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Honda Sells 800,000 Hybrids in 12 Years

Cheers to Honda and their commitment to creating a lower-carbon society! The Japanese automaker has just sold its eight-hundred-thousandth hybrid vehicle. Coming just 12 years and two months after launching their first hybrid model, the Insight, this large volume averages out to over 6,666 per year.

Fletcher Jones Honda isn't telling you this to toot Honda's horn. Though, when it comes to hybrid technology we think the Japanese automaker could do a…

The new 2012 Honda Crosstour EX and EX-L are set to go on sale at Honda dealerships across the country (i.e. Fletcher Jones Honda in Chicago)! We are so pleased to say this car is better than ever with a more approachable price point, significantly improved fuel efficiency, functionally-enhanced interior and sleeker exterior.

How much does the fuel economy of the 2012 Honda Crosstour rock compared to the 2011 Honda Crosstour? On the highway…

Honda Hit Hard by Flooding in Thailand

It's been quite a year for Honda. In March 2011, the Japanese automaker was hit by a brutal tsunami and earthquake in Japan and faced months of unrest as they struggled to resume normal production and inventory levels at facilities and dealers worldwide. In October, Honda faced yet another challenge. Namely, they were forced to halt production at their manufacturing plant in Ayutthaya province due to the most severe flooding the area has seen…

2012 Honda CR-V Officially Unveiled

We know that the Japanese get the first look at the redesigned 2012 Honda CR-V even before we do. It's only fair, because Honda is a Japan-based company (even though many Honda cars are made on American soil, including those sold at Fletcher Jones Honda).

There are two variants for the 2012 CR-V: The base model offers a 2.0-liter engine producing 150 horsepower mated to a CVT. It's rated at 33.9…

Honda Building New NSX

It was a popular "sleeper" sports car in the early 1990's. Honda produced it (thought American audiences only saw the Acura variant) and it disappeared at the turn of the century. Well fans, The Honda NSX is back, supposedly.

And why not give sports cars another shot, especial those from Honda? They are producing the fuel efficient 2012 Honda CR-Z hybrid, which is already in its second year at Fletcher Jones Honda in Chicago…

Honda Civic Gets Speedy Facelift

The Honda Civic could very likely go down in history as one of the best selling Japanese sedans of all time. Last year's variant featured a facelift that ended up being quite unpopular. Honda is already going to fix things, proving that they put their customers first, especially those shopping at Fletcher Jones Honda in Chicago, IL.

Honda is working on a makeover for the Civic which is set to debut in 2013, according…

Honda Civic 5-Door Will Only Sell In Europe

2012's Honda Civic was designed to offer the best in aerodynamics, thus giving its drivers optimal fuel economy. Offering even more to those behind the wheel, the Civic 5-Door (also known as a hatchback) is coming - but only to European dealers.

Don't worry, the Honda specialists at Fletcher Jones Honda in Chicago, IL have plenty of 2 and 4-Door Honda Civics available. You'll have to go overseas to get into a 5-Door…

Honda Civic Natural Gas for 2012

According to Japanese magazine Nikkei, "The decision to sell the natural gas Civic throughout the United States is in response to increased interest in green cars and fuel efficient cars."1

This announcement comes on the heel of the Japanese auto maker having the next-gen of Civic's CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) car hitting dealer lots, including Fletcher Jones Honda in Chicago, IL.

Pricing for 2012's Honda Civic Natural Gas model is starting at…

Honda Diesel Cars Head To India

Honda vehicles make up about 20% of the Indian automotive market. Diesel is still regaining popularity throughout North America and in countries like England, France and Germany, diesel is one of the most popular fuel types.

As for India, gasoline prices are hitting the roof due to their large population. To combat a possible fuel crisis, exporters of cars to India, like Honda, are creating alternative engines for smaller vehicles. A Honda Fit with diesel…

Working its way through a tough year of sales hits from competitors and a debilitating disaster in Japan, American Honda, via its agency, RPA, has launched a fresh integrated ad campaign featuring the deadpan comedic actor Patrick Warburton.
 
Known in the past as David Putty in "Seinfeld," and more recently as Jeff on the CBS TV series, "Rules of Engagement," the actor pitches the rational reasons one might buy a Honda Accord, Civic, Pilot, CR-C...