2012 Honda Pilot Takes Top Honors in $37K and Under SUV Shootout

From Honda.com:

The 2012 Pilot took the top spot in the "USA Today, MotorWeek and Cars.com $37k and Under SUV Shootout.” Seven SUVs and crossovers were tested for three days in the areas of gas mileage, storage, and features and comfort, and the editor-in-chief touted the Pilot as "the perfect SUV for buyers who want to comfortably haul the entire family and all of their gear."Check out the video to learn more about the shootout.

 

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Honda Introduces 4-Cylinder Crosstour

From Honda.com:

Two new four-cylinder, two-wheel-drive Honda Crosstour® models are set to go on sale next month, broadening the vehicle's appeal through a lower price point and EPA-estimated fuel economy that increases 3 mpg1 in the city and 2 mpg1 on the highway.

Equipped with a 2.4-liter i-VTEC inline four-cylinder engine producing 192 horsepower, the newest Crosstour is available in two trim levels, including the Crosstour EX and leather-upholstered Crosstour EX-L. A Honda Satellite-linked Navigation System2 is available on the Crosstour EX-L.

EPA-estimated fuel economy on the four-cylinder Crosstour is 21 mpg1 city and 29 mpg1 highway, a significant increase from the 271-horsepower 2WD V6 model's EPA estimated 18 mpg1 city and 27 mpg1 highway.

With the launch of the new four-cylinder Crosstour models, some useful features are now standard across the entire Crosstour family, which first debuted for the 2010 model year with V6 power. Standard features now include an automatic dimming rearview mirror, a rearview mirror back-up camera display for improved rear visibility (non-Navigation models), convenient auto-on/off headlights, Bluetooth®3 HandsFreeLink® and USB audio interface.

Read entire article here.

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12 Honda Models Named Top Safety Picks

From Honda.com:

Twelve American Honda models, including the all-new 2012 CR-V that goes on-sale today, received the highest possible safety rating of TOP SAFETY PICK from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) under its more-stringent testing guidelines implemented last year.

The IIHS award recognizes vehicles that do the best job of protecting vehicle occupants involved in front, side and rear crashes, plus rollover performance based on ratings in the Institute's tests.

Announced by IIHS today, the Honda Fit, CR-Z, Insight, Accord, CR-V, Pilot and Ridgeline along with the Acura TL, TSX and MDX all earned the highest-possible score of GOOD in all four ratings, including the more rigorous roof-strength test. Earlier this year the all-new Civic and redesigned Odyssey earned the TOP SAFETY PICK, giving American Honda twelve 2012 TOP SAFETY PICK winners.

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Honda Accord and Fit Receive a '10 Best Cars' Award

Car and Driver Magazine has  named the Honda Accord and Honda Fit to their '10 Best Cars' list:

Car and Driver magazine has named the 2012 Honda Accord 4-cylinder and the 2012 Honda Fit as two winners of its prestigious and highly competitive, annual "10Best Cars" award. Now in its eighth generation, the Accord has achieved "10Best Cars" status 26 times in the 30 years that Car and Driver editors have been conducting the competition, more than any other vehicle in the award's history. The Honda Fit has been honored with "10Best Cars" status in each of the six years that it has been on sale in the United States.

"The Car and Driver '10Best Cars' awards document a proud history of great cars in America over the last 30 years," said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "Honda is honored to again have two of our vehicles included among the best of the best."

Read entire article here.

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The Tyrrell-Doyle Honda Service Experience

When you arrive at the Tyrrell-Doyle Honda Service Department, you will find the accommodations clean and well-lit. We have a nice customer lounge with a T.V., free coffee and a snack machine. We are a huge facility with 24 Service Bays to ensure we can meet your needs in a timely manner. We have a courtesy local shuttle to take you to your place of business or home until your service is completed. Rental cars are also available.
Tyrrell-Doyle Honda has ASE and Honda Certified technicians and we use genuine Honda parts when applicable. We can complete your service or repair to factory specifications. The safety and performance of your vehicle is nothing to gamble on. Bring it in to Tyrrell-Doyle Honda and rest assured your work order is completed properly. As a bonus, we also offer a free car wash on all vehicles serviced!

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It's Happy Honda Days!

It is Happy Honda Days at Tyrrell-Doyle Honda.  Stop by to learn about the current lease specials and low special APR available.  Or learn more about the specials on our website.  

Honda to Debut 2 New Models Today

Honda will be debuting two new models today at the Los Angeles Auto Show.  The two models are:  2012 Honda CR-V and 2013 Fit EV.  Watch the presentation this afternoon live via webcast at http://www.hondanews.com/ .

Honda to Debut New Models at LA Auto Show

From Honda.com:

Honda will debut two all-new models, the 2012 CR-V and 2013 Fit EV, at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 16th at 1:05 pm PST. As one of the best-selling SUV's in the United States, the fourth-generation 2012 CR-V will showcase new exterior and interior styling, improved fuel economy and added technology features. The all electric zero-emissions Fit EV concept vehicle debuted at last year's Los Angeles Auto Show and the production model will be revealed this year.
The Honda press conference at the Los Angeles Auto Show can be viewed live via webcast at http://www.hondanews.com/.

Question about any Honda model?  Contact Tyrrell-Doyle Honda for the answer!

Honda Adds Sport Model to Ridgeline Line

From Honda.com:

Honda's four-door, five-passenger pickup receives styling upgrades and improved highway fuel economy for 2012, along with a new Ridgeline Sport model that provides high-value features targeted at the entry four-wheel-drive truck segment.

The 2012 Ridgeline is now available in four models, including the Ridgeline RT, new Ridgeline Sport, Ridgeline RTS and Ridgeline RTL. Upgrades on all models for 2012 include a refreshed grille design, aerodynamic improvements, friction reduction measures in the engine and a new EPA fuel rating of 15/21/17 city/highway/combined mpg, up 1 mpg in the highway rating.

The new Ridgeline Sport model adds the following features to the Ridgeline RT: exclusive black 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels (+1 inch from RT steel wheels); exclusive black honeycomb grille with black surround; leather wrapped steering wheel with audio controls; auxiliary audio input jack; fog lights; rear privacy glass; all weather floor mats and black headlight and brake light housings.

The Ridgeline represents an exclusive and innovative approach in the half-ton pickup truck segment by prioritizing its construction and features based on the capabilities that many recreational truck buyers typically need and use. The Ridgeline is built with a closed-box, unitized body structure for a unique combination of capability, interior spaciousness and comfortable ride performance from its independent front and rear suspension. It also delivers a wide range of conventional pickup capabilities with a maximum tow rating of 5,000 pounds and a half-ton payload rating, all while offering unique features like a large In-Bed Trunk®.

Read entire article here.

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Halloween Event at Tyrrell-Doyle Honda

Stop by Tyrrell-Doyle Honda for their Halloween event today:

2012 Honda Insight Hybrid Offers More Features

From Honda.com:

A significantly updated 2012 Insight hybrid debuts today with new exterior styling, an enhanced interior, additional features on select models and an EPA fuel economy-rating1 improvement of 1 mpg.

The Insight’s city/highway/combined EPA fuel economy rating1 of 41/44/42 mpg, up from 40/43/41 on the prior model, continues to offer the highest EPA fuel economy rating of any new vehicle currently available with a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting under $20,000.

The aerodynamically styled, five-passenger, five-door dedicated hybrid vehicle receives extensive changes inside and out for 2012. Exterior changes include a more distinctive grille design that introduces a thin, blue accent bar representative of the Insight’s high-tech hybrid identity. Restyled front and rear bumpers, along with changes under the vehicle, contribute to a 2-percent increase in aerodynamic performance. New designs for the headlight and brake light internal reflectors further complete the refreshed look. Insight and Insight LX models have new 15-inch wheel covers and the Insight EX has newly styled 15-inch alloy wheels. Slightly wider 185/60R15 tires, up from 175/65R15 tires on the prior model, contribute to confident driving performance.

The Insight’s interior refinements for 2012 include a reconfigured rear seat area for better leg and head room; a redesigned gauge cluster background with a more technically sophisticated appearance; reshaped center-console beverage holders that accommodate larger drinks; and a more supportive front armrest (Insight LX and EX).

Read entire article here.

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A Look at the 2012 Honda Pilot

Cars.com took a first look at the 2012 Honda Pilot:

Although the exterior look hasn’t changed much, there are important changes under the hood and cabin upgrades that make the Pilot more competitive compared with the 2011 model.

The 2012 Pilot is available in LX, EX, EX-L and Touring trims, with either front-wheel or all-wheel drive. The model starts at $28,470, $150 more than the 2011.

The Pilot’s updated 250-horsepower V-6 – which includes new engine friction-reduction technology – now achieves an EPA-estimated 18/25 mpg city/highway and 21 mpg combined with front-wheel drive. The 2 mpg bump in the combined rating is enough to make the Pilot the most fuel-efficient eight-seat crossover. The 2012 Ford Explorer gets 20/28 mpg with a new four-cylinder, and the 2011 Toyota Highlander with a four-cylinder does better than the Pilot at 20/25 mpg, but both models seat only seven and are equipped with less powerful engines. The eight-passenger 2012 Chevrolet Traverse gets 17/24 mpg with more power.

Other improvements to fuel efficiency include the use of low-rolling-resistance tires, low-drag front and rear ventilated disc brakes and changes to the exterior design that help reduce wind resistance.

On the inside, the Pilot gets more sound-deadening material to help reduce road noise. Honda says the center stack of controls has been redesigned, but the changes are mainly relegated to a new, more streamlined-looking button layout.

Read more and see photos here.

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2012 Honda CR-V Concept Debuts

From Honda.com:

The 2012 Honda CR-V Concept made its public debut at the Orange County International Auto Show in Anaheim, Calif., today, and introduced the styling direction for the all-new, fourth-generation CR-V. The 2012 CR-V is set to go on sale in the United States by the end of the year and will debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November.

"The 2012 CR-V Concept strongly hints at the more dynamic and refined look of the upcoming model," said John Mendel, executive vice president of sales for American Honda. "As the best-selling SUV in each of the past four years, the 2012 CR-V promises to build on its highly successful formula with even more style, innovative features and higher fuel economy."

The CR-V Concept embraces a distinctive and bold styling direction for the top-selling1 SUV in the United States. Compared to the current-generation CR-V, the concept model takes on a more aggressive stance with deeper sculpting of the body lines and a bolder front fascia. The front bumper's smooth-flowing lines are highlighted by a horizontal three-bar grille and deeply set multi-reflector headlights. The lower front bumper wraps smartly upward to convey SUV capability with a generous approach angle, while the lower front bumper design now integrates more smoothly with the fascia for improved aerodynamics.

The CR-V's signature vertical rear taillights remain for 2012 with a more three-dimensional style that wraps further into the design of the vehicle. The CR-V Concept's large 5-spoke machined alloy wheels and bold fender flares emphasize the vehicle's dynamic presence and capability.

The all-new 2012 CR-V will improve upon the current model in a variety of ways, and will feature a more fuel-efficient engine and reduced body weight. In addition to all-new exterior styling, the 2012 CR-V will have an all-new interior with a more accommodating and spacious design.

Read entire article here.

2012 Honda Models Arriving at Tyrrell-Doyle Honda

A variety of 2012 Honda models are arriving at Tyrrell-Doyle Honda in Cheyenne.  Call to find out about the 2012 Honda Accord, Civic, Pilot and Odyssey vehicles which are now available!

Good Reasons to Buy a Honda

Honda.com has put together some Good Reasons to buy a Honda!  Visit their website, then visit Tyrrell-Doyle Honda to see their great selection.

Seven Honda Vehicles Win Initial Quality Awards

Seven Honda vehicles have been named J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study Award winners for their segments.  Those vehicles include the Accord, Civic, Fit, Insight, Crosstour, Element and Ridgeline.  Read more here.  Stop by Tyrrell-Doyle Honda to find out more about the entire line of quality Honda vehicles. 

Labor Day Special Offers at Tyrrell-Doyle Honda

Celebrate Labor Day Weekend with a new Honda vehicle!  Check out the special Labor Day Special Offers from Honda then stop by Tyrrell-Doyle Honda to see the award-winning vehicle line-up.

2012 Honda Fit Updated

From Honda.com:

The Honda Fit builds on its proven strengths for 2012 with updated styling on Fit Sport, interior upgrades on all models, and the addition of new standard and available features.

The Fit's compact size and tight turning diameter (34.4 feet, curb-to-curb) can conveniently navigate space-confined urban areas and fit in small parking spaces. Yet a roomy and versatile interior offers the convenience and cargo volume of a relatively larger vehicle. Compared to any other vehicle in the subcompact class, the five-passenger Fit provides the lowest, flattest cargo floor and the most cargo volume of 57.3 cu-ft. when the rear seats are down. Its four distinct seat configurations are designed to accommodate large objects ranging from mountain bikes to surfboards to tall houseplants.

Fit Sport exterior updates for 2012 include new designs for the front grille and bumper, black headlight bezels and a dark "machined surface" finish for the alloy wheels (replaces a painted finish appearance). The entry-model Fit retains its exclusive front fascia design and for 2012 receives body-color exterior mirrors (previously black) and updated wheel covers.

Inside, the Fit Sport interior is enhanced with dark metallic dashboard components for a unified color theme (replacing the previous gray and black theme). Fit Sport receives additional chrome accents around instrument displays. All models receive newly designed console-mounted center beverage holders along with console ambient lighting, which provide easier access and greater stability. All models also receive added sound insulation measures in the floor, front fenders and A-pillars, plus thicker front corner-window glass, to help create a quieter, more-refined cabin environment. Two new colors are available: Blue Raspberry Metallic and Orangeburst Metallic, which replace similar colors from the prior model year.

The top-of-the-line Fit Sport includes a long list of exclusive, standard features compared to the entry-model Fit. For 2012, it gains standard steering wheel-mounted audio controls for fingertip operation (previously exclusive to navigation-equipped models) and upgraded seat fabric. When equipped with the Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition5, the Fit Sport now includes Bluetooth®1 HandsFreeLink® to help make hands-free telephone calls more convenient. The enhanced system also includes a Bluetooth Audio capability with compatible phones and devices.

Read entire article here.

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More 2011 Quality Awards for Honda

Honda has won more quality awards than any other brand for 2011.  See some of their many awards and honors here.  Then stop by Tyrrell-Doyle Honda to check out the full line of quality Honda vehicles, take a test drive and find out why Honda has received so many accolades. 

1st Annual Tyrrell-Doyle Days

Stop by Tyrrell-Doyle Honda on Saturday, August 13, to join in the fun!

Tyrrell-Doyle Honda Test Drive Sweepstakes

Stop by Tyrrell-Doyle Honda for a test drive and you can be entered in the $1000 Test Drive Sweepstakes.

When you take your test drive, tell your salesperson you want to be entered in the sweepstakes.  It is that easy! One winner will be randomly selected on the first day of each month from all entries posted in the preceding month. No purchase required.

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Join Us for the 1st Annual Tyrrell-Doyle Days!

Join us for the 1st Annual Tyrrell-Doyle Days--  Saturday, August 13 from 9 am - 4 pm. 

--Fun for the whole family!
--Lots of great deals on inventory!
--Free hot dogs, soda, chips, snow cones, cotton candy, & popcorn (while supplies last)



2012 Honda Civic Named a Top Safety Pick

The 2012 Honda Civic has been named a Top Safety Pick by The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety:

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has named the 2012 Civic Sedan a "2011 Top Safety Pick," based on more stringent standards implemented in 2010. The Civic Sedan received top ratings in each category including frontal offset, side impact and rear impact crash safety tests and the new roof-strength test.

Read more about the 2012 Honda Civic's awards here.

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Lease and Finance Incentives on New Honda Vehicles

Check out the Honda incentives available on a wide variety of new Honda vehicles.  Incentives include $0 down on leases and 0.9% APR - 1.9% APR financing on select vehicles.  Both are for well-qualified lessees or buyers.  Contact Tyrrell-Doyle Honda for specifics on vehicle availability and incentive details.

Tyrrell-Doyle Honda Has 2012 Honda Civics!

Tyrrell-Doyle Honda has 2012 Honda Civics available, in both LX and EX-L.   Stop by to see what the newest Civic has to offer.  Take a test drive and be entered in our $1000 Test Drive Sweepstakes.  Ask at the dealership for more information!

Honda Achieves Best-Ever Result in Initial Quality Study

From Honda.com:

The Honda brand earned its best-ever ranking in J.D. Power and Associates' Initial Quality StudySM (IQS) for 2011, finishing second among all surveyed brands, including premium makes, the company announced today. Honda also led the industry with seven models earning the highest initial quality ranking in their respective segments, including its top-selling Accord and Civic models.

The Acura brand finished third overall in the 2011 IQS.

In the manufacturing realm, the 2011 study recognized three Honda plants for superior quality, including Honda's newest U.S. auto plant in Greensburg, Ind. Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, producing the Civic Sedan, was one of only three plants around the world to earn the Platinum Plant Quality Award. The Suzuka, Japan plant, line 1, earned a Silver Plant Quality Award, Asia Pacific (tie), for production of Civic and Insight, while the East Liberty, Ohio, plant took home a Bronze Plant Quality Award, North/South America, for production of the Accord Crosstour, CR-V and Element.

"Creating products of the highest quality and value is the foundation of our business, and it begins with a deep understanding of the customer," said Tetsuo Iwamura, president & CEO of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "These results are an important demonstration of our focus on the customer and the tireless efforts put forth by Honda associates throughout our organization—in R&D, in manufacturing and in sales—to exceed their high expectations of Honda and Acura."

Of the seven Honda models earning the highest initial quality score in their segment – the most segment leaders of any brand – five were manufactured in North America: the Civic (compact car); the Element (compact crossover SUV—followed by the CR-V in second place); the Accord (midsize car); the Accord Crosstour (midsize crossover SUV); and the Ridgeline (midsize pickup). Those five models were joined on the 2011 segment leader list by the Insight hybrid (compact car, tie) and Honda Fit (sub-compact car).

Read entire article here.

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Find Out About the Honda Promise

From Honda.com:

This is an important time for you. You’re reviewing your short list and deciding which Honda is right for you. And you may be concerned about the availability of your next Honda vehicle. Should recent events impact the vehicle of your choice, we’ve developed special options for you until your new Honda arrives. To learn more about your options, contact Tyrrell-Doyle Honda.

Honda Accord Drives On Toward One Million Miles

From Honda.com:

Honda fans can follow 'Million-Mile' Joe's journey on Honda Facebook Page

Joe of Norway, Maine is anything but average. While the typical driver clocks about 14,000 miles per year, Joe does that in about three months. Joe's 1990 Honda Accord has taken him nearly 1 million miles over the past 15 years, a feat that speaks to the reliability of his Honda as well as the dedication of its driver to reach this unique milestone. As Joe approaches the one million mile mark this fall, Honda fans can follow his journey on the Honda brand Facebook page starting today with an introductory video.

Joe's million mile journey is a showcase for the reliability of Honda automobiles, a quality that has been a part of the automaker's DNA for over 50 years. Joe's model, the Accord, continues to lead industry reliability rankings and recently was named Best Resale Value in its class by Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com. Additionally, the Accord has been named to the prestigious Car and Driver 10Best list a record 25 times.

"Joe's journey is a testament to his Honda's reliability and how people have come to count on Honda for more than 50 years to get them to where they need to go," said Tom Peyton, Honda brand manager for American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

Honda wanted to tell Joe's story because of his astonishing driving habits and detailed record keeping. Joe drives an average of 62,500 miles a year and began keeping detailed records at around 300,000 miles. Joe has taken more than 661 photos of his odometer. Joe's dedication to his Accord is known throughout the small town in Maine were he resides.

New content featuring Joe's pursuit toward hitting 1 million miles will be featured on Honda's Facebook page throughout the summer. Joe is expected to cross the 1 million mark in September.

Read entire article here.

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Special College Grad Financing at Tyrrell-Doyle Honda

Stop by Tyrrell-Doyle Honda to see the great deals available in the Dads & Grads Sale.  Ask about the Special Financing Programs for College Grads.

Honda's "The Super Civic Quest" Debuts

From Honda.com:

Today, "The Super Civic Quest," the most ambitious digital quest ever created, with 30 unique clues and seven unique pieces of custom content launches on the Honda Civic Facebook page. Players are uniquely rewarded for their clue-solving with Facebook® Credits and Amazon MP3 music downloads.

While taking part in the quest, players will get a look at the five new Civic vehicles, unlock badges, compete against friends and be able to enter for a chance to win two Honda Civics—one for them and one for their best Facebook friend. Facebook Credits rewards will be fulfilled by Wildfire, a leading provider of social media marketing software.

"We challenged RPA to reach and engage with our ultra-connected target through a fresh approach in social media as part of our Civic launch," said Alicia Jones, social media strategist at American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "The Civic quest is a colossal endeavor taking digital engagement to another level."

The quest leverages the five characters from the Civic campaign and centers around Cesar, the champion luchador. A video on the Honda Civic Facebook page and Honda YouTube channel tells how Cesar lost his Civic somewhere in the "interwebs" and needs help finding it. Players are then prompted to start the quest by accessing the app on the Honda Civic Facebook page.

This custom-built game, produced with the help of Hooky Interactive, exposes players to a variety of original content, including an augmented reality game, gigapixel photo, a QR code and a video mosaic puzzle.

Clues will also lead players to websites such as Amazon, FailBlog, Flickr, Foodily, Foursquare, I Can Has Cheezburger, MyFonts, NOTCOT, Pandora, Threadless, Twitter, Yelp and YouTube. A few clue examples:
Using the Shazam smartphone app, players will "shazam" each of Cesar's videos on his Honda YouTube channel playlist to find the next clue. (Alternate non-smartphone dependent clues are also available.)

On someecards, players will look through custom, Civic character-themed cards to locate the next clue.

On a custom-built parody of a Russian Civic website, players will translate the copy to reveal the next clue.

To support the quest, there is targeted Facebook media, dedicated search campaign, YouTube promoted videos and Gen-Y, college-focused PR outreach. In addition, a partnership with SocialVibe will deliver in-game engagement ads to popular Zynga social games such as Café World and FarmVille.

"We knew that to break through this crowded space we needed to create a unique and engaging experience that resonated with our extremely digital-savvy target. There have been a lot of branded games, but none quite like this. We created seven Web films, content for 30 unique sites and apps, 30 badges and even our own augmented-reality app. We hope this blows people's minds—while giving them a deeper understanding of the cars and campaign," said Jason Sperling, SVP, GCD at RPA, Honda's long-standing agency of record.

The multiplatform campaign features Aiko, the ninja; Cesar, the luchador; Jack, the urban woodsman; Mitch, the zombie and Teeny, the monster and is composed of five TV spots ("Apartment," "Woodsman," "Zombie," "Ninja," "Monster"), print placements, out-of-home, home-page takeovers and display advertising.

Read the entire article here.

2011 Honda Civic Tour Headliners Annouced

From Honda.com:

Celebrating 10 years of bringing the hottest acts in music across the country, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is proud to present the 2011 Honda Civic Tour featuring blink-182 and My Chemical Romance. The annual summer concert series is marking its deca-versary by bringing back blink-182, the inaugural artist from the first Honda Civic Tour in 2001, along with My Chemical Romance for a 40-plus date nationwide trek beginning on Friday, August 5.

The Honda Civic Tour will offer tickets priced for maximum affordability for all fans, providing an awesome musical experience at an incredible value. Members of the blink-182 and My Chemical Romance fan clubs will have access to exclusive pre-sale tickets on Monday, June 6. Tickets go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, June 10 at Ticketmaster.com and LiveNation.com . Become a fan today and "like" the Honda Civic Tour Facebook profile to gain access to presale tickets on Wednesday, June 8 as well as tour updates, at www.Facebook.com/HondaCivicTour .

Since 2001, the Honda Civic Tour has provided over two million fans with an exclusive, interactive concert experience featuring up-close and personal access to their favorite bands, including Paramore, The Black Eyed Peas, Fall Out Boy, Everclear, Incubus, Good Charlotte, New Found Glory, Dashboard Confessional, Maroon 5 and Panic at the Disco. This summer's tour is expected to play to another 500,000 fans in total.
"With the tenth anniversary of the Civic tour and the launch of the all-new ninth generation Civic, the timing couldn't have been better to bring back one of the biggest bands from tours past," said Tom Peyton, Honda brand manager for American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "This year's lineup of blink-182 and My Chemical Romance is fun, exciting, hard-rocking and energetic - everything the Civic Tour has stood for over the past 10 years."

Read entire article here.

Honda's "The Sounds of Civic" Contest

From Honda.com:

To celebrate the launch of the all-new, ninth generation Civic, Honda is sponsoring a creative songwriting competition called The Sounds of Civic, encouraging Facebook fans to submit and vote for original songs inspired by the 2012 Civic. The competition is now accepting submissions until June 5. Voting then begins June 8 and will run through July 17. Information on how to submit a song and vote can be found on the Sounds of Civic tab on the Honda Civic Facebook page (www.facebook.com/hondacivic).

"We've seen a high crossover of Civic fans and music lovers. And with the launch of the 2012 Honda Civic we saw a perfect opportunity to give our amazing fans a little bit of both," said Steve Center, vice president of national marketing operations for American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "We know our talented fans will show off their skills and submit some great Civic-inspired tunes onto our Facebook page."

The contest has already seen a diverse group of musicians posting songs inspired by the Civic Sedan and Coupe, the sporty Civic Si and the fuel-efficient Civic Hybrid. To submit a song, contestants can enter at: http://pub.honda.com/Xqp.

The first round of voting will begin June 6. When the final votes are tallied on July 17, the top eight finalists will each receive $2,500 in music gear from Sam Ash Music Stores. The top vote getter among the finalists will be awarded a brand new 2012 Civic and have the opportunity to perform live on a 2011 Honda Civic Tour date in Los Angeles.

To kick off the contest and inspire artists, Honda reached out to several popular YouTube musicians to create their own songs about the 2012 Civic. Participating artists include Maria Zouroudis, Julia Dales, Greg Holden and Madi Diaz, as well as Los Angeles hip hop artist, Free Will. Their videos can be viewed on the Honda Civic Facebook Page and the Honda YouTube channel. Throughout the contest, fans can follow updates through the #soundsofcivic hashtag on Twitter and the Sounds of Civic tab on the Honda Civic Facebook page.

More About the All-New 2012 Honda Civic

From Honda.com:

"The all-new Civic builds on the tremendous popularity of the previous generation with a complete technology makeover and a higher level of refinement and style," said John Mendel, executive vice president of sales for American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "Only the Civic provides the most diverse car lineup in the industry to best meet the needs and preferences of individual customers."

The Civic range consists of sedans and coupes powered by conventional gasoline, high-performance, hybrid, and compressed natural gas engine choices. Technology and features new to the Civic include an available "intelligent" Multi-Information Display (i-MID), an available Eco Assist™ system and a new Motion Adaptive Electronic Power Steering (EPS) system that works in conjunction with Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®), included as standard equipment on all models. All Civic models achieve higher EPA fuel economy ratings1 compared to the 2011 models, up by as much as 8 percent on the highway in Civic Sedans and Coupes equipped with automatic transmissions.

For 2012, the Civic Sedan and Coupe continue to be available in trim level choices of Civic DX (basic features), LX (popular features), EX (full features) and EX-L (luxury features). The new i-MID on Civic LX-and-above models provides a convenient platform for integration of vehicle information and compatible personal electronics with a driver-oriented 5-inch color LCD display and intuitive steering wheel controls. All 2012 Civic models, except the Civic Si, receive Eco Assist™ technology, an innovation that can enhance efficient vehicle operation at the touch of a button while also providing visual feedback to promote or confirm an efficient driving style.

With the best city, highway and combined EPA-estimated fuel economy rating1 for any currently available sedan (44 mpg), the Civic Hybrid introduces the latest generation of the fuel-efficient Integrated Motor Assist (IMA®) system – now with a lithium-ion battery for the first time on a Honda hybrid vehicle. Plus, an entirely new model, the Civic HF, debuts as a value-oriented, high fuel-economy sedan with the best highway fuel economy rating1 (41 mpg) for a conventional, gasoline-only powered vehicle with an automatic transmission. The Civic Natural Gas (previously named Civic GX) remains the only manufacturer-built, natural gas-powered car currently available in the United States and is now available with a navigation system that includes public refueling stations for compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles. The performance enthusiast-inspired Civic Si Coupe and Civic Si Sedan, each with a larger 2.4-liter engine with 201 horsepower and 22 percent more peak torque than before, debut as the most powerful production Civic Si models ever introduced.

Read entire article here.

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Motor Trend First Drive: 2012 Honda Civic

From Motor Trend:

Honda wanted the new model to be instantly recognizable as a Civic. Inside, Gen 8's twin-tier dash was kept, albeit significantly revised, to carry on the well-liked and well-established design theme. A large analog tachometer remains the focal point of the lower tier, while a digital speedometer flanked by fuel and engine-temp displays sits up top. New for 2012 is a 5-inch intelligent media info display, or i-MID, that resides in the right corner of the upper tier. Controlled via a steering wheel-mounted keypad, i-MID shows information for audio, Bluetooth phone/audio, fuel economy, clock, and upcoming navigation turns.

Much of the 2012's resemblance to its predecessor stems from the exterior dimensions, which have changed not a tenth of an inch. Length (177.3 inches), width (69.0), and height (56.5) for the sedan are all the same as before; only the wheelbase, at 105.1, has shrunk 1.2 inches. The 2012 coupe's dimensions - LxWxH of 175.5 x 69.0 x 55.0 and wheelbase of 103.2 - are nearly identical to '11's, which differ only in width (-0.1) and wheelbase (-1.1).

You might think interior size has remained status quo, too. You'd be wrong. Sedan passenger volume is up 3.7 cubic feet, from 90.9 to 94.6, with big jumps in rear legroom (+1.6 inches) and shoulder room (+2.9 front, +0.9 rear). Even cargo volume, at 12.5 cubic feet, is up 0.5. Apparently, Honda's approach of "man maximum, machine minimum" paid dividends. And the coupe? It actually shrunk a bit in passenger volume, from 83.7 to 83.2, but cargo volume swells from 11.5 to 11.7 and front shoulder room and rear legroom both see small increases.

By using 5 percent more high-strength steel, Honda claims the Civic's body is 7 percent lighter, 10 percent stiffer in static rigidity, and 11 percent stronger in dynamic rigidity. Further, a new electric power steering (EPS) system, a redesigned front subframe, and a thin-walled fuel tank all combine to shave more lbs. With standard safety equipment including six airbags, Honda's ACE body structure, stability control, and "motion adaptive" EPS, which applies steering assist to prevent loss of control, the 2012 is billed as the safest Civic ever

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Tyrrell-Doyle Honda Has the 2012 Honda Civic

Tyrrell-Doyle Honda in Cheyenne has 2012 Honda Civics in stock!  Stop by to see what we have available. 

The 2012 Honda Civic Si coupe and Civic sedan made their world debuts at the North American International Auto Show and provided the first official glimpse at the styling direction of the all-new, ninth-generation 2012 model set to go on sale this spring.

When the all-new Civic arrives this spring, it will continue to be a standout in the compact segment, with all the value, reliability, sporty performance and efficiency you've come to expect from this iconic vehicle. The 2012 Civic will offer an unparalleled level of variety, with standard coupe and sedan models, two sporty Si versions, one hybrid, one natural-gas alternative-fuel variant and an all-new model—the Civic HF. In the tradition of the Civic CRX HF of years past, the new Civic HF has a similar goal of high efficiency with gasoline-only power, delivering a targeted EPA-estimated fuel-economy rating of 41 mpg on the highway[1]. Also delivering on the efficiency front is the all-new Civic Hybrid. With its all-new lithium-ion battery, the Civic Hybrid boosts its mpg numbers significantly with a targeted EPA-estimated fuel-economy rating of 44 mpg highway[1]. The sleek new Si performs an engineering paradox by enhancing efficiency and performance simultaneously with its torquey new 2.4-liter i-VTEC® engine. The next-generation Civic brings enhanced styling, performance and efficiency across the model range.

The Civic is known for providing a balance of 'just-right' packaging, fun-to-drive character and outstanding fuel economy, at a price that even first-time buyers can afford," said John Mendel, executive vice president of sales for American Honda. "The redesigned Civic builds on this legacy and promises to be the best Civic yet."

All-New 2012 Honda Civic Debuts

The all-new 2012 Honda Civic debuted Wednesday at the New York International Auto Show:

The entire 2012 Honda Civic lineup is making its highly anticipated world debut today at the 2011 New York International Auto Show. The conventional gasoline-powered Civic Sedan and Civic Coupe, high-performance Civic Si Coupe, gasoline-electric Civic Hybrid, Civic Natural Gas and Civic HF, an all-new high fuel economy model are being shown publicly for the first time.

"The all-new Civic builds on the popularity of the previous generation with a complete technology makeover, higher level of refinement and style while improving its position as an excellent value," said John Mendel, executive vice president of sales for American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "The Civic offers the most diverse model lineup in the industry to best meet the needs and preferences of individual customers."

In addition to debuting at the New York International Auto Show, the Civic went on-sale today at Honda dealerships nationwide. The base model Civic DX Coupe manufacturer's suggested retail price1 (MSRP) starts at $15,605, which is unchanged from the outgoing model. This value-oriented pricing continues across the lineup with navigation-equipped models priced less than the previous-generation model.

For 2012, all existing Civic models achieve higher EPA fuel-economy ratings2 compared to the 2011 models, up by as much as 8 percent on the highway in Civic Sedans and Coupes equipped with automatic transmissions.

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$1000 Test Drive Sweepstakes at Tyrrell-Doyle Honda

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Time for the Honda Really BIG Thing Sales Event

Stop by Tyrrell-Doyle Honda to learn more about the great lease and purchase specials during The Really BIG Thing Sales Event!  You will find terrific deals on almost every Honda model!

Motor Trend First Drive: 2011 Honda Pilot

Motor Trend recently did a First Drive review of the 2011 Honda Pilot: 

...the Pilot acquits itself well as a daily driver, with a comfortable cabin filled with cool amenities -- at least when all the option boxes are checked. Hondas are known for their safety features, and the Pilot is no exception. Included are front, side, and three-row side curtain airbags, stability control, ABS, and ACE body structure. It has some towing capacity (3500 pounds max for 2WD and 4500 pounds for 4WD) and adults can actually sit in the third row.

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2011 Honda Odyssey Achieves Safety Testing Milestone

The 2011 Honda Odyssey has become the only minivan to earn top safety ratings from both IIHS and NHTSA under their more stringent testing guidelines:

The 2011 Honda Odyssey minivan achieved a historic safety milestone, becoming the first and only minivan to earn the highest possible safety ratings from both the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under their respective more-stringent testing guidelines. No other minivan this year has received both a 2011 TOP SAFETY PICK award from IIHS and a "Overall Vehicle Score1" of five stars from NHTSA.

The Odyssey was recently named a 2011 TOP SAFETY PICK from IIHS, the institute's highest honor. The award recognizes vehicles that do the best job of protecting vehicle occupants involved in front, side and rear crashes, plus rollover performance based on ratings in IIHS tests, as well as having a standard electronic stability control system. The Odyssey earned the highest-possible score of GOOD in all four ratings, including the more rigorous roof-strength test.

In addition to earning the TOP SAFETY PICK designation, the Odyssey was one of the first vehicles to achieve NHTSA's best-possible "Overall Vehicle Score" of five stars. The newly introduced Overall Vehicle Score is part of the federal government's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) that is first being applied to 2011 models. The Odyssey achieved its top "Overall Vehicle Score" with five-star ratings for the frontal crash safety test and both side crash safety tests in all evaluated front and rear seating positions and scenarios. The Odyssey also received four stars for the rollover rating.

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Earthquake Impact on Honda Operations

Honda has issued a press release on the impact of Honda operations relating to the earthquake and tsunami in Japan:

North American Operations


Honda has confirmed the wellbeing of all Honda associates on assignment in Japan from North America.

There is no immediate impact on Honda's operations in North America. More than 80% of Honda and Acura products sold in the U.S. are produced in North America, and the vast majority of automotive parts for Honda automobiles manufactured in North America are sourced in the region.
Honda is assessing the long-term impact on Honda auto production in North America, since some auto parts are supplied from Japan.

We currently have adequate inventory of products supplied from Japan, both in inventory and in transit from Japan.

Honda Fit, Insight, CR-Z, Civic Hybrid, Acura TSX and Acura RL are produced in Japan for the North American market. Honda produces a small percentage of CR-Vs in Japan for the U.S. as well.

Honda's operations in North America and globally will do everything they can to support the recovery of Honda's operations in Japan.

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Honda Vehicles Make Greenest List

Three Honda vehicles have made the greenercars.com greenest list:

Honda Civic GX NGV
Honda Civic Hybrid
Honda Insight

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Great Deals on New Honda Vehicles at Tyrrell-Doyle Honda

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Enter Honda Double Play Giveaway Sweepstakes

Honda is once-again sponsoring the Little League Baseball World Series.  Enter to win a trip to the 2011 event by entering their Honda Double Play Giveaway.  You can enter by submitting your Trading Pin Design idea or by rating your favorite trading pin design.   Enter by 5/11/11.

Coming Soon: 2012 Honda Civic

The 2012 Honda Civic Si coupe and Civic sedan made their world debuts at the North American International Auto Show and provided the first official glimpse at the styling direction of the all-new, ninth-generation 2012 model set to go on sale this spring.


"The Civic is known for providing a balance of 'just-right' packaging, fun-to-drive character and outstanding fuel economy, at a price that even first-time buyers can afford," said John Mendel, executive vice president of sales for American Honda. "The redesigned Civic builds on this legacy and promises to be the best Civic yet."


The 2012 Civic embraces the company's vision as a "Civic for all people," a phrase originally expressed in defining the goal of the first-generation Civic. With the widest array of engine choices available in its class. The diverse vehicle range includes a sedan and a coupe with conventional gasoline models, two sporty "Si" performance versions, along with one hybrid and a natural gas alternative-fuel variant.

Contact Tyrrell-Doyle Honda for  more information on the 2012 Honda Civic.

Good Article About the Honda Civic

This article features some of the reasons so many love the Honda Civic:

It's tough to believe that this spring Honda will introduce the ninth generation of the Honda Civic -- especially since the eighth generation still looks fresh, and still sells quite well.
Unlike a few other manufacturers of smaller, entry-level vehicles like the Civic, Honda has done a very competent job of offering a variety of models within one nameplate. We have the base Honda Civic DX, the slightly nicer LX and the deluxe EX. There's the Civic Hybrid and the Civic GX, which runs on natural gas. There are two-door coupes and four-door sedans.
And there's the Civic Si, which has long stood as perhaps the best example of an economy car that offers transportation, and then some. The Si model debuted as a little hatchback in 1986, not much more than a regular Civic hatchback with bigger tires and wheels and a little more horsepower -- a whopping 91 horses under the hood, which even then didn't seem like many.

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Time to Service Your Honda?

Servicing your vehicle at the recommended intervals is so important.  If it is time to service your Honda, Tyrrell-Doyle Honda's full service facility is the place to go.  Schedule your appointment online here or call us at 307.634.1924.

2011 Honda Odyssey Earns 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score

Your family's safety is important to you...and it is important to Honda too.  The newly-designed 2011 Honda Odyssey has earned the best-possible 5-star Overall Vehicle Score in the now more stringent Federal crash test safety rating program.

The Odyssey achieved its top Overall Vehicle Score with five-star ratings for the frontal crash safety test and both side crash safety tests2 in all evaluated front and rear seating positions and scenarios. Additionally, the Odyssey received four stars for the rollover rating3, the highest achievable in the light-truck vehicle class using the program's measurement methodology.
The newly introduced Overall Vehicle Score is part of the federal government's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) that is first being applied to 2011 models. As a convenience to new car shoppers, the Overall Vehicle Score represents the combined results of the overall ratings from the frontal crash tests, the side crash tests and the rollover-resistance into a single, summary score between one and five stars. Additional information is available at http://www.safercar.gov/.

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Honda Debuts 2012 Civic Concepts

Honda presented the 2012 Honda Civic Si Concept Coupe and Civic Concept Sedan at the North American International Auto Show.  Both are set to go on sale this spring.  More details on both vehicles:

The Honda Civic Si Concept coupe and Civic Concept sedan are making world debuts at the North American International Auto Show today, providing the first official glimpse at the styling direction of the all-new, ninth-generation 2012 model set to go on sale this spring, the company announced.
"The Civic is known for providing a balance of 'just-right' packaging, fun-to-drive character and outstanding fuel economy, at a price that even first-time buyers can afford," said John Mendel, executive vice president of sales for American Honda. "The redesigned Civic builds on this legacy and promises to be the best Civic yet."
The 2012 Civic embraces the company's vision as a "Civic for all people," a phrase originally expressed in defining the goal of the first-generation Civic. With the widest array of engine choices available in its class, the 2012 Civic lineup intends to meet the needs of an increasing group of compact-vehicle buyers with a renewed vision of a "Civic for all people." The diverse vehicle range includes a sedan and a coupe with conventional gasoline models, two sporty "Si" performance versions, along with one hybrid and a natural gas alternative-fuel variant. Collectively the depth of the Civic line offers a compelling balance between fuel economy, low emissions and fun-to-drive performance unlike any other vehicle in the industry.
As a new interpretation of the current Civic's iconic "one-motion" mono-form shape, the upcoming, ninth-generation Civic conveys a more substantial, high-energy appearance. The exterior styling of both Civic concept models showcases the sedan's and coupe's clean-yet-powerful lines with steeply raked windshields, wide stances and pronounced character lines along the profile. The lower character line on both models broadens toward the rear fenders to enhance the dynamic feeling of forward energy. The front fender surface treatments form a complex, three-dimensional look to further enhance the image of sophistication and structural depth against the deeply set headlights.
The Civic Concept sedan takes on a sophisticated presence with a front grille defined by crisp lines and a solid bar that integrates a chrome Honda emblem. The look of the Civic Si Concept coupe conveys an aggressive demeanor with a more angular front fascia, mesh grille and a tapered rear roofline that flows smoothly into the trunk. The Civic Si Concept coupe is exclusively equipped with a rear air diffuser, a center-mounted exhaust outlet and a rear deck lid spoiler with dual vents. Each concept model has 19-inch machined alloy wheels.

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Motor Trend First Drive: 2011 Honda Odyssey

In the November 2010 issue, Motor Trend magazine took a First Drive of the 2011 Honda Odyssey, giving it a thumbs up.  Read the article here.

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