Audi of Nashua in New Hampshire is partnering with the Landmark Benefits Golf Tournament to help raise proceeds for the Make-A-Wish® Foundation of New Hampshire.The dealership will sponsor a hole in one with an Audi Q5 on location as the hole in one grand prize.
The Landmark Benefits Golf Tournament is one of Southern New Hampshire’s most anticipated annual corporate charitable outings.Previous tournaments have helped to raise over $40,000, and this year they hope to do even better.
Audi of Nashua has participated in the success of the event for several years.Larry Bedell, General Manager for Audi of Nashua commented, “We are so proud to work with this great organization.We are a community oriented dealership, and we enjoy helping organizations like the Make-A-Wish® program, they do tremendous work for New Hampshire residents.”
The benefit takes place Monday, June 22nd at the Atkinson Country Club.
Audi of Nashua opened its doors in 2002 with the industry’s leader, Lyon Waugh Auto Group, behind them.New England Performance Cars LLC, DBA: Porsche and Audi of Nashua is a partnership formed by Bud Lyon, Russ Lyon, and Warren Waugh. Bud and Warren operate BMW of Peabody, MINI of Peabody, Acura of Peabody and Land Rover of Peabody.
Honda just marked its first 50 years in America, commemorating the establishment of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., in a small Los Angeles storefront on June 11, 1959.
"On behalf of the tens of thousands of Honda associates in America, past and present, we offer our deepest thanks to our customers for placing their trust in Honda over the past 50 years," said American Honda President & CEO Tetsuo Iwamura. "Today, in the face of new challenges, including the preservation of our environment, we renew our commitment to exceed the expectations of our customers and society."
Starting in 1959, with the fuel-efficient Honda 50 motorcycle, to the newly launched 2010 Honda Insight gas-electric hybrid vehicle, Honda has introduced new technologies and business strategies that have shaped the industry and the growth of Honda, including:
First automaker to meet U.S. Clean Air Act without a catalytic converter - Civic CVCC (1974)
First vehicle to top U.S. EPA list of most fuel efficient cars - Civic (1977)
First Japanese automaker to build motorcycles (1979) and automobiles (1982) in America - Marysville, Ohio*
First Japanese automaker to establish a luxury automobile brand -- Acura (1986)
First mass produced gas electric hybrid car introduced in America -- Insight (1999)
First government-certified hydrogen fuel cell vehicle -- FCX (2002)
Honda has steadily expanded its U.S. presence to encompass a broad range of products and operations. Today, Honda employs more than 27,000 U.S. associates engaged in the design, development, manufacturing, sale and servicing of Honda and Acura products including automobiles, motorcycles, ATVs, personal water craft, power equipment, and an advanced light jet.
Honda operates 10 U.S. manufacturing plants with two new plants under construction, along with 14 R&D facilities and more than 12 regional sales, parts and service, and finance offices around the country. The company's network of U.S. parts suppliers comprises 545 companies in 34 states with annual purchases exceeding $17.5 billion in 2008.
Honda History in America
American Honda was the first overseas subsidiary of Honda Motor Co., Ltd., established eleven years after HMC's inception as a small motorcycle manufacturer in Japan. Honda entered the U.S. market in 1959 with the step-through Honda 50 motorcycle and helped spur the dramatic growth of the U.S. motorcycle market, as it became the best-selling brand in America.
The introduction of the fuel-efficient Civic in 1973 paved the way for Honda's entry into the U.S. auto industry. As America faced the first oil crisis in 1973 and then the U.S. Clean Air Act tightened air emissions standards in 1975, Civic became both the first automobile to meet the Clean Air Act without the need for a catalytic converter and was ranked number one on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's first list of America's most fuel efficient cars (1977).
Based on its longstanding commitment to develop and build products close to the customer, Honda established research and development operations in America in 1975, and U.S. manufacturing in 1979, starting with production of motorcycles in Marysville, Ohio. Honda became the first Japanese automaker to build cars in America with the start of Accord production at the Marysville Auto Plant in November 1982. In May 2009, Honda reached the 15 million unit milestone in U.S. automobile production.
In 1986, the company expanded into the luxury automobile market with the creation of the Acura brand, the first luxury nameplate from a Japanese automaker. Acura earned a top rating in J.D. Power and Associates' Customer Satisfaction Index for four consecutive years (1986-1989).
In the 1990s, Honda introduced the U.S. automobile industry's first low-emissions vehicles, meeting challenging new emissions requirements in California while also enhancing fuel efficiency. In 1999, Honda introduced America's first mass production hybrid vehicle, the Insight, followed in 2002 by the Honda FCX, the first fuel cell vehicle certified by the U.S. government for daily use and the first to be placed in the hands of an individual consumer.
In 2008, the company began leasing its next-generation FCX Clarity fuel cell sedan, the industry's most advanced zero-emissions vehicle. In March 2009 Honda introduced the 2010 Honda Insight, America's most affordable hybrid, with plans to launch another all-new hybrid within the next several years based on the company's sporty CR-Z hybrid concept vehicle.
"Looking to the future, we are committed to advancing Honda's legacy of environmental leadership to help address the twin challenges of global climate change and energy sustainability," said Iwamura. "Along with a renewed focus on quality, we begin our next fifty years by accelerating our efforts to develop and deploy new technologies that put Honda at the forefront of this global challenge, to create a cleaner and more sustainable future for generations to come."
Happy 50th Honda of America! Brickell Honda of Miami and BrickellHondaDirect.com are looking forward to serving Miami’s Honda Community for the next 50 years and beyond!
Now is the right time to purchase your new Honda in Miami. Enjoy Sign & Drive promotions with no money down on all 2009 models of Civics, Accords, CR-V, Pilot, Odyssey and Fit. You also get $2000 over Kelly Blue Book value when you decide to trade in your car. It almost sounds to good to be true, right? Well Brickell Honda isn’t done just yet. Now when you buy a new Honda you get a FREE 42” Plasma TV. You may be thinking, “Where’s the Catch?” but there is absolutely not catch to this promotion at all. Brickell Honda is trying to get rid of Honda cars on it’s lot and is offering this once in a lifetime deal.
So don’t hesitate, make your move to Brickell Honda this week to qualify for this promotion. This deal is only valid until June 22, 2009 so be sure to make your stop at Brickell Honda in Miami. You can visit them online at the Brickell Website and get a Quick Quote on your new car or drive directly to the store at 665 Southwest 8th Street Miami, Fl 33130.
Are you looking to buy a new Honda in Miami but haven’t found the best opportunity yet? Well look no further…Brickell Honda in Miami is offering a week long promotion in order to get Honda Vehicles off of its lot. Save on the 2009 models of the Civic, CR-V, Accord, Pilot, Odyssey and Fit. The promotion features every vehicle available for Sign & Drive, making every Honda available to you with no money down. The promotion also allows you to trade in your car and get $2000 over Kelly Blue Book Value. To top it off Brickell Honda is giving away a 42” Plasma TV with every new Honda purchase.
This special offer is only available until June 22, 2009. So don’t miss out on this special limited time offer. Don’t make the wrong decision of purchasing your New Honda vehicle at another Miami Dealership that isn’t Brickell Honda or you will risk loosing the opportunity of saving money on your new Honda in Miami.
The Black Crowes will be performing live at the Borgata Casino in Atlantic City, Saturday August 19th.Tickets for the concert are available at www.actickets.com , the premier provider of concert and show tickets for Atlantic City entertainment.
The Black Crowes are an American, blues-oriented, hard rock jam band.The group was formed in 1984 out of Atlanta, Grorgia.The creators and driving force behind the band has always been the two brothers Rich and Chris Robinson.The Black Crowes have shuffled through several band members over the years, but the present day roster consists of Rich and Chris Robinson, Steve Gorman, Sven Pipien, Adam McDougall and Luther Dickinson on.
In 1990, The Black Crowes released their first album “Shake Your Money Maker.”The debut album received multi-platinum certifications and over the years has sold over three million copies.Some of their hit songs on the album include: “She Talks To Angels,” Hard To Handle and ” Twice As Hard.”One year later, the bands rendition of Otis Reddings “Hard To Handle” and their popular song “She Talks To Angels,” both broke Top 30 on the pop-charts. That same year, the band became even more recognized through the eyes of Rolling Stones Magazine readers, who named The Black Crowes as ‘Best New American Band.’
The Black Crowes had a successful career and became one of the most well known rock groups in the country, but in 2002, the band decided it would be best for them to take a ‘Hiatus.’Throughout the next three years, a small number of the band members would re-unite to perform at award ceremonies or small venues.
In 2007, The Black Crowes released a double disc live album titled “Live At The Roxy,” which featured both old and new songs.Two years later, The Black Crowes released an additional two disc live album titled “Warpaint Live.”The first disc featured the “Warpaint” album in its entirety, and the second disc was a mix of classic and cover music.
Over the course of their career, The Black Crowes have toured with many famous artists some of which include; Aerosmith, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, The Grateful Dead and Neil Young. Most recently, May 2009, Chris Robinson announced that a new album, “ Before The Frost, Until The Freeze,” will be in stores in September 2009.
Tickets to see The Black Crowes at the Borgata Casino in Atlantic City are available through ACTickets.com (http://www.actickets.com ).AC Tickets is the premier provider of tickets for all Atlantic City entertainment events.With a successful 30 year history, AC Tickets has become known as the most trusted source for Atlantic City shows, sporting events and concerts, offering the best seats available at the best possible prices.
AC Tickets promises to beat any competitor’s advertised price, and also offer same day delivery to any show, concert or sporting events in the Atlantic City area. Their honest approach of customer service with ticket sales means consumers will never be surprised or mislead by hidden fees.This open business policy has made AC Tickets the only source for all entertainment in Atlantic City.
With all the new technological advancements on the web, companies have found it easier to advertise and retain new and old customers online. The percentage of household Internet users has gone up since the year 2000. This means more and more people are deciding to shop online and get more information on the products they are seeking. There are many reasons why people all over the world, especially in Miami, have resulted to shopping and inquiring about products online. It’s easy, it’s fast and you don’t have to wait in lines. Particularly in Miami, traffic puts a damper on any errands you have to run.
Someone seeking pricing or information on local Miami car dealerships or vehicles can also find the Internet as an advantage. The Internet allows car shoppers to find the exact cars Miami dealerships have on their lot and how much they can purchase the vehicle of their dreams for. Customers can also find the lowest prices being offered at their local Miami Honda Dealerships. A good example of a local Miami Honda Dealership is Brickell Honda. If you visit the Brickell Honda website, you will find the lowest deals on any new or used Honda in Miami. You can also find the current lease specials that are being promoted throughout the dealership. Once you have decided on the car you would like to purchase, you can get a quick car quote on the vehicle by just entering the vehicle information.
The best part of online car shopping is that you don’t have to deal with the pushy salesmen. Everyone knows salesmen can take the fun out of buying a new car, but now you can skip through the haggling by finding everything you need online. You already online, so why not go ahead and try researching the New Honda Car of your dreams in Miami.
Brickell Honda is now offering low finance rate specials on the 2009 Honda Odyssey. The Odyssey has been lauded by critics as the ultimate FTV (family transportation vehicle), and others as the best minivan that money can buy. For family drivers in Miami, buying a safe and reliable to transport their family is extremely important. Considering these accolades, it might be surprising to you that Brickell Honda is pricing Odysseys to move, and is now offering financing as low as 2.9% for up to 36 months and 3.9% for up to 60 months. This offer is good for all Odysseys, such as the LX, EX, EX-L, and Touring models. To start your credit application today, go to the “Finance” tab of the BrickellHondaDirect.com website. If you have any other questions, then call or visit Brickell Honda of Miami.
The Honda Odyssey has been called many names by automotive publications and reviewers, such as ‘the people’s minivan’, ‘the performance mini’, and ‘a true joy to drive’. However, it is not until you actually sit behind the wheel of an Odyssey that you understand what all the hype is about. After having taken a test-drive in one myself, I am now another one of thousands of Honda Odyssey converts in Miami.
Before I actually got behind the wheel, the first thing I noticed was the aggressive, innovative exterior styling on the ’09 Odyssey. The outer styling of the van has changed drastically, and now gives the minivan a stronger, classier presence, without being cheesy. Once you actually get into the Odyssey, you will notice the many creature comforts and features that make the Odyssey the award-winning vehicle it is. I will cover the majority of these features in a later post, but I’ll mention two of my favorites right now- the voice-activated navigation system and the Bluetooth handsfree technology, which help keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road (something many drivers in Miami could- or should- use).
Once I started up the 2009 Odyssey and got going, I noticed that the van drove more like a 4-door car than a minivan, which is surprising because all of the other minivans I have driven felt like school busses on the road. Thanks to Honda’s noise-cancelling technology, the Odyssey’s engine rumble is all but a whisper to those in the car, especially when compared to that of other minivans. Don’t let the whisper fool you though, the 245-HP 24-valve V-6 VTEC engine with VCM really pushes the Odyssey down the road, and offers the best and smoothest acceleration I have ever experienced in a minivan. Although I am used to navigating my much smaller 4-door Accord through the streets of Miami, maneuvering the Odyssey around corners and within traffic posed no problem at all, and stopping was a breeze.
In conclusion and in summary, The Honda Odyssey drives more like a sedan than a minivan, is long on features and creature comforts, and is short on price for the full package. In contrast to the usual “Soccer Mom” stigma associated with minivans, the official Honda website boldly demands that you “respect the van” and declares that “the van is back”; the 2009 Odyssey definitely goes a long way to make those points clear.
Let’s say that you’re a driver in South Florida who needs cargo room, but a SUV, van, or pickup truck is a little too large for you. What kind of car should you buy? There is a solution for you, and it is expected by many insiders to arrive in Brickell Honda of Miami showrooms by this Fall.
Auto buffs have spotted prototypes of a Sporty new Honda wagon being road-tested, the wagon is expected to be named “Crosstour”. “Crosstour” will be built on the Accord platform, and contains Elements of several Hondas currently in production, such as the Accord, CR-V and Insight. The vehicle is most similar to a vehicle known as the “Accord Tourer” in Europe, but will not be exactly the same. Not much else is known about Crosstour, especially because portions of the vehicle have been deliberately obscured by in “spy” photos, but we’ll have more information here as it is released. For even more information on the “Crosstour” and how you can get your hands on one as soon as they’re released, go to www. Brickellhondadirect.com or visit Brickell Honda of Miami today!
