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Honda’s LaneWatch Gets “VIP” Award From Good Housekeeping

By Donna Ransdell | Posted in Accord, Crosstour on Tuesday, May 14th, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Honda’s LaneWatch blind spot display, available on the 2013 Honda Accord and Crosstour, has won Good Housekeeping’s 2013 “Very Innovative Products” Award. Winners were chosen from more than 1,500 new products evaluated by the scientists and engineers at the Good Housekeeping Research Institute during the past year in the magazine’s state-of-the-art product-testing laboratory.

“LaneWatch is an intuitive visibility technology that represents the sort of innovation that consumers have come to expect from Honda,” said Mike Accavitti, vice president of national marketing operations, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “Automotive products don’t often win Good Housekeeping’s VIP awards, and that makes it even sweeter to have LaneWatch listed among the best new consumer products of 2013.”

Honda’s LaneWatch blind spot display in action on the 2013 Honda Accord:

Available on both the 2013 Accord and 2013 Crosstour, this exclusive blind-spot monitor, enhances the driver’s visibility of the passenger-side roadway to the rear of the vehicle. With a camera mounted in the passenger’s outside mirror housing, the driver can use the display to identify vehicles in the blind spot through real-time video. The real-time video cuts the risk of false warnings found in some other systems.

The typical field of view for a passenger-side mirror is approximately 18 to 22 degrees, but the LaneWatch field-of-view is about four times greater, or approximately 80 degrees. The system helps you see traffic, as well as pedestrians, bicycles or other objects in the vehicle’s blind spot. To help make judging distance easier, the display has three reference lines.

2013 Honda Civic “Top Safety Pick +” IIHS

By Donna Ransdell | Posted in Civic on Wednesday, May 8th, 2013 at 11:17 AM

The new 2013 Honda Civic Sedan and Coupe have received the highest available safety rating of TOP SAFETY PICK+ from the Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). This recognition makes the Civic Sedan and Coupe the first and only IIHS “Small” cars in the industry to earn a TOP SAFETY PICK+. The Civic is also the first and only to earn the highest possible rating of GOOD on the IIHS new small overlap frontal crash test.

2013 Honda Civic – Focus On Safety

The new Civic Sedan is equipped with the second generation of the Honda Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) II body structure. This Honda-exclusive body design enhances occupant protection and crash compatibility in frontal collisions.

Honda leads all other brands in achieving TOP SAFETY PICK+ ratings with four models: Civic Sedan, Civic Coupe, Accord Sedan, and Accord Coupe. Further, for the 2013 model year, all Honda models tested by the IIHS have received a TOP SAFETY PICK or TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating.

Learn more about the New Honda Civic, brochure, pricing and inventory: 2013 Honda Civic Research

Employee Spotlight: Milton Pickett Patty Peck Honda Sale Team

By Donna Ransdell | Posted in Patty Peck Employees on Thursday, April 18th, 2013 at 9:58 AM

We are happy to welcome Milton Pickett to the Patty Peck Honda Sale team. Milton has been in the automotive business for over 20 years and is very knowledgeable about Honda vehicles. Milton would like to invite his friends and previous customer to stop by Patty Peck Honda…he is eager to help.

A graduating from Wingfield HS in 1976, he continued his education at Hinds Jr College and then earned a BA in Music at Central Bible College in 1982. Married with 3 boys and 3 grandchildren, his youngest son, Timothy, is presently serving in Afghanistan as an Engineer with the MS Army National Guard.

“I serve as Worship Pastor at First Baptist Church in Pearl, MS. I’m an Eagle Scout and an active volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America. I enjoy hunting, working in my yard and mainly spending time with my family. After 20+ years in the automotive business, I’m thrilled to be a part of the Patty Peck Honda family”.

Car For A Cure Winner To Benefit Diabetes Foundation of MS

By Donna Ransdell | Posted in Community Involvement on Thursday, April 18th, 2013 at 7:48 AM

Mary Fortune, Patty Peck Christie, Kathy Briner and Family

Winner of the 2013 Car For a Cure Charity Raffle was Kathy Briner of Madison MS. The Honda Civic Raffle drawing was held April 21st during the Ultimate Fashion Show, a fundraising event put on by the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi.

Every dollar raised goes to supports the programs and services of the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi including Camp Kandu for children with diabetes and their families, Diabetes Alert Dog Assistance Fund, “Helping Hands” assistance program for needy Mississippi children and adults, and much more! Learn more

The Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi and Patty Peck Honda have teamed up for over 26 years to help drive away diabetes in Mississippi. Learn more about Patty Peck Honda’s Community Involvement.

2013 Honda Hybrid Choices for Mississippi Drivers

By Donna Ransdell | Posted in CR-Z, Hybrids, Insight on Thursday, April 18th, 2013 at 5:40 AM

Mississippi Hybrid shoppers will find Honda offers a wide range of Hybrids to fit most budgets and lifestyles. Did you know that Honda was the very first auto manufacturer to offer a mass-production hybrid model for the U.S. and European market? That’s right, Honda began U.S. hybrid vehicle sales in 1999 with the 2000 Honda Insight – the first gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle sold in America.

Honda has been enhancing its hybrid vehicle lineup by giving us several great choices; 2013 Civic Hybrid, 2013 Insight Hybrid and the 2013 CR-Z Sport Hybrid. One of the Honda Hybrid advantage is the Integrated Motor Assist. The IMA system is an elegantly simple solution to hybrid design, with big gains in fuel efficiency from significantly less complexity, fewer components and less weight than that found in competing systems. The benefit to the driver is excellent responsiveness and tractably while allowing for excellent savings at the fuel pump.

2013 Civic Hybrid Sedan

Hybrid efficiency in the ever popular Civic package that is renowned for its leading edge style, driving enjoyment, benchmark quality, unquestionable value and satisfying practicality. The Civic Hybrid offers dramatic styling both inside and out. High-tech features like the two-tier instrument panel, i-MID and steering wheel-mounted controls help the driver concentrate on driving.

Primary power for the Civic Hybrid is provided by the 1.5-liter, 8-valve, 2-stage i-VTEC® 4-cylinder gasoline engine. Although the engine alone provides sufficient driving performance, when additional power is required, such as for initial acceleration from a stop, passing or hill climbing, a powerful permanent-magnet electric motor mounted between the engine and transmission provides power assist. The 2-stage i-VTEC system cuts off all four cylinders, allowing the electric motor to propel the car by itself at low speeds or while cruising on a level surface. The cylinders also cut off during deceleration for friction reduction. Together, the electric motor and engine produce 110 hp @ 5500 rpm, and 127 lb-ft of torque@1000–3500 rpm.

2013 Insight Hybrid

Designed and priced for us all, the 2013 Insight is offered in three models. The value-oriented base model is simply designated as Insight, and is well equipped with a 160-watt audio system, automatic climate control, power windows, and more. The Insight LX adds a USB audio interface, cruise control, armrest console, floor mats, security system and steering-wheel mounted audio controls. The Insight EX adds alloy wheels, six-speaker audio system, heated side mirrors with integrated turn signals, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®, automatic headlights and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. The Insight EX is also available with the Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System4 with voice recognition and rearview camera.

2013 CR-Z Sport Hybrid

Small on the outside and remarkably roomy inside, the CR-Z offers a long list of standard features with a surprising amount of storage volume behind the bolstered sport seats. The CR-Z is in a class by itself with it’s sporty personality unlike any other hybrid currently on the market.

Standard features on all 2013 Honda CR-Z models include Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®, Bluetooth® Audio, rearview camera, an Expanded View Driver’s Mirror, AM/FM/CD/USB audio system with six speakers, automatic climate control, power windows and door locks, remote entry and cruise control. To give drivers even more access to the CR-Z’s performance capabilities, the 2013 Honda CR-Z is also equipped with a new Plus Sport System, which allows additional on-demand electric boost via a steering wheel-mounted “S+” button.

Honda Hybrid Safety Ratings

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has named the CR-Z, Insight and Civic Hybrid a “2013 Top Safety Pick.” - To earn Top Safety Pick for 2013, a vehicle must have good ratings in four Institute tests. IIHS rates vehicles good, acceptable, marginal or poor based on performance in front and side crash tests, a rollover test, and evaluations of seat/head restraints for protection against neck injuries in rear impacts.

[3] Based on 2013 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.

Honda Testifies To Congress On Powering U.S. Automobile Manufacturing Forward

By Donna Ransdell | Posted in Honda, News and Events on Monday, April 15th, 2013 at 4:07 PM

Honda of America Mfg., Inc. senior vice president Jim Wehrman testified April 10th before the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade about how the growth of Honda’s U.S. production operations over the last 30 years has led to a new global lead responsibility for manufacturing. The hearing, entitled “Nation of Builders: Powering U.S. Automobile Manufacturing Forward,” will explore policies to attract manufacturing investment and maintain U.S. competitiveness.

“In the last two years alone, Honda invested $1.2 billion to expand our manufacturing capabilities to position our company to export vehicles from the U.S. to 49 countries and U.S. territories worldwide. We also recently announced a new role for our North American operations – the U.S. will serve as a center for developing our manufacturing processes for some of Honda’s highest selling vehicles and will train associates from Honda factories throughout the world on these new techniques.” said Wehrman.

Honda’s U.S. Presence Key Facts for 2013

More than $14 billion in total capital investment
More than 28,000 associates and $2 billion in total U.S. payroll in 2012
90 percent of Honda and Acura vehicles sold in the U.S. are manufactured in North America
Nine manufacturing plants in Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, Ohio and South Carolina $22 billion in parts and materials purchases from more than 500 U.S. OEM suppliers across 34 states
14 R&D facilities (Honda R&D Americas, Inc. and Honda Research Institute)
More than 147,000 employees at 1,313 Honda and Acura, 1,055 Powersports, and 8,953 Power Equipment dealerships
More than $1.2 billion in new investments over the last two years, resulting in 2,040 new manufacturing jobs

Read Honda’s full hearing testimony here: http://www.hondainamerica.com/views/testimony-jim-wehrman-senior-vice-president-honda-america-mfg-inc-us-house-energy-commerce

Winner of The Blue Car Giveaway to Benefit Blair E Batson Hospital

By Donna Ransdell | Posted in Community Involvement on Monday, April 15th, 2013 at 2:58 PM

Winner of the Patty Peck Honda Doo Dah Day Blue Car Giveaway is Mary Ann Ablin from Madison MS. Mary Ann and her family were very happy winners.

Patty Peck Honda donated the 2012 Honda Civic EX-L Coupe to the friends of Children’s Hospital for the 3rd annual Patty Peck Honda Doo Dah Day Blue Car Giveaway Raffle. The winner was announced at the end of the Color Me Rad 5K Run in Fondren during the Zippity Doo Dah Weekend events.

One Hundred percent of the proceeds from the Patty Peck Honda Doo Dah™ Day Blue Car Giveaway, the Zippity Doo Dah Weekend Event and Parade went to Friends of Children’s Hospital to benefit a $2 Billion pledge to help build a new children’s heart clinic at Blair E Batson.

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Honda Earns 2013 Brand Image Awards – Kelley Blue Book

By Donna Ransdell | Posted in Accord, Civic, CR-V, CR-Z, Crosstour, Fit, Honda on Friday, March 29th, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Honda Motor Co. has earned the Best Value Brand, Most Trusted Brand and Best Overall Brand Image Award in the 2013 Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Awards. The awards are based on the results from over 12,000 New Car shoppers using its Web page to do research. The Kelly Blue Book Brand Image Awards honor the automotive brands that have most successfully captured positive consumer attention.

“Honda was named Best Overall Brand by non-luxury shoppers, which speaks to Honda’s stellar reputation and brand leadership in the minds of consumers,” said Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director and executive market analyst, Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com. “In addition, Honda was awarded Most Trusted Brand for the second year in a row, and Best Value Brand for the third year running. Receiving consecutive awards in key categories like ‘Trust’ and ‘Value’ demonstrates the positive attributes of the Honda brand continue to resonate with the new-car buying public.”

Kelley Blue Books On Honda Awards

Here is what Kelley Blue Book had to say about Honda when announcing these prestigious awards.

2013 Honda – Best Value Brand

“Affordability, reliability and good resale value are key facets of new-car value, and Honda scores at or near the top in all three, earning from KBB.com visitors another Best Value Brand award.”

2013 Honda – Most Trusted Brand

“This is the second year we’ve asked visitors to name their Most Trusted Brand, and it’s the second year in a row they’ve named Honda. With a reputation that precedes it and vehicles that seemingly never fail to deliver on the promise, Honda is like the perpetual motion machine of brand trust.”

2013 Honda – Brand Image Awards: Best Overall Brand

“We saved the biggest award for last, but after its wins in the Best Value Brand and Most Trusted Brand categories, Honda’s win as Best Overall Brand among non-luxury shoppers hardly comes as a surprise. We admire the refined and reliable vehicles, but also the manner in which Honda promotes itself. You do too, apparently.”

2013 Honda Odyssey and CR-V Awarded “Best Cars For Families”

By Donna Ransdell | Posted in CR-V, Odyssey on Tuesday, March 12th, 2013 at 8:36 AM

U.S. News and World Report names the 2013 Honda CR-V “Best Compact SUV for Families” and the 2013 Honda Odyssey “Best Minivan for Families.

“If you’re looking for a top safety-rated, fuel efficient, fun-to-drive family vehicle, you can’t really go wrong with a Honda,” said Mike Accavitti, vice president of national marketing operations, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “Both the CR-V and the Odyssey exemplify ‘family friendly’ with top safety ratings, proven Honda quality and loads of smart features to keep the driver and all passengers comfortable and connected.”

Review From U.S. News and World Report

2013 Honda CR-V: “The Honda CR-V is the 2013 Best Compact SUV for Families because it has the best combination of quality, size and family-friendly features in its class. Inside, reviewers find that the CR-V includes a spacious cargo hold and back seat, as well as comfortable and supportive front seats. Some members of the automotive press write that the CR-V’s interior materials could be nicer, and that the optional navigation system is difficult to use, but most say that if you’re looking for a small family SUV, the 2013 CR-V is certainly worth your consideration. The CR-V’s standard features include a backup camera, which is rare for the class, as well as a USB port and Bluetooth phone and audio streaming. Optional features include a moonroof, navigation, dual-zone climate control, leather upholstery and heated front seats.”
2013 Honda Odyssey: “The Honda Odyssey is the 2013 Best Minivan for Families because it has the best combination of quality, size and family-friendly features in its class. The Odyssey can seat up to eight people and reviewers say almost every seat is comfortable. They also appreciate how much cargo space there is and how easy it is to fold the third row to haul even more stuff. Standard features include a rearview camera, a USB port and Bluetooth. Optional features include a cooling console, navigation, heated seats and a wide-screen rear-seat DVD entertainment system. Reviewers like how much available tech the 2013 Odyssey has, but note that optional features make the Odyssey’s price swell quickly and can overload the dash with buttons and controls.”

The “Best Cars for Families” methodology combines quality, size and family-friendly features into a composite score. Quality is measured using a weighted average of scores from the U.S. News rankings at the time the awards are published. The rankings compare cars on the basis of safety, reliability and a consensus of automotive critics’ opinions. Size is based on a vehicle’s seating capacity and interior space. For family-friendly features, the availability of features deemed to be helpful to families by U.S. News editors is factored in.

How To Change The Clocks on Many Honda Vehicles [VIDEOS]

By Donna Ransdell | Posted in CR-V, How To, News and Events, Odyssey, Pilot on Saturday, March 9th, 2013 at 10:58 AM

Daylight savings time is always a great time to replay a few of our How-To Videos on setting the clock in a Honda. Now, if you are driving a newer Honda with the iMID (Multi-information Display) just go to clock settings follow the on screen instructions.

If your Honda is several years old and does not have an iMID control, the first video below is for you.

The 2010 Honda CR-V has similar clock settings to the 2012 Accord and older Honda vehicles that don’t have a Honda Navigation System or the iMID control.

Setting The Clock On This 2010 CR-V and Older Honda Vehicles

The 2010 Honda CR-V has similar clock settings to the 2012 Accord and older Honda vehicles that don’t have a Hnda Navigation System or the iMID control.

Setting The Clock on Honda Pilots and Odysseys

If you drive a Honda Pilot or Odyssey this video we put together in November will help. This process will be the same on 2012 and 2013 Honda Pilots and similar in the 2011 through 2013 Honda Odysseys without Navigation. For more detailed instructions visit: November 2012 Blog post: http://www.pattypeckhonda.com/blog/2012/11/how-to-set-the-clock-2013-honda-pilot-odyssey/