).

All 2017 Honda models come equipped with a multi-angle rearview camera as standard equipment. Additional standard safety equipment on all Honda models include Advance Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure; Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with traction control; Anti-lock Braking System (ABS); side curtain airbags (some vehicles equipped with a rollover sensor as well); advanced front airbags; and front side airbags.

CONGRATULATIONS TO SAMMIE AND CYNTHIA KNOX, PROUD WINNERS OF THE 2016 Honda ODYSSEY RAFFLE!

$77,520 was raised in 2016 and over $300,000 has been raised through the Hendrick Honda Raffle over the past 6 years!

Contact Anne Wilkinson at anne.wilkinson@hendrickauto.com to find out how to get your organization involved with the 2017 Raffle!

       Bold and Sophisticated Styling and Turbo Engine Power Restate
     the All-New 2017 Honda CR-V as the Outright Benchmark Compact SUV

      ·        America’s Best-Selling SUV gains more powerful turbo engine
         offering class-leading fuel efficiency
      ·        Honda Sensing™ technology now standard on EX and higher trims
      ·        New Display Audio featuring Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™
      ·        More premium interior boasts larger cabin with best-in-class rear
         seat legroom and larger, more versatile cargo space

DETROIT,  Oct.  13,  2016  –  Honda  has  pulled  the wraps off an all-new, fifth-generation  CR-V,  America’s best-selling SUV over the past 20 years.  The  completely  redesigned  and reengineered 2017 CR-V, going on sale this winter,  boasts  bold  new  styling,  a  more premium interior, the model’s first-ever  turbocharged engine and a host of new features and technologies aimed  at maintaining CR-V’s status as the outright benchmark in the highly popular  compact  SUV  segment. American car buyers have purchased nearly 4 million CR-Vs since its U.S. launch in 1997.

       

“The new Honda CR-V raises the bar in every imaginable way, delivering more performance,  space  and  premium content together with higher fuel economy ratings  and  value  than  ever  before,”  said  Jeff  Conrad,  senior vice president  and  general manager of the Honda Division. “Customers are going to love what they see and what they experience behind the wheel of this new CR-V.”

Bold and Sophisticated New Design

The new CR-V styling heads in a fresh new direction with an aggressive attitude, thanks to crisp and sharp front-end design elements, aggressive stylized headlights surrounded by a wing-shaped LED DRL array on all trims, and wide, muscular fenders. The long hood, longer wheelbase, short rear overhang and dual exhausts give the new CR-V a more sophisticated and athletic presence.

The  CR-V’s new windswept front end appearance includes signature Honda LED headlights  (Touring  trim),  a Honda-first Automatic Shutter Grille System that lowers aerodynamic drag, uprated aluminum alloy wheels (sizes 17 to 18 inches  depending  on trim) and narrower A-pillars for improved visibility.

Adding  convenience  is  a  Honda-first  available  Hands-Free Access Power Tailgate,  which  allows  opening  and  closing  the  tailgate  with a foot activated  sensor  under  the rear of the vehicle. Available Auto High Beam with  High  Beam  Support  (HSS) headlights, chrome garnishes, rain-sensing windshield  wipers,  roof rails and numerous Genuine Honda Accessories also expand beauty, convenience and functionality.

New Powertrain and Chassis Technology

The 2017 CR-V in EX and higher trims will feature CR-V’s first ever turbocharged engine, a more powerful and fuel-efficient 1.5-liter DOHC, direct-injected and turbocharged in-line 4-cylinder powerplant rated at 190 horsepower (SAE net) and delivering incredibly refined and responsive performance across the engine’s full operating range. Combined with the CR-V’s more aerodynamic body, the new turbocharged powerplant will garner the highest EPA fuel economy ratings in the compact SUV class. CR-V LX trims will be powered by a 2.4-liter DOHC, direct-injected i-VTEC engine, and both engines will be mated to a smooth shifting and sporty continuously variable transmission (CVT) with Honda G-Shift control logic. Detailed specifications, including EPA ratings, will be provided closer to launch.

The all-new body and chassis design in the 2017 CR-V provides more agile and confident handling, greater refinement, additional ground clearance and superior overall versatility. Its front MacPherson strut and rear multi-link suspension utilize specially tuned low-friction dampers, with both FWD and AWD models including tubular front and solid rear stabilizer bars that promote quick turn-in and flatter cornering. Dual-pinion, variable ratio Electric Power Steering (EPS) also contributes to the CR-V’s direct and satisfying steering feel.

More Premium, Spacious and Technologically Advanced Interior

The 2017 CR-V also raises the bar for interior refinement, utility and premium features in the compact SUV class. The more spacious cabin, with top-in-class interior space and the best rear seat legroom in its class, features upgraded materials throughout, including a new soft-touch instrument panel and more intricately stitched seats. A color TFT driver information interface (DII) center meter display adds to the handsome new design aesthetic.

The CR-V offers the latest in-vehicle connectivity and audio performance with a new generation of advanced technologies. Available features include a 7-inch touchscreen Display Audio interface with Android operating system that now features a physical volume knob as well as an available new Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ developed in cooperation with the experts at Garmin®. The CR-V ’s Display Audio system is compatible with the Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ platforms, giving customers seamless integration of key smartphone features and functions, including smartphone-powered GPS navigation and voice-controlled search capabilities.

Some of the key new comfort and convenience features available on the 2017 Honda CR-V include remote engine start, dual-zone climate controls, heated side mirrors, an Electric Parking Brake (EPB), rear USB charging ports, front passenger seat with 4-way power adjustment and driver’s seat with 8-way power adjustment and 4-way power lumbar support and heated front and rear outboard seats.

Advanced Safety and Driver-Assistive Technology

The refreshed 2015 CR-V debuted the Honda Sensing suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies, helping it capture the 2015 Motor Trend Sport Utility of the Year honors. The 2017 CR-V further expands the application of Honda Sensing as standard equipment on EX and higher trims, expected to account for upwards of 75 percent of CR-V sales.

Honda Sensing includes Collision Mitigation Braking (CMBS) with Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and pedestrian sensing capability, Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) with Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with low-speed follow and Lane Keeping Assist (LKAS). Additional new driver-assistive technologies include the available Blind Spot Information (BSI), Rear Cross Traffic Monitor (CTM) and Auto High Beam (HSS) headlights.

Utilizing Honda’s next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure, the 2017 CR-V targets the highest available collision safety ratings, including an NCAP 5-star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and a TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), including a SUPERIOR rating for frontal crash prevention when equipped with Honda Sensing.

The 2017 Honda CR-V will be produced at three plants in North America – in East Liberty, Ohio; Alliston, Ontario, Canada; and, for the first time, in Greensburg, Indiana using domestic and globally sourced parts. Engines for the new CR-V will be manufactured in Anna, Ohio and in Alliston, Ontario, with the CVT being produced in Russells Point, Ohio.

For More Information

Consumer information is available at automobiles.honda.com/cr-v. To join the CR-V community on Facebook, visit facebook.com/hondacrv. Additional media information including detailed pricing features and high-resolution photography of the 2016 Honda CR-V is available at hondanews.com/channels/cr-v.

WSOC CHANNEL 9 SCHOOL TOOLS DRIVE RESULTS

We have the FINAL RESULTS from this year’s 9 School Tools drive.  We had a remarkable response from the community, and donations were up 110% over last year.  The more inspiring number belongs to the counties outside of Mecklenburg who had an 85% increase over last year.

9 School Tools	Items Donated	Students Impacted
2016	814,548	187,972
2015	387,045	89,318

This has been a remarkable year, and there will be thousands of students impacted by the contributions of our communities.  We could not have done this without you!

New Euro-Inspired 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback Arrives from Across the Pond

Sep 23, 2016 - TORRANCE, Calif.

• New model continues rollout of the 10th-generation Civic lineup and introduces new Sport and Sport Touring trims
• Hatchback provides appealing combination of sporty styling, efficiency, versatility and premium content
• All trims powered by 1.5-liter DOHC direct-injected turbo engine

Arriving in showrooms starting next Monday, the striking 2017 Civic Hatchback joins the 2016 Civic Sedan and Coupe as the third body style in the 10th-generation Civic lineup. Combining Euro-inspired styling and 5-door hatchback versatility with world-class driving dynamics and Honda direct-injected turbo engine technology, the Civic Hatchback is designed for buyers seeking an even more expressive, sporty and versatile Civic. The 2017 Civic Hatchback will begin to arrive at dealers Monday with a starting manufacturer's suggested retail price of $19,7001 for the LX with 6-speed manual transmission.

Built on the same world-class platform as the Civic Sedan and Coupe, the 2017 Civic Hatchback offers an appealing combination of sporty styling, efficiency, interior utility and premium features. The Civic Hatchback is available in five trims: LX, Sport, EX, EX-L Navi and a new line-topping Sport Touring4 version. All models are equipped with a 1.5-liter DOHC direct-injected and turbocharged in-line 4-cylinder engine with peak outputs of 174 horsepower2 in LX, EX and EX-L Navi trims, and 180 horsepower2 in the Sport and Sport Touring trims which feature a dual-outlet center-mounted exhaust and are designed to benefit from premium unleaded fuel.

Powertrain
The Civic Hatchback's turbocharged engine can be mated to either a sporty CVT (all trims) or a quick-shifting 6-speed manual transmission (LX and Sport trims) and boasts class-leading EPA fuel economy ratings of 31/40/34 mpg2(city/highway/combined; LX, EX & EX-L Navi w/ CVT).

Working in concert with the Honda turbocharged powertrain is the Civic's more rigid and lightweight body and sophisticated chassis design, featuring a fully independent suspension system with liquid-filled bushings, sport-tuned electronic power steering (EPS) with variable gear ratio, and powerful 4-channel anti-lock disc brakes with Electronic Brake Distribution and Hill Start Assist. These systems synergize to endow the Civic Hatchback with nimble, sophisticated handling and a firm yet comfortable ride.

Powertrain Features

Feature	2017 Civic Hatchback  (LX, EX, EX-L Navi)	2017 Civic Hatchback  (Sport, Sport Touring4)
Engine Type	L-4 Turbocharged	←
Displacement (cc)	1496cc	←
Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net)	174 @ 5,500 (6MT); 6,000 (CVT)	180 @ 5,500 (6MT); 6,000 (CVT)
Torque (lb-ft. @ rpm SAE net)	167 @ 1,800-5,500 (6MT) 162 @ 1,700-5,500 (CVT)	177 @ 1,900-5,000 (6MT) 162 @ 1,700-5,500 (CVT)
Bore and Stroke (mm)	73 x 89.4	←
Compression Ratio	10.6:1	←
Fuel Injection	Direct	←
Valvetrain	16-Valve DOHC w/VTC	←
Drive-by-Wire Throttle System	•	•
Low-Inertia MONO Turbocharger	•	•
Intake/Exhaust Variable Cam Timing	•	•
Exhaust	Single Outlet	Dual Outlet
Transmission	6MT (LX);  CVT (LX, EX, EX-L Navi)	6MT (Sport);  CVT (Sport Touring)

Pricing and Fuel Economy

TRIM	TRANSMISSION	MSRP1	EPA Fuel Economy Ratings3 (city / highway/ combined) (anticipated)
LX	6MT	$19,700	30/39/33
LX	CVT	$20,500	31/40/34
Sport	6MT	$21,300	30/39/33
Sport	CVT	$22,100	30/36/32
EX	CVT	$22,800	31/40/34
EX-L Navi	CVT	$25,300	31/40/34
Sport Touring4	CVT	TBA4	30/36/32

Interior
The interior of the 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback carries through on the modern, sophisticated and premium quality of the 10th-generation Civic lineup, with high-grade materials and finishes applied liberally throughout. In terms of packaging, the 2017 Civic Hatchback delivers class-leading volume and cargo capacity, including a roomy interior (97.2 cu. ft.), best-in-class rear seat legroom (36.0 inches) and the largest available cargo carrying capacity in the competitive set (25.7 cu. ft. with rear seats up; LX, EX, EX-L Navi).

Key available features include Honda Display Audio with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ (standard on EX and above trims), heated seats, power driver and front-passenger seats, remote engine start and more.

The Civic Hatchback's all-new Sport Touring4 grade features textured aluminum sport pedals, red-accented instrument illumination and a 540-Watt 12-speaker premium audio system, the most powerful ever offered in a Civic.

Interior Comfort & Convenience Features

Features	LX	Sport	EX	EX-L Navi	Sport Touring4
Single-Zone Automatic Climate Control System with Air Filtration	•	•
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control System with Air Filtration			•	•	•
Push Button Start			•	•	•
Hill Start Assist	•	•	•	•	•
Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's and Front Passenger's Window	•	•	•	•	•
Power Door and Trunk Locks	•	•	•	•	•
Cruise Control	•	•	•	•	•
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column	•	•	•	•	•
Multi-Functional Center Console Storage	•	•	•	•	•
Sliding Sunvisors	•	•	•	•	•
12-Volt Power Outlets	Front Center Console	Front Center Console	Front Center Console	Front Center Console	Front Center Console
Front Passenger's Seatback Pocket			•	•	•
Rear-Seat Heater Ducts	•	•	•	•	•
Rear Window Defroster with Timer	•	•	•	•	•
Cargo Light	•	•	•	•	•
Cargo Tie-Down Anchors (4 Total)	•	•	•	•	•
Cargo Area Bag Hooks	•	•	•	•	•
Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls	Cruise / Audio / Phone/ Multi-Information Display	Cruise / Audio / Phone/ Multi-Information Display	Cruise / Audio / Phone/ Driver Information Interface	Cruise / Audio / Phone/ Driver Information Interface / Navi	Cruise / Audio / Phone/ Driver Information Interface / Navi
Floor Mats	•	•	•	•	•
Beverage Holders (Front Row/Rear Row)	•	•	•	•	•
Driver Preferences System			•	•	•
Driver's and Front Passenger's Vanity Mirrors	•	•	with illumination	with illumination	with illumination
Automatic-Dimming Rearview Mirror				•	•
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel		•		•	•
Leather-Wrapped Shift Lever		•		•	•
Sport/Racing Pedals		•			•
White Ambient LED Lighting	•	•	•	•	•
60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seat	•	•	•	•	•
Adjustable Seat-Belt Anchors (Front Row)	•	•	•	•	•
Head Restraints at all Seating Positions	•	•	•	•	•
Driver's Seat with 8-Way Power Adjustment				•	•
Front Passenger's Seat with 4-Way Power Adjustment					•
Leather-Trimmed Interior				•	•
Heated Front Seats			•	•	•
Heated Outboard Rear Seat Cushions					•
Automatic Windshield Wipers					•

Safety and Driver Assistance Technologies
Available on LX, EX and EX-L Navi trims and standard on Sport Touring4 trim is the Honda Sensing™4 suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies, which includes Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™), Forward Collision Warning (FCW) integrated with CMBS, Lane Keeping Assist (LKAS), Road Departure Mitigation (RDM), Lane Departure Warning integrated with RDM, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow and Auto High-Beam Headlights (HSS) – a Civic first.  

The Civic Hatchback has earned a 5-star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and is anticipated to earn a TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), when equipped with Honda Sensing.

ManufacturingThe 2017 Civic Hatchback was developed jointly by Honda R&D teams in Europe and Japan and is manufactured for the U.S. market exclusively by Honda of the UK Manufacturing in its Swindon, UK plant.

More Information
Additional media information including high-resolution photography and video of the 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback is available at www.hondanews.com/channels/civic. Consumer information is available at www.automobiles.honda.com/civic.

About Honda 
Honda offers a full line of reliable, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive vehicles with advanced safety technologies sold through approximately 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The Honda lineup includes the Fit, Civic and Accord passenger cars, along with the HR-V, CR-V and Pilot sport/utility vehicles, the Ridgeline pickup and the Odyssey minivan.

Honda has been producing automobiles in America for 33 years and currently operates 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2015, more than 99 percent of all Honda vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

1 MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $835 destination charge, and options. Dealer prices may vary.

2 LX 6MT Peak power: 174 hp @ 5500 rpm (SAE net), Peak torque: 167 lb-ft @ 1800-5500 rpm (SAE net); 
LX, EX, EX-L CVT Peak power: 174 hp @ 6000 rpm (SAE net), Peak torque 162 lb-ft @ 1700-5500 rpm (SAE net);
Sport 6MT Peak power: 180 hp @ 5500 rpm (SAE net), Peak torque: 177 lb-ft @ 1900-5000 rpm (SAE net); 
Sport, Sport Touring CVT Peak power: 180 hp @ 6000 rpm (SAE net), Peak torque: 162 lb-ft @ 1700-5500 rpm (SAE net)

3 Based on 2017 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.

4 Sport Touring trim and Honda Sensing will be made available later in the year; pricing and timing to be provided at a later date.