Honda Accord

All-New Toyota Prius/Prius Prime Wins 2024 North American Car of the Year Award

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Monday, January 8, 2024

The vehicle responsible for starting the hybrid revolution nearly 25 years ago earned one of the most coveted awards in the automotive sector – the 2024 North American Car of the Year.

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  • The vehicle responsible for starting the hybrid revolution nearly 25 years ago earned one of the most coveted awards in the automotive sector – the 2024 North American Car of the Year.
  • Leading up to the event, the Toyota Prius/Prius Prime was a finalist in the Car of the Year category, along with the Honda Accord and Hyundai Ioniq 6.
  • At Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) headquarters, in Plano, news of the prestigious award spread quickly, as it marked the second time Prius had earned North American Car of the Year honors.
  • The NACTOY Car of the Year Award represents one of the 17 industry awards earned by Prius/Prius Prime the past few months.

Kelley Blue Book Unveils 2024 Best Buy Award Winners

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

ATLANTA, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a year of expert testing of nearly every new and redesigned vehicle available in the United States, Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive company, today announces the winners of the 2024 Best Buy Awards. The 10th annual Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards stand as a comprehensive recognition program, spotlighting the premier models in vehicle segments most pertinent to new-car shoppers. The award categories have evolved over the years to adapt to the dynamic automotive landscape and this year the 2024 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards include 14 categories with the highest accolade of Best New Model awarded to the 2024 Toyota Prius.

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  • The 10th annual Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards stand as a comprehensive recognition program, spotlighting the premier models in vehicle segments most pertinent to new-car shoppers.
  • The award categories have evolved over the years to adapt to the dynamic automotive landscape and this year the 2024 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards include 14 categories with the highest accolade of Best New Model awarded to the 2024 Toyota Prius.
  • There is good reason Kelley Blue Book is naming the 2024 F-150 a Best Buy Award winner among full-size trucks for the 10th consecutive year: Year after year, it sets the bar for capability, fuel economy, and technology.
  • For more information and full coverage of the 2024 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards, including full editorial comments about each model, pricing details, photos and more, visit https://www.kbb.com/awards/best-buy-awards-2024/ .

Hyundai Beats Everyone as Value Impacts Perceived Quality, According to Strategic Vision's 2023 Total Quality Awards

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

However, Hyundai Motor Corporation brands, as well as others, were able to provide vehicles with the fewest problems, generate love all magnified by perceptions of Value.

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  • However, Hyundai Motor Corporation brands, as well as others, were able to provide vehicles with the fewest problems, generate love all magnified by perceptions of Value.
  • HMC had the most vehicles lead their segments in Strategic Vision's 2023 Total Quality Awards, with six models, including the Hyundai Elantra, Elantra Hybrid, Santa Cruz, Palisade, Genesis G90, and Kia EV6, according to Strategic Vision's 2023 Total Quality Impactä (TQI) measure.
  • Strategic Vision's 2023 Total Quality Awards reflect the impact of vehicle Value on perceived quality.
  • Below is the full list of the 2023 Total Quality Award winners and TQI scores:

Capital Honda Introduces the 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid to its Inventory: A Fusion of Style, Utility and Performance

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Friday, October 27, 2023

CHARLOTTETOWN, PE, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Capital Honda is thrilled to announce the availability of the 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid sedan, a cutting-edge vehicle that blends sophisticated design, practical utility and exceptional performance. This caters to the varied tastes of modern drivers.

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  • Customers who want to buy the new 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid sedan can do so at the Capital Honda dealership.
  • CHARLOTTETOWN, PE, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Capital Honda is thrilled to announce the availability of the 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid sedan, a cutting-edge vehicle that blends sophisticated design, practical utility and exceptional performance.
  • The 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid makes a striking first impression with its sleek and contemporary design.
  • Underneath its refined exterior, the 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid boasts an innovative hybrid powertrain that delivers impressive performance and unmatched fuel efficiency.

Shernoff Bidart Echeverria LLP: Santa Clara Jury Holds Insurance Company Accountable for $6.9 Million Verdict to Motorcycle Accident Victim

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A Santa Clara jury upheld a verdict of $6,945,526 to a man injured in a motorcycle accident in 2012 against Geico Insurance Company.

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  • SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A Santa Clara jury upheld a verdict of $6,945,526 to a man injured in a motorcycle accident in 2012 against Geico Insurance Company.
  • In this bad faith jury trial, Geico was sued for failing to properly settle a claim within its $100,000 policy limits.
  • "We are grateful that this jury found Geico to have acted in bad faith and to hold it accountable to pay for the entire underlying judgment," said Ricardo Echeverria of Shernoff Bidart Echeverria .
  • The case is Malte Selck, Van Tran v. Geico Casualty Company, Santa Clara Superior Court, Case No.

Honda Accord shines while other midsize cars struggle in rear-seat safety test

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Honda Accord outperformed other midsize cars in the updated moderate overlap front crash test, earning a rare good rating in the new, challenging evaluation focused on rear-seat protection.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Honda Accord outperformed other midsize cars in the updated moderate overlap front crash test, earning a rare good rating in the new, challenging evaluation focused on rear-seat protection.
  • Among the other six midsize cars tested, the Subaru Outback earns an acceptable rating.
  • To encourage manufacturers to improve rear-seat protection, the updated test adds a dummy in the back seat behind the driver.
  • However, measurements indicated a slightly higher risk of injuries to the right leg or foot of the driver in the good-rated Accord.

Honda Announces Next Steps in Preparation for U.S. EV Production

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

This EV Hub will play a key role in developing the company?s knowledge and expertise in EV production that will be shared across Honda?s entire North American auto production network in the coming years, even as many Honda plants continue production of gasoline-powered vehicles.

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  • This EV Hub will play a key role in developing the company?s knowledge and expertise in EV production that will be shared across Honda?s entire North American auto production network in the coming years, even as many Honda plants continue production of gasoline-powered vehicles.
  • Each Honda auto production facility in North America will have a critical role to play in Honda?s electrification strategy.
  • This will maintain production volume of an important core model for Honda customers, while enabling MAP to transition to EV production.
  • Even as Honda accelerates preparation for EV production, the company plans to sustain current ICE and hybrid-electric vehicle production in order to continue to meet anticipated strong customer demand through 2030 and beyond.

Honda Civic Sedan, Hatchback, Type R and Accord take 2023 AutoTrader Awards

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Friday, February 17, 2023

Civic is best compact car, Type R wins best mainstream performance while Accord is the best family sedan in Canada

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  • Civic is best compact car, Type R wins best mainstream performance while Accord is the best family sedan in Canada
    MARKHAM, ON, Feb. 16, 2023 /CNW/ - Honda's most iconic nameplates have been awarded three significant 2023 AutoTrader Awards.
  • The built in Canada Honda Civic Sedan and the built in the U.S. Civic Hatchback were named Best Compact Car, the racetrack inspired Honda Civic Type R is the Best Mainstream Performance Car and the Honda Accord wins Best Family Sedan in Canada.
  • For more information on the 2023 Honda Civic go here.
  • For more information on the 2023 Honda Civic Type R go here.

2022's Most Junked Car Brands and Models in the US: A Report by Junk Car Medics

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Monday, January 30, 2023

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Junk Car Medics, a national junk car buying service in the USA, has released a report on the most junked car brands and models in 2022 based on an analysis of over 50,000 cars junked through their online portal.

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  • ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Junk Car Medics, a national junk car buying service in the USA, has released a report on the most junked car brands and models in 2022 based on an analysis of over 50,000 cars junked through their online portal.
  • According to Junk Car Medics, Ford and Chevrolet had the highest percentages of junked cars in 2022, with 12.89% and 12.79%, respectively.
  • When looking at the most commonly junked car models, the Honda Accord took the top spot.
  • "At Junk Car Medics, we're always aiming to provide valuable resources that enable the general public to make informed decisions about their vehicles," said Todd Bialaszewski, CEO of Junk Car Medics.

Honda Marks 30 Million Vehicle Production Milestone in the U.S.

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

Eight Honda auto facilities in the U.S. have contributed to the 30 million production milestone

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  • Eight Honda auto facilities in the U.S. have contributed to the 30 million production milestone
    Honda has invested $16 billion in its U.S. auto manufacturing facilities, employing almost 17,000 associates
    MARYSVILLE, Ohio, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After 40 years of manufacturing* automobiles in the U.S., Honda today marked the 30 million vehicle production milestone at the company's auto manufacturing facilities in Alabama, Georgia, Indiana and Ohio.
  • Honda began production of the Honda Accord at the Marysville Auto Plant (MAP) in Ohio on November 1, 1982.
  • Honda began production of the Honda Accord at the Marysville Auto Plant (MAP) in Ohio on November 1, 1982, the first Japanese automaker to produce cars in the U.S.
  • Honda employs almost 17,000 associates at the eight production facilities that contribute to the annual production capacity of 1.3 million vehicles.