On April 10, 2018, Honda announced that one million vehicles equipped with Honda Sensing had been sold in the United States. That is a lot of vehicles equipped with this suite of safety features which, on most models includes Forward Collision Warnings, Collision Mitigation Braking System, Lane Departure Warning, Road Departure Mitigation, and Adaptive Cruise Control. But does Honda Sensing really help drivers avoid or minimize accidents? Read the rest of this entry
Honda is releasing more and more hybrid vehicles that offer drivers the opportunity to get better fuel economy than is available with traditional gasoline-only powertrain while still delivering a comfortable and attractive driving experience. The new Honda Insight made its world production debut toward the end of last month at the 2018 New York International Auto Show. This was our first chance to see the production version of the new Insight (though the Prototype was unveiled back in January). The 2019 Honda Insight dealership release date in the United States will fall sometime in the early summer. Explore some of the feature highlights of this model below. Read the rest of this entry
The 2018 Honda Accord has been impressing automotive experts and judges alike, but a new model is coming soon to new Honda Accord inventory here at Battison Honda. The 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid is also all-new and offers many of the features and advantages of the new 2018 Accord, with a fuel-sipping powertrain that can make it even more attractive for busy commuters. In this blog we are going to look at a few of the 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid feature highlights we can expect when this model begins arriving at our dealership in Oklahoma City, OK. Read the rest of this entry
We’ve talked a little in the past about the new 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid, and the fuel-efficiency advantages that it will bring to the road. However, the new 2018 Clarity Plug-in Hybrid model will not just be offering new car shoppers advantages when it comes to needing to buy less gas as the pump and green driving. This model will also have cutting-edge standard and available technology. In this blog we want to take a closer look at the available Honda Satellite-Linted Navigation System™. Fortunately, Honda has released a helpful video about using maps and navigation on the 2018 Honda Claritiy Plug-in hybrid, and even how to use the voice recognition system. Check them out below. Read the rest of this entry
Drivers looking for a new hybrid car in Oklahoma City OK can find a couple different options here at Battison Honda. While the majority of our attractive new Honda cars, trucks and SUVs run on traditional gas power, we do offer some hybrid vehicles in our inventory. At time of writing this blog, we have several models of the 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid, and were anticipating the arrival of the very first 2018 Honda Clarity Hybrid to our lot. You can learn more about these vehicles below, or check out our current new hybrid inventory options. Read the rest of this entry
Way back in June when we were getting teaser information about the 2018 Honda Accord (which is now available in our new Accord inventory here at Battison Honda) we gave a small overview of the powertrain options that were going to grace this redesigned sedan. The 2018 Honda Accord with its new 1.5-liter turbocharged engine launched in October, while the new Accord 2.0T had its grand dealership debut across the country just this month. We are also already looking forward to the hybrid powertrain that will arrive sometime next year. What is the most powerful engine on the 2018 Honda Accord? So far, it is the 2018 Accord 2.0T. Read the rest of this entry
In this age of smartphones, automakers like Honda are building more and more connectivity options into their vehicles. If you are wondering “How can I connect my phone to my Honda CR-V?” there are several options. Models of the 2017 and 2018 Honda CR-V come standard with a USB audio interface and Bluetooth® connectivity. Starting in the EX trim, which comes standard with the seven-inch Display Audio touchscreen infotainment system, both Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ integration is available. Keep reading this blog to walk through each of these connectivity options. Read the rest of this entry
Gone are the days when all a vehicle needed to do was get you from point A to point B. Now, modern cars are designed to offer premium connectivity as well as comfortable driving, fuel efficiency, and attractive interior space. Fortunately for drivers, the new 2018 Honda Accord can meet all of those needs, from its attractive cargo space to its available technology. If you are wondering “Can I get Apple CarPlay or Android Auto on the 2018 Honda Accord?” or whether Wi-Fi will be available, the answer is yes! Get the details below. Read the rest of this entry
We’ve written about Honda CabinWatch™ before, both when the 2018 Honda Odyssey was first announced and later when we wanted to explore more of its technology features. At that time we had a very general idea of how the system worked, and what commands it would require. We are delighted to say, now that the new Honda Odyssey is available on our lot here at Battison Honda, that the system is as user-friendly as we expected! Honda has even issued a helpful video. Check out the step-by-step instructions for using Honda CabinWatch™ below in written or embedded video format. Read the rest of this entry
Electic, hybrid and fuel-cell vehicles are the wave of the future, and a way for countries to become less dependent on imported oil and non-renewable gasoline products. To support the move away from completely gasoline-powered cars, Honda is implementing the Honda Electrification Initiative. The all-new 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid model is part of that initiative. This attractive new sedan offers a combined gas-and-electric powertrain that delivers impressive driving and mileage numbers. Learn more about the 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid release date, powertrain, and mileage ratings, below. Read the rest of this entry