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Below are a few of Honda's most recent awards. Please take a minute and read over them. I'm sure you will be as impressed as we are with the outstanding safety, quality, and resale we have all grown to expect from Honda.

1. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety named its "Top Safety Picks" for 2009. The Top Safety Pick award covers autos that earned the IIHS' best possible ratings for front, side and rear impact protection, and they are available with electronic stability control (ESC), which helps a driver maintain control during emergency maneuvers. (List below only shows American Honda's award winners)

Large cars: Acura RL, Midsize cars: Acura TL, TSX, Honda Accord, Small cars: Honda Civic, 4-door with optional ESC (except Si), Honda Fit with optional ESC, Minivans: Honda Odyssey, Midsize SUVs: Acura MDX, RDX, Honda Pilot, Small SUVs: Honda CR-V, Honda Element.

 

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2. Car and Driver has released its 27th annual 10 Best cars list, which was dominated again this year by import brands, as foreign models made up eight of the 10 spots. The most "veteran" car on the list is the Honda Accord, which made the rankings for the 23rd time.

"The industry is evolving, but some things stay the same, including the intense competition between domestic and foreign manufacturers, making this contest tougher to judge every year," stated Csaba Csere, editor-in-chief of Car and Driver. The winners were determined by a panel of 19 Car and Driver editors who rated candidates on a scale of 1-100. They focused on functional performance, driving satisfaction and value. 

—BMW 3-Series/M3 (18) —Cadillac CTS (2) —Chevrolet Corvette (15) —Honda Accord (23) —Honda Fit (3) —Infiniti G37 —Jaguar  —Mazda MX-5 (10) —Porsche Boxster/Cayman (10) —Volkswagen GTI (4) 

 

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3. Thirty-six vehicles and 14 companion models received Best Buy ratings from Consumers Digest out of some 240 total 2009 models. The ratings, published in CD's December issue (on sale November 1), span 10 categories: Small Cars, Family Cars, Luxury Cars, Sporty Cars, Pickups, Minivans, Compact SUVs, Midsize SUVs, Full-size/Luxury SUVs and Hybrids.

The Best Buys -- based on behind-the-wheel testing, safety ratings, ownership costs, warranty, price, comfort, ergonomics, styling and amenities -- reflect CD's assessment of which 2009 Vehicles offer the most value for the money. (List only shows Honda's winners)

2009 Best Buys: "Small Cars": Honda Civic, Honda Fit, "Family Car": Honda Accord, "Luxury Cars": Acura RL, "Minivans": Honda Odyssey, "Full-size/Luxury SUV": Acura MDX

 

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4. Yahoo! Autos Excelerator Award Winner. With all-new head-turning styling introduced last year, the Honda Accord has cemented its reputation as one of the best- selling family sedans in the American market. That popularity as a practical yet stylish 4-door is one of the reasons why the Accord has captured the first ever Yahoo! Autos Excelerator Award.

This new honor is an annual award to designate the No. 1 car on Yahoo! Autos. The award criteria are based on user interest, intent and satisfaction. These factors are measured by search queries, leads submitted, rating and reviews by Yahoo! users. The award is not sponsored by any manufacturer and Yahoo! is not being paid for this initiative.

In capturing the fancy of Yahoo! users, the Honda Accord Sedan relies on fresh styling to set it apart from others in the mid-size category. A bold grille, large jeweled headlamps and crisply executed character lines gives the Accord a commanding presence more in line with European luxury models. The Honda Accord Sedan is slightly larger than its main rival, the Toyota Camry. Compared with the previous Accord Sedan, the new car has a wheelbase that has increased by nearly an inch, and the overall length has increased by nearly 5 in. And at 72.7 in. across the beam, the Accord is an inch wider than the Toyota.

This translates into an abundance of room in the passenger cabin, which sports a contemporary design that matches the freshness of the exterior. In fact, while the Accord Sedan competes in the mid-size segment, its space-enhancing redesign means the EPA now considers it a large sedan, a designation confirmed by the excellent front and rear leg, head and hip room. The front bucket seats are comfortable, the center console has plenty of storage cubbies and there is a choice of no less than three audio systems, all with MP3/WMA playback capability.

But what makes the Honda Accord Sedan stand apart from the crowd is its fun-to-drive nature. Both the LX and EX trim levels come with a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine that produces a robust 177 bhp, which is delivered to the front wheels via a choice of a 5-speed manual or automatic transmission. Top level EX-L models can be equipped with a 3.5-liter V-6 making 271 bhp. That engine not only delivers power, but good fuel economy thanks to an ingenious cylinder deactivation system that allows the powerplant to run on either three or four cylinders when under a light load.

The Accord’s ample output is enhanced by variable-assist power steering that provides ample feedback through the twisty bits and an easy action in low-speed parking maneuvers. Independent suspension and 4-wheel disc brakes imbue the car with a lively personality that has become a Honda hallmark. While the head-turning styling and spirited performance appeal to the senses, other amenities of the Accord Sedan address rational concerns. Besides Honda’s emphasis on great efficiency, the Accord boasts numerous standard safety features, including electronic stability control, six airbags and anti-lock brakes.

This combination of performance, safety and comfort—at prices ranging from $20,755 to $28,555—make the Honda Accord Sedan a natural choice as the winner of Yahoo! Autos’ inaugural Excelerator Award.

Chamblee, GA, Feb 11, 2008 - Curry Honda has been awarded the prestigious 2007 President's Award for the 3rd year. Presented by American Honda Motor Company and considered Honda's highest dealership honor, only the top 15% of Honda dealerships who meet the stringent qualification requirements receive the recognition.

To qualify for the President's Award, dealerships must achieve a lofty set of objectives in all areas of operation, including customer service and satisfaction, facility operation, training and sales. More than 1,000 Honda dealerships apply, but only 148 earned the award in 2007.

"Earning the President's Award requires complete dedication from the entire team," said Richard Colliver, Executive Vice President of American Honda. "Curry Honda has proven its commitment and set the bar for all other dealerships. I encourage customers to experience for themselves why working with a President's Award Dealership is so much more rewarding."

"I am extremely proud of my employees for earning the 2007 President's Award," said Adam Zukerman, Vice President/Partner of Curry Honda. "But I'm more pleased to know Curry Honda customers are being taken care of and given an exceptional experience—because that's what sets us apart from all the other dealerships."