Honda Mall of Georgia: HondaLink helps with hands free

Mobile devices have permeated nearly every aspect of our daily lives, and automakers have noticed. Wednesday, Honda introduced HondaLink, a new in-vehicle connectivity system that will debut on the 2013 Honda Accord this fall. The service will integrate cloud-based news, information and media using an audio-based system interface with Aha radio by Harman included.

"HondaLink will enable customers to put away their phone and still stay connected to the people, music and media they love," said Vicki Poponi, assistant vice president of product planning for American Honda, in a released statement. "By creating an intuitive and customizable user interface, HondaLink allows drivers to access digital content as easily as choosing a radio station."

The premise of the HondaLink system is to allow owners to preset content on their phone and then enjoy personalized content accessible via voice recognition, steering-wheel mounted controls and in-dash audio system controls once in the vehicle. A connected smartphone will serve as a conduit to cloud-based media, according to Honda, allowing the HondaLink to make a connected driving experience one-of-a-kind.

According to Honda, with the Aha service HondaLink users can listen to Facebook and Twitter audio newsfeeds, podcasts, location-based personalized restaurant listings from Yelp!, and internet music services from Slacker.

Honda has big plans for the HondaLink system, with updates and growing content throughout the life of the vehicle and system. Software updates for the smartphone used in the HondaLink system will keep the experience user-friendly, Honda says, with Pandora internet radio and voice-to-voice SMS text services with pre-programmed responses integrated into the system as well.

The video below provides an explanation for the HondaLink system.

http://youtu.be/_SOFdCDeZ3k

 

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Honda Mall of Georgia: American Honda posts best June sales in 4 years

Last week, American Honda reported an increase of 48.8 percent compared with June 2011 with sales of 124,808 units, including Acura sales. The Honda Division sold 109,438 units in June 2012 an increase of 45.6 percent compared to the same month last year.

"With robust inventories and great customer demand, it feels good to be back in the race," said John Mendel, American Honda executive vice president of sales, in a released statement. "The strong performance of our core models, including another record-breaking month for the CR-V, demonstrates the fundamental competitiveness of Honda products."

The CR-V sold 23,282 units, setting a new June record and up more than 50 percent from June 2011, according to Honda. The Honda Accord also saw a huge increase in sales from June of last year with more than 28,000 units sold, an 80 percent increase. Included in those top sellers was the Civic, whose sales were also up 50 percent from last June.

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Honda Mall of Georgia: "Brand of the Year" awarded to Honda

Honda announced this week they were named “Brand of the Year” in the 2012 Harris Poll EquiTrend Equity Study. Honda claimed the top spot in the “Full Line Automotive” category, receiving the highest numerical Equity Score among the full line automotive brands in the study.

“This study offers strong evidence that the Honda brand continues to be well-regarded by American consumers,” said Mike Accavitti, vice president of National Marketing Operations for American Honda, in a released statement. “The combination of strong brand equity and a fresh line-up of new models that resonate with customers will drive strong growth for us this year.”

The 2012 Harris Poll EquiTrend Equity Study was based on opinions of 38,529 U.S. consumers age 15 and over who responded online between January 31 and February 20, 2012, according the the press release. The poll is an annual study designed to survey U.S. consumers about brand perceptions, familiarity with the brand and brand purchase consideration.

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Honda Mall of Georgia: Honda ranks fifth in Intital Quality

For the second straight year, Honda is the highest ranking mass-market, non-premium brand in the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Initial Quality Study. All told, Honda ranked fifth among all industry nameplates and two Honda auto plants also received awards.

"For the second consecutive year our performance demonstrates our consistent commitment to deliver the highest quality for our customers," said Tetsuo Iwamura, president & CEO of American Honda Motor Co., Inc, in a released statement. "Thanks to the efforts of Honda associates in R&D, in manufacturing and in sales, we were able to continue to improve quality performance in this key industry ranking."

The Honda brand improved for the fourth straight year, and maintained its top performing mass market position from last year.

 

Leading in the compact crossover SUV category was the 2012Honda CR-V. Receiving four or five stars in all categories but one, the CR-V was tops in Overall Quality and ranked "Among the Best." Five other Honda models finished in the top-2 for their segments; the Accord for midsize car; the Odyssey for minivan; the Crosstour for midsize crossover SUV; the Ridgeline (midsize pickup); and the Fit (sub-compact car) were all four or five-star rated models in their respective categories.

Surprisingly, the Honda Civic did not finish at the top of its segment, but typically, was awarded five stars and ranked "Among the Best."

Honda as a whole surveyed to have just 83 problems per 100 vehicles, well below the industry average of 102 (PP100), good enough for the fifth spot in the nameplate rankings. According to J.D. Power and Associates, the study is based on responses from more than 74,000 purchasers and lessees of new 2012 model-year vehicles after 90 days of ownership and a 228-question metric to help industries improve products.

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Still deciding on which Honda you’d like to be driving? Are you comparing lease programs or internet specials? Maybe you simply want our best price on a new or used car? For all of this and more, look no further than Honda Mall of Georgia. Our team is made up of professional associates that offer you a no-pressure environment and operate with the quality you'd expect. We look forward to helping you with your next new or used car purchase.

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Honda Mall of Georgia: Safety features improving with rearview cameras

In a move to enhance driver visibility and confidence on the road, Honda has announced they will begin installing rearview cameras on many of their 2013 models. According to Honda, more than 94 percent of the model lineup will be equipped with rearview cameras, with 100 percent of Honda's truck lineup (Crosstour,  CR-V, Odyssey, Pilot, Ridgeline) having the equipment. The CR-Z, Accord and Crosstour will also have the cameras come standard, Honda says.

"At Honda, we feel that this visibility feature will be important to many families and we're widely applying it even before we may be required to do so," said Vicki Poponi, assistant vice president of product planning for American Honda, in a released statement. "In addition to the wide application of the rear-view camera technology, Honda is also introducing several new features for enhanced driver safety, visibility and security in model-year 2013."

Honda wants to provide drivers with 360-degree visibility with technologies and rearview cameras are but a small element in that movement. Other initiatives like Honda's new Forward Collision Warning and Lane Departure Warning systems will be available on the 2013 Accord and Crosstour. Cameras placed behind the windshield warn drivers of possible collisions or if the car is unexpectedly veering from its lane.

Standard on the 2012 CR-V is another new feature, the Expanded View Driver's Mirror and the Honda-exclusive LaneWatch blind-spot display. A camera mounted on the passenger mirror allows an enhanced view of the passenger-side roadway and is the basis of the LaneWatch technology. This safety feature will debut on the 2013 Accord as well as the 2013 Crosstour.

All information provided by the Honda Media Newsroom.

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