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LONDON, April 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda has launched its new Honda Assistance App for smartphone users to make life on the road that bit easier. The primary function of the App is to enable Honda car and motorcycle customers covered either by the manufacturer's warranty or a Honda extended guarantee to request roadside assistance should their vehicle breakdown. In addition, qualifying Honda car customers can request accident assistance should their vehicle be involved in...

Mazda CX-5 inches past RAV4 in ranking YONKERS, N.Y., April 24, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Redesigned for 2013, the new Toyota RAV4 performed well in Consumer Reports' tests--and achieved a "Very Good" overall score. But the RAV4's performance wasn't enough for it to reclaim its top spot among small SUVs. The RAV4 now ranks, behind the Consumer Reports' 2013 Top Pick Honda CR-V and the latest Mazda CX-5, equipped with a new 2.5-liter engine, for small SUVs. The race is very...

Truck Sales Continue Strength with New-Home Construction, Low Fuel Prices; Mid-Size Sedan Race Heats Up IRVINE, Calif., April 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Through the first three weeks of April 2013, new-car sales are on pace to remain above a 15 million unit annual selling pace for the sixth consecutive month, according to Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new and used car information. Kelley Blue Book projects light vehicle sales to surpass 1.3 million units by...

New Accord comes as coupe and sedan LOMA LINDA, Calif., April 23, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- With the Honda Accord coming as a four-door sedan and two-door coupe, the popularity the car and nameplate has enjoyed over the years should only continue to attract new customers. The 2013 Honda Accord is not only new to the model year but it is much more of a new car than some its competitors that Honda has caught resting on their laurels. The new 2013 Honda Accord near Riverside, CA has...

Honda to participate as sponsor and race participant, with plans to campaign an unprecedented 10 Honda and Acura products in nine race classes TORRANCE, Calif., April 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- As a further extension of its growing commitment to grassroots racing in North America, Honda announced today that it is making a major commitment to the 2013 running of the legendary Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, as both a sponsor and race participant, with plans to field products in...

LONDON, April 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- After a mixed opening round to the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship, Honda Yuasa Racing stars Gordon Shedden and Matt Neal put in superb performances at Donington Park to move into title contention. Reigning champion Shedden scored his first pole since 2011 and led the first race throughout in his Honda Civic [http://www.honda.co.uk/cars/newcivic ] to take his 30th BTCC victory. As Shedden edged clear,...

Spreen also welcomes Riverside, CA to service area LOMA LINDA, Calif., April 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- When families start to grow their interests begin to get a little bigger as well. A family with two school-aged children can be subjected to a dizzying array of activities that all require the hauling of equipment and fellow participants. Many families in the Inland Empire may be considering purchasing a crossover SUV that will allow for more cargo and passenger space....

LOS ANGELES, April 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Elena Delle Donne from the University of Delaware, the WNBA's first-round draft pick and second overall to the Chicago Sky, has received the Honda Sports Award for basketball and becomes a finalist for the Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year and the 2013 Honda Cup. The Collegiate Women's Sports Awards will present the Honda Cup live on ESPNU, June 24(th) at the USC Galen Center Founder's Room in Los Angeles. (Logo:...

Kelley Blue Book impressed with Honda Fit EV's unique blend of power and efficiency TORRANCE, Calif., April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Industry experts at KBB.com have named the Honda Fit EV to their annual list of 10 Best Green Cars. The editors at KBB.com were impressed with the Fit EV's combination of efficiency and power, which made it an easy choice as one of the best green vehicles of 2013. This most recent award continues Honda Fit EV's recognition as one of the best electric...

Benson Honda stocks full lineup of new and used cars in San Antonio SAN ANTONIO, April 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- The professionals at Benson Honda, a premier Honda dealership in San Antonio, like it when their customers are well informed. That's why the dealership provides helpful vehicle comparisons for consumers. At Benson Honda, the main focus is making sure that the customer is pleased with the vehicle they end up purchasing - even if it isn't from them. (Photo:...