Honda Accord, Civic and CR-V Named Best Family Cars for 2013 by Parents Magazine and Edmunds.com

06/03/2013 - TORRANCE, Calif.

• Honda is the leading automaker among recognized vehicles
• Civic and CR-V capture segment honors for the second year in a row

The 2013 Honda Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan and CR-V compact SUV were all named to the 10 Best Family Cars list compiled by the experts at Parents Magazine and Edmunds.com. The three family-friendly Honda vehicles were selected out of hundreds of models for excelling in the key areas of safety, fuel efficiency, technology and connectivity.

"As one of the most purchased brands by families and the leading manufacturer on this list, this recognition represents our laser focus on customer satisfaction," said Mike Accavitti, senior vice president of auto operations at American Honda. "The Accord, Civic and CR-V all lead their respective segments in retail sales and Honda continues to focus on selling high value vehicles to one customer - or family - at a time."

All-new for 2013, the Honda Accord was recognized as one of the top sedans for families by Parents Magazine and Edmunds.com. The Accord features sophisticated styling, fuel-efficient powertrains and available technology features like the LaneWatch™ blind spot display. With safety a top shopping consideration for families, the Accord earns industry-leading safety scores, having been rated as a TOP SAFETY PICK+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and distinguished by a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 5-star Overall Vehicle Score.¹

For the second year, the Honda Civic was named among the top rated family cars for budget shoppers. Receiving significant upgrades for 2013, the Civic boasts class-leading standard features like rearview camera, HandsFreeLink™ Bluetooth®, Pandora® internet radio interface, SMS text message feature and steering wheel audio controls. The Civic is also the only small car to be rated a TOP SAFETY PICK+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and distinguished by a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 5-star Overall Vehicle Score.¹

Recognized for a second year as a top vehicle in the crossover category, the CR-V remains an ideal choice for families with its unparalleled balance of size and capability. The CR-V is also rated by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) as a TOP SAFETY PICK and is distinguished by a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 5-star Overall Vehicle Score.¹

For more information about Parents Magazine and Edmunds.com's list of the 10 Best Family Cars for 2013, please visit www.parents.com and www.edmunds.com.

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http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2013/06/03/079838-2013-honda-accord-civic-and-cr-v-named-best-family.html

Honda Dominates the Honest John 4x4 Award Category for the Second Year Running

LONDON--May 17, 2013:

The new Honda CR-V is following hot in the footsteps of its predecessor as it's named the 'Most Popular 4x4' by expert motoring website honestjohn.co.uk. The new CR-V takes the accolade in the 2013 honours list - a year after the previous generation took the top spot - to reinforce the popularity of this British-built car.

Reliable, capable, spacious, versatile and comfortable, these are just some of the qualities that highlight why the CR-V has sold over 5 million models globally since it was first introduced in 1995. The wraps came off the new fourth-generation CR-V in summer 2012 to reveal a comprehensively redesigned and re-engineered model with practicality, refinement, efficiency and quality remaining at the core. Prices range from £21,505 OTR for the entry-level 2.0 i-VTEC S 2WD to £30,965 for the top-of-the-range 2.2 i-DTEC EX 4WD variant which comes loaded with goodies such as satellite navigation, keyless entry and power tailgate.

The CR-V is also the next model in the Honda line-up to receive the new efficient Earth Dreams Technology 1.6 i-DTEC diesel engine. Unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show the CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC will be available in two-wheel drive with manual transmission featuring CO2 emissions of only 119g/km*. This new derivative will arrive in dealerships this Autumn.

The honestjohn.co.uk awards aren't awarded by judges or a panel, instead they come from the best experts of all: the website users. The main awards recognise and reward the cars and vans that users search for most on the site. Put simply, the reviews which create the most interest among honestjohn.co.uk users are the winners. The data to measure this is taken from Google Analytics and calculates the number of page views each review has had over the previous 12 months from April 2012 to April 2013.

Dan Harrison, editor of honestjohn.co.uk, commented: "The 2012 Honda CR-V picks up where its predecessor left off - the previous generation model won this award last year and impressively the latest version has picked up the 2013 award. Refined and upmarket it has all the qualities to be a big seller in the SUV market and as our figures prove, users of honestjohn.co.uk are certainly showing plenty of interest. The addition of the new 1.6 i-DTEC engine will surely only increase its appeal."

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http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2013/05/17/076608-honda-dominates-honest-john-4x4-award-category-for-second-year.html

Kelley Blue Book Announces 2013 Brand Image Award Winners

Posted by Ron Halpert on Apr 1, 2013 in Automotive News, BMW, Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Porsche, Press Releases

Congratulations go to the winners of the 2013 Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Award. This is the sixth year for this award from Kelley Blue Book. The “Judges” of these awards are about 12,000 shoppers that visit KBB.com over the year and have their say on 13 categories including non-luxury cars, luxury cars and truck segments.
Hwei-Lin Oetken, vice president of market intelligence for Kelley Blue Book, said, “The Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Awards are unique because they reflect the opinions of actual in-market new-car shoppers, providing automakers with a glimpse into what potential customers really think of their brand and showcasing their perception strengths. While other awards from KBB.com are based on data calculated by Kelley Blue Book experts, the information that comprises the Brand Image Awards comes directly from the opinions of thousands of new-car shoppers over the period of an entire year. The insights gleaned from the Brand Watch study can be an invaluable tool for automaker marketing teams and their agencies.”

The Winners of the Kelley Blue Book’s 2013 Brand Image Award Are:

Award-Winning Non-Luxury Brands

• 2013 Honda for the Best Overall Brand
• 2013 Honda for the Most Trusted Brand
• 2013 Honda for the Best Value Brand
• 2013 Chrysler for the Most Refined Brand
• 2013 MINI for the Best Performance Brand
• 2013 Ford for the Best Car Styling Brand

Award-Winning Truck Brand

• 2013 Toyota for the Best Overall Truck Brand

Award-Winning Luxury Brands

• 2013 BMW for the Best Overall Luxury Brand
• 2013 Lexus for the Most Trusted Luxury Brand
• 2013 Buick for the Best Value Luxury Brand
• 2013 Mercedes-Benz for the Most Refined Luxury Brand
• 2013 Porsche for the Best Performance Luxury Brand
• 2013 Porsche for the Best Car Styling Luxury Brand

Many critics are surprised by these results and the serious question remains, are these vote in by actual owners of these cars, or just website visitors who are imagining what the Best Brand Image is? Either way, these are the results and you have to admit, most of these picks are definitely some top selling models.

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http://automotivediscovery.com/kelley-blue-book-announces-2013-brand-image-award-winners/9216719/