Honda FCEV Concept to Make World Debut at 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show

Yesterday a sketch was released of the Honda FCEV Concept in advance of its debut at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show on November 20. The concept model expresses a potential styling direction for Honda's next-generation fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV) launching in the U.S and Japan in 2015 and later in Europe.

 "The Honda FCEV Concept demonstrates the company's vision for the future of personal mobility and our commitment to developing advanced alternative fuel vehicles," said Mike Accavitti, senior vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "As we work toward the introduction of our next-generation fuel-cell vehicle in 2015, our long-term experience with fuel-cell technologies will help us pave a way towards a zero-emissions future.

Honda has led the industry in the development and deployment of fuel-cell electric vehicles. In 2002, Honda was the first automaker to begin a retail initiative with the leasing of its fuel-cell electric vehicles to fleet customers. Honda also was the first automaker to put a fuel-cell electric vehicle in the hands of an individual retail consumer in 2005. Today, about two dozen customers are driving the FCX Clarity – enjoying the benefits of driving this advanced technology vehicle, while also contributing valuable experience, helping Honda to advance fuel-cell technology for the future.

Further details about the Honda FCEV Concept and the enhanced 2014 Civic, America's best-selling compact car, will be revealed on Nov. 20 at 1:35 p.m. PST at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

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All-New 2014 Accord Hybrid Sale

Forget the candy corn, the must-have Halloween treat this year is the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid, with an exceptional EPA fuel economy rating of 50 mpg city and fun-to-drive performance, sophisticated styling and premium comfort features. The Accord Hybrid goes on sale today to be spirited away from Honda dealerships across the country with an MSRP starting from $29,155.

Behind the Accord Hybrid's class-leading fuel-economy rating is Honda's Intelligent Multi-Mode Drive (i-MMD) two-motor hybrid system. The innovative and elegant system transitions seamlessly between electric motor power, gasoline engine power and hybrid gas-electric propulsion, delivering power to the wheels without the need for a conventional transmission.

Sharing the Accord Sedan's sophisticated design yet with exclusive styling accents, the made-in-America Accord Hybrid comes very well equipped with standard features including LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL), Smart Entry, Honda Lane Watch™ and Rearview camera, plus a 10-way power driver's seat, heated side mirrors and 17-inch alloy wheels. The Accord Hybrid EX-L adds numerous premium features including leather seating, heated front seats with memory driver's seat, 360-watt premium audio, 4-way power front passenger's seat, and power moonroof. The line-topping Accord Hybrid Touring adds a HDD navigation system, LED headlights, adaptive cruise control and Homelink™.

2014 Accord Hybrid Pricing:

TRIM	MSRP	EPA Fuel Economy Ratings (city/highway/combined)
Hybrid	$29,155	50/45/47
Hybrid EX-L	$31,905	50/45/47
Hybrid Touring	$34,905	50/45/47

Come test drive an Accord Hybrid today at Executive Honda, and be sure to check us out on Facebook and Twitter for more news and updates.

2014 Civic to Once Again Raise the Bar with Coupe World Debut at SEMA Show

Just one year after major improvements established the Honda Civic as the clear compact segment leader, Honda will further its segment leadership again with new enhancements to the Civic lineup for 2014. Details and technical changes will be announced in the coming weeks, but the world will get its first look at some of the changes when the 2014 Honda Civic Coupe makes its world debut at the 2013 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas during a press conference scheduled for Nov. 5th at 9:30 a.m. PT. 

As one of the key vehicles sparking the original import tuner movement of the late 1980's and early 1990's, the Honda Civic has been the platform of choice for those seeking personalization potential and built-in performance coupled with unmatched reliability. The 2014 Civic Coupe will honor that proud tradition by making its debut among its most ardent fans, displaying multiple variations at the 2013 SEMA Show. 

Along with the Civic, the Honda SEMA booth (24987) will feature an impressive array of personalized automobiles, motorcycles and the 133-mph "Mean Mower" developed by Honda (UK) and their title-winning British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) partner, Team Dynamics. 

Check out the Civics at Executive Honda, and be sure to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for more news and updates.

Winter Car Supply Checklist!

Fall is here and winter is coming! Are you prepared? Here are some items we recommend keeping in your car - just in case:

• Ice scraper and brush
• Road salt
• Flashlight (with new batteries)
• Folding shovel
• Jumper cables
• Carpet strips for traction
• Blanket, extra jacket, gloves, and socks
• First aid kit
• Water, hard candy, energy bars, and chocolate
• Tire chains
• Tool kit
•  Portable cell-phone charger
• Road maps
• Emergency flares
• Water-proof matches

What the heck are big blocks and small blocks?

When hearing people discuss older engines, you'll often hear them talking about a "400 big block" or "350 small block." The block is the main, bulky part of the engine (the cylinders are part of it). The adjectives "big" or "small" just refer to the size of the block. The number refers to of the volume (in cubic inches) of the cylinders. An engine can have the same horsepower and be big or small block (however, big blocks are heavier and small blocks are more limited in high horsepower).

The Difference Between a Turbocharger and a Supercharger Simplified.

A turbocharger is simply an engine component that uses a turbine that powers a compressor that blows more air into your engine. A supercharger is directly driven by your engine. They both allow engines to consume more fuel to deliver more power. Also, turbochargers provide more power over a period after accelerating, while superchargers provide more boost immediately when you start to accelerate.

3 Gas Money-Saving Tips!

1. Fill up your tank all the way! The more you don't, the more times you will have to make a trip to the pump. It costs gas as well as time.   

2.  Don't top off. You waste money while hurting the environment!

3. Don't let your tank drop below a quarter. Running it on less can shorten the life of the electric fuel pump and eventually destroy it.