UC Berkeley Chemist Dr. Gabor Somorjai Wins 2011 Honda Prize

Hendrick Honda of Woodbridge, Va is pleased to announce that Dr. Somorjai, professor of Chemistry at the University of California Berkeley, U.S.A., has been awarded the 2011 Honda prize for his important work in surface science. The Honda Prize recognizes achievements by individuals in the area of ecotechnology – the application of science and technology in an ecologically friendly manner.  

The Prize is awarded annually by the Honda Foundation.  Dr. Somorjai received the award in Tokyo on November 17^th, 2011.  In addition to the prize medal and certificate, a cash award of over $125,000 was also presented to the laureate.

Dr. Somorjai’swork revolutionizedthe field of surface science and catalytic chemistry and made it possible to create a number of products in use today with minimal chemical waste and pollution.  To put it very simply, a catalyst makes chemical reactions happen, usually faster and more efficiently.  The advances by Dr. Somorjai in this area are considered the basis for green chemistry, chemistry that has a minimal or reduced impact on the environment.   

Products that have been manufactured using green chemistry include fertilizers, catalytic converters, fuel cells, and ultrathin coatings of metal, glass, and semiconductor surfaces.  Dr. Somorjai’sdiscoveries continue to be used in the fields of medicine, microelectronics, biochemistry, photochemistry, and magnetic storage industry. He has been hailed as the ‘father of modern surface chemistry’.

The Honda Prize epitomizes Honda’s commitment to environmentally responsible manufacturing.  Here at Hendrick Honda of Woodbridge, we share that commitment and take pride in selling vehicles that not only represent the highest standards of quality, but also are built in a way that ensures the health and well-being of the places where we live and work.

2011 Honda Odyssey - Safety for your Family doesn’t get much better than this!

Hendrick Honda Woodbridge believes safety is the number one goal.  Honda makes that happen with  the 2011 Honda Odyssey  in fact the Odyssey just made history by becoming the first and only minivan to win the NHTSA’s (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) highest honor of 2011 Top Safety Pick.  The Odyssey also won the highest possible safety ratings for the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) and the NHTSA.  Not only did it pass stringent testing for front, side, rear and rollover crashes in protecting vehicle occupants, it even passed the rigorous roof-strength test.

The 2011 Odyssey was also one of the first vehicles to win the “Overall Vehicle Score” of 5 stars for crash scenarios, and 4 stars for the rollover rating as the federal New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), being applied for the first time to 2011 models. 

What makes the 2011 Odyssey so different? 

With increased interior functionality, more distinctive styling and better fuel economy have helped make the new Odyssey a winner among Honda and minivan drivers all around.  Aside from more comfortable seating and a more powerful, efficient 3.5 liter i-VTEC engine that delivers 248 horsepower, there is a rear entertainment system with a 16.2” ultra-wide split-screen display and auxiliary HDMI video input.  The “intelligent” i-MID (Multi-Information Display) has customizable wallpaper and integration of FM traffic data among many other features. 

All 2011 Odysseys are built with the Advanced Compatibility Engineering body structure, an exclusive body design that enhances passenger safety and crash compatibility in frontal crashes through a set-up of structural connections that reduce the force directed toward the passenger cabin.  The minivan comes standard with Vehicle Stability Assist, traction control, Anti-Lock Braking System, front driver’s side airbag, three-row side curtain airbags with rollover sensor, dual-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags and finally, a front passenger’s side airbag with an occupant detection system.

A truly safe Five Star American vehicle, the 2011 Honda Odyssey is designed, engineered and assembled in the United States.  To learn more about the 2011 Honda Odyssey or any other Honda cars, visit our Woodbridge VA, showroom.  Our well-trained and efficient staff will help you navigate through our inventory of new and used Honda cars.  Take some time and check out some of our great online special offers on new and used cars.  

Honda Fit - Changing Appeal in its Class!

Don’t let the Honda Fit fool you… with its compact size and excellent fuel performance, you're likely to be mistaken in thinking Honda scrimped on this sharp little road warrior. The fact is that, in the car that has the most cargo space of any vehicle in its class, Honda packed in so much value that the Honda Fit has taken the Consumer Reports title of 2011 Top Pick Budget Car. Furthermore, the Fit was ranked above over 200 other cars assessed for value, and was proclaimed to have almost twice the value of the average vehicle model.

Even the base model includes air conditioning, full power accessories, keyless entry, cruise control, a telescoping/tilt wheel, the very useful 60/40 split seat and a sound system complete with USB/CD/auxiliary. The Honda Fit Sport model adds a wealth of both stylish and functional upgrades, ranging from alloy wheels, a underbody aero kit, rear spoiler and fog lights to an upgraded stereo system. The Sport model is also available with Satellite-Linked navigation with Voice Recognition on a 6.5” screen with over 7 million points of interest.

The bottom line? Starting between $16K - $17K, the Honda Fit is fit with more style and value than most vehicles, both in the Honda’s lineup and throughout other manufacturers, and it has outranked countless vehicles in other classes. It may be a “budget” car, but there’s nothing cheap about it!

Buy or Lease your new 2011 Honda Fit at Hendrick Honda, in Woodbridge VA.  Especially with Honda’s Really Big Thing Sales Event happening now, you’ll find special offers on the new Honda Fit when there’s never been a better time to check out our New Honda Vehicle specials and online inventory.

Honda CR-V – An Award Winning Family Vehicle!!

Practical and safe are just some of the things that come to mind when thinking about transporting your most precious cargo – your family! And with today’s active and busy on-the-go lifestyles, having affordable, safe and reliable transportation is an absolute must.   Today’s families are, needless to say, fast-paced, and between the parent’s work schedule and the kid’s school and extra-curricular schedules, families need a vehicle as flexible as they are.

The Honda CR-V is the perfect Sport Utility Vehicle for the modern family. For decades, Honda has been engineering award winning vehicles that meet the needs of people everywhere.  Meeting and beating challenges that range from a wide variety of issues such as safety, technological, environmental, affordability, comfort, performance, resale value, and then some.

Best Cars says that while, “The 2011 CR-V has not yet been crash tested, the highly-similar 2010 CR-V receives top score of five-stars in all federal government front and side crash tests, as well as a four-star rollover score. In crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the 2010 CR-V earns a top score of “Good” in front offset and side impact tests.”

“Reviewer’s are applauding its list of safety features -- which includes everything expected in a family SUV: dual-stage front airbags, front side airbags, front and rear side curtain airbags, anti-lock brakes, Anti-lock Brakes, Vehicle Stability Assist with Traction Control and Brake Assist.”

Kelley Blue Book honored the 2011 CR-V with its Best Resale Value Award in both the Compact Utility Vehicle and Top 10 categories and also states, "Visibility is good in all directions, even to the rear."

Cars.com says, “What I love about the CR-V's safety features is that everything is standard. From the entry-level base model to the top of the line EX-L, all of the safety stuff is included because, really, saving lives shouldn't be optional."

Additionally, the Honda CR-V has earned props form Edmunds.com and Motor Trend and the CR-V earned an Ultra-Low-Emission Vehicle (ULEV-2) rating by the California Air Resources Board, which makes sense since Honda is  “recognized as the country’s Greenest Automaker by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS)―for the fifth time in a row.”

Hendrick Honda is your Woodbridge Honda Dealer. Serving Honda enthusiasts minutes from Springfield VA.  Ask us how you can drive home your new Honda CR-V with $0 down.  Is your engine revving yet?  Yes, that’s right, for a limited time, you drive home the Honda CR-V with a whopping ZERO DOWN during our $0 down lease special. Visit with one of our friendly Honda professionals and schedule your test drive today.

Mile after mile - tried and true – Hendrick Honda has something in store for you! 

Honda Civic Hybrid and Fit Named Among ‘Top 5 Best Compact 2009 Used Cars for Fuel Efficiency’!

Nowadays, people are buying used cars more than ever and many car dealerships are now offering special deals on used cars. Quality used cars are in great demand now and they are no longer the last priority on the lot. Recently when Autotropolis, one of the trusted online resources for new and used cars, came out with the list of “Top 5 Best Compact 2009 Used Cars for Fuel Efficiency”, there was a lot of buzz. Hendrick Honda VA your neighborhood Woodbridge Honda dealership, knows that used Honda cars, including the Civic Hybrid and Fit, have caught the attention of people who choose more affordable 2009 used cars over the premium of new cars in the market today. Quality used cars can save drivers thousands of dollars without any real loss in quality or reliability – especially when they’re coming from America’s largest volume Honda dealer!

  Going in for a used 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid is an intelligent choice because it delivers an estimated 40 mpg in the city and 45 mpg on the highway. It is one of the most popular compact cars of all time, and the Civic Hybrid is worth every penny as it is a well-equipped non-luxury vehicle with standard features like automatic climate control, a 6-speaker audio system, speed-sensitive volume control and sunroof.

 

A used 2009 Honda Fit is a good buy thanks to its engaging combination of engine performance and interior comfort. It is highly valued for its base features whether new or used. All Fit models are equipped with complete power accessories, air conditioning and a stereo system with CD and MP3 player. Its “Magic Seat” is well known for versatile storage capacity. The Fit delivers an estimated at 28 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway.

Visit Hendrick Honda near Arlington and explore the world of new and used Honda cars! You can find a number of used 2009 Honda cars including a huge stock of quality used cars of other brands in the online used car specials as well.

2011 Honda Accord – Winner all the way!

The popular car remains popular as ever. Honda Accord remains the second best-selling car in the United States despite the topsy-turvy economic times that has hit the U.S. economy. Hendrick Honda, your nearest Honda car dealer in Woodbridge, VA believes this alone speaks volumes about the Accord.

Another gem on Honda’s crown came with Consumer Reports magazine rating the 2011 Honda Accord sedan as the recommended buy. If this was not enough, the Honda Accord emerged as a clear winner when it came out with top scores in a newly revised, tougher crash testing by the federal government.

The 2011 Honda Accord, with refreshed styling, gets better gasoline mileage than its 2010 predecessor, too. According to the new federal government fuel economy estimates, the 2011 Honda Accord returns with an impressive 23 miles per gallon in city driving and 34 mpg on the highway*.

The above-mentioned thrifty mileage in the 2011 Honda Accord sedan is the best of all large 2011-model sedans with four-cylinder engine available in the U.S. currently.  Honda Accords also are sold as coupes.

The popularity of the Honda Accord has been on the rise with the sales of Accord increasing to 282,530 units in 2010. With an addition of a new model, the Accord Crosstour that is more of a tall, five-door wagon in the style of today's crossover sport utility vehicles, the sales surged by another 28,000 units in calendar 2010 on top of the 282,530.

The 2011 Honda Accord sedan SE Special Edition features luxury appointments like leather-trimmed seats, heated front seats, driver's seat two-way power lumbar and leather-wrapped steering wheel. The standard safety features includes electronic stability control, antilock brakes, anti-whiplash front head restraints and curtain air bags. The car is roomy and quite comfortable for both front and back seat passengers and nimble in its handling. The rear seat can accommodate three adults comfortably, if need be. 

The 2011 Accord sedan SE Special Edition comes complete with a new grille, front bumper and trunk lid. Equipped with a 2.4-liter, double overhead cam four cylinder with Honda's variable valve system mated to a five-speed automatic transmission, the powerplant delivers smooth, capable power that moves the lengthy sedan along without stress. Speaking about the length, the 16.2-foot-long Accord sedan is 3 inches longer than the Sonata and 5 inches longer than the Camry. It is wider than these major competitors, too. Come and check out this large sedan in the showroom of Hendrick Honda in Woodbridge VA anytime in person or to schedule a test drive.

*Based on 2011 EPA mileage estimates, reflecting new EPA fuel economy methods beginning with 2008 models. 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.