Showing posts with label 2011. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2011. Show all posts
Friday, November 25, 2011
Phillip was an excellent salesman
Phillip was an excellent salesman and did everything possible to make sure we were able to make a deal on the car.
A Wonderful Experience
It is always a wonderful experience working with Gene Langley. - Timothy & Kari Webb
Jim is a Jewel!
Sales associate was very knowledgeable about product and was very pleasant to work with. Jim is a jewel. There was nothing that could have made the purchase any better. It was a top knotch experience. -Patience Ergish
Monday, November 14, 2011
Pontiac Drivers Stick With GM
It’s been more than a year since the last Pontiac dealer shut down, but many of the brand’s former customers have stayed in the General Motors family.
Edmunds.com found that 39.9 percent of Pontiac owners who traded in for a new car this year opted for a GM vehicle. This retention rate is eight-percentage-points greater than GM’s retention rate in 2010, and represents the highest retention rate since 2007, when the rate was also 39.9 percent.
This year GM’s Chevrolet brand has been most successful in retaining former Pontiac owners, with 28.1 percent of them choosing Chevy as their new brand. Edmunds.com’s analysis said Chevy sales to former Pontiac owners were particularly strong in January and February of this year, when GM made aggressive incentive plays to retain old customers and conquest new ones.
Chevrolet has also been getting extra exposure this year because it’s the brand’s 100-year anniversary.
“Any time a manufacturer shuts down a brand, there’s a concern that its consumers will shift loyalties to another company,” said Michelle Krebs, senior analyst at Edmunds.com. “General Motors took a calculated risk that it could retain Pontiac drivers under its umbrella, and the gamble appears to have paid off – with even more success than they enjoyed in previous years when Pontiac was still an option for returning customers.”
Ford Motor Co., meanwhile, has been the most successful outside brand to woo Pontiac owners this year.
An estimated 9.4 percent of former Pontiac owners jumped to Ford in 2011, but the rate is down from last year’s reported 12.4 percent. Honda and Toyota have each managed to win over an estimated 7.4 percent of Pontiac customers, which is for both brands a lower rate than last year.
Edmunds.com found that 39.9 percent of Pontiac owners who traded in for a new car this year opted for a GM vehicle. This retention rate is eight-percentage-points greater than GM’s retention rate in 2010, and represents the highest retention rate since 2007, when the rate was also 39.9 percent.
This year GM’s Chevrolet brand has been most successful in retaining former Pontiac owners, with 28.1 percent of them choosing Chevy as their new brand. Edmunds.com’s analysis said Chevy sales to former Pontiac owners were particularly strong in January and February of this year, when GM made aggressive incentive plays to retain old customers and conquest new ones.
Chevrolet has also been getting extra exposure this year because it’s the brand’s 100-year anniversary.
“Any time a manufacturer shuts down a brand, there’s a concern that its consumers will shift loyalties to another company,” said Michelle Krebs, senior analyst at Edmunds.com. “General Motors took a calculated risk that it could retain Pontiac drivers under its umbrella, and the gamble appears to have paid off – with even more success than they enjoyed in previous years when Pontiac was still an option for returning customers.”
Ford Motor Co., meanwhile, has been the most successful outside brand to woo Pontiac owners this year.
An estimated 9.4 percent of former Pontiac owners jumped to Ford in 2011, but the rate is down from last year’s reported 12.4 percent. Honda and Toyota have each managed to win over an estimated 7.4 percent of Pontiac customers, which is for both brands a lower rate than last year.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Friday, September 30, 2011
Maximize Your trade In
I want to let you know about a unique opportunity that may be about to end. You may not realize it, but for several months now there has been a shortage of new Hondas, due to the earthquake and tsunami in Japan back in March. A plant that manufactured computer chips for Hondas produced and sold all over the world was flooded, causing a halt to Honda production for several months. There was already a shortage of pre-owned Hondas due to slower sales and fewer leases during the recession that has lasted 3 years now. And with little to no new inventory to sell, Honda dealers quickly started snapping up what few pre-owned Hondas they could find. This has caused the values of pre-owned Hondas to skyrocket! We’re seeing book values on some later model Hondas that are higher than the price the customers paid for the cars when they were new!
What does this mean for you? With values of pre-owned Hondas at an all-time high, combined with incentives and special finance rates (from 0.9%) currently being offered by Honda, many of our customers are finding that they can trade up to a NEWER MODEL Honda, often with MORE EQUIPMENT, and actually LOWER their payments!
But Honda is producing cars again, and promising to make up for lost ground during the fourth quarter. More inventory is already on the way, so resale values are bound to start dropping soon, and this unusual opportunity will soon disappear; so, if you are even remotely considering trading anytime in the near future, NOW IS THE TIME!
If you would like to explore the possibility of upgrading now, while you can get maximum trade-in value for your Honda, stop by at your convenience. Or, if you can’t get by the dealership, give us a call and we’ll bring you a new Honda of your choice to look at, appraise your car, and present you with your best deal right in the comfort of your home or office!
We look forward to hearing from you and continuing to serve you. And again, thank you for your business!
Neill Nelson
General Manager
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Honda Transmission Mfg. Invests Additional $50 Million to Expand Ohio Aluminum Casting Operations
Current Honda Construction Projects In Ohio Now Exceed $400 Million
09/21/2011 - RUSSELLS POINT, Ohio
09/21/2011 - RUSSELLS POINT, Ohio
Building on a series of recent investments at Honda manufacturing facilities across the state of Ohio, Honda Transmission Mfg. of America, Inc. today announced a $50 million expansion to increase capacity for the casting of aluminum transmission cases. This latest project brings Honda's total new capital investment in its Ohio operations to more than $400 million, and more than $8 billion since the company started manufacturing in the state in 1979.
The 75,000-square-foot expansion at the Russells Point plant will house high-pressure die-casting operations to support the addition of a third transmission assembly line that began construction in December 2010. The new assembly line announced earlier, part of a 200,000-square foot plant expansion, will increase the plant's capabilities to manufacture Honda's latest transmission technologies.
The two projects together will create more than 100 jobs by 2013 as production begins at these two new operations. In addition, earlier this year, Honda Transmission added 60 new jobs to support the start of a second shift to produce automatic transmissions for the all-new 2012 model Honda Civic.
"This latest investment in Ohio is another example of how we intend to meet the needs of our global customers by implementing advanced technologies in our production operations and in our products," said Honda Transmission President Yuji Takahashi. "It also demonstrates our commitment to Honda's Ohio production operations to reduce the environmental impact of our facilities while positioning this facility to compete at the highest levels on a global basis."
The expansion will house advanced aluminum casting machines to support production of Honda's latest transmissions, and introduces an efficient melting furnace to the plant's operations. Honda Transmission now receives approximately 100,000 pounds of molten aluminum per day from two aluminum mills in Indiana.
"The new melting furnace will implement technologies that will improve efficiencies and reduce our environmental impacts," said Plant Manager Gary Hand. "These improved efficiencies will reduce waste and energy consumption."
Already a zero waste-to-landfill facility, Hand adds that the plant will continue reusing and recycling all leftover materials from its operations, sending no waste to landfills.
The investment also includes construction of a new associate entrance, along with a new lobby entrance and activity center, at the south end of the facility. When completed, Honda Transmission's extensive casting, machining, forging and assembly operations will encompass 1 million square feet.
These projects are the latest in a series of investments at this state-of-the-art transmission facility.
Earlier this year, Honda Transmission completed a $25 million renovation of the plant's aluminum machining lines, steel gear production, and to increase flexibility on the current assembly lines. These modifications resulted in adding domestic production of six-speed automatic transmissions this year for some Honda Odyssey models.
Since starting production of automatic transmissions in 1996, Honda Transmission has steadily expanded to keep pace with Honda's growth in the new passenger car and light truck model segments. Production of transmission gears was added in 2006 and four-wheel-drive assemblies in 2007. Those projects, which doubled the plant's size, localized production of most steel gears and four-wheel-drive assemblies for Honda's North America operations.
Honda Transmission currently employs approximately 1,000 associates who manufacture transmissions and four-wheel-drive assemblies for automobiles produced at the Marysville and East Liberty auto plants in Ohio, as well as other plants in North America. The impact of Honda Transmission's production extends to some 50 domestic suppliers that provide more than 500 parts for the plant's production.
Other Major Honda Construction In Ohio
Since November 2010, Honda has undertaken a series of plant innovation projects in Ohio exceeding $355 million. These projects are central to Honda's future in Ohio and its ability to compete globally.
Since starting auto production in 1982 using domestic and globally sourced parts, Honda has produced more than 14 million vehicles at it's two Ohio auto plants. In Anna, Ohio, Honda's largest auto engine plant in the world manufactures four-cylinder and V-6 engines for automobile production in Ohio, Indiana and Canada.
In addition to its manufacturing operations, Honda has established substantial R&D and engineering operations in Ohio, along with a large regional parts distribution center and other operations that support product development, manufacturing and sales in North America. Among all its operations, Honda directly employs approximately 13,400 Ohioans and tens of thousands more through its suppliers and other business partners.
Honda purchased $6.7 billion in parts from 150 Ohio suppliers last year, and a total of $17.5 billion in parts purchases from nearly 600 domestic suppliers in North America.
The 75,000-square-foot expansion at the Russells Point plant will house high-pressure die-casting operations to support the addition of a third transmission assembly line that began construction in December 2010. The new assembly line announced earlier, part of a 200,000-square foot plant expansion, will increase the plant's capabilities to manufacture Honda's latest transmission technologies.
The two projects together will create more than 100 jobs by 2013 as production begins at these two new operations. In addition, earlier this year, Honda Transmission added 60 new jobs to support the start of a second shift to produce automatic transmissions for the all-new 2012 model Honda Civic.
"This latest investment in Ohio is another example of how we intend to meet the needs of our global customers by implementing advanced technologies in our production operations and in our products," said Honda Transmission President Yuji Takahashi. "It also demonstrates our commitment to Honda's Ohio production operations to reduce the environmental impact of our facilities while positioning this facility to compete at the highest levels on a global basis."
The expansion will house advanced aluminum casting machines to support production of Honda's latest transmissions, and introduces an efficient melting furnace to the plant's operations. Honda Transmission now receives approximately 100,000 pounds of molten aluminum per day from two aluminum mills in Indiana.
"The new melting furnace will implement technologies that will improve efficiencies and reduce our environmental impacts," said Plant Manager Gary Hand. "These improved efficiencies will reduce waste and energy consumption."
Already a zero waste-to-landfill facility, Hand adds that the plant will continue reusing and recycling all leftover materials from its operations, sending no waste to landfills.
The investment also includes construction of a new associate entrance, along with a new lobby entrance and activity center, at the south end of the facility. When completed, Honda Transmission's extensive casting, machining, forging and assembly operations will encompass 1 million square feet.
These projects are the latest in a series of investments at this state-of-the-art transmission facility.
Earlier this year, Honda Transmission completed a $25 million renovation of the plant's aluminum machining lines, steel gear production, and to increase flexibility on the current assembly lines. These modifications resulted in adding domestic production of six-speed automatic transmissions this year for some Honda Odyssey models.
Since starting production of automatic transmissions in 1996, Honda Transmission has steadily expanded to keep pace with Honda's growth in the new passenger car and light truck model segments. Production of transmission gears was added in 2006 and four-wheel-drive assemblies in 2007. Those projects, which doubled the plant's size, localized production of most steel gears and four-wheel-drive assemblies for Honda's North America operations.
Honda Transmission currently employs approximately 1,000 associates who manufacture transmissions and four-wheel-drive assemblies for automobiles produced at the Marysville and East Liberty auto plants in Ohio, as well as other plants in North America. The impact of Honda Transmission's production extends to some 50 domestic suppliers that provide more than 500 parts for the plant's production.
Other Major Honda Construction In Ohio
Since November 2010, Honda has undertaken a series of plant innovation projects in Ohio exceeding $355 million. These projects are central to Honda's future in Ohio and its ability to compete globally.
- Construction is under way on a 155,000-square-foot expansion at the East Liberty Auto Plant for new door and instrument panel sub-assembly lines, and extension of its automobile assembly line. Additionally, construction began this year on a 40,000-square-foot expansion to consolidate the plant's Vehicle Quality Department.
- At the Marysville Auto Plant, a new stamping press is under construction that will increase the speed, precision and capacity of the plant's metal-forming capabilities. The $64 million project encompasses 24,000 square feet in the plant.
- On-site parts consolidation centers under construction at the Anna Engine Plant and East Liberty plant will improve efficiency by reducing parts handling and truck shuttles.
- Beginning operations in early 2012, the $31 million consolidation center at the Anna plant, encompassing 320,000 square feet, will eliminate approximately 2.8 million pounds of CO2 emissions per year by reducing truck traffic.
- The 396,000-square-foot center at the East Liberty facility will eliminate 2.5 million pounds of CO2 emissions per year - when fully operational in 2014.
Since starting auto production in 1982 using domestic and globally sourced parts, Honda has produced more than 14 million vehicles at it's two Ohio auto plants. In Anna, Ohio, Honda's largest auto engine plant in the world manufactures four-cylinder and V-6 engines for automobile production in Ohio, Indiana and Canada.
In addition to its manufacturing operations, Honda has established substantial R&D and engineering operations in Ohio, along with a large regional parts distribution center and other operations that support product development, manufacturing and sales in North America. Among all its operations, Honda directly employs approximately 13,400 Ohioans and tens of thousands more through its suppliers and other business partners.
Honda purchased $6.7 billion in parts from 150 Ohio suppliers last year, and a total of $17.5 billion in parts purchases from nearly 600 domestic suppliers in North America.
Honda Earns Highest Disclosure Scores Among Japanese Companies in Carbon Disclosure Project 2011 Global 500 Report
09/19/2011 - TOKYO, Japan
The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) commended Honda in its 9th annual report, the 2011 Global 500 Report, which analyzes the responses of the world's 500 largest companies to a CDP questionnaire regarding the company’s strategies and corporate governance to address climate change and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
Honda was recognized for its comprehensive information disclosure and listed as one of only 52 companies in the CDP's "Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index" (CDLI) with the highest score among all Japanese companies included in the survey. The CDLI features companies which have demonstrated the most professional approach to corporate governance regarding the disclosure of climate change information.
Honda was also featured as one of only 29 companies in CDP's "Carbon Performance Leadership Index" (CPLI). The CPLI was first established last year and highlights companies which have demonstrated a strong commitment to strategy, governance, stakeholder communications and emissions reduction in their CDP responses.
The CDP was established in the United Kingdom in 2000 as an independent not-for-profit organization and now represents 551 institutional investors with $71 trillion in assets. It has been operating with support from the governments of European countries and the U.S. as well as investors from all around the world. The CDP sends out standardized questionnaires to private-sector businesses and collects responses to analyze and disclose climate change information. The CDP now holds the largest database of primary corporate climate change information in the world.
Honda realizes that its proactive efforts in addressing climate change issues resulted in this recognition by CDP simultaneously in CDLI and CPLI. Honda will further enhance its environmental activities globally and locally in each region while at the same time taking a proactive approach to further advance its information disclosure practices.
In June of this year, Honda announced the Honda Environmental Vision: Realizing "the Joy and Freedom of Mobility" and "a Sustainable Society where People Can Enjoy Life." Toward the realization of this vision, Honda also introduced a global environmental slogan – "Blue Skies for Our Children." Honda will continue its company-wide effort to realize its environmental vision.
Honda was recognized for its comprehensive information disclosure and listed as one of only 52 companies in the CDP's "Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index" (CDLI) with the highest score among all Japanese companies included in the survey. The CDLI features companies which have demonstrated the most professional approach to corporate governance regarding the disclosure of climate change information.
Honda was also featured as one of only 29 companies in CDP's "Carbon Performance Leadership Index" (CPLI). The CPLI was first established last year and highlights companies which have demonstrated a strong commitment to strategy, governance, stakeholder communications and emissions reduction in their CDP responses.
The CDP was established in the United Kingdom in 2000 as an independent not-for-profit organization and now represents 551 institutional investors with $71 trillion in assets. It has been operating with support from the governments of European countries and the U.S. as well as investors from all around the world. The CDP sends out standardized questionnaires to private-sector businesses and collects responses to analyze and disclose climate change information. The CDP now holds the largest database of primary corporate climate change information in the world.
Honda realizes that its proactive efforts in addressing climate change issues resulted in this recognition by CDP simultaneously in CDLI and CPLI. Honda will further enhance its environmental activities globally and locally in each region while at the same time taking a proactive approach to further advance its information disclosure practices.
In June of this year, Honda announced the Honda Environmental Vision: Realizing "the Joy and Freedom of Mobility" and "a Sustainable Society where People Can Enjoy Life." Toward the realization of this vision, Honda also introduced a global environmental slogan – "Blue Skies for Our Children." Honda will continue its company-wide effort to realize its environmental vision.
Statement by American Honda Regarding Seat Belt Stitching Recall: 2009-2011 Honda Pilot
09/09/2011 - TORRANCE, Calif.
Honda will voluntarily recall 310,773 Pilot vehicles from the 2009 through 2011 model years in the U.S. to inspect and potentially replace the driver’s and/or front passenger’s seat belt.
Honda initiated this voluntary recall due to a manufacturing error on a small number of front seat belts, where the stitching connecting the lap section of the belt to the outboard anchor webbing may be incomplete or missing. In a crash, affected seat belts may become disconnected from the anchor webbing, increasing the risk of injury. No injuries or deaths have been reported related to this condition.
Honda is announcing this recall to encourage all owners of affected vehicles to take their vehicles to an authorized dealer as soon as they receive notification of this recall from Honda. The only way to concretely determine whether the seat belts in an affected vehicle were properly completed is through a specific inspection process conducted by an authorized dealer; the inspection (and any necessary seat belt replacement) will be conducted for free. Written notification to customers will begin in early October 2011.
When Honda identifies concerns of this nature, nothing is more important to the company than fulfilling its obligation and responsibility to alert customers. To this end, in addition to contacting customers by mail, after early October, owners of these vehicles will be able to determine if their vehicles require repair by going on-line to www.recalls.honda.com or by calling (800) 999-1009, and selecting option 4.
Honda initiated this voluntary recall due to a manufacturing error on a small number of front seat belts, where the stitching connecting the lap section of the belt to the outboard anchor webbing may be incomplete or missing. In a crash, affected seat belts may become disconnected from the anchor webbing, increasing the risk of injury. No injuries or deaths have been reported related to this condition.
Honda is announcing this recall to encourage all owners of affected vehicles to take their vehicles to an authorized dealer as soon as they receive notification of this recall from Honda. The only way to concretely determine whether the seat belts in an affected vehicle were properly completed is through a specific inspection process conducted by an authorized dealer; the inspection (and any necessary seat belt replacement) will be conducted for free. Written notification to customers will begin in early October 2011.
When Honda identifies concerns of this nature, nothing is more important to the company than fulfilling its obligation and responsibility to alert customers. To this end, in addition to contacting customers by mail, after early October, owners of these vehicles will be able to determine if their vehicles require repair by going on-line to www.recalls.honda.com or by calling (800) 999-1009, and selecting option 4.
Statement by American Honda Regarding Two Recalls: 2006 Honda CR-V; 2011 Honda CR-Z with Manual Transmission
09/04/2011 - TORRANCE, Calif.
Honda will notify affected owners of two voluntary recalls in the U.S. in late September 2011.
Honda will voluntarily recall 80,111 CR-V vehicles from the 2006 model year in the U.S. to replace the power window master switch. The design of the power window master switch can allow residue from interior cleaners to accumulate, which can, over time with switch use, cause the electrical contacts to degrade and may lead to a fire in the switch. No injuries or deaths have been reported related to this condition.
Additionally, Honda will voluntarily recall 5,626 CR-Z vehicles from the 2011 model year in the U.S. that are equipped with manual transmissions to update the software that controls the hybrid electric motor. In the affected vehicles, when the gasoline engine has stalled with the IMA battery in a very low state of charge and the transmission in gear, it is possible for the electric motor to rotate in the direction opposite to that selected by the transmission. If this occurs and the driver has not engaged the brakes, the vehicle may slowly roll in an unexpected direction (e.g., backwards when the transmission is in a forward gear), potentially leading to a crash. A software update will add further controls to correct the problem. No injuries or deaths have been reported related to this condition.
Honda is announcing these recalls to encourage all owners of affected vehicles to take their vehicles to an authorized dealer as soon as they receive notification of a recall from Honda. Notification to customers will begin in late September, 2011.
When Honda identifies concerns of this nature, nothing is more important to the company than fulfilling our obligation and responsibility to alert our customers. To this end, in addition to contacting customers by mail, after late September, owners of these vehicles will be able to determine if their vehicles require repair by going on-line to www.recalls.honda.com or by calling (800) 999-1009, and selecting option 4.
Honda will voluntarily recall 80,111 CR-V vehicles from the 2006 model year in the U.S. to replace the power window master switch. The design of the power window master switch can allow residue from interior cleaners to accumulate, which can, over time with switch use, cause the electrical contacts to degrade and may lead to a fire in the switch. No injuries or deaths have been reported related to this condition.
Additionally, Honda will voluntarily recall 5,626 CR-Z vehicles from the 2011 model year in the U.S. that are equipped with manual transmissions to update the software that controls the hybrid electric motor. In the affected vehicles, when the gasoline engine has stalled with the IMA battery in a very low state of charge and the transmission in gear, it is possible for the electric motor to rotate in the direction opposite to that selected by the transmission. If this occurs and the driver has not engaged the brakes, the vehicle may slowly roll in an unexpected direction (e.g., backwards when the transmission is in a forward gear), potentially leading to a crash. A software update will add further controls to correct the problem. No injuries or deaths have been reported related to this condition.
Honda is announcing these recalls to encourage all owners of affected vehicles to take their vehicles to an authorized dealer as soon as they receive notification of a recall from Honda. Notification to customers will begin in late September, 2011.
When Honda identifies concerns of this nature, nothing is more important to the company than fulfilling our obligation and responsibility to alert our customers. To this end, in addition to contacting customers by mail, after late September, owners of these vehicles will be able to determine if their vehicles require repair by going on-line to www.recalls.honda.com or by calling (800) 999-1009, and selecting option 4.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Statement by American Honda Regarding Automatic Transmission Control Module Software Recall: 2005-2010 Accord, 2007-2010 CR-V and 2005-2008 Element
08/05/2011 - TORRANCE, Calif.
Honda will voluntarily recall approximately 1.5 million vehicles in the U.S. to update the software that controls the automatic transmission. Certain 2005-2010 4-cylinder Accord, 2007-2010 CR-V and 2005-2008 Element vehicles will be included in the voluntary recall. Without the updated software, the automatic transmission secondary shaft bearing in the affected vehicles can be damaged if the transmission is quickly shifted between each of the reverse, neutral and drive positions, as may be done in an attempt to dislodge a vehicle stuck in mud or snow. If the bearing is damaged in this unusual scenario, it can cause the engine to stall or lead to difficulty engaging the parking gear. The update to the vehicle's automatic transmission control module software will ease the transition between gears to reduce the possibility of damage. No injuries or deaths have been reported related to this condition.
Honda is announcing this recall to encourage all owners of affected vehicles to take their vehicles to an authorized dealer as soon as they receive notification of this recall from Honda. Notification to customers will begin on August 31, 2011.
When Honda identifies concerns of this nature, nothing is more important to the company than fulfilling our obligation and responsibility to alert our customers. To this end, in addition to contacting customers by mail, after August 31, owners of these vehicles will be able to determine if their vehicles require repair by going on-line to www.recalls.honda.com or by calling (800) 999-1009, and selecting option 4.
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Honda is announcing this recall to encourage all owners of affected vehicles to take their vehicles to an authorized dealer as soon as they receive notification of this recall from Honda. Notification to customers will begin on August 31, 2011.
When Honda identifies concerns of this nature, nothing is more important to the company than fulfilling our obligation and responsibility to alert our customers. To this end, in addition to contacting customers by mail, after August 31, owners of these vehicles will be able to determine if their vehicles require repair by going on-line to www.recalls.honda.com or by calling (800) 999-1009, and selecting option 4.
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Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Davenport Autopark Continues To Support Local Education
Nash-Rocky Mount Public School System Teachers of the Year will soon find out which of the 28 educators will be the recipient of a brand-new 2012 Honda Civic LX.
This is the fifth year that Neill Nelson, general manager of Davenport Autopark, has donated an automobile for the school district’s Teacher of the Year to use for the entire school year.
“Davenport Honda believes in supporting education and our dedicated educators in the Nash-Rocky Mount area. We truly appreciate teachers and the incredible job they do for our children and our community,” Nelson said. “The Teacher and Principal of the Year Celebration is always a highlight of the year.”
Four laptop computers provided by Hospira also will be given to the three finalists for Teacher of the Year and the Principal of the Year. Finalists will receive a hand carved crystal apple and $1,000 to be used in their classrooms as part of the Ben Craig award presented by Wachovia Bank.
Suzanne Weaver, Red Oak Elementary School Music Teacher and 2010-11 Teacher of the Year, will be on hand to congratulate the 2011-12 teachers of the year and will share with those in attendance her experiences as last year’s Teacher of the Year.
The Teacher of the Year and the Principal of the Year will be announced during a ceremony at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Rose Hill Conference Center. A reception will precede the ceremony at 5:30 p.m.
The names and photographs of both the Principal and Teacher of the Year will be added to the Nash-Rocky Mount Teacher of the Year and Principal of the Year plaques at the school system’s administrative offices.
Source: Rocky Mount Telegram
This is the fifth year that Neill Nelson, general manager of Davenport Autopark, has donated an automobile for the school district’s Teacher of the Year to use for the entire school year.
“Davenport Honda believes in supporting education and our dedicated educators in the Nash-Rocky Mount area. We truly appreciate teachers and the incredible job they do for our children and our community,” Nelson said. “The Teacher and Principal of the Year Celebration is always a highlight of the year.”
Four laptop computers provided by Hospira also will be given to the three finalists for Teacher of the Year and the Principal of the Year. Finalists will receive a hand carved crystal apple and $1,000 to be used in their classrooms as part of the Ben Craig award presented by Wachovia Bank.
Suzanne Weaver, Red Oak Elementary School Music Teacher and 2010-11 Teacher of the Year, will be on hand to congratulate the 2011-12 teachers of the year and will share with those in attendance her experiences as last year’s Teacher of the Year.
The Teacher of the Year and the Principal of the Year will be announced during a ceremony at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Rose Hill Conference Center. A reception will precede the ceremony at 5:30 p.m.
The names and photographs of both the Principal and Teacher of the Year will be added to the Nash-Rocky Mount Teacher of the Year and Principal of the Year plaques at the school system’s administrative offices.
Source: Rocky Mount Telegram
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Monday, September 12, 2011
Gene Langley is super
Fantastic. I live near Raleigh NC which has many dealerships to choose from but I prefer the people at Davenport. I would rather travel the extra miles than even attempt to tolerate the "Raleigh" attitudes.
Gene Langley is super. You could not ask for a more dedicated salesperson. He believes in the product and when explaining the features, you can tell his is passionate.
As a matter of fact, my daughter purchased a car just a few days after me. When I returned with her to pick up her car, people at the dealership remembered my name. This is something I am not accustomed to. Typically you buy a car and as soon as you leave you are forgotten. Not here, they are your friends for life!
I could not be happier. This was a pleasant experience only because of those at this dealership. The car is fantastic and I look forward to purchasing another in the comings years.
Gene Langley is super. You could not ask for a more dedicated salesperson. He believes in the product and when explaining the features, you can tell his is passionate.
As a matter of fact, my daughter purchased a car just a few days after me. When I returned with her to pick up her car, people at the dealership remembered my name. This is something I am not accustomed to. Typically you buy a car and as soon as you leave you are forgotten. Not here, they are your friends for life!
I could not be happier. This was a pleasant experience only because of those at this dealership. The car is fantastic and I look forward to purchasing another in the comings years.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Extremely Pleased
I just wanted to let you know that I bought a New CV-R Monday and it was the best experience I have ever had buying a car. The people were extremely friendly, helpful and considerate. From the salesman, to sales manager, finance and even the salesmen that were not involved in the sale. I called the parts department to order some rain guards for my windows and they were the same way.
I just had to let you know how extremely pleased I am with the whole process and it was my pleasure to do business with Davenport Honda. - Gail W. Knox
Monday, August 29, 2011
Gene Langley did a wonderful job!
Gene Langley did a wonderful job. So did the other people involved. They were ready in advance and had everything waiting for me when I arrived. It was a great experience. - William Cress
Monday, August 22, 2011
I'm very pleased with my purchase
Elbert, Dave, and Jimmy worked together well to find the car that I wanted and make it happen. I am very pleased with my purchase. - George Ward.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Honda Advantage over Hyundai Assurance
The Hyundai Assurance program’s new trade-in value guarantee is getting a lot of attention in the press and from consumers. While it is a clever marketing ploy, a close look at the program reveals that it provides far more benefits for Hyundai than it does for consumers. Honda offers customers the real advantages of proven performance by a market leader.
The Hyundai Promise
The Hyundai Assurance program includes three elements.
The Hyundai Assurance program includes three elements.
• Trade-in value guarantee | • 10-year/100,000 mile powertrain protection | |
• Roadside assistance |
Of these elements, only the trade-in value guarantee is new.
The Fine Print
Trade-in values are established by Automotive Lease Guide and reflect anticipated market values after 24 to 48 months of ownership. The guaranteed trade-in value will, of course, be reduced for damage to the vehicle or excessive mileage.
In order to receive the guaranteed trade-in value, Hyundai customers must… | Hyundai customers give up… |
· Provide proof that all required maintenance was performed at authorized Hyundai dealerships | · The ability to have maintenance services performed at an independent shop if it is more convenient. |
· Trade their vehicle between 24 and 48 months after purchase | · The ability to trade their vehicles when it is the right time for them. · This also influences the term for which they might choose to finance a vehicle since they don’t want to owe more than the guaranteed value when they trade. |
· Purchase a new Hyundai vehicle (Leases don’t qualify) | · The ability to trade their Hyundai on a different make vehicle if they desire. · The ability to lease their new Hyundai if that makes better economic sense for them at the time. |
· Finance the new vehicle through Hyundai Motor Finance (HMF) | · The ability to use their own financing resources where they might get better rates or to pay cash. |
Who Really Wins with the Hyundai Trade-in Guarantee?
Hyundai gains the assurance of...
· A captive source of maintenance business for dealers
· A captive source of late-model, low-mileage used cars
· A captive source of repeat buyers
· A captive source of business for Hyundai Motor Finance
An analysis of Hyundai Trade-In Guarantee Website Values as of June 1, 2011, reveals that the guaranteed trade-in values are much less than estimated residual values for Honda vehicles. Honda has earned these values and a Honda customer has the freedom of choice in financing, trade-in time, and future model to choose from. Here are just a few examples, comparing the estimated ALG residual values for Honda models to the guaranteed trade-in values for comparable Hyundai models:
Honda Model | ALG 36-month Residual % | Hyundai Model | 31-36 Month Guaranteed Resale Value % |
2011 Accord Sedan EX AT | 55% | 2011 Sonata SE AT | 50% |
2012 Civic Sedan EX AT | 63% | 2012 Elantra GLS AT | 58% |
2011 CR-V 4WD EX AT | 59% | 2011 Tucson GLS AT AWD | 51% |
Where’s the customer benefit?
Honda Advantage
Honda is a market leader in retained value. In the past, respected market sources such as Automotive Lease Guide (ALG), Kelley Blue Book®, and Edmunds.com have recognized Honda and specific Honda models as having the highest residual/resale values and the lowest cost of ownership in their competitive sets. (Check out all the Accolades on the Honda Sales Portal, www.hondamobileassistant.com, and in past issues of Frontline.)
In 2011 Honda won the first ever Edmunds.com Best Retained Value Award for Non-Luxury Brands and four Honda models won model-level 2011 Edmunds.com Best Retained Value Awards.
By choosing Honda, customers gain a number of advantages, including...
In 2011 Honda won the first ever Edmunds.com Best Retained Value Award for Non-Luxury Brands and four Honda models won model-level 2011 Edmunds.com Best Retained Value Awards.
By choosing Honda, customers gain a number of advantages, including...
· Peace of mind that comes with driving a Honda, with Honda’s reputation for reliable and durable vehicles. (Ninety-three percent of all Honda vehicles registered in the last 10 years are still on the road.)
· Confidence that their Honda vehicle will cost less to own and retain more of its value at trade-in time than most other vehicles on the road without the need for a special “program.”
· Freedom of choice during their ownership cycle and when it comes time to trade. Choice about...
o Where they have their vehicle serviced
o When they trade
o What they buy
o Whether they finance, lease, or pay cash
o Whom they finance through
Warranty
Honda provides a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty and a customer can choose a Vehicle Service Contract (VSC) if their ownership cycle is longer. By requiring that customers trade their Hyundai vehicle after 24 to 48 months to take advantage of the trade-in value guarantee, Hyundai makes its 10-year 100,000-mile powertrain warranty meaningless. While it might improve Hyundai vehicles’ resale values, which helps Hyundai cover the trade-in value guarantee, Honda vehicles’ resale values are still superior.
Where’s the customer benefit?
Honda provides a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty and a customer can choose a Vehicle Service Contract (VSC) if their ownership cycle is longer. By requiring that customers trade their Hyundai vehicle after 24 to 48 months to take advantage of the trade-in value guarantee, Hyundai makes its 10-year 100,000-mile powertrain warranty meaningless. While it might improve Hyundai vehicles’ resale values, which helps Hyundai cover the trade-in value guarantee, Honda vehicles’ resale values are still superior.
Where’s the customer benefit?
Roadside Assistance
Many people already have roadside assistance through an organization like the American Automobile Association (AAA) or as part of their vehicle insurance. In addition, Honda’s available VSC includes roadside assistance. Finally, Honda vehicles have a proven reputation for exceptional reliability.
Many people already have roadside assistance through an organization like the American Automobile Association (AAA) or as part of their vehicle insurance. In addition, Honda’s available VSC includes roadside assistance. Finally, Honda vehicles have a proven reputation for exceptional reliability.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
2011 Honda Pilot 4WD EX-L vs. 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4X4
Pilot 4WD EX-L advantages over Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4X4 include greater passenger roominess and cargo capacity, unique safety features, better resale value, greater reliability, and a lower price (MSRP) when comparably equipped.
Greater Passenger Roominess and Cargo Capacity
Advantage: Pilot provides seating for eight compared to five for Grand Cherokee. In addition, Pilot provides more cargo space with the third- and second-row seats folded. Standard payload and tow capacity are comparable. Despite its greater roominess inside, Pilot is only 1.1 inch longer in overall length.
Better Resale Value
Advantage: Pilot 4WD EX-L maintains a 49% Automotive Lease Guide (ALG) residual value after 36 months and 37% after 60 months. Grand Cherokee Limited 4X4’s ALG residual values are 43% and 30% respectively.
Lower Comparably Equipped Price
Pilot 4WD EX-L is priced (MSRP) more than $3,300 less than Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4X4 when it is comparably equipped.
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2011 Honda Pilot
Greater Passenger Roominess and Cargo Capacity
Advantage: Pilot provides seating for eight compared to five for Grand Cherokee. In addition, Pilot provides more cargo space with the third- and second-row seats folded. Standard payload and tow capacity are comparable. Despite its greater roominess inside, Pilot is only 1.1 inch longer in overall length.
Specification | 2011 Honda Pilot 4WD EX-L | 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4X4 |
Seating (Standard) | 8 | 5 |
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) | 152.7 (EX-L) | 105.4 |
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) Behind 3rd/2nd/1st row seats | 18.0/47.7/87.0 | NA /35.1/68.7 |
Tow Capacity (Standard, lbs.) | 4,500 | 5,000 |
Tip: Sit in the third-row seat to experience the ease of access and roominess for adults.
Unique Safety Features
Advantage: Pilot offers the following unique safety features. Comparable features are not available on the 2011 Grand Cherokee.
Advantage: Pilot offers the following unique safety features. Comparable features are not available on the 2011 Grand Cherokee.
· Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS): OPDS will deactivate the front passenger’s front-side airbag if a child or a small-statured adult is leaning into the side airbag deployment path.
· Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure: ACE body structure is a Honda exclusive body design that enhances occupant protection and crash compatibility in frontal collisions.
Better Resale Value
Advantage: Pilot 4WD EX-L maintains a 49% Automotive Lease Guide (ALG) residual value after 36 months and 37% after 60 months. Grand Cherokee Limited 4X4’s ALG residual values are 43% and 30% respectively.
Greater Reliability
Advantage: According to USNews.com, the 2011 Honda Pilot has a reliability score of 8.0 out of 10, which is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power’s Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality StudySM (IQS). Jeep Grand Cherokee has a reliability score of 6.0 out of 10.
Advantage: According to USNews.com, the 2011 Honda Pilot has a reliability score of 8.0 out of 10, which is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power’s Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality StudySM (IQS). Jeep Grand Cherokee has a reliability score of 6.0 out of 10.
Lower Comparably Equipped Price
Pilot 4WD EX-L is priced (MSRP) more than $3,300 less than Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4X4 when it is comparably equipped.
Specification Chart
Specification | 2011 Honda Pilot 4WD EX-L | 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4X4 |
ALG Residual Values (36/60 months) | 49%/37% | 43%/30% |
EPA Fuel Economy Estimates (City/Highway/Combined – mpg)1 | 16/22/18 | 16/22/18 |
Base Price MSRP | $35,870 | $39,215 |
Destination Charge | $810 | $825 |
Comparably Equipped Price | $36,680 | $40,040 |
1 Based on 2011 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary, depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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