2012-2013 Teacher of the Year Program at Ed Voyles Honda

Cobb County, Marietta City Teachers Of The Year Will Receive Free One-Year Lease Of a Car.

The Ed Voyles Automotive Group is honored to be in a position to give back to our community and the people that everyday shape the minds and lives of our children - our teachers.

The Cobb Chamber’s Teacher of the Year Program, now in its 24th year, honors the Teachers who have won the admiration and respect of students, parents and their peers.

This year, the Marietta City School system-wide Teacher of the Year and the Cobb County system-wide elementary, middle and high school Teachers of the Year will spend the year representing their schools and districts as an educational advocate AND driving a brand new car.

Through a new partnership with the Cobb Chamber of Commerce, Ed Voyles Automotive Group will grant a free one-year vehicle lease to the Teachers of the Year.

Ed Voyles Automotive Group intends for the partnership to be long-lasting and to provide teachers with a very real and valuable award for their commitment to excellence in education.

This year, Ed Voyles Automotive Group joins the chamber in honoring the following teachers an All-Star salute during the annual ‘Give Our Schools a Hand’ Community Pep Rally which will be held on October 30th, 2012.

Fifth grade teacher Carolyn Davis envisioned herself as a teacher during childhood and has spent more than 19 years fulfilling that vision! Mrs. Davis joined Cobb in 2006 teaching eighth grade language arts at Floyd Middle School after several successful years in DeKalb schools. She joined Riverside Intermediate in 2007, where she continues to “help young people embrace a thirst for learning.”

Carolyn has served as a teacher mentor, worked as part of her School Improvement Team and sponsors the Junior Beta Club at Riverside Intermediate. “As an educator, my daily goal in the classroom is to make a difference and ignite sparks for lifelong learning that hopefully will transcend throughout my students’ academic and personal lives,” said Davis.

Dickerson Middle School’s Dr. Richard Kaht aims to get his students excited about exploring science, using humor and hands-on reinforcement. Dr. Kaht said, “If students do not enjoy my Life Science class, it will be that much harder for them to learn the material and take ownership in the concepts.” For example, after discussing Gregor Mendel’s study of genetics by growing peas, students grew their own peas in the classroom. “I try to not only teach a subject, but also present skills of learning and the idea that they can be successful and accomplish great things.”

During the 2011-2012 school year, Dr. Kaht started Dickerson’s FTC Robotics Club for students as a fun, extracurricular extension of the science concepts covered during class time. In its first year, the team competed against teams of high school students and earned two top ten finishes. Since joining Dickerson in 1999, Dr. Kaht has participated in the DMS Leadership Team, helped implement the Olweus Bullying Prevention program and collaborated with other science teachers to improve instruction throughout Cobb County.

Beth Morgan purposefully repeats two maxims for her students at Lassiter High: “Just think,” and “‘Why?’ is the most important question.” Those simple statements have also driven Mrs. Morgan over the course of her own education and throughout her 26-year teaching career. “My overarching goal is to teach students to live their lives with ferocious attentiveness. If I can convince them to apply this attentiveness consistently to their lives then as a direct result they will think more deeply and make better choices,” said Morgan.

Mrs. Morgan instructs a variety of language and humanities courses at Lassiter, including ninth and 10th grade English, British Literature, AP Language and Composition and a film class for gifted students. Her classroom experience has led her to become a teacher leader and trainer, as well. The Georgia Department of Education selected Beth to share best practices for Advanced Placement instruction with other Georgia educators and she has led a variety of local professional development workshops for her fellow Cobb County teachers. Morgan also coordinates the Renaissance program for the school, celebrating and promoting academic achievement and community service. “I want to set the example of getting involved for the kids to see,” said Mrs. Morgan.

David DuBose is a music teacher at Marietta High School. He earned an undergraduate degree in Music Education at Auburn University, and a Master in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Phoenix. His desire to teach, lead, influence and encourage others to succeed came from his experiences as an Eagle Scout, and as a drum major with the marching band in high school and college.

Other dates

Handprint Unveiling Ceremony

October 3rd

10:30 a.m.

Marietta Square

Breakfast and Pep Rally

October 30th

9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Roswell Street Baptist Church

First Monday Breakfast

November 5th

7:30 a.m.

Cobb Galleria Centre

2013 Honda Accord Adds Thousands of Dollars in New Standard Features

Pricing for all-new Accord remains consistent with outgoing model

TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 10, 2012 – The dynamic all-new 2013 Honda Accord

Sedan

will debut at U.S. dealers nationwide on September 19, with a manufacturer’s

suggested retail price (MSRP) ranging from $21,680 for the well-equipped Accord LX to

$33,430 for the luxurious Accord Touring model, plus a destination and handling

charge1 of $790 per vehicle. The Accord Coupe will go on sale October 15 with a

manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) starting at $23,350 for the sporty LX-S

model plus a destination and handling charge1.

The all-new Accord adds thousands of dollars worth of standard features and

technologies with average pricing across the sedan lineup increasing by less than $300.

The price of the most popular Accord LX (4-cylinder) trim is up by only $200.

The 2013 Honda Accord has been fully redesigned from the ground up to deliver

new levels of refinement, sophistication, fuel efficiency and fun-to-drive performance in

the midsize segment. Every new Accord is equipped with alloy wheels, and standard

features now also include a rearview camera, an Expanded View Driver’s Mirror,

Bluetooth®

HandsFreeLink®, USB/iPod® integration, Pandora® internet radio

compatibility, SMS text message function, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a

160-watt AM/FM/CD audio system.

“The 2013 Accord excels in all areas with sophisticated design, a luxurious

interior, world-class dynamic performance, class-leading standard features and

legendary Honda quality, all at a tremendous value for the customer,” said John

Mendel, executive vice president of sales, American Honda Motor Co. Inc., “2012 is the

year of the midsize sedan, and the new Accord will once again solidify Honda’s position

at the head of the pack.”

New to the Accord Sedan lineup for 2013 are the Sport and Touring models. The

Accord Sport targets younger buyers with the addition of 18-inch alloy wheels, fog

lights,10-way power driver’s seats, a decklid spoiler, dual chrome exhaust finishers,

paddle shifters (on CVT models), a stiffer tower strut bar and exclusive suspension and

steering tuning. Positioned between the Accord LX and Accord EX, the Sport model is

equipped with the 2.4-liter direct-injected all-aluminum VTEC® engine paired to either a

6-speed manual or Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). The Sport model is

value priced with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $23,390 plus a

destination and handling charge1.

The luxurious and technology-packed Accord Touring is equipped with a

powerful V-6 engine and 6-speed automatic transmission. Equipped with Honda’s first

application of LED headlights and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), the Accord Touring

sedan is priced with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $33,430 plus a

destination and handling charge1.

The 2013 Accord lineup is powered by a wide array of new Earth Dreams™

powertrains, which includes the first U.S. application of Honda’s next-generation 2.4-liter

direct-injected VTEC 4-cylinder engine. The 2013 Accord Sedan and Coupe will also

offer a more powerful and efficient Earth Dreams VTEC V-6. Three transmissions are

available, including the first-ever application of a continuously variable transmission

(CVT) on 2.4-liter 4-cylinder models, a six-speed automatic on V-6 models, and 6-speed

manual transmissions on 2.4-liter 4-cylinder models and the 3.5-liter V-6 Coupe.

The 2013 Accord successfully balances fun-to-drive performance with fuel

efficiency. Accord Sedan 4-cylinder models paired to the CVT earn an impressive

27/36/30 mpg2 city/highway/combined EPA fuel economy ratings (an increase of 3/2/3

mpg compared to the previous model) and the V-6 models achieve class-leading EPA

fuel economy ratings of 21/34/25 city/highway/combined mpg2 (an increase of 1/4/1

compared to the previous model) making it the most fuel-efficient gasoline-powered

vehicle in the V-6 midsize sedan class.

Other new Accord technologies include the first application of the all-new cloudbased

HondaLink™ system featuring Aha™, which lets drivers put away their

smartphones and still stay connected to the people, music and social media they love.

Also debuting on the 2013 Accord is Honda LaneWatch™ blind-spot display, which

uses a camera integrated with the passenger-side mirror and the vehicle’s 8-inch color

display to provide for an enhanced view of the passenger-side roadway. LaneWatch is

standard equipment on EX and above versions of the Sedan, and EX-L versions of the

Coupe.

Celebrating 30 years of Accord production in the United States, the all-new 2013

Honda represents the expanding capabilities of Honda in North America. The Accord is

produced by Honda of America Mfg. Inc. in Marysville, Ohio, using domestic and

globally sourced parts. Its engines are produced at Honda plants in Anna, Ohio and the

transmissions are produced at Russells Point, Ohio, and in Tallapoosa, Georgia. The

Marysville Auto Plant earned a Silver Plant Quality Award from J.D. Power and

Associates in its 2012 Initial Quality Study.

The 2013 Honda Accord is covered by a 3-year/36,000-mile Limited Vehicle

Warranty, a 5-year/60,000-mile Powertrain Limited Warranty, and a 5-year/unlimitedmile

Corrosion Limited Warranty.

2013 Accord Sedan Pricing:

Model Transmission Pricing EPA ratings

2

city/highway/combined

4-cylinder models

Accord LX 6-speed MT $21,680 24/34/28

CVT $22,480 27/36/30

Accord Sport 6-speed MT $23,390 24/34/28

CVT $24,190 26/35/29

Accord EX 6-speed MT $24,605 24/34/28

CVT $25,405 27/36/30

Accord EX-L CVT $27,995 27/36/30

Accord EX-L with Navi CVT $29,995 27/36/30

V-6 models

Accord EX-L V-6 6-speed AT $30,070 21/34/25

Accord EX-L Navi V-6 6-speed AT $32,070 21/34/25

Accord Touring V-6 6-speed AT $33,430 21/34/25

2013 Accord Coupe Pricing:

Model Transmission Pricing EPA ratings

2

city/highway/combined

4-cylinder models

Accord LX-S 6-speed MT $23,350 24/34/28

CVT $24,200 26/35/29

Accord EX 6-speed MT $25,025 24/34/28

CVT $25,875 26/35/29

Accord EX-L CVT $28,070 26/35/29

Accord EX-L Navi CVT $30,070 26/35/29

V-6 models

Accord EX-L V-6 6-speed MT $30,350 18/28/22

6-speed AT $30,350 21/32/25

Accord EX-L Navi V-6 6-speed MT $32,350 18/28/22

6-speed AT $32,350 21/32/25

Additional media information including detailed pricing features and high-resolution photography

of the 2013 Accord is available at www.hondanews.com. Consumer information is available at automobiles.honda.com.

1

MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $790 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.

2

Based on 2013 EPA ratings estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you

drive and maintain your vehicle.

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under license.

® iPod is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. All rights reserved. iPod not included.

® Pandora, the Pandora logo and other Pandora marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc. or its

subsidiaries worldwide
Source: American Honda Press Release

2013 Honda Odyssey News

Honda's 2013 Odyssey will be receiving a price bump of $200, which should sound unnecessary to buyers of the Odyssey unless you're looking at the 2013 LX model. The base LX now receives the same 8-inch i-MID screen as the EX model, a rear-view camera, Bluetooth, USB audio input and Honda's CD Library. The trim starts at $29 405. For $32 555, the 2013 EX adds tri-zone automatic climate control, 10-way power adjustable seats, integrated second-row window sunshades and a removable centre console. EX-L models add a leather interior, power tailgate, power moonroof and a cooled storage compartment for a MSRP of $35 955. The Touring model price remains the same at $42 260 with the Touring Elite at $44 555. 

All-New 2013 Honda Accord Brings Remarkable Levels of Luxury, Agility, Efficiency and Sophistication to Midsize Segment's Legendary Nameplate

Honda today announced the all-new 2013 Accord Sedan and Coupe, a storied nameplate that will once again redefine sophistication, efficiency and driving joy in the midsize class. Completely redesigned for 2013, the all-new Honda Accord provides a host of powertrain, engineering, electronic and safety firsts combined with Honda's trademark visibility and smart design.

Better, not bigger, the completely new Honda Accord lineup includes Sedan and Coupe models powered by 4-cylinder, V-6 and hybrid powertrains, teamed to manual, automatic and continuously variable transmission (CVT) options. The 2013 Honda Accord Sedan goes on sale September 19, 2012, with the Coupe to follow on October 15, 2012. An all-new, two-motor 2014 Accord Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) Sedan is scheduled to debut in early 2013, followed by a conventional hybrid based on the same powertrain architecture in the summer of 2013.
Using the most high-strength steel in the model's history, the 2013 Honda Accord Sedan and Coupe bodies combine sophisticated and athletic styling with remarkable aerodynamic streamlining. Revised Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structures improve frontal crash safety, making the all-new Accord one of few midsize offerings expected to excel in the upcoming small-overlap frontal barrier crash test.

All-new Earth Dreams™ powertrains include the first U.S. application of Honda's next-generation 2.4-liter direct-injected 4-cylinder engine. The 2013 Accord Sedan and Coupe will also offer a more powerful and efficient V-6, and in early 2013, an all-new two-motor 2014 Accord Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) Sedan will debut. Four transmissions are available, including the first-ever application of a continuously variable transmission (CVT) on 2.4-liter 4-cylinder models, a six-speed automatic on V-6 models, and unique 6-speed manual transmissions on 2.4-liter 4-cylinder models and the 3.5-liter V-6 Coupe. Fuel efficiency is the best ever for an Accord in the EPA Midsize class, with 4-cylinder models earning up to an EPA 36 mpg highway rating¹ and V-6 models getting up to an EPA 34 mpg highway rating.¹

Other new Accord technologies include the first application of the all-new cloud-based HondaLink™ system, which lets drivers put away their smartphones and still stay connected to the people, music and social media they love. Also debuting on the 2013 Accord is the exclusive available Honda LaneWatch™ blind-spot display, which uses a camera system mounted on the passenger mirror for an enhanced view of the passenger-side roadway. The all-new 2013 Honda Accord also receives a rearview camera and an Expanded View Driver's Mirror as standard equipment.
New Accord Technology

• Honda's first use of direct injection (DI) in North America contributes to the 2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder engine's excellent fuel efficiency and low emissions.
• A new Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), available with the 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine, contributes to the Accord's improved fuel efficiency. Honda's unique G-Design Shift logic creates a connected feel and provides a more immediate acceleration response than conventional automatics or other CVT designs.
• New MacPherson-strut front suspension improves ride and handling qualities, while also reducing interior noise, vibration and harshness (NVH). The new lighter aluminum and steel front subframe also uses a proprietary Honda friction-stir welding process.
• Three features highly coveted by consumers are now standard on every new Accord: Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®, USB/iPod® integration and rearview camera. No other manufacturer provides this level of standard equipment. Honda's Expanded View Driver's Mirror is also now standard equipment on every Accord.
• All Accord models feature standard Econ button with Eco Assist™
• Included on Accord EX, EX-L and Touring Sedan models and EX-L Coupe, Honda LaneWatch™ Blind Spot Display provides an expanded rear view of the passenger side roadway through the intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID).
• All-new Smart Entry & Push Button Start included on Accord EX, EX-L and Touring models.
• Included on EX-L and Touring Sedan and EX-L Coupe models, Forward Collision Warning (FCW) alerts the driver when a potential collision with another vehicle ahead is detected.
• Included on Accord EX-L and Touring models, Lane Departure Warning (LDW) alerts the driver when lane drift is detected without a turn signal in use.
• New SmartVent™ side airbags mitigate the risk of excessive airbag deployment force while eliminating the need for the prior Accord's Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS). SmartVent also allows improved heating of the passenger seatback on EX-L and Touring models.
• The Accord Touring Sedan offers Honda's first light emitting diode (LED) projector headlights for improved visibility. In addition, LED daytime running lights (DRLs) are found on V-6 powered models, while LED brake lights come on all EX-L and Touring models.
• Exclusive to the Touring Sedan, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) allows the driver to set a desired speed and a distance interval behind the vehicle ahead.
• The all-new available HondaLink™ connected-car system allows owners to put their smartphones away and still stay connected to their favorite digital content.

Model Lineup
The 2013 Honda Accord Sedan will be available in six model choices, including an all-new top-spec Touring trim (LX, Sport, EX, EX-L, EX-L V6, and Touring), with the 2014 Accord Plug-In Hybrid Sedan arriving early in 2013. The striking 2013 Honda Accord Coupe will be available in four model choices (LX-S, EX, EX-L and EX-L V6).
The 2013 Accord Sedan is available in nine exterior colors, including four metallic and five pearl colors. All-new colors include Champagne Frost Pearl, Hematite Metallic, Modern Steel Metallic and Obsidian Blue Pearl. The 2013 Accord Coupe is available in seven exterior colors, including two metallic, five pearl and one solid color. All-new colors include Modern Steel Metallic, Still Night Pearl, Tiger Eye Pearl and White Orchid Pearl.
Powertrain
As in previous generations, two gasoline engines are available on the 2013 Honda Accord Sedan and Coupe. These include a new Earth Dreams™ 2.4-liter 4-cylinder with Honda's first use of direct injection in North America, and an Earth Dreams™ 3.5-liter V-6 with revised VTEC + VCM functions. The base 185-horsepower (hp) 4-cylinder engine is coupled to a choice of an efficient new continuously variable transmission (CVT), or a new fun-to-shift 6-speed manual transmission on selected models. The Accord Sport Sedan model provides a 189-horsepower version of the 2.4-liter 4-cylinder. Meanwhile, Accord V-6 models feature a 278-horsepower 3.5-liter engine coupled to a 6-speed automatic or, in the V-6 Coupe, a 6-speed manual transmission.
In early 2013, the 2014 Accord Plug-In Hybrid will debut Honda's new 2.0-liter 4-cylinder two-motor plug-in hybrid system. Available in the Sedan only, this system operates continuously through three modes – all-electric, gasoline-electric and direct-drive – to maximize fuel efficiency.
Body
Crisply styled and aerodynamically efficient, the 2013 Accord Sedan and Coupe body designs are the most sophisticated in Accord history. The 2013 Accord unit-body uses 55.8-percent high-tensile steel, more than in any previous Accord. In addition, 17.2-percent of the steel is now grade 780, 980 and 1,500 – extremely high grades that have never before been used in any Accord. This contributes to higher body rigidity and reduced weight, which directly benefits ride and handling, interior quietness, performance and efficiency and long-term durability.
With its contoured body-sides, the Sedan's exterior design is sleek, bold and decisive, while the Coupe's design is rakish, taut and athletic. Extensive use of under-covers improve aerodynamics for increased fuel efficiency, while other advances include available LED headlights, DRLs and brake lights, mirror-mounted turn signals, and the standard Expanded View Driver's Mirror that increases the driver's field of vision by 4.2 degrees.
Chassis
Literally every aspect of the Accord's chassis was reviewed or redesigned to create the best possible driving experience. Altogether, the highly rigid unit-body, refined suspension technology and advanced electronics define the 2013 Accord chassis as the most capable in model history. The new Accord is quieter and more responsive on city streets, smoother and more composed on the highway, and even more faithful to the driver's wishes on winding roads.
New features for Accord include a MacPherson strut front suspension, a steel and aluminum front subframe and electric power steering (EPS). Standard Active Noise Control (ANC) and Active Sound Control (ASC) on both 4-cylinder and V-6 models counteract engine noise, particularly at high rpm.
The lightweight MacPherson strut front suspension improves ride and handling qualities while also reducing interior noise, vibration and harshness (NVH). The new aluminum and steel front subframe reduces weight and, in conjunction with the new independent multi-link rear suspension, further reduces NVH. Careful aerodynamic tailoring of the underbody and suspension systems provides additional noise reductions.
The new EPS setup uses an electric motor to assist the rack-and-pinion steering rather than the hydraulic assist of the previous Accord. The result is reduced steering effort and fuel consumption, with improved precision, feel and stability.
Alloy wheels are now standard across the Accord model range, and range in size from 16 to 18 inches. Four-wheel disc brakes are also standard, as is Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) with Brake Assist, a 4-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control, and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). Hill start assist is also now standard on the Accord.
Interior
A completely new interior provides a level of luxury and craftsmanship never before seen in the Accord. Available in Black, Gray and Ivory cloth or leather, the interior combines welcoming comfort with an impressive range of available technologies. Standard features include redesigned seating, dual-zone automatic climate control and simplified controls and instrumentation.
Compared to the prior edition, both the 2013 Accord Sedan and Coupe offer spacious accommodations for five passengers, and a roomy trunk with a flatter load floor for greater utility. Although the Accord's length has decreased over three inches and the wheelbase is almost an inch shorter, key interior dimensions grow. Rear legroom increases over an inch, both front and rear shoulder room increase, and trunk space is up over a cubic foot. Altogether, the interior is remarkably quiet, stylish and upscale, with high-quality materials, exemplary fit and finish, and advanced seating comfort and ergonomics.
Contemporary onboard electronics help the Accord driver seamlessly interface with the latest generation of compatible personal mobile electronics. Standard features on all Accords include a bright, full-color 8-inch (diagonal) "intelligent" Multi-Information Display (i-MID), Bluetooth®² HandsFreeLink® phone interface, Pandora® internet radio interface and an SMS text messaging feature. A new available Audio with touchscreen display and the Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition and FM Traffic is also available.
The 2013 Accord is also the first Honda product to offer available HondaLink™ technology, which works with the owner's compatible smartphone to connect the Accord with music and media resources such as Aha™ by Harman, internet apps, roadside assistance and more. Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) are also available.
Safety
The 2013 Accord Sedan and Coupe offer the greatest range of active and passive safety features in Honda history. Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) is standard on all Accord models, and available new technologies include Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Lane Departure Warning (LDW).
Collision safety engineering includes the updated Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure, which improves occupant protection and crash compatibility in frontal collisions, and the most extensive use of high-strength steel in Accord history. The Accord's impact-absorbing front body design can even help attenuate energy in the event of a frontal collision with a pedestrian.
Passive-safety features include six airbags, including dual-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags, front side airbags, and side curtain airbags. New SmartVent™ side airbags reduce the risk of excessive airbag deployment force and eliminate the need for the Accord's previous Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS).
Based on internal testing, both the 2013 Accord Sedan and Coupe are expected to earn a TOP SAFETY PICK rating from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) and 5-star ratings in federal National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash tests³.
Manufacturing
Celebrating 30 years of Accord production in the United States, the all-new 2013 Honda represents the expanding capabilities of Honda in North America. Virtually every aspect of the Accord was developed, tested and finalized by Honda associates throughout California and Ohio. The Accord is produced⁴ in Ohio by Honda of America Mfg. Inc. using domestic and globally sourced parts.
¹ Based on 2013 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.
² Certain functions that rely on a satellite signal will not work correctly in Hawaii and Alaska. These functions include but are not limited to automatic clock updates and time zone adjustments.
³ Based on frontal crash- and side crash-safety ratings and Overall Vehicle Score in the NHTSA NCAP testing. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). Model tested with standard side airbags (SABs). Vehicles tested under the new program cannot be compared to MY10 and earlier vehicles.
⁴ Honda products are produced using domestic and globally sourced parts.
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SOURCE: AMERICAN HONDA

All-New 2014 Honda Accord Plug-In Hybrid Sedan Melds Power, Luxury and Efficiency with Electric-Only Driving Mode

The 2014 Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid Sedan will provide the athleticism and craftsmanship of the all-new Accord platform, charged with a remarkable dose of hybrid efficiency and electric torque. Set to go on sale in early 2013, the 2014 Accord Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) Sedan will offer premium technology, exceptional cabin space, the ability to run in an all-electric mode for 10 to 15 miles1 and a calculated1 total driving range over 500 miles.

The 2014 Accord Plug-in Hybrid Sedan features one of four efficient new powertrains for the all-new Accord. The Accord Plug-in Hybrid will also serve as the basis for a conventional hybrid version of the Accord Sedan, which will join the Honda Accord lineup in the summer of 2013.
The 2014 Accord Plug-in Hybrid is powered by Honda's first two-motor hybrid system, and uses a new Earth DreamsTM 2.0-liter i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine producing 137 horsepower, teamed with a powerful 124-kilowatt (kW) electric motor. Electric driving is supported by a 6.7 kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery, and total system output is 196 horsepower.
To maximize driving efficiency, the uniquely designed two-motor hybrid system allows the Accord PHEV powertrain to move seamlessly between all-electric EV Drive, gasoline-electric Hybrid Drive; and direct Engine Drive. Fuel efficiency for the 2014 Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid is expected to exceed 100 MPG-e, and it's also expected to receive an Enhanced AT-PZEV rating from the California Air Resources Board (CARB).

Beyond its function as a full-electric vehicle, owners of the 2014 Accord PHEV will be able to choose two additional driving modes to manage battery capacity and tailor the capabilities of the plug-in Accord to their own commute. In its default upon start-up, the Accord PHEV acts as a pure electric vehicle and will continue on in full-electric mode until battery capacity necessitates the automatic switch to gas/electric hybrid operation. At higher speeds or under high demand for acceleration, the gasoline engine can kick in to provide additional power.

In "HV" mode, the plug-in Accord acts as a conventional hybrid, blending motor power between gasoline and electric to maximize fuel efficiency while maintaining the battery charge level. In "HV Charge" mode, the Accord PHEV blends gasoline and electric power while also augmenting the battery charge level.

The 2014 Accord Plug-In Hybrid Sedan will feature an electric servo braking system similar to the setup on the Honda Fit EV, which allows for exceptionally natural brake pedal feel, while extending the range over which the regenerative braking can take place. In addition to its efficient powertrain, the Accord PHEV features remarkably swift charging times. The plug-in Accord can be fully charged from a low-charge indication point in less than three hours using a standard 120-volt household electrical outlet, and in less than one hour using a 240-volt "Level-2" charger. The free HondaLink™ EV smartphone application will allow owners to easily monitor the charging state of the Accord PHEV.
Based on the Touring trim level of standard Accord Sedan, the 2014 Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid Sedan will feature three exterior color choices, including two standard Accord shades (White Orchid Pearl, Crystal Black Pearl) plus a model-exclusive Burnished Silver Metallic exterior color choice. The Accord PHEV will also feature a weight-saving aluminum hood, 17-inch forged alloy wheels, a unique front bumper along with enhanced underbody aerodynamic treatments.
A host of visibility technologies are standard on the 2014 Accord PHEV, including a rearview camera, an expanded-view driver's mirror, Honda's new LaneWatch™ blind-spot display, LED headlights, LED daytime running lights (DRL), and LED mirror-mounted turn indicators.
Standard FeaturesThe Accord PHEV is available in a single highly equipped trim level, based on the standard features of the premium Accord Touring model. Standard Accord PHEV features include:

• Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
• USB/iPod® connectivity
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Pandora® internet radio compatibility
• Smart Start and Smart Entry
• Honda LaneWatch™
• Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition2
• Multi-view rearview camera
• HondaLink™ EV telematics system
• Heated front seats
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Driver's 10-way power seat with 2-position memory
• HomeLink®
• Intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID)
• Audio with touchscreen interface
• Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
• Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
• Bio-Fabric seating surfaces
• Expanded-view driver's mirror
• LED mirror-mounted turn signals
• LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
• LED headlights
• Fog lights
• Chrome-plated door handles
• Decklid spoiler

Powertrain
The Earth Dreams technology used on the Accord PHEV includes an i-VTEC 2.0-liter  4-cylinder Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine coupled with a two-motor hybrid drive system. The hybrid system features a 124-kW electric motor powered by a 6.7-kWh Li-Ion battery pack. The gasoline engine produces a maximum 137 horsepower (hp) at 6200 rpm. In conjunction with the two-motor hybrid-drive system, the total power output peaks at 196 hp, which surpasses the Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid, Chevrolet Volt and projected output of the Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid. The EarthDreams engine horsepower alone surpasses the total gas-electric output of the Prius Plug-In Hybrid.
Although not finalized at press time, anticipated fuel economy ratings for the 2014 Accord PHEV are expected to exceed 100 MPG-e1 in full-electric mode, provide a 10- to 15-mile1 EV driving range and a calculated1 total driving range over 500 miles. When in gasoline-only mode, it is expected to return one of the top EPA fuel economy ratings among mid-size sedans, and is also expected to earn an Enhanced AT-PZEV rating from the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
The two-motor hybrid system in the 2014 Accord Plug-in Hybrid allows power from the gasoline engine to flow directly to the front wheels, power the generator to supply electrical propulsion or even charge the battery pack. The Accord PHEV hybrid system moves seamlessly and automatically through its three powertrain states to maximize performance, efficiency and range.
From a low-charge indicator point3, recharge time for the Li-Ion battery pack when plugged into a standard 120-volt wall outlet is less than three hours, among the fastest in the Accord PHEV's class. And when plugged into a Level-2, 240-volt charger the recharge time is less than one hour - the quickest in the class. This is about half the required charge time of the Prius Plug-In Hybrid. The battery pack is mounted above the rear suspension, which helps maintain interior and trunk space and provides protection for the battery pack in a collision.
BodyThe Accord body received further improvements in weight reduction, aerodynamic efficiency and rolling resistance in its transformation to Accord PHEV. All are designed to help Accord PHEV drivers maximize their driving range from every watt of electrical energy and every gallon of gasoline. Weight reduction features include:

• All-aluminum front subframe
• 17-inch forged aluminum wheels
• Aluminum brake pedal
• Aluminum hood
• Aluminum rear bumper beam
• Puncture repair kit (in place of gasoline-engine Accord's spare wheel and tire)

Aerodynamic advancements include:

• Powertrain undercover
• Cabin floor undercovers
• Rear decklid spoiler
• Aerodynamic wheel covers

Reductions in rolling resistance include:

• Low rolling-resistance tires
• Low-friction wheel bearings

Chassis
The Accord PHEV chassis begins with the core engineering of the Accord Sedan, but then adds an all-aluminum front subframe (replacing the steel and aluminum version on the gasoline-engine Accord). The Accord PHEV uses proprietary 17-inch forged-aluminum wheels with a special low-aero drag design, fitted with 225/50-17 tires.
As with the gasoline-engine Accord models, the Accord PHEV uses an electric power steering (EPS) system that automatically adjusts the amount of steering assist for conditions. The EPS system is more efficient than a traditional hydraulic system, and it operates consistently whether the vehicle is using electricity, gasoline, or both.
The Accord PHEV features a braking system similar to the system in the Honda Fit EV, which provides fully electronic control of the hydraulic brake system. This system results in an improvement in regenerative braking efficiency compared to a hydraulic booster system used in other hybrids.
Interior
Sophisticated and contemporary, the redesigned 2013 Accord Sedan interior serves as the ideal basis for the 2014 Accord PHEV interior. Like the Fit EV, the Accord PHEV features a next-gen Honda Bio Fabric seat material, a new fabric that offers conventional softness and durability, but with reduced manufacturing environmental impact. The interior features several brighter trim accents and is available in gray to compliment the choice of three exterior colors.
With the Accord PHEV's free and convenient HondaLink™ EV smartphone app, owners can remotely schedule charging of the Li-Ion battery pack (taking advantage of "off-peak" electricity rates), monitor the state of charge, and even pre-warm or pre-cool the vehicle's interior while charging before they drive. This suite of capabilities is similar to those offered on the new 2013 Fit EV. HondaLink EV features include:

• Charge scheduling
• Charge status
• Charge complete notification
• Drive range display
• Charge station locator
• HVAC pre-conditioning

Safety
Like the all-new Accord, the new Accord PHEV offers a greater range of standard active and passive safety features than any other vehicle in Honda history. These include Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Lane Departure Warning (LDW). The Accord PHEV also has an Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) to audibly warn pedestrians when it is approaching in EV Drive mode. Based on internal testing, the 2014 Accord PHEV is expected to earn a TOP SAFETY PICK rating from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) and 5-Star ratings in federal National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests.
ManufacturingThe 2014 Accord Plug-in Hybrid Sedan will be built in Sayama, Japan.
Additional media information including detailed pricing features and high-resolution photography of the 2014 Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid Sedanis available at www.hondanews.com. Consumer information is available at automobiles.honda.com.
¹ Preliminary EPA fuel economy ratings and gas-electric range rating determined by Honda. Final EPA mileage ratings not available at the time of printing. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage and range will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
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³ From low-charge indicator illumination point to full charge
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2013 Honda Accord at Ed Voyles Honda

What It Is: The ninth generation of the longest-running 10Best winner. Unlike many of  its mid-size competitors, the Accord will continue to be offered as a coupe and a sedan. Slightly smaller and lighter than the current Accord, the new version also will have softer lines and more cohesive styling.
Why It Matters: This Accord will be as important to Honda as anything it’s done in the past decade. Will it be able to beat the growing range of exceptional mid-size competitors? Will it have the magic feel of previous Accords? Will Honda get its size right? Will it deliver Honda-style innovation and fuel economy? The new Accord needs to answer these questions in the affirmative.

Platform: The new Accord likely  will be based on an updated version of  the current car’s architecture.
Powertrain: While many mid-size competitors are dropping their six-cylinder options, the Accord will offer a revised and more powerful version of its familiar 3.5-liter V-6 with cylinder deactivation. But the bread-and-butter Accord will be the four-cylinder model. Direct injection helps the 2.4-liter four make at least 181 horsepower and 177 pound-feet of torque, with improved fuel economy. A six-speed manual will be offered; the automatic will be a CVT. A plug-in-hybrid version will couple a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with a 161-hp electric motor.  A 6-kWh lithium-ion battery  will offer 10 to 15 miles of city driving range and will recharge in less than four hours using a standard 120-volt outlet. Three selectable modes will allow the hybrid driver to choose among fully electric, hybrid, and “direct drive,” which decouples the electric motor for more efficient cruising.

Competition: Chevrolet Malibu, Ford Fusion, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, Nissan Altima, Toyota Camry, Volkswagen Passat.

What Might Go Wrong: The conservatively styled and engineered Civic has us wondering if the Accord will suffer the same fate. After seeing the new Accord coupe in concept form at the Detroit auto show in January, the threat of dullness remains.

Estimated Arrival and Price: The two- and four-door Accords arrive later this week here at Ed Voyles Honda in Marietta, GA 30067. Pricing is expected to remain in the $20,000-to-$30,000 range for the vast majority of the lineup. A well-equipped hybrid and a loaded V-6 model will crest $30,000.


 

2013 Honda Pilot

2013 Honda Pilot

Honda's 2013 Pilot gains some new standard equipment including Bluetooth, USB audio input, i-MID, automatic climate control and a rear-view camera on ALL models. This means that the new Pilot LX will start at $30 250, $800 more than the 2012 model. The EX is now priced at $32 500 with 3-zone automatic climate control, 10-way power drivers seat, aluminum wheels, fog lamps and Honda's CD library feature. The EX-L adds a power moonroof, leather seating and a power tailgate for a total of $35 790. The top-of-the-line 2013 Pilot Touring starts at $39 570 and includes such niceties as integrated second-row sunshades, 650-watt 10-speaker audio system and upgraded interior trim. 

Keep in mind that these are prices for the 2WD Pilot models, 4WD Pilots add $1600 to the vehicle's MSRP.