American Honda Has Best Sales Year Ever in 2015

Today, American Honda announced that 2015's total combined sales of Honda and Acura vehicles (1,586,551), set an all-time record, breaking the previous mark, set in 2007, by three percent. Honda division gained 2.6 percent over 2014's record, reaching 1,409,386 vehicles.

"While we are excited about the all-time sales record, we continue to have incredible momentum driven by the relentless cadence of new and successful products we introduced in 2015 that will give the Honda brand tremendous energy going into the new year," said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager...

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HR-V Named Green SUV of the Year Finalist

Yesterday, it was announced that Green Car Journal has named the Honda HR-V a finalist for the coveted title of 2015 Green SUV of the Year. The goal of the annual award is to drive improvement of the intersection of automobiles, energy, and the environment. The HR-V's top fuel economy rating, and designation as an Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle (LEV2 ULEV) makes it a prime candidate for the eco-centric honor...

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Honda Accord Wins 30th 10Best Nod

In the automotive industry, winning a top shelf award once is often written off as luck. Doing it twice builds substantial credibility. But what happens when you win that prestigious accolade thirty times? You can no longer write it off as a fluke, and it's time to realize something special is going on here. Such is the case with the Honda Accord.

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Automotive Presses Flock to the 2016 Civic Debut

Every autumn, the eyes of the automotive world turn to either the Frankfurt or Paris Auto Shows to see the latest products in the pipeline for their favorite automakers. This year, one of the biggest debuts from Honda was absent. After all, a next generation Civic is big enough news to warrant its own party.

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2015 Honda CR-V Hits SUV Sweet Spot

Searching for your next SUV but are stuck for suggestions? Entrust the seasoned staff at Charlie's Honda to help.

Our opinion? Give our charming crossover, the 2015 Honda CR-V, a chance and your new car hunt may be over a lot sooner than expected. 

There are four unique trim levels within the CR-V catalog. And while the top-tier trims sure are tremendous, don't count out the base LX from consideration, either.

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TBT: The 1976 Honda Civic

Here's a blast from the past. This morning, @Honda posted the following Throwback Thursday tweet, featuring a small car with big significance. Check it out, the first-generation Honda Civic. #TBT to escaping the city. Hit the road in a new Honda at our Summer Clearance Event. http://t.co/wLrzNaWUE7 pic.twitter.com/ktgmnPyJyT — Honda (@Honda) August 6, 2015 Here are some quick facts about the first generation Civic: The first generation last 7 years, from 1973 to 1979. Due to the 1973 oil
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Honda Pilot is the Perfect Fit For Families

If you're shopping for a large sedan or SUV, you probably know the importance of family. And no, we're not talking about "family" in the "Sopranos" sense. We're talking family-family. The American family. And there are few vehicles out there that will treat your family better than the spacious and safe 2016 Honda Pilot.

Such is the topic of a new spot from the automaker, whose third generation SUV is poised to hit the market. In this new spot, we see a big family piling into their Pilot after a camping trip. The large Honda can easily…

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'Monumental' Memorial Day Sales take over Charlie's Honda


Looking through history, we notice a pattern that when an American achieves something great or exudes excellence, a statue or monument is created in their honor. Well, we think our new inventory of Honda models are pretty great, especially now as our Memorial Day Sale kicks off! So call us extreme, but we felt as though a few of our new models deserved to be "set in stone," if you will.

Okay...even our team…

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We're More Than New Hondas

Any auto dealership is dedicated to selling cars, but here at Charlie's Honda in Augusta, ME, we do so much more. From supporting our local communities to delivering the best new Hondas to drivers like you, there's a lot to see over here. Press play on the fun video below to find out a few other things we can do for you and your Honda, then make your way over.

You'll find…

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Honda Civic Hatchback


The day has finally arrived! We have finally heard reports of the Honda Civic Hatchback making its way across the pond to the good ol' U.S. of A. Europe has become a hatchback-happy place, and with good reason. The benefits of a hatchback are many: practicality and cargo space, stylish bodies, and a compelling resale value for many models and brands. So we'll welcome the Honda Civic hatchback with welcome arms! Check out the oldie but goodie advertisement below for the European Honda Civic hatchback, below!

Now we know what we've been missing all these years! Long…

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