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Fletcher Jones Honda RSS Feed for Fletcher Jones Honda's Blog Honda Supporting Girls in Technology 2014-11-12T05:00:00Z 2014-11-12T05:00:00Z
There are many qualities that all new Honda models share, and for many of our Chicago, IL dealership's customers, technology is a huge reason to explore our lineup. That's why Honda makes the perfect partner with Girls Go Techbridge, which is doing great work to get young women throughout the country interested in science, technology and engineering. Check out this great program in the video below.

With more and more opportunities in the fields of engineering and in many different tech jobs becoming more available, it's important to get young people an early start in those areas of expertise. And while demographically these industries skew toward men, there are many great efforts to get young women into the door.

Check out what technology can do for you by coming over to Fletcher Jones Honda today and we'll help find you a great ride with many cool features.
 2014-11-12T05:00:00Z The Happy Honda Days Sales Event Begins Today 2014-11-10T05:00:00Z 2014-11-10T05:00:00Z

In a new ad campaign that launched earlier today, an ad of which is shared above, our choice Japanese automaker announced the start of the Happy Honda Days Sales Event. Starting immediately and running through January 2nd, the incentives-filled extravaganza provides some great discounts on various new Honda models, including the 2014 Accord.

For those of you who have yet to meet the 2014 Honda Accord, please allow us at Fletcher Jones Honda to share with you a few of the model's highlights. For starters, the current-year Accord was named a TOP SAFETY PICK+ by the IIHS, which is the organization's best-possible safety rating. Additionally, the model includes features such as Bluetooth connectivity and a rearview camera as standard fare.

Want more details? To learn more about the 2014 Accord and the Happy Honda Days Sales Event, we welcome you to visit our dealership in Chicago, IL at your earliest convenience.
 2014-11-10T05:00:00Z A Lyft Driver Takes Advantage of the Honda Fit to Provide Enjoyable Rides to Passengers 2014-10-15T04:00:00Z 2014-10-15T04:00:00Z
Lyft is a ridesharing company based out of San Francisco that allows drivers to hop in their cars and offer rides to passengers. Nick Thune often hits the road in his lime green, mustache-wearing Honda Fit, providing passengers with more of an experience than a taxi ride. This is all thanks to the hatchback's spacious interior, and his quirky ways of making each ride more interesting.

Take a look at what he does to interact with customers, in the hidden-camera video we've shared below.

We certainly wouldn't mind hitching a ride in this colorful Honda Fit. If you're interested in seeing what makes this hatchback so fun to drive, all you have to do is stop by Fletcher Jones Honda conveniently located in Chicago, IL. We're eager to get you behind the wheel to see what you think. Which new Honda model is the right fit for you? Come find out!
 2014-10-15T04:00:00Z Latest Honda Civic Type R Makes us Erupt in Jealous Tears 2014-10-02T04:00:00Z 2014-10-02T04:00:00Z
Today in Paris, Honda gave us a look at the latest European-spec Civic Type R Concept, and it's all we hoped it would be. Stylish, powerful, and track ready. However, like the others, this one isn't U.S. bound. That aggressive pattering sound you hear is us erupting in a fountain of perpetual, anguished tears.

The next generation concept proves that Honda is completely dedicated to upping their game in the realm of style and power. This particular model looks similar to the prototypes that come before it, but comes with features the others lacked. Take, for example, the "R button," which unlocks the racer's full potency on the track.

Behold.

While this car isn't coming to Chicago, IL any time soon, the racing DNA that flows in the veins of our new Honda models are still abound. To learn more how you can get behind the wheel of such a car, contact our sales folk.
 2014-10-02T04:00:00Z Small Car, Big Satisfaction: the 2014 Honda Civic 2014-09-16T04:00:00Z 2014-09-16T04:00:00Z
It's no secret that we here at Fletcher Jones Honda love each and every one of the models in our lineup but, today, we feel that the 2014 Honda Civic deserves some love. The folks at AutoTrader.com agree and have created a short review on it touching on all the trims and options available to drivers, as well as the standard features on every model. Take a look and start thinking about the next compact car of your dreams:

Now that you've seen in on your screen, come see it in person when you drop by our Chicago, IL location. With our Fletcher Jones Honda staff at your back, you'll get the details you need and the confidence you deserve all through your car-buying experience. Peruse the lot, take a test drive, and even discuss affordable payment plans with our friendly financial team so you can go home with a smile.
 2014-09-16T04:00:00Z Honda looks back on a history of speed 2014-08-25T04:00:00Z 2014-08-25T04:00:00Z
Since we're already on the subject of racing (albeit of an entirely different kind), what do you say we pay a visit to the track? After all, when it comes to feeding the need for speed, our favorite automaker here at Fletcher Jones Honda has just what the doctor ordered.

Just recently, the brass at Honda sat down with Doug MacMillan to talk about the Land Speed Record heroics that have taken place during Bonneville Speed Week over the years. Seeing as how Honda engineering is responsible for many of these feats, it's not exactly a mystery why we're fawning all over the high-octane video below.

Now, if all this speed demonry has you itching for a test drive, we certainly can't blame you. Feel free to pay us a visit here in Chicago, IL and we'll gladly set you up behind the wheel of the new 2015 Honda Fit. Just make sure to keep it under the speed limit.
 2014-08-25T04:00:00Z "Never Ending Race" Short Film Recognized Nationally 2014-08-01T04:00:00Z 2014-08-01T04:00:00Z

 Honda's Environmental Short Film Series has received national recognition for the second consecutive year. The film"Never Ending Race" tells the story of the consistent problem our country faces with smog and air pollution, and poses Honda's solutions over the years.

 The short film "Never Ending Race" shows Honda's efforts in the last fifty years to reduce pollution, with Robert Bienefeld, assistant vice president of environment and energy strategy, explaining that Honda has made efforts to work alongside the Clean Air Act since its establishment.

In 1990, Honda addressed Low Emission Vehicle Regulations by creating low emission vehicles that cut emissions by up to 30%. Now, Honda is the first company ever to develop a low emission, ultra, and super ultra-low emission vehicles, introducing the plug-in hybrid in 2013.

At Fletcher Jones Honda, we are proud to be a part of a greater cause such as this. We'd like you visit us and test drive our Accord Hybrid or Civic Hybrid today.
 2014-08-01T04:00:00Z Answers to your 2015 Honda Fit Questions 2014-07-31T04:00:00Z 2014-07-31T04:00:00Z
Last month we shared with you an ad for the 2015 Honda Fit that answered questions in the affirmative. Today, we'd like to show you one of the campaign's other clips, and explain why this one has a query with a slightly different answer.

Yes, we're referring to the question about off-roading. Though humorously addressed in this clip, the 2015 Honda Fit isn't intended for off-road driving. As a subcompact car, this model is apt at maneuvering tight parking spaces and getting you around town (via side streets and highways) with ease.

Of course, that's not all that the 2015 Fit can do. If you'd like to learn more, we welcome you to visit our team at Fletcher Jones Honda in Chicago, IL. During your time in our new Honda dealership our experts are happy to detail specs, answer questions and arrange a test drive too.
 2014-07-31T04:00:00Z Crank Up the AC at this Honda Sale 2014-07-14T04:00:00Z 2014-07-14T04:00:00Z
Or in this poor lady's case, maybe turn the fan down. You'll see what we here at our Chicago, IL dealership are talking about in this commercial for the Honda Summer Clearance Event, the best time to swing on over and check out our lineup of models, like the new 2014 Honda CR-V if you're in need of a new ride.

This summer especially is the time to make sure your car's air conditioning is in working order. With the new CR-V you'll get highly functional climate controls along with a suite of features like the rearview camera and Bluetooth connectivity. The new CR-V is also a great ride to get you around on any occasion or type of trip.

Come check out all the savings going on right now at Fletcher Jones Honda and we'll put you behind the wheel of the perfect vehicle.
 2014-07-14T04:00:00Z Is the Honda Fit a Good #FitForYou? 2014-06-25T04:00:00Z 2014-06-25T04:00:00Z
At Fletcher Jones Honda, we believe there's a car out there for everyone; it's just a matter of figuring out what you want and having a reliable source to turn to for answers. You have that source right here in Chicago , IL, and we're eager to help you find just what suits your needs.

For several drivers, the answer lies with the Honda Fit. The Honda Fit is a subcompact vehicle that offers a wider stance than before, several safety features, plenty of power from a 1.5-liter i-VTEC™ four-cylinder engine with Earth Dreams Technology, impressive fuel economy ratings, and much more. What do you require of the Fit?

Learn everything there is to know about this vehicle with a trip to our showroom. Stop in during regular business hours, and our sales team will work hard to get you from the showroom to the open road.
 2014-06-25T04:00:00Z Behind the Scenes of a Honda Accord Ad 2014-06-10T04:00:00Z 2014-06-10T04:00:00Z
How do the production and advertising companies hired by automakers create the commercials we see on a daily basis? Well, we here at our Chicago, IL dealership can't speak for every TV advertisement, but we did want to show you the cool way Honda shot this commercial for one of its flagship models. Take a quick look.

As you can see, the new 2014 Honda Accord doesn't simply drive from one set to another to create the commercial. In fact, the Accord remains stationary while sets are rolled in and out of the view of the camera. That kind of creativity is reflected in Honda models like the Accord, which are loaded with features and developed to be safe and efficient cars.

Get behind the wheel of a new Accord soon by coming over to Fletcher Jones Honda, where we'd love to take you for a test drive.
 2014-06-10T04:00:00Z The Honda Pilot is the Perfect Family Vehicle 2014-05-27T04:00:00Z 2014-05-27T04:00:00Z
Any family knows to be prepared for any type of situation, planned or not, so we here at our Chicago, IL dealership know to have the kinds of vehicles that can handle any challenge. Take a look at this commercial for the new 2014 Honda Pilot, which gives you and your family the safety, reliability and convenience needed to tackle your everyday schedule.

Nearly every feature, from the Bluetooth HandsFreeLink to the folding seats to the rearview camera, is on display, with the help of the Buxton family, who show how easy it is for plans to change at a moment's notice. The Pilot gives you the ability to get around with everybody - even the whole baseball team! - comfortably and safely.

Take the new Pilot for a test drive by visiting us here at Fletcher Jones Honda, where we're happy to answer your questions.
 2014-05-27T04:00:00Z The 2014 Graduate Program : Big Accomplishment Calls for a Big Gift! 2014-05-16T04:00:00Z 2014-05-16T04:00:00Z
College graduates and very soon-to-be graduates: this is kind of a big deal, right? The real world was only something you've heard about, and maybe you got a taste of it at your internship or over the vacations, but this is it. You made it! How do you celebrate such an important event?

Whether that's with a party, a fun activity to cross off your bucket list, or scouring the job market for something that matches your interests, keep in mind that there's another way to celebrate your accomplishment: the 2014 Graduate Program from Honda!

This program allows you to take off $500 from the price of a 2013 Honda or newer. We told you it was a big way to celebrate!

For more information, check out this link: http://www.hondafinancialservices.com/finance/college-grad-program.

After you're done reviewing that, if you meet the qualifications, we encourage you to select your next set of wheels from your local resource, Fletcher Jones Honda. We're located conveniently in Chicago, IL, so stop by during our regular business hours, and we will be here to assist you.
 2014-05-16T04:00:00Z This Honda Feature is Perfect for a Minivan 2014-05-02T04:00:00Z 2014-05-02T04:00:00Z
Nothing about the new 2014 Honda Odyssey sucks, except for this available feature. Check it out.

Yeah, we here at our Chicago, IL decided to be as tongue-in-cheek as the gummy bear - which is voiced by "The Office" star Rainn Wilson - when we said this feature sucks. Because of course the built-in vacuum does. This feature is available in the all-new Odyssey and is bound to make your life a little easier. When it comes hauling the family or perhaps an entire kids' soccer team around, there's bound to be some dirt and debris left over. Now, that can all be easily cleaned up if you choose this feature.

We'd love to tell you more about the new Odyssey, so come on over to Fletcher Jones Honda. We're always happy to see you and help find the right vehicle for you and your family.
 2014-05-02T04:00:00Z Honda Puts out Devastating Ad to Discourage Texting and Driving 2014-04-16T04:00:00Z 2014-04-16T04:00:00Z
Here at Fletcher Jones Honda we know that as a company, Honda cares deeply about the wellbeing of the consumers who drive their cars every day. That is why there is so much focus on constantly improving the safety of new Honda vehicles. Now it seems the company is looking to change automotive safety another way.

In its latest push to keep our roadways as safe as possible, Honda has released this heartbreaking advertisement:

Seriously, texting while driving seems harmless enough until this happens to you. We recommend that drivers do all their texting before getting behind the wheel and then putting the phone somewhere where they can't reach it (perhaps the trunk). Taking your eyes off the road for even a couple of seconds greatly increases the chance of getting in an accident.

If you would like to learn more about the comprehensive safety features that can be found in every new and used Honda model in our inventory, then please take the time to visit us here at the Fletcher Jones Honda showroom. Until then, stay safe. Don't text and drive.
 2014-04-16T04:00:00Z Let the 2014 Honda Civic take you Special Places 2014-03-31T04:00:00Z 2014-03-31T04:00:00Z
Chicago, IL is an exciting city. With restaurants, music venues, and a bursting artistic scene, you'll never be bored. So why not pair this exciting place with an exciting car that aims to help you #startsometing special?

Paul loves his new Honda Civic and when he drove it away from the dealership we bet he didn't see where this great sedan would lead him.

Of course the 2014 Honda Civic doesn't just have to bring you and the future Chicago love of your life together. It can be the ride that you and your friends drive home in after an unforgettable dinner. Or you can be driving your Honda Civic when you get a hands free call to tell you your artwork has been chosen for a gallery. The special possibilities are endless.

For more information on this award winning model that has been a fan favorite for years, stop into Fletcher Jones Honda . We'll help you find the perfect model.
 2014-03-31T04:00:00Z Honda Unveils New Civic Type R in Video 2014-03-13T04:00:00Z 2014-03-13T04:00:00Z
Eat your heart out, because the new concept hatchback from our brand is an absolute beauty with powerful numbers and unique style.

The Honda Civic Type R concept appeared in all of its awesome glory at the Geneva Motor Show last week and our mouths have not stopped watering since. Check out this model for yourself in the teaser video below:

Take some time to clean the pool of drool off your computer and come back to us, because we forgot to mention the 276 horsepower that this hot hatch can deliver.

This number is the same as the current champion of the Nurburgring, and we look forward to seeing what our hatch can do when it takes its timed lap there in the near future.

Make sure you check back in here on our blog when the Civic Type R is ready to take on the Seat Leon Cupra for the top spot on the Nurburgring.

In the meantime come check out all the current new Honda models we offer here in Chicago, Illinois, because with rides like the 2014 Civic in stock you would be remiss to not take it for a test drive.
 2014-03-13T04:00:00Z Honda Accord Was Most Popular Retail Model in 2013 2014-02-21T05:00:00Z 2014-02-21T05:00:00Z
If you are a fan of the 2014 Honda Accord here in the Chicago, IL area or beyond, you are certainly not alone. That is because that model was the most produced and best-selling model in the entire US last year, as according to data compiled by the Polk Institute. Let's dive in and take a look at all the details.

The model, which is produced in Marysville, Ohio, was the most produced car in America in 2014, and also topped its segment with new car registrations in that same year. Even more impressively, the Accord was joined by the Civic, CR-V, and Odyssey each topped their own respective segments in terms of sales as well.

When all was said and done, the Accord Civic, CR-V, and Odyssey models posted sales of more than 1.1 units in the year, translating into a more than 8 percent increase in sales for Honda year over year.

"Our focus on retail sales to individual buyers has a direct correlation to the high resale value of Honda products, which is a key factor in the value proposition for our customers," said John Mendel, executive vice president of automobile sales for American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "We want to thank car buyers for making four Honda vehicles America's top choices, purchased one car at a time."

Come visit us here at Fletcher Jones Honda in Chicago, IL for more information on the Honda Accord or any other new Honda model.

 2014-02-21T05:00:00Z The Honda Fit EV Stands up to the Ultimate Winter Test 2014-02-10T05:00:00Z 2014-02-10T05:00:00Z
Ice fishing might be a great way to catch up with family or old friends, but you have to admit that the sport isn't exactly filled with action. Perhaps when you reel in a big one you're blood starts pumping a bit, but when you're waiting for that bite, there's an awful lot of down time.

The folks at the Adirondack Motor Enthusiast Club don't let colder temperatures freeze over their fun. They like to hop behind the wheel and hold auto races on the ice. At their latest outing, a Honda Fit EV made the scene and it surprised quite a few racers and onlookers.

Of course when it comes to ecofriendly offerings in Chicago, IL this hatchback takes the cake. Operating on only electricity, it produces zero emissions and that's as green as it gets. However, not everyone would expect this five-door to tear it up in tundra-like conditions.

That being said, once ice racer Mike Kamm threw a pair of winter tires on his Fit EV, it became quite the contender. The ultra-smooth power delivery that the electric motor turns out makes for a great grip. Without standard gear changes, the car has fewer chances to slip. Plus, the low center of gravity really helps its stance on frozen surfaces.So just because it's cold and wet outside doesn't mean that you have to swap out your green sensibilities for a big-time SUV. You can conquer the winter behind the wheel of a sporty, slick hatchback, too.

To see how you take to the Fit EV, visit our Fletcher Jones Honda showroom and we can set you up on a test drive today. We'll probably avoid the lake and simply stick to the road, though.
 2014-02-10T05:00:00Z What Does Your Vehicle Color Say? 2014-02-06T05:00:00Z 2014-02-06T05:00:00Z

Here's a sneak peak glimpse into the 2014 Chicago Auto Show. With all the unique displays and color cars; we figured we would match your color car to your personality.

When buying a vehicle, the color, is very important to the buyer! The vehicle style, design and branding can influence color choices. The vehicle's color and style speaks to the buyer and it is essentially an extension of themselves and their personality. "Color preferences change throughout time and may differ by region or vehicle type," says Nancy Lockhart, a color marketing manager with Axalta Coating Systems (formerly DuPont), a global car-coating business in Detroit. The personality of the vehicle is as important as the personality of the buyer.

White

If you're driving a white vehicle, you like to present a fresh, young, modern face to the outside world. Environmental psychologist Sally Augustin points out that many contemporary brands -- Apple, for example -- are drawn to white for the same reason.

White suggests that you have taste and elegance, says Marcie Cooperman, a professor of color theory at Parsons The New School for Design in New York City. White is also associated with honesty and purity.

Or, it could be that you live in a desert climate and white doesn't absorb heat like black, and you want a car that won't bake you like a human Pop-Tart.

"However, white can be hard to keep clean in some regions," Cooperman says. "It's a high-maintenance color." Perfect for high-maintenance people, perhaps?

Black

"Black became the number one color for luxury," Lockhart says. According to Axalta report of 2013, black was the most popular color for luxury vehicles.

Black is the sophisticate's color, Augustin says. Just think of the little black dress and black-tie dinners. You'll see diplomats (or rather, their drivers) maneuvering stately black town cars through the urban landscape, and royalty riding through the night in midnight-toned limousines.

"Black is a power color, for sure," Cooperman says. Black declares itself as important, classic and in control.

Silver

The metallic gleam of silver shines bright with innovation. Think stainless steel appliances and silver technology. It's the color of security and style, Cooperman says.

A silver car color indicates that you're a high-class lady or gentleman with an eye on the upscale, Augustin says. Your status is higher in the world, and you're not afraid to show it.

"As a fallback color, it's nice," Cooperman says, because it doesn't get as dirty as a white car or as hot as a black car. It seems most Americans would agree with that assessment, as it's the third most popular car color.

"Overall, neutral colors (white, silver, black and gray) have dominated the market the past few years," Lockhart says.

Gray

Is there really a difference between silver and gray? Yes, Cooperman says.

"The gray car driver doesn't want to stand out," Cooperman says. And between silver and gray, the latter is more nondescript. Gray doesn't need (or want) to be as flashy as silver, projecting more dignity, tradition and maturity.

The driver of a gray car cares less about status and more about the status quo. As the fourth most popular car color in the U.S., gray is another neutral tone. It's just not as loud as the first three colors.

"Gray is popular on all types of vehicle sizes and brands," Axalta Coating Systems' Lockhart says. "Light grays, dark grays and grays with a slight hue offer a nice variety in this color space."

Red

"Go-getter types may pick a red car," environmental psychologist Augustin says. Red projects action, power and masculinity, she says.

A red car for a man may declare great status in his world, whether that's finance or law. If it's a sporty red car, it's a way of "flexing muscles on the road," Cooperman says. However, for women, red often just represents confidence and fun.

The red sports car screams, "Look at me!" in every way.

That driver might think he has something impressive to show you -- the freeway equivalent of an exhibitionist, Cooperman says.

Blue

Picking blue doesn't lead to The Blues. Blue is a practical, happy color for many. The cars almost act like flashes of blue sky on gray roads.

In fact, blue projects stability, truthfulness and serenity, Augustin says. She points out that the minivan mom may choose blue, which projects a nice, stable family appearance.

Blue cars haven't been popular for a while, Cooperman says. However, she says to look for that to turn around in the next few years, particularly with female buyers.

Lockhart agrees: "The forecasted trend is to see more color hit the roads as reds and blues rise in interest."

Brown/Beige

Like the solidity of a mountain range or reserve of a monk's robe, brown exudes a quiet peace.

A preference for brown or beige also may speak volumes about your penny-pinching ways. "Someone who prefers brown doesn't really want to buy anything new," Cooperman says. "He just wants to live his life. He doesn't care about style and might keep a car until it drops."

A brown-car buyer wants value and a long life in his or her purchases and doesn't care about trends or fads.

Yellow/Gold

If you're driving a yellow car, you may be the human embodiment of that "don't worry, be happy" smiley face we remember from the 1980s. Yellow exudes joy and a positive attitude.

Young people are drawn to yellow, Cooperman says. "Kids in their 20s like brighter colors and welcome trends and color," she says. They like small, bolder shapes and vivid hues. "Bright color doesn't feel like a risk to them."

However, it feels risky to many other people. Yellow or gold cars made up only 1% to 2% of car colors.

Green

For the past 10 years, green has been closely tied to nature, Augustin says. Maybe you brake for arboretums and fuel up your sedan with biofuel.

But Cooperman says that green's popularity peaked in the 1990s and now we're in the midst of a backlash against green, with fewer green cars in showrooms and on the road.

Because of the anti-green sentiment, if you still drive a green car, you may be OK with being a fashion laggard and in no rush to catch up to current trends. Hey, at least you're not recycling your car yet.

Orange

There's a reason why places like Home Depot display orange logos. Bright orange declares that you're quite comfortable with value and saving money.

If you're driving an orange Mini, you're saying, "I do a good job of minding my money," Augustin says. You might skip doing things for yourself (no spa treatments or expensive hair appointments) just so you can focus on value-rich investments.

An orange BMW? You pinched pennies to buy that head turner. "You're sort of tipping the world on edge," Augustin says. You're also not afraid of going against the tide. Orange is one of the least favorite colors of new car buyers in the U.S.

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 2014-02-06T05:00:00Z Honda Earth Dreams Technology Honored by Green Car Journal Top 10 List 2014-01-27T05:00:00Z 2014-01-27T05:00:00Z
There's a lot of great things going on with Honda. This includes, of course, the incredible lineup of new Honda models available on dealership lots across the country like ours here in Chicago, IL, but there's also the awards and honors they have garnered over the years. 2014 is just starting but already some prime technology from the automaker is getting the attention it deserves and we couldn't wait to tell you all.

It's the Honda Earth Dreams Technology two-motor hybrid system and it's placed in Green Car Journal's Top 10 Green Car Technology List for 2014.

Debuting in the Accord model lineup, this technology has been exhibiting incredibly high fuel ratings and has earned it a spot in the top 10 list for this year. Leading in its class for fuel economy without sacrificing performance, the two-motor hybrid system is just one in an ever-expanding lineup of Earth Dream Technologies.

Art St. Cyr, vice president of Product Planning and Logistics at American Honda, stated "[...] the Honda two-motor hybrid system that powers the Accord Plug-In and Accord Hybrid is the direct result of our commitment to create advanced vehicle technologies that offer top-of-class fuel economy ratings with a fun-to-drive character."1

And we certainly have to agree! One test drive in an Accord, or anything in the entire lineup for that matter, and you'll see just how much fun your daily drives can truly be. We invite you to visit Fletcher Jones Honda at your earliest convenience and we'll tell you all there is to know about automotive excellence at affordable prices.

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We're constantly being teased by our favorite automaker. From concept cars that never make it to production to vague silhouettes of cars that we'll have to wait years to test drive, Honda often dangles the unattainable right before our eyes. It did the latter recently when it released a mysterious sketch of the all-new Ridgeline truck, and even though we just caught a glimpse of this redesigned pickup, we can't wait to take it for a spin around the greater Chicago area.

The sketch, released just a few days ago, shows us the silhouette of the highly anticipated new Ridgeline. This new model will play a significant role in redirecting the company and shape the brand for years to come.

Michael Accavitti, Senior Vice President of Automobile Operations for American Honda Motor Co., Inc., explains, "The next generation Ridgeline will build on Honda's role in creating new value with a new take on advancing form and function in the truck segment. With a clear path forward, Ridgeline will play an even more important role in our future product portfolio and strengthen an already class-leading lineup of light trucks."1

The Ridgeline has been a popular member of the Honda family ever since it debuted in the fall of 2005, and we can't wait to see what its redesign brings to our dealership. To learn more about this capable model and see what the 2014 edition has to offer, stop by Fletcher Jones Honda today and we'll be happy to answer your questions and schedule a test drive for you.

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 2013-12-16T05:00:00Z 2014 Honda Civic Has Plenty of Great Features 2013-12-10T05:00:00Z 2013-12-10T05:00:00Z
The 2014 Honda Civic is finally here at our Chicago, IL dealership, and it's everything that Fletcher Jones Honda customers have been waiting for, plus a little bit more. It's incredibly stylish, packed with power, and offers new technology options that our smartphone-loving customers will definitely take a liking to.

The new Civic looks incredibly fresh, having undergone a thorough exterior redesign. Its lines are sleek and its aerodynamic curves are road ready. This aesthetic continues into the car's interior, which is complete with a 7-inch touchscreen system on the center console.

Under its hood you'll find a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that churns out 143 horsepower, which is a small but noticeable boost from the 2013 edition's engine.

The real fun stuff can be found in the car's tech options, because for the first time ever, Honda has brought iPhone connectivity to its new cars. Drivers can now plug in their iPhone 5 or newer into the car's display system and access the phone's maps and activate Siri all from the vehicle's 7-inch touchscreen.

This convenient feature came to be all thanks to the brand's latest version of HondaLink, which also integrates online weather and the car's user manual into one handy interface. It helps drivers to stay focused on driving with minimal distractions, and we strongly encourage you to come by our dealership to take it for a test drive today.

Have questions? Contact our sales team at your convenience, either by phone at (877)307-4153 or online contact form.
 2013-12-10T05:00:00Z Honda Shows Off an Amped-Up Minivan at SEMA 2013-11-25T05:00:00Z 2013-11-25T05:00:00Z
The 2014 Honda Odyssey that we have for sale at our Chicago, IL dealership boasts a 3.5-liter V6 engine that churns out 248 horsepower and 250 pound-feet of torque. It offers quite the driving experience, and will get you and your family wherever you need to be, safely, reliably, and fast.

Now, imagine if the minivan that you've known and loved for years were souped up a bit. Imagine if it had not 248 hp, but more than 1,000. After this month's SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) Show, this high-octane Odyssey is a reality.

Bisimoto and Honda teamed up to create the "Power Van," which is an Odyssey that can produce up to 1,029 ponies. While it looks like your standard minivan on the outside, it's been outfitted with new spark plugs, custom parts, a blowoff valve, and other components that take it up to an entirely new level.

It's definitely unique and has even the most anti-carpool among us wanting to take it out for a spin. It won't go in to production, of course, but we can still imagine what it's like to send this 7-seater hauling across the pavement.

If you have any questions about the Odyssey minivans that we have for sale, don't hesitate to get in touch with a member of the Fletcher Jones Honda team. We're conveniently located in Chicago, IL and are open Monday through Saturday. We're committed to helping you find your next new Honda, so stop by and take a few models out for a test drive today.
 2013-11-25T05:00:00Z Honda Takes the Pain out of Parking with New Tech 2013-11-13T05:00:00Z 2013-11-13T05:00:00Z
How nice would it be if you could have your Honda Odyssey minivan drop you off at a Chicago, IL area mall and then go park itself? It would save you from navigating the treacherous parking lot situation that is an inevitable part of holiday shopping season, and would probably help you to keep your stress level and blood pressure at a much healthier place. Parking can be a huge problem, and the Japanese automaker has a solution.

It's called the Driverless Valet Parking System, and the automaker showed off its capabilities with a demonstration by a specially equipped Honda Fit. The technology uses the car's rearview camera to help it navigate through a parking lot. Al that the driver has to do is drop the car off at a specified place in the parking lot, and then the car takes over, finding an empty spot and parking itself. Then, when the driver is ready to leave, the car is notified and it comes back to its predetermined spot. Sounds simple, doesn't it?

The beauty of this system, according to Honda, is that it doesn't require too many extra sensors on the car, just properly allocated and marked parking spots. They know that this isn't a perfect solution, and are working to make the system smarter and more adaptable.

We won't have this high-tech feature on the new cars here at Fletcher Jones Honda for quite some time, but we have a feeling that they'll arrive sooner than we think.
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I believe, before she was pregnant, she was this cheery, bubbly, lively person. A cunning version of Caroline ( before she turned as well ). Everyone admired her beauty and would flail at her sight. They wanted her, loved her, and one person even managed to get her in bed. I don't know how that relationship went - but I do know she never loved him enough to think about him centuries later. So what do we know so far? All the guys want her for lust and nothing more.
Now, come to her father, the most important man in her life ( before marriage that is ). He who sees his daughter in labor, is ashamed, and orders that her child be given away for it has brought nothing but shame to the family. The only man that's supposed to love her no matter what happens, does this injustice to her. So that's two wrong so far.
Enter Klaus and his men. They are after her because she is part of this curse and want her death for the sake of their wellbeing. Now that's a dozen more men doing her wrong. Then she gets Trevor who is willing to risk everything because he claims he loves her. Whether that love was true or not is debatable but Katherine sees it as nothing more than a love that will fail her in the future as her father's love failed before. And it does fail her because when she goes back home everyone she has loved is dead. So now we can say all the men who have come in her life have done her nothing but wrong. Wanting her for their selfish reasons or unable to provide her happiness that not just wants but did deserve at the time.
For centuries she carries the same attitude for all the men she comes across. She uses them as she was used before. The coldness she was treated with in her past consumes her. She gives the guys what they want (herself) and in the moment they are happy she discards them as she was once too many times. That is until she meets the Salvatores. Well Stefan to be specific. While Damon did offer her everything he had, he was still lustful in a manner. But this is not his discussion of love so we'll wave him off because it can be debatable so let me stop here on him.
Stefan becomes the only man who courts her. The only man who not only sees but falls for the Katherine she WAS before she turned. Around Stefan I do believe she became herself. The one she used to be before she was pregnant. The happy days were she was young, in love with life itself, and just carefree human. He brought all this out something no man has ever been able to do. He calls her and angel, whispers sweet promises of love she's been yearning for all her life. He gave her what she wanted and dissevered so long ago. So yes, I can finally, and do argue that she does love Stefan. She loves him because of all this.
Where her love gets questionable and twisted is a complicated, web of mess. As much as she loved/loves Stefan she loves her herself. What I mean is the symbol that has become of her from being turned. It's not the power ( though I'll argue this point in a second ). Turning into this creature represents her standing up for herself. Saying no, I will tolerate being treated this way any longer. You cannot use me anymore. I am in charge of myself. You cannot control me, I decide what my future has in store for me, not you. This was the power, her power. And that is why no man has been able to rein her in. This side of her is something she is not willing to let go. Not even for Stefan. And that is why it's complicated. She does love him because he is her humanity but she is not willing to let go of her vampirism. This is why people question her.
Stefan sees all of this and understands but because of the vampire issues he stopped loving her. But I don't think she will ever stop loving her, even if he moves on. He was able to give her love and promise that she chased after even if it was short lived.
And I love this about show!Katherine. She is so layered. Something the book!Katherine was not. Katherine's craziness is easily justified as Damon or any other 'bad' vampire. The love I have for this girl is insane, because when a broken character is brought into a story to be hated all I can do is the exact opposite. I hope this didn't bore you to pieces. Anyways, I hope I made this a little clear to some of you. I know it's only one point of view about her, but I really think it's close to bull eyes from what they have portrayed of her so far.
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No refunds for ID card pioneers
The government is set to refuse refunds to people who have forked out good money for ID cards. There will be a bill to abolish the cards, along with electoral and parliamentary reform - a move to equally-populated constituencies and to the Alternative Vote system - in the Queen's Speech tomorrow. But thousands of people …
As I understand it they are still valid, so why would anyone need a refund?
In addition, when it passes it's expiry date then it will be worth a fortune, like a misprinted bank note!
Wish I had one.
Ask Labour for a refund
Labour pressed ahead with this mad ID card scheme without a mandate from the public and despite clear warnings from all the other parties that they would abandon the project. If Labour did this for themselves, they should pay for it too.
Nice try, but...
Political Party != Government
Semantically speaking, you are right...
but the Labour party formed the Government that allowed the Civil Service to pursue this ill-conceived scheme. The OP was wrong because the Labour Government (see what I did there?) were mandated to govern the country by a majority vote, and by extension were mandated by those same voters to turn the country into Oceana. The populace always get the government they vote for...
Change without mandate = betrayal
@AC: "The populace always get the government they vote for..."
Allow me to clarify why I hold Labour to account for this. We elect governments on the basis of their policies and perceived integrity. That provides the elected government with a mandate to proceed with its policies. An elected government can't turn its back on election policies and say, "great, now we are in office we can do as we please". It would no longer be the government people voted for.
Labour endeavoured to make sweeping changes to this country that were never debated or presented to the public (to provide a mandate for those changes). It also ignored growing calls for debate or justification, misrepresented the extent of the changes, and presented misleading statistics.
Friends and associates I spoke to about the ID card and linked database had almost no idea what Labour was doing, and were shocked when I presented the facts. Then, at various stages, Labour made statements that seemed to indicate it had stopped the scheme. When others expressed relief to me, I had to point out that nothing had changed and the scheme was still ploughing ahead. Again, the reaction was shock.
Labour betrayed the country by its actions and should be held to account.
@Ralph 5
I agree that Labour are in fact culpable and in reading back my initial post, I don't think I made that clear. However, I still disagree that Labour had no mandate over ID cards. Politically, they didn't say that they wouldn't introduce ID cards and databases -- they didn't say that they would either. Please note that I don't think that exonerates them at all, I just think that to claim that they pursued this without public mandate is spurious.
How much, then...
how much, then , do we charge the Tory party for the destruction of the national rail network, among *many* other sins!
Do be quiet!
The railways were privatised under Labour and it was actually Wilson that went back on a promise over Beeching's Axe, closing the vast majority of the rail network! Labour supporters have never dealt in 'fact' (not that Tory supporters do either!), the reverence of Campbell within the party it testament to that. It's not as if the Conservatives are the only ones without sin either--I don't recall them taking us into an unwinnable *illegal* war over oil with claim of full scale attacks on major European cities with WMDs in under 45 minutes of the decision being made!
Wish I had of got one now.....
In years to come they will be regarded as a collectors item!
They should all write to Sad-Jacqui
She had 1000's of people writing to her asking when the ID Cards were coming in.
Maybe they should write to her now if they really want a refund.
She's looking for a job any offers out there for an over the hill, unemployable ex home secretary that has just lost her job and needs massive expenses to support her husbands porn habit.
Cashback from the government...??
"..The government is set to refuse refunds to people who have forked out good money for ID cards..."
Like the Lottery, the ID Cards turned out to be a tax on stupidity and gullibility. Presumably these were the people who were calling for more government interference in our lives? I can't think of a better group of people to tax a bit!
Although, of course, these items may command a high price on ebay as rarities? Perhaps the early purchasers were cleverer than we thought.......
Like the Lottery, the ID Cards turned out to be a tax on stupidity
I resent that implication. With the lottery there is a *chance* of coming out on top.
don't you mean
you resemble that implication?
Ha ha!
Ha hah ah ah ah ah ha ha ha ha ha! Mugs! Ha! Lol!
Hold on that was my money they wasted getting this pile of puppy-poop up and running!!!
*grumble* *grumble* Less for local services *grumble* Kids with no books *grumble* Freezing old folks *grumble*
Serves 'em right....
Still, the "nothing to hide" brigade can take comfort in the fact that they will be useful for scraping ice from their car windscreens, next winter.
Having said that, those that were *forced* to have ID cards (foreign nationals) *should* be offered a refund as they had no choice in the matter.
I think that...
ID cards for non-EU nationals are still on the cards (pun intended!)
And to be fair
All the ID cards for non-EU nationals are is their old residence permits that are now a plastic card rather than a sticker in their passport.
Can't we charge them even more now?
The people with ID cards should consider themselves lucky the database isn't being kept - with massively increased fines if they fail to keep their details current.
That's what I'd do anyway, let them have their Big Brother if seem to want it, and leave us in peace.
keep their details current.
Now there's a thought. Unless the bill to repeal the ID card is worded correctly, those with ID cards may not get out of this obligation.
Ha ha
Oh, how brilliant! First, why should they get a refund? They *WANTED* an ID card and were never given any guarantee that pubs, shops, banks, passport control etc. would be *required* to accept it forever. They paid out for it voluntarily. Nobody "made" them get an ID card, even if it seemed like that was imminent. They were fools at the time and were derided on this very website, in these comments pages.
To "refund" them would only cost every taxpayer more money for a scheme which attracted almost universal criticism and which only about 5000 people out of the population wanted... I can probably find groups on Facebook petitioning the government to sell the UK to China with more supporters than that. Nobody made them pay, they *wanted* to be alpha-testers for this stupid idea, in fact they had to pre-register in order to even be considered, so that's that. They paid their price, got their product - an ID card that was valid ID - and that's the end of it.
In other news, beta-testers for a new MMORPG that paid £60 to get on the testing list, before it was officially released, find out that the company has decided not to release the product in the end anyway. Same thing. You were wasting your money even *if* they were eventually made compulsory, and the warning signs that the whole thing would be scrapped were there in the media all the time... "the whole country", "every airport worker", "some immigrants", "oh, sod it, just a couple of volunteers from Manchester then..."
Now that we've weeded out the nations most dangerous assholes (i.e. the ones dumb enough to buy into ID cards, but smart enough to fill out the application form without chewing the corners) we should take serious proactive action to minimize their influence in society.
At the very least they should be made to sign some sort of common sense offender's register. Preferably however they should be made to wear some kind of electronic Dunce hat with warning lights and sirens built in so that the public know who they're dealing with. The hat could be linked to a traditional ankle bracelet via bluetooth, take the hat off and some coppers come round to give you a bloody good beating and exchange your old hat for a larger, more obnoxious one.
Common Sense Offender's Register
"...At the very least they should be made to sign some sort of common sense offender's register..."
I Lol'd. Nice turn of phrase.
With the exception of 'El Reg'
"...common sense offender's register"
Such a register would surely be bigger than all the registers in all the world combined?
... a rolled up copy of the daily mail under one arm
Serves them right
The people that signed up to this and lost money deserved to lose it; they don't care about losing their freedoms, why care about £50 or whatever it was.
El Oh El.
If you've got nothing to hide..
...you've got no refund coming.
Boo Hoo, consider it a stupid tax.
However I did buy a HIPS two days before they announced it was to be abolished.
Re: HIPS
Ditto - I don't expect to see a refund, but it will make your property a little more saleable, as it saves the buyers coughing up for searches....
re: as it saves the buyers coughing up for searches....
Isn't that one of the big issues with HIPS - the buyers didn't trust searches provided by the vendor so got their own anyway
Idiot tax...
...for failure to see a monumentally bad idea and implementation when it rears its ugly head :)
That's what voluntary means
If you want to pay for something useless, don't expect a refund.
Ask Steve Jobs.
a fool and his money is soon parted.
Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.
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... nor refunds...
That's assuming
That's assuming of course that this oil based product offers any form of safety whatsoever. Even the Jesus phone offers more safety than said peice of plastic.
Flame: cos plastics burn well the thermoplastic kind anyway.
Petty and mean ?
Whilst I have no sympathy for the ID Card fanbois, who deserve to lose their money for supporting such a crackpot scheme, I would hope that those people who were forced to get a card as part of their job are refunded. And if they can't distinguish between the two, then all should have a refund.
Surely we can be magnanimous in victory ?
Remove titles and shoot idiot who put them in in the first place
Idiot tax.
They should
Refund the immigrants that were forced to get an ID card to work in the UK, I have no sympathy for those who voluntarily signed up though.
That'll teach 'em for trusting a Labour government. Fools.
that will teach you for backing such a scheme
HA HA HA HA this is the funniest news about id cards so far and just what these people deserve for backing such a stupid system and allowing the former government to go "well X people have signed up so they can't be unpopular/bad".
They want a what now?
I'm much, MUCH more supprised by the suggestion that people might be expecting a re-fund for their ID Card than the fact that they won't be getting one.
Good, you could call it a sheeple tax.
From the original article
"The cards – which can currently be used to travel in Europe without a passport – will be invalidated and individuals who paid £30 for them will be forced to purchase a passport instead"
Did anyone successfully use one of those cards for anything?
However, an alternative spin would be "govt will repeal law threatening £1000 fine for those (stupid enough) to voluntarily obtain ID cards; failing to notify change of address"
Just Proves the adage
about fools and their money doesn't it
Must... resist...
urge... to.. gloat.
No, given in. Heh heh heh. Serves you right for jumping on the band wagon!
...those with nothing to hide DID have something to fear after all...
BB, well, for old times' sake...
voluntary or not?
It was only mandatory for new citizens that were here either because of being a student or getting married, everyone else bought them voluntarily.
So I just think of it this way, those that were forced were simply paying £30 for the privilege of living here and those that weren't forced were stupid enough to agree to such a ridiculous scheme in the first place.
No harm done really, especially as it'd supposedly cost 500mill to completely refund it all.
Collectors Items?
Probably end up being worth more than they paid for them anyway.
How sweet it is
Make the politicians who brought that crap in, pay refunds* to the suckers, errr, I mean early-adopters!
* from their own pocket too.
And let me be
one of the enforcers.
I mean it.
I'll wear my bollock-kicking shoes.
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