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2014 Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe

• Sport hybrid offers fun to drive performance with 39 mpg highway EPA fuel-economy rating (CVT)¹
• Available with a sporty manual transmission or engaging CVT

The 2014 CR-Z is on-sale, combining sleek styling, numerous standard features and sporty handling while maintaining terrific fuel efficiency. The CR-Z was thoroughly updated for the 2013 model year with a more powerful battery pack, increased power and styling improvements, while also earning a TOP SAFETY PICK rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). For 2014, the CR-Z remains the only hybrid vehicle offered with a sporty manual transmission.

Using Honda’s highly efficient, compact Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) hybrid system, the CR-Z has an EPA rating of 31/38/34 mpg² city/highway/combined  (MT) and 36/39/37 mpg² city/highway/combined (CVT), and is rated as an Advanced Technology-Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (AT-PZEV) in states that adhere to California Air Resource Board (CARB) ZEV standards (EPA Tier 2, Bin 2 in all states).

Two models are available, the standard CR-Z with a starting MSRP of $19,995², and the feature-rich EX with a starting MSRP of $21,840². Both models come equipped with a standard 6-speed manual transmission or an available CVT.  Additional standard features on every new 2014 CR-Z 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.  View, build and price a 2014 Honda CR-Z athttp://automobiles.honda.com/cr-z.

TRIM	MSRP2	EPA Fuel Economy Ratings1 (city/highway/combined)
CR-Z 6-speed manual	$19,995	31/38/34
CR-Z CVT	$20,645	36/39/37
CR-Z EX 6-speed manual	$21,840	31/38/34
CR-Z EX CVT	$22,490	36/39/37
CR-Z EX 6-speed manual with Navi	$23,340	31/38/34
CR-Z EX CVT with Navi	$23,990	36/39/37

PowertrainThe hybrid powertrain uses a 1.5-liter 4-cylinder, 16-valve, single-overhead cam (SOHC) engine with "intelligent" Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (i-VTEC®) that receives additional power from the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA®) system's DC brushless electric motor. Powered by a 144-volt Lithium-Ion battery pack, the 15-kW electric motor assists in acceleration and also acts as a generator during braking or coasting to capture kinetic energy and recharge the battery. Combined peak output is 130 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 140 lb-ft. of torque (127 lb-ft. on CVT-equipped models), including electric-motor assist (all figures SAE net).

Selectable Econ, Normal and Sport operating modes let the driver select his or her  desired balance of economy and performance. In addition, the standard Plus Sport System delivers increased acceleration when the driver presses the "S+" button on the steering wheel (when the battery is more than 50-percent charged and the CR-Z is traveling over 19 mph).

BodyRefreshed with exterior design and trim upgrades for 2013, the CR-Z's "one-motion" exterior wedge shape begins at its low-slung hood to form a broad forward stance, with its deeply inset beltline adding a dynamic element. Standard exterior features include power windows and door locks, remote entry, and an Expanded View Driver's Mirror. The up-level CR-Z EX model adds LED daytime running lights (DRL), High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights with Auto-On/Off, and fog lights.

ChassisFront MacPherson strut and rear H-shaped torsion beam suspension, along with electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering (EPS), are tuned to provide a sporty driving experience. All CR-Z models have 16-inch aluminum wheels and 195/55R-16 tires, and larger 17-inch alloy wheels with 205/45R-17 tires are available. The CR-Z’s low height, compact wheelbase and placement of the battery and other hybrid components beneath the rear cargo area contribute to a low center of gravity and responsive, sporty handling.

InteriorThe CR-Z interior has a high-tech appearance and intuitive controls. Its ultra-modern instrument panel features gauges that illuminate with a three-dimensional color theme for a multi-layered appearance, with the tachometer backlighting color changing based on driving style. The sweeping upper dashboard shape creates a wraparound cockpit environment. Premium sport-oriented seats provide firm lateral support along with everyday driving comfort. A console behind the front seats optimizes cargo space, with a hard-shell separator that can be closed to create additional hidden storage.

Standard electronic features include a 160-watt AM/FM/CD audio system with six speakers and speed-sensitive volume control, a CD/MP3 text readout and a USB³ auxiliary input jack for connection to a portable audio player. Other interior features include Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®, automatic climate control, cruise control and a rearview camera.

The up-level CR-Z EX adds a 360-Watt AM/FM/CD Premium Audio System with seven speakers including subwoofer, perforated leather-wrapped steering wheel, and more. A Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™⁴ is available on the CR-Z EX and features a 6.5-inch screen and rearview camera display. Included with the Navi system are FM traffic and voice recognition, Pandora® Interface, Bluetooth® streaming audio and an SMS text messaging function.

SafetyHonda’s exclusive Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure helps protect occupants in a frontal collision. Additional safety technologies include dual-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags; standard front-side airbags with passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS); side-curtain airbags, active head restraints; an anti-lock braking system (ABS); a tire pressure monitoring system; and design features to the front of the vehicle intended to mitigate potential injuries to a pedestrian in a collision.

WarrantyThe 2014 Honda CR-Z is covered by a 3-year/36,000-mile new-car limited warranty, a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain limited warranty, and a 5-year/ unlimited-mile corrosion limited warranty. A 15-year/150,000-mile emissions warranty also applies when the vehicle is registered and normally operated in California and certain states that have adopted California Zero-Emission Vehicle regulations.

Source:Honda Media Newsroom

The 2013 Honda Civic Tour Concludes at The Hollywood Bowl

• 32 sold out shows played to 650,000 fans
• Most sellouts in Maroon 5 history
• 'Custom Wheels Sweepstakes' will remain open through Oct. 31

This year's highly successful Honda Civic Tour with headliner Maroon 5 and special guest Kelly Clarkson wrapped up Oct.6 in the band's hometown of Los Angeles at the famed Hollywood Bowl. Both artists set records this year with the most sellouts the Honda Civic Tour has ever seen in its 12 year history. With the attendees from this tour, over 3.5 million fans have attended a Honda Civic Tour show since the start of the popular summer event in 2001. Earlier this year, Maroon 5 played 31 arena dates to over 435,000 ticket holders. Since February, the band has performed to over 1 million fans on theOverexposed touring cycle making 2013 one of the biggest years for the group to date. The tour concludes on the heels of frontman Adam Levine being featured on the fifth season of the NBC hit series The Voice, which recently premiered this fall to record ratings and took home the 2013 EMMY Award for Best Reality Competition Series.

Although the very successful Honda Civic Tour has come to an end, fans still have a chance to win a customized and autographed Maroon 5 Honda Civic Si Coupe and Honda CBR250R motorcycle through the 'Custom Wheels Sweepstakes'. Both the car and motorcycle were designed and autographed by the LA quintet with their signature color scheme, each making a clean yet bold statement. Enter for your chance to win the Maroon 5 custom Civic by visitingHonda.us/M5Civic and the Maroon 5 custom CBR250R motorcycle by visiting Honda.us/M5Bike through Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013 at 11:59pm ET.

Fans can like Honda Civic Tour on Facebook or follow on Instagram or Twitter through the #hondacivictour to learn more about what's upcoming for 2014.

About Maroon 5Capturing their first of three Grammy Awards as "Best New Artist" of 2005 and going on to sell more than 17 million albums worldwide, Maroon 5's releases have gone gold and platinum in over 35 countries. The band won over fans and critics alike with the hybrid rock/R&B sound they introduced on their debut album, Songs About Jane and their double platinum album, It Won't be Soon Before Long, which included hits like "Makes Me Wonder" and "If I Never See your Face Again." In 2010, the band released their third studio album, Hands All Over, which was certified platinum. The collection featured two hit singles including the Hot AC smash "Misery" and the anthemic "Moves Like Jagger," which climbed to the #1 spot on the Top 40, Hot AC and Billboard Hot 100 charts. The track has also become one of the best-selling singles of all time. Following the release of the album, both "Misery" and "Moves Like Jagger" received GRAMMY nominations.

Maroon 5's latest album Overexposed has quickly reinforced the group's status as a powerhouse in popular music with all of the collection's singles quickly rising to the top of the charts. The third single off of the album, "Daylight," claimed the # 1 spot on both Top 40 and Hot AC radio charts. In the process, the band set a record for the most #1's (six in total) by a group in the Top 40 chart's 20-year history. Maroon 5's latest hit, "Love Somebody," reached the Top 5 on the Top 40 and #1 on the Hot AC radio charts.

In addition to his work with Maroon 5, Adam Levine has returned for the fifth season as a coach on the EMMY Award winning NBC hit series The Voice. Adam made his small screen acting debut on the second season of the hit FX drama American Horror Story, and will soon be seen in a lead role in the major motion picture film, Can A Song Save Your Life from director John Carney, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival earlier this month.

About Honda Civic Tour
With 3.5 million fans having attended Honda Civic Tour concert events since 2001, Civic Tour has established itself as one of the nation's most compelling, successful music concert tour franchises. Civic Tour has provided concert-goers with an exclusive, interactive concert experience featuring up-close and personal access to their favorite bands, including Linkin Park, blink-182, My Chemical Romance, Paramore, The Black Eyed Peas, Fall Out Boy, Everclear, Incubus, Good Charlotte, New Found Glory, Dashboard Confessional and Panic! at the Disco.

Source: Honda Media Newsroon

2014 Honda CR-V Still The Top-Selling SUV

There’s no questioning the fact that Honda is one of the better-selling makes of automobile in the industry today, and obviously models like the Honda Accord and Honda Civic have helped with that. Of course, the 2014 Honda CR-V, the best-selling SUV in the entire automotive industry, has been a great member of the Honda family, too, and we Honda dealerships are very excited about the latest iteration of CR-V that only recently made its way to lots across the country.

2014 Honda Crosstour Pricing and EPA Data

Model	Transmission	MSRP*	EPA** City/Hwy/Combined MPG
4-cylinder models
Crosstour 2WD EX	5-Speed Automatic	$27,380	22/31/25
Crosstour 2WD EX-L	5-Speed Automatic	$31,065	22/31/25
Crosstour 2WD EX-L Navi	5-Speed Automatic	$33,165	22/31/25
V-6 models
Crosstour 2WD EX	6-Speed Automatic	$31,040	20/30/23
Crosstour 2WD EX-L	6-Speed Automatic	$33,690	20/30/23
Crosstour 2WD EX-L Navi	6-Speed Automatic	$35,790	20/30/23
Crosstour 4WD EX-L	6-Speed Automatic	$35,140	19/28/22
Crosstour 4WD EX-L Navi	6-Speed Automatic	$37,240	19/28/22
*Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) excluding tax, license, registration, $830 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.
**Based on 2014 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.

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