Honda Eco-Vehicles Get a Pass in Cali Traffic

Rush hour in California is a little more intense than around the Greenville, Easley, and Greer area but we can still understand how frustrating bumper to bumper traffic can be. In the Golden State, high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes give carpoolers basically a "Get Out of Jail Free" card but drivers of four new Honda vehicles will have access to the faster paced path too, with or without passengers.

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For 2013 Honda Odyssey and CR-V, It's All in the Family

Shopping for a new Honda for your family can be difficult, especially because you have to take everyone's values into consideration. We realize the "one" should have plenty of space, safety features, and style, but what are the odds of finding this triple threat? Well, Greenville area families, we're here to tell you that the odds are in your favor. This year, two Honda models were named "Best Cars for Families" by

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50 Years Later, Honda Expands Manufacturing in Japan

We're sure you're aware of Honda's origin in Japan. However, the auto brand hasn't expanded its manufacturing in its motherland since 1964. Almost half a century later, Honda is going back to its roots and opening a plant in the carefully selected Japanese city of Yorii.


Located about two hours north of the major metropolitan, Tokyo, Yorii will definitely benefit economically from this move-- but what specifically attracted Honda to build...

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2013 Honda Models Top Consumer Reports 'Top Picks' List

Sometimes you need a second opinion on a major purchase like buying a new Honda. Look no further than the trusty auto experts at Consumer Reports. Each year they test hundreds of vehicles and convey the cream of the crop via their 'Top Picks.' Piedmont Honda was pleased to see three models we offer drivers from Greenville, Easley, and Greer have made the cut for 2013!


The Consumer Reports 'Top Picks' list is based on…

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Honda's Newest Concept Targets Youthful Generation

While many automaker are trying to provide fun and practical solutions for the younger generation of drivers and soon-to-be drivers, few have been able to succeed in this area. Luckily, we here at Piedmont Honda will witness success in this facet first-hand with the introduction of Honda's GEAR Concept, which recently debuted at the Montreal Auto Show.


The newest GEAR Concept by Honda is one of the most reasonable subcompact concepts we've seen…

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Honda Incorporates Siri into New Models

Are you an iPhone user? Are you well acquainted with Apple's onboard secretary Siri? If so, you'll love to hear that Honda has recently decided to fully integrate Siri into several of its new 2013 Honda vehicles.


Our favorite Japanese automaker recently announced plans to fuse its onboard speaker and microphone systems with Siri in order to help keep Honda drivers safer on the road. Honda's new integration will allow for drivers…

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Sneak Peak of the 2013 Honda Civic

Fans of the Honda Civic who might be expecting something more sporty in this year's offering compared to the model's predecessor are in luck. The newest 2013 Honda Civic has thoroughly impressed us at Piedmont Honda, and is in fact sportier than the 2012 model.


In addition to being having sportier exterior and performance features, which are under wraps at the moment, the 2013 Civic includes a more aggressive new bumper and grille…

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Wall Street Journal Names 2013 Honda Civic a Car to Watch

Although the Honda Civic has always been one of the Japanese automaker's more popular models, capable of impressing potential drivers everywhere, in 2013, we'll all be getting a chance to see a refreshed version of the Civic which is allegedly more impressive than the models predecessor.


Without sacrificing the vehicle's main tenets of reliability, affordability and efficiency and adding appearance improvements and enhanced the overall riding quality, the new Civic was recently…

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Honda Micro-Commuter Incorporates Your Tablet Computer

While the United States may not be ready to embrace a new pint-sized mini-electric mobile, that's not enough to prohibit the Japanese automaker from producing one. Piedmont Honda is happy to introduce Honda's highly-inventive new Micro Commuter Concept.


Beginning as a prototype in the automaker's home country, Japan, Honda's new Micro Commuter will likely go on to become a production reality there and while it's not likely to be seen…

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Tim Mings: The World's Only Full-Time Honda N600 Mechanic

The staff at Piedmont Honda is always proud to hear about the long-time love and support that is provided by loyal and dedicated Honda drivers. Citing Joe Lociero and his 1990 Honda Accord with one million miles or Harry Ettling and his 1982 Honda Civic, there are a number of dedicated Honda drivers and fans.


Tim Mings, a Honda driver, recently reported that he's owned over 300 different Honda N600 hatchbacks in his lifetime…

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