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In 1986 Honda engineers set out to create a humanoid robot that would have similar qualities of a human being. The new humanoid is the first step in getting that functionality in a robot. ASIMO, which stands for Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility, is the only humanoid robot that can walk up and down stairs on its own and run at speeds up to four miles per hour. This robot has advanced abilities that allow human interaction which allows it to understand and carry out more commands. Tasks include carrying trays, pushing carts, and much more.
Honda hopes that some day it will help elderly or disabled people with day to day tasks like answering the door, getting the mail, remember to take pills or even some day to walk the dog.
This is truly an amazing robot, something out of a sci-fi movie. You have to check this new humanoid out. Watch the video below and check Honda.com for updates on ASIMO.
Also check out the new Personal Mobility Device from Honda. This stuff is fun!
This just reiterates why so many people continue to buy a Honda.
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The mad men at Adweek recently voted for the Commercial of the Decade (Super Bowl commercials not included) and Honda took top honors over memorable ads from the last ten years by companies like Nike, Budweiser and Sony. That’s not a big surprise considering Honda often puts a huge amount of effort into its on-air spots. However, the Japanese automaker didn’t win for the commercial you might have expected: “Cog.” Though Honda’s famous commercial that breaks down a European Accord Tourer into a Rube Goldberg-esque machine was also a finalist, it was beaten by another Honda commercial called “Grrr” that’s narrated by Garrison Keillor of all people. You’ve probably never seen it.
Volkswagen also made the list of finalists, but the particular ad chosen out of all the comical VW ads we’ve seen was unexpected as well. Most surprising car maker with a commercial in the finals: Saturn. Who knew…
You can see all the finalists on Autoblog.com, including swear jar, the creepy-funky Philips clowns, a “rabbit panther thingy with turbines on ice,” and the most sad-but-hilarious IKEA commercial we’ve ever seen. As a bonus we included the Gears of War commercial since we think it deserves a mention, and because it’s almost the weekend and it doesn’t always have to be about cars, does it? Follow the jump for the ad-fest.
Source and Video Gallery: Autoblog
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Three Honda Models Achieve Top Value Rating:
Accord, Fit and Odyssey receive ALG’s 2010 Residual Value Awards
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. announced on December 2, 2009 that it has received three Residual Value Awards from ALG. ALG’s 11th annual Residual Value Awards, for the 2010 model year, honored the vehicles in each industry segment that ALG predicts will retain the highest percentage of their original price after a three-year period.
The Accord won the award in the Best Midsize Car category, the Fit was the winner in the Best Compact Car category and the Odyssey prevailed in the Best Minivan category. Since 2001, the Honda brand has earned 20 model awards and six overall brand awards from ALG.
“In a challenging economy, residual value moves up on the list of buyer considerations,” said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “These ALG awards once again recognize Honda’s commitment to offer high-quality products with long-term value.”
ALG determines the award winners after carefully studying the competition in each segment, historical vehicle performance and industry trends. Vehicle quality, production levels relative to demand, and pricing strategies are among the key factors that affect ALG’s residual value forecasts.
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When I was growing up, the station wagon seemed to be the way a family moved around.
I remember we had a 1986 Pontiac Parisienne Wagon that would now have qualified for the “Cash for Clunkers,”
but between the back and the luggage rack there was little we could not fit in it; though the ride was not the most comfortable from the pop-up third row seat.
Then came the Mini-Van, which every couple with children seemed to own.
I know my next door neighbor purchased a Honda Odyssey because it was the best, had the most amenities, and met the standard of the neighborhood.
I think I even caught some envious neighbors staring across their yards.
However, with the cost of gas fluctuating and America trying to go Green, it seems change is in the air.
At least according to Popular Mechanic’s Ben Stewart in an article he published nearly two years ago: The face of the American Family vehicle is changing again.
Have you heard the term CROSSOVER? Well, it is just that.
Take a sedan, add parts of the station wagon your parents loved and the Mini-Van you either rode in 
or drove, and “cross” them together.
So, will America really want the Crossover?
Honda is betting on it. The new 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour by American Honda Company is the latest of crossovers to be announced. Not ready for a test drive yet (due out in November), the Crosstour has an upscale interior for 5 passengers and an innovative storage compartment in the rear. It sports a 3.5 liter i-VTEC V-6 engine and is even available in a four-wheel drive version.
With an aerodynamic exterior, the Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV) keeps the sporty, low-profile of the Accord.
The interior styling provides a wide body feel with systems inset into the panels and overall a very roomy feel.
The question remains, is this what America wants? Honda rarely makes a mistake, so I am betting this vehicle will be a winner.
I know I am going to be one of the first to run down to the store and take a ride. See you there!
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2010 Accord Crosstour Styling Conceals Surprising Versatility. The next evolution of the crossover offers CUV attributes while maintaining a premium sedan feel and a sporty, bold appearance.
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 1, 2009 – The all-new 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour evolves the Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV) concept by integrating a sleek and aerodynamic shape that blends sporty, low-profile contours with versatile CUV functionality, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today.
“Our concept is to broaden the appeal of the Accord line-up by leveraging traditional Accord strengths of fun-to-drive performance and handling while also adapting to dramatic shifts in the light truck marketplace,” said Erik Berkman, vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “The Accord Crosstour accomplishes that by offering a modern interpretation of a CUV while integrating the refinement and efficiency of a premium sedan.”
Derived from the Accord Sedan, the Accord Crosstour maximizes car-like ride and refinement, yet maintains capabilities consistent with a CUV’s increased ride height and all-weather potential. The Accord Crosstour’s styling builds on the Accord’s familiar character lines and adds a bolder front grille complemented by a durable lower-body appearance, wedge-shaped C-pillars and an aggressive rear stance. The flowing roofline narrows smoothly into the rear of the vehicle to create an aggressive-looking design, which conceals a unique cargo area that can adapt to large objects that exceed the capacity of a sedan.
“We know SUV buyers like the commanding view of the road that comes with a high eye-point and like the comforts of living with an SUV,” said Berkman. “This vehicle meets the needs of buyers looking for those attributes yet at the same time want an image that is different from a conventional SUV.”
The Accord Crosstour will be positioned at the top of the Accord family when it goes on sale in fall 2009. Additional details will be announced later in the year. An Accord Crosstour Facebook page is available at www.facebook.com/accordcrosstour. Additional media information regarding all Honda products is available here. You may also access more information here.
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2001 Honda Accord, Civic recalled due to airbags that are even more explosive than normal
22Jul
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Honda is recalling some of its 2001 model year Accord and Civic models due to excessively pressurized airbags. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that certain airbags in the affected vehicles can deploy so violently that the inflator will rupture. When the bag is deployed, NHTSA says that metal shards from the excessive explosion could act like shrapnel, shoot through the bag and possibly injure vehicle occupants. We’re no crash experts, but that sounds like it would hurt a lot.
Owners of affected 2001 Accords and Civics will be able to bring in their vehicle to their local Honda store where the inflator will be replaced free of charge. Honda hasn’t yet released a notification schedule or disclosed how many of each model will be recalled, but owners can find out more info by calling Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Hit the jump to read the official NHTSA press release.
[Source: NHTSA]
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Honda decided to enter the lucrative North American pickup truck segment in 2006 with its Ridgeline. Many were skeptical, journalists and the general public alike, but the vehicle won several awards in its first year. For 2009 onward, the Ridgeline received a modest update to freshen its appearance and improve features.
The biggest changes are up front with an all-new, Pilot-inspired grill, a reworked bumper cover and two extra sets of lights down low — one set acting as daytime running lights, the other as fog lights.
The rear of the updated Ridgeline boasts a freshened set of tail lights, a new lower bumper that now flows into the fender flares and a backup camera lens next to the handle on the tailgate.
Unlike most pickup trucks on the market, the Ridgeline comes only in a one-size-fits-all configuration with four doors, seating for five and a five-foot-long cargo bed.
A unique feature of this cargo bed is a small covered trunk inside. It can be accessed via the tailgate, which both folds down, like other pickups, but also swings to the side for easier access.
Despite its car-like unit-body construction, the Ridgeline can handle off-road duty thanks to its standard Variable Torque Management four-wheel-drive system (VTM-4) and locking rear differential.
The four wheels are driven by a 3.5-liter 250-horsepower V6 engine through a five-speed automatic transmission. A heavy-duty transmission cooler is available.
Expect 15 miles to the gallon in city driving and 20 on the highway.
Three trim levels are offered: the base RT, RTS and top-of-the-line RTL.
Standard features on the Ridgeline RT include an integrated trailer hitch, pre-wiring for 7-pin trailer wiring, trip computer with instantaneous and average fuel economy; air conditioning; tilt steering wheel; power windows and door locks; power sliding rear window; cruise control; keyless entry; automatic heated wiper zone; a six-speaker, 100-watt audio system with CD player with MP3/WMA playback capability; and 60/40 split lift-up rear seat with underseat storage.
The Ridgeline RTS adds alloy wheels; a 7-pin trailer wiring connector; body-color painted door handles; painted inner grille surfaces; a seven-speaker 160-watt audio system with sub woofer and six-disc in-dash audio system; steering wheel-mounted controls; an auxiliary audio input jack; dual-zone automatic climate control, an eight-way power driver’s seat with lumbar support; privacy glass; and all-weather floor mats.
The RTL adds a leather-trimmed interior with heated front seats, 18-inch alloy wheels; fog lights, moonroof, a 110-volt power outlet, XM Satellite Radio, HomeLink remote system, carpeted floor mats, and a compass in the rear view mirror. A Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with voice recognition is available (and replaces the rear-view mirror interior compass). Vehicles equipped with the navigation system also include Bluetooth HandsFreeLink and a multi-information display.
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The 2010 Honda Insight was built to make the best use of the most cost-effective hybrid technology. Meaning that the Insight would get 40-mpg+ for less than $20,000-a figure designed to undercut the least expensive Toyota Prius by about $2,000. The 2010 Honda Insight has already gotten independent real-world highway fuel economy tests above 60 miles to the gallon. It goes on sale this Earth day – April 22, 2009.
For the new Insight’s design, a five-door hatchback with a smooth front and a high, abrupt tail was chosen; this style is becoming synonymous with small hybrid vehicles. Add the 2010 Insight to a list of similarly shaped cars that begins with the Toyota Prius and includes the Chevrolet Volt as well. In this case, Honda leans heavily on styling cues from its much-publicized FCX Clarity fuel-cell vehicle.
Honda hopes to become the hybrid leader- with strong selling points against its main competition, the 2010 Toyota Prius. The Insight is thousands of dollars cheaper, gets comparable fuel economy, has a crisper look and provides a more agile and enjoyable ride. However, the Insight is noticeably smaller, especially for passengers in the backseat. You need to decide if the Insight is the right size for your passengers, not just your wallet.
Insight EX models offer alloy wheels, cruise control, 6-speaker audio system with USB audio interface, steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters, Honda Vehicle Stability Assist as well as an available Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with Voice Recognition.
Driver Controls and Feedback, For Max MPG
The electronics in the control system offer what Honda calls the Eco Assist system, which tells the driver how economically they are driving by changing the background color of the speedometer. Green is good, blue means you’re a lead-foot. There’s an ECON mode that enhances fuel economy further by resetting the control logic, so the car accelerates more slowly and backs off the gas engine more quickly.
The dashboard EcoGuide accumulates data on driving patterns, so drivers can analyze their history to improve driving strategies. Honda even shows up to five green leaves in the display-to reward drivers who display more economical behavior over time.
Squeezing more out of less, the Insight’s electric motor not only moves the car away from rest when the engine has shut down, it can also power the car by itself “when driving on a flat surface at steady speed in the low 30 mph range,” according to Honda.
Building On the Insight Tradition
The 2010 Honda Insight is a major improvement from the legacy model. In Sept. 2006, Honda stopped making the old Honda Insight, a two-seater that was loved by many owners, but also seen as impractical by mainstream consumers. Despite the old model’s real-world fuel economy of almost 70 miles per gallon, the company sold fewer than 2,000 Insights in 2005, and fewer than 1,000 units through Sept. 2006 before the company ended production.
The five-door 2010 Insight breathes new life into Honda’s hybrid efforts. It’s the first of several vehicles that Honda will build on a dedicated hybrid platform. The new Insight is expected to sell in relatively high quantities. Honda is targeting annual global sales of 200,000 units per year, with approximately 100,000 in North America.
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Express Service is a new way fore your Honda dealer to offer faster service for certain types of maintenance and repairs. By using special processes, tools and equipment, our Honda-trained technicians can service your vehicle in less time than it used to take. Don’t worry-we’re not cutting corners. We’re simply working on better ways to serve our customers. Many of the services you need most are available through Express Service. Ask your Service Advisor for details.
Honda-trained technicians know Honda vehicles better than anyone else. By bringing your vehicle to your Honda dealership for Express Service, you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that only Honda-trained technicians will work on your vehicle.
What’s more, Express Service technicians are thoroughly trained on Express Service processes. This type of service and training is only available at Honda dealerships. In addition, we use Honda Genuine Parts designed specifically for Honda vehicles.
Express Service gives you convenience, speed and value. When you visit your participating Honda dealer for Express Service, you’ll receive prompt attention from a dedicated service advisor. Express Service customers use a special service lane to ensure your vehicle will be taken care of quickly-and always at a competitive price. With Express Service, you’ll have plenty of time to do other things-like learn how to dance!
Enjoy our waiting room-but not for too long! Have a cup (or half cup) of hot, fresh coffee. Read today’s newspaper (or at least one section). Relax (for a little while). You won’t spend much time waiting for Express Service to be completed-but we want you to be comfortable for the brief time you’ll be here.
May we have this dance? We know you didn’t come here to dance, but our service technicians are actually doing a form of dance when they perform Express Service maintenance. Although they don’t do the tango or the waltz (at least not during working hours), they do service vehicles according to special choreography, which was developed by observing technicians at work.
These special “dance steps” enable the technicians to perform their work better and faster-allowing our customers to enjoy shorter waiting times while receiving the quality service you expect from Honda. Of course, we don’t charge more for Express Service-it’s the same competitive price as our regular service.
MileOne has five Honda Express Service locations, two in Maryland (Westminster and Parkville), two in Virginia (Virginia Beach and Elizabeth City), and one in Pennsylvania (Wilkes-Barre). Which ever location you choose we are sure you will find the same great technicians and speedy service that is expected from a Honda Express Service Center.