Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Second National Distracted Driving Summit Set for September

Second National Distracted Driving Summit Set for September
The federal government on Tuesday said it will hold a second National Distracted Driving summit on September 21 . The first summit last year triggered a number of state laws that ban texting while driving, and celebrity endorsements — from people like Oprah — for government crackdowns on the problem.

The second summit will "explore accomplishments since our first summit, as well as the many challenges that lie ahead," said a statement from U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. "Key topics will include research, technology, policy, public outreach and best practices in enforcement."
Following last year's summit, the Obama administration banned texting while driving by 4 million federal employees while they are driving government-owned vehicles. The government also launched a new www.distraction.gov to draw attention to the problem.

 [source: Edmunds Inside Line]

Friday, July 23, 2010

2010 Honda Accord Crosstour: Going Dry Lakes Racing


2010 Honda Accord Crosstour: Going Dry Lakes Racing

It's the birthplace of hot rodding and it's a 90 minute drive from our Santa Monica office. So a few Saturdays ago I loaded up the kids, fired up our long-term 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour and headed for the El Mirage Dry Lake. We even arrived in time to watch some of the land speed racing sanctioned by the legendary Southern California Timing Association or SCTA.

People have been going fast on El Mirage for more than 50 years. No, we didn't race the Crosstour, but we did marvel at its comfort levels, its roominess and its easily manipulated navigation system. Ultimately we spend the entire day inside the Honda (driving, sitting in traffic, watching the racing, etc.) and we returned home with no complaints. You know, the more I use the Crosstour, the more I'm sold on it.

Fun day.

Scott Oldham, Editor in Chief 

[source: http://blogs.insideline.com/roadtests/Vehicles/2010-honda-accord-crosstour]

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Spy Shots: 2012 Honda Civic struts its stuff in Europe — Autoblog


Spy Shots: 2012 Honda Civic struts its stuff in Europe — Autoblog
These are the first spy shots of the 2012 Honda Civic. This vehicle, with its five-door hatch shape and funky rear door handles, is the European version that has never made its way to US soil. The latest set of spy photos seen here prove that Honda's little compact hatchback is progressing along rather nicely.

Read the full story and see more pictures linked by DCH Honda of Temecula.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Temecula area wineries heating up with nightlife | Carl Love | Columns | PE.com | Southern California News | News for Inland Southern California


Temecula area wineries heating up with nightlife | Carl Love | Columns | PE.com | Southern California News | News for Inland Southern California
There was a time when entertainment in Temecula Valley Wine Country consisted of tasting rooms and sipping samples. Not bad, but when the tasting rooms closed by early evening, Wine Country pretty much shut down.

That's so last night compared to the busy agenda now served there late into the evening, especially in the summer when the weather cools down and the action heats up.

Click here to read more. Linked by DCH Honda of Temecula

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

2010 Honda Civic Video

The Honda Civic is a perennial favorite among car shoppers, currently the sixth best-selling car in America. However, the Civic has gone nearly five years without a redesign and is now competing against vehicles like the well-rated, all-new Kia Forte. Watch the video to find out if Cars.com editor Kelsey Mays thinks this old-timer can still keep up with its newer competition

Honda's Marysville Plant Produces 10-Millionth Vehicle - MarketWatch

Honda's Marysville Plant Produces 10-Millionth Vehicle - MarketWatch
The Marysville Auto Plant has become the first Honda plant outside Japan to manufacture* 10 million vehicles with the production this morning of a Honda Accord Sedan. Honda began local auto production in November 1982 at the Marysville plant with an Accord Sedan, and has continued producing that model along with various others.

Click here to read more. Linked by DCH Honda of Temecula.

Honda vows new plug-in hybrid for 2012 - Drive On: A conversation about the cars and trucks we drive - USATODAY.com

Honda vows new plug-in hybrid for 2012 - Drive On: A conversation about the cars and trucks we drive - USATODAY.com
Honda made it official today in Japan: It will put a new plug-in hybrid on the streets in the U.S. in 2012. And the next-generation Civic Hybrid will get a lithium-ion battery.

Read more here Honda vows new plug-in hybrid for 2012 - Drive On: A conversation about the cars and trucks we drive - USATODAY.com linked by DCH Honda of Temecula

Friday, July 16, 2010

2011 Honda Odyssey fuel economy could crush rivals - Drive On: A conversation about the cars and trucks we drive - USATODAY.com

2011 Honda Odyssey fuel economy could crush rivals - Drive On: A conversation about the cars and trucks we drive - USATODAY.com
Honda says it recently got the good word from the feds that at least one version of its 2011 Odyssey minivan will be rated a remarkable 28 miles per gallon on the highway, just what Honda had predicted.

Read more at 2011 Honda Odyssey fuel economy could crush rivals - Drive On: A conversation about the cars and trucks we drive - USATODAY.com linked by DCH Honda of Temecula

Hybrids Lose California Carpool Privileges - KickingTires


Hybrids Lose California Carpool Privileges - KickingTires
Well, with hybrids being as popular as they are in California — 85,000 people have an exemption sticker on their hybrids already — the state has decided to let the stickers lapse or expire at the end of this year. Hybrid cars with only one occupant in them would have to merge back into the mixed-flow lanes.

Read more at Hybrids Lose California Carpool Privileges - KickingTires linked by DCH Honda of Temecula

2010 Honda Insight EX Navi, an AW Drivers Log


2010 Honda Insight EX Navi, an AW Drivers Log
NEWS EDITOR GREG MIGLIORE: The Insight hybrid is a nice interpretation of the modern hybrid. Honda pitches this as the hybrid for everyone, and I agree.

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Honda CR-Z hybrid 'Westwooded' by Mugen - Crave at CNET UK

Honda CR-Z hybrid 'Westwooded' by Mugen - Crave at CNET UK
The word sporty and hybrid don't often appear in the same sentence, but that could soon change with the release of a new Honda CR-Z modified by Japanese outfit Mugen.

 

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Friday, July 2, 2010

DCH Auto Group Temecula | 4th of July


DCH Auto Group Temecula | 4th of July

Drafted by Thomas Jefferson between June 11 and June 28, 1776, the Declaration of Independence is at once the nation's most cherished symbol of liberty and Jefferson's most enduring monument.

See what the celebration is all about and check out this video of leading actors, led by Morgan Freeman, gathered in Philadelphia to perform the Declaration of Independence as a work of theater - Click here.