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Our awesome event will feature complimentary In-N-Out Burger on Saturday from Noon-1:30pm and on Sunday from 3:00pm-4:30pm. We will also have a raffle on Sunday featuring lots of prizes that you will not want to miss out on. Click here to see complete details.

Honda Plant to Use Wind Energy

Juhl Wind Inc. recently announced an agreement with Honda Transmission Manufacturing of America Inc. to develop, install and operate two utility-scale wind turbines that will generate electricity for the plant in Russell's Point, Ohio.

Once the turbines begin operating later this year, the Honda Transmission plant will be the first major automotive manufacturing facility in the United States to obtain a substantial amount of its electricity directly from wind turbines located on its property. The turbines, with blades approximately 160 feet long, will be installed on 260-foot towers on the Honda property, which is suited for a maximum of two wind turbines.

Juhl Wind is supplying full development services along with construction management of the $8-million project, which is scheduled to be completed in 2013. Juhl will also provide ongoing operation of the turbines.

An evaluation of the project showed that renewable energy from the two wind turbines will supply approximately 10 percent of the plant's electricity, while also reducing carbon-dioxide emissions. Studies commissioned by Honda Transmission indicated that wind-generated power is a cost-effective source of electricity for the plant, and that the project will not adversely impact local wildlife or the environment.

"This is just one of many ways that Honda is seeking to reduce our environmental footprint, and we appreciate the experience and knowledge that Juhl Wind is bringing to this unique wind-generation project," said Honda Transmission vice president Gary Hand. "In our own ways, both Honda and Juhl are committed to reducing carbon-dioxide emissions."

Globally, Honda has established voluntary goals to reduce the environmental impact of its products and manufacturing operations by 2020. This includes a 30-percent reduction in carbon-dioxide emissions from Honda products and significant carbon-dioxide reductions from the company's plants and other operations, compared with 2000 levels. To achieve these new environmental targets, Honda is accelerating its efforts to advance the environmental performance of its products and operations throughout North America.


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Car seat safety: Avoid 10 common mistakes

No. 1: Getting a used car seat without researching its history

If you're considering a used car seat for your child, make sure the car seat:
Comes with instructions and a label showing the manufacture date and model number
Hasn't been recalled
Isn't more than 6 years old
Has no visible damage or missing parts
Has never been in a moderate or severe crash

If you don't know the car seat's history, don't use it.

No. 2: Placing the car seat in the wrong spot

The safest place for your child's car seat is the back seat, away from active air bags. If the car seat is placed in the front seat and the air bag inflates, it could hit the back of a rear-facing car seat — right where your child's head is — and cause a serious or fatal injury. A child who rides in a forward-facing car seat could also be harmed by an air bag. If it's necessary for a child to travel in a vehicle with only one row of seats, deactivate the front air bags or install a power switch to prevent air bag deployment during a crash.

If you're placing only one car seat in the back seat, install it in the center of the seat — if possible — rather than next to a door to minimize the risk of injury during a crash.

No. 3: Using the car seat as a replacement crib

A car seat is designed to protect your child during travel. It's not for use as a replacement crib in your home. A 2009 study showed that sitting upright in a car seat might compress a newborn's chest and lead to lower levels of oxygen. Even mild airway obstruction can impair a child's development. Sitting in a car seat for lengthy periods can also contribute to the development of a flat spot on the back of your baby's head and worsen gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) — a chronic digestive disease. In addition, a child can easily be injured by falling out of an improperly used car seat or while sitting in a car seat that falls from an elevated surface, such as a table or counter. Although it's essential to buckle your child into a car seat during travel, don't let your child sleep or relax in the car seat for long periods of time out of the car.

No. 4: Incorrectly buckling up your child

It can be challenging at first to properly buckle a child in a car seat. Before you install the seat, read the manufacturer's instructions and the section on car seats in the vehicle's owners manual. Make sure the seat is tightly secured — allowing no more than one inch of movement from side to side or front to back when grasped at the bottom near the attachment points — and facing the correct direction.

If you're using an infant-only seat or a convertible seat in the rear-facing position, keep these tips in mind:
Use the harness slots described in the car seat's instruction manual, usually those at or below the child's shoulders.
Place the harness or chest clip even with your child's armpits — not the abdomen or neck. Make sure the straps and harness lie flat against your child's chest and over his or her hips with no slack.

Position the car seat's carrying handle according to the manufacturer's instructions.

No. 5: Reclining your child at the incorrect angle

In the rear-facing position, recline the car seat according to the manufacturer's instructions so that your child's head doesn't flop forward. Many seats include angle indicators or adjusters. You can also place a tightly rolled towel under the seat's front edge to achieve the right angle.

To prevent slouching, place tightly rolled baby blankets alongside your newborn. If necessary, place a rolled washcloth between the crotch strap and your baby to prevent slouching. Don't use any additional products unless they came with the car seat or from the manufacturer.

No. 6: Moving to a forward-facing car seat too soon

Resist the urge to place your child's car seat in the forward-facing position just so you can see his or her smile in your rearview mirror. Riding rear facing is recommended until a child reaches age 2 or the highest weight — typically at least 35 pounds (about 16 kilograms) — or height allowed by the car seat manufacturer. You can start with a convertible seat, which can be used rear facing or forward facing and typically has a higher rear-facing weight and height limit than an infant-only seat, or switch from an infant-only seat to the convertible variety as your baby grows.

When your child reaches age 2 or the rear-facing weight or height limit of the convertible seat, you can face the seat forward. When you make the switch:
Install the car seat in the back seat according to the manufacturer's instructions, using either the seat belt or Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) system.
Use the tether strap — a strap that hooks to the top of the seat and attaches to an anchor in the vehicle — for extra stability.
Adjust the harness straps so that they're threaded at or above your child's shoulders. Make sure the harness fits snugly.

No. 7: Dressing your child in bulky outerwear

Harness straps might not provide enough protection over a baby's bulky outerwear. If it's cold, dress your baby in a lightweight jacket and hat. Buckle the harness snugly and then tuck a blanket around your baby for warmth. Save the bulky outerwear for outdoors.

No. 8: Moving to a booster seat too soon

Older children need booster seats to help an adult safety belt fit correctly. You can switch from a car seat to a booster seat when your child has topped the highest weight — typically 40 to 80 pounds (18 to 36 kilograms) — or height allowed by the car seat manufacturer. Remember, however, that your child is safest remaining in a car seat with a harness for as long as possible.

No. 9: Incorrectly using a booster seat

Booster seats must be used with a lap and shoulder belt — never a lap-only belt. Make sure the lap belt lies low and snug across your child's upper thighs and that the shoulder belt crosses the middle of your child's chest and shoulder.

Some booster seats come without backs. Backless booster seats also must be used with a lap and shoulder belt — never a lap-only belt. If your vehicle has low seat backs or doesn't have a headrest to protect your child's head and neck in a crash, consider using a high-back booster that fits your child's height and weight.

No. 10: Using the vehicle safety belt too soon
Most kids can safely use an adult seat belt sometime between ages 8 and 12. Here's how you'll know that your child is ready:
Your child reaches a height of 4 feet 9 inches (nearly 1.5 meters).
Your child sits against the back of the seat with his or her knees bent comfortably at the edge of the seat — and can remain that way for the entire trip.
The lap belt rests flat and snugly across your child's upper thighs, and the shoulder belt rests on the middle of your child's shoulder and chest — not on the neck or face.

Make sure your child doesn't tuck the shoulder belt under his or her arm or behind his or her back. Remember, the back seat is the safest place for children younger than age 13.

If you have questions about child passenger safety laws or need help installing a car seat, participate in a local car seat clinic or inspection event. You can also check with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for help finding a car seat inspection station.



Courtesy of Mayo Clinic

Teamed up with Hands On Birmingham, these Honda associates made this MLK Day one to remember!

Pick up your Honda Genuine Oil Filters from us!

For a limited time we are offering these filters at only $5.95 + tax! You can get a maximum of 5 with this coupon, which you must present at the time the service order is taken. Click here to see all of the details and print out this awesome deal.

Thank you Mark, we always love hearing from our long-time customers!

"Not only are their sales associates great to work with, the finance department is just as caring and responsive to our needs...We could not be any more elated with RSM Honda and recommend them highly." - Mark J.

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Honda Gear Concept

Honda revealed the Gear concept at the 2013 Montreal International Auto Show in Canada. The Honda Gear previews a possible future small production models, aimed at the young urban life. The Honda Gear is a sub-compact vehicle inspired by the fixed-gear bicycles.

Honda says that the Gear concept is highly customizable, practical, connected and affordable. Unfortunately, these are about all the details of the Gear released so far by Honda. The gear is a three-door hatchback, which probably offers four seats and a small boot. Some of its most interesting design details include the central exhaust system with four tail pipes and its diffuser. It comes with ventilated and cross-drilled brake discs and red calipers. The door handles are hidden.

Honda did not yet release any images of the Gear's interior, but we're pretty sure it was designed to appeal to the younger generation. So far, the Japanese carmaker did not mention whether or not it's going to put the Gear into production.


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Weird Ways to Freshen Your Car

• Pour fragrant bath salts into a loose-leaf tea strainer, and place it in the glove compartment for a fast refresher every time you pull out the map.  
• Drop a potpourri wax tart— commonly made by candle companies—into a cup holder, and take your favorite scent with you wherever you go.  
• Lay fresh herbs, such as basil, on a piece of newspaper in the backseat and leave the windows rolled up to dry the leaves and banish bad odors. 
• Shake a few drops of lemon or eucalyptus essential oil onto car mats for a naturally sweet scent that will last a few weeks.   

Courtesy of Reader's Digest Magazine

The Honda Accord takes the cake during the Car and Driver test drive!

Hurry in and check out this new arrival before it is too late!

Low mileage and excellent fuel economy are just a few of the perks of this 2012 Honda Accord. Plus, having only one previous owner means that it is in superb condition. Click here to browse all of its features or request more information.

Honda "Urban SUV Concept" Makes World Debut at the 2013 North American International Auto Show

 

An all-new Honda "Urban SUV Concept" vehicle made its world debut at the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The dynamic and youthful concept hints at the styling direction of an all-new small SUV slated to launch in Japan by the end of 2013, followed by the U.S. market in 2014.

"No one has had greater success with small cars than Honda, and this Urban SUV Concept will create new value in the growing small-SUV segment," said John Mendel , executive vice president of sales at American Honda. "With the continued expansion of our North American manufacturing operations, we expect fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive 'small' cars to play a key role in meeting the needs of our customers in the U.S."

The Urban SUV Concept is intended to provide the basis for a fun-to-drive and fuel-efficient small SUV with aspirational design, flexible packaging and next-generation connectivity targeting active lifestyle customers. The concept showcases clean and sophisticated styling, dynamic character lines and a strong stance, with hidden rear door handles giving the SUV a coupe-like presence. Measuring 169.3 inches long, the Urban SUV Concept is nine inches shorter than the Honda CR-V, making it the ideal size for navigating both crowded city streets and open mountain roads.

The Urban SUV Concept represents the expansion of vehicles based on Honda's Global Compact Series, which includes the Honda Fit subcompact and the Honda City subcompact sedan, a model sold in markets outside the United States.

All-New Small SUV Launching 2014

Coming to the U.S. in 2014, an all-new small SUV based on the Urban SUV Concept will feature fuel-efficient Earth Dreams™ Technology and be priced and positioned below the CR-V within the Honda light-truck lineup. Part of Honda's Global Compact Series, and utilizing the Honda-original center-tank layout featured on the Fit, the model will include Honda's configurable Magic Seat® setup that can provide a host of passenger and cargo options, including a fold-flat mode for maximum cargo capacity. The all-new model will also feature next-generation telematics and a modern interior.

The small SUV will be manufactured along with the Fit at Honda's newest North American plant near Celaya, Mexico, expected to open in the spring of 2014. The growth and expansion of its small-vehicle lineup will help Honda double worldwide production of vehicles in its Global Compact Series to more than 1.5 million units by the end of 2016, and remain a global small-car leader.


Courtesy of PR Newswire

The Detroit Auto Show began today and Honda had something very exciting to show off!

Look at all of these amazing features...have you thought about a 2013 CR-V yet?

Test your tire knowledge...do you know all of these fun facts?

1. Tires that are underinflated by 6 PSI can cause reduction in fuel economy of 3-4%.

2. Car tires lose about 1-2 pounds of air pressure per month on average (less in the summer, more in the winter).

3. Contrary to popular belief, deflating tires slightly in snowy weather does not increase traction. Instead, it increases tire wear and the probability of tire failure.

4. For every 18 degrees F ambient temperature change, a car tire's pressure changes by about 1.5 PSI.


Courtesy of Today I Found Out 

You can tackle just about anything in a brand new Honda Ridgeline!

These vehicles are the perfect combination of style and performance, customizable with a number of options and packages. Click here to view our inventory of these vehicles and see if you can find the perfect one!

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