With so many makes and models on the market, you might feel overwhelmed when searching for a car that best suits your needs. Why not consider a Honda? Over the years, this manufacturer has established itself as one of the top car manufacturers. These are four reasons why Honda is an award-winning brand and what type of awards its 2018 vehicles received. Car and Driver 2018 Top 10 Cars Each year, Car and Driver ranks the top 10 cars. In 2018, Honda saw its Accord and Civic make the list. In determining which cars make the list, the publication stipulates that vehicles cannot cost more than $80,000 and are returning winners, all-new, or feature significant revisions. More than a dozen vehicles arrive, and its experts drive thousands of miles and participate in thorough evaluations. The 2018 Honda Accord made the top 10 list for the 32nd straight time thanks to its continuously variable transmission and updated infotainment system. Even its 2.0-liter manual-transmission Sport model earned America's Best Sedan honors for its November 2018 issue. The 2018 Honda Civic made waves with its Type R trim, which the publication named as potentially the highest performing front-wheel drive vehicle on the market today. Its turbocharged 2.0-liter 306-horsepower engine blows past its all-wheel-drive competitors and is available for a fraction of the cost. more Edmunds Buyers Most Wanted These awards recognize the 17 most popular vehicles according to sales data and shopping trends. Sales for the first nine months of the previous year are analyzed, and vehicles are ranked according to the highest overall sales, fastest selling speed, and shopping metrics. For 2018, Honda had four vehicles on the list: the Civic for compact cars, the CR-V for compact SUVs, the Accord for midsize cars, and the Odyssey for minivans. Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards Every year, Kelley Blue Book awards its Best Buy Awards. These identify the best-value options for 12 major vehicle categories. In 2018, several Honda vehicles made the list. In the small car category, the Civic made the list for the third straight year. When it comes to larger vehicles, the 2018 CR-V found its way onto the small SUV/crossover category, and the Pilot landed onto the midsize SUV/crossover category. In addition, the Pilot repeated as the midsize SUV best buy. The Odyssey also made it onto the minivan category. The 2018 Honda Accord was named the overall best buy. U.S. News Best Cars for the Money This annual award covers 14 automotive classes, with each winning vehicle combining quality and overall value. For 2018, Honda won four of the 14 awards. The Honda Fit was named the Best Subcompact Car for the Money, and two SUVs made it onto the list. The Honda HR-V earned "Best Subcompact SUV for the Money," and the Honda CR-V earned the "Best Compact SUV for the Money" award. For the minivan category, the Honda Odyssey was named "Best Minivan for the Money." To check out these award-winning 2018 Honda vehicles, contact the experts at Gunn Honda. We can help you determine which Honda vehicle works best for your needs and budget. Image by Mike Mozart is licensed under CC-BY 2.0
After finishing a Texas-sized Thanksgiving feast and fighting your way through the Black Friday crowds for some holiday deals, it's time to work a bit of weight off before the holiday season gets into full swing. If you maybe had one too many pieces of pecan pie this year, don't worry, we've compiled a guide of the most fun ways to work off your Thanksgiving feast. Prepare Your Metabolism at the Turkey Trot Having an active lifestyle can give your metabolism enough of a boost to kick Thanksgiving in the stuffing before you even eat the meal! Try running in the Turkey Trot. The San Antonio Food Bank puts on this annual 5k and takes place on Thanksgiving morning. Not only will you be doing your body good, but the food bank will donate a turkey to a family in need for every single registration! Registration starts at $30 per runner or walker and increases slightly as the event approaches. The run begins at 6:30 a.m. with awards at 9:30, giving you enough time to get home for more Thanksgiving action, whether you're playing football outside or watching the parade. more Take a Stroll Through Phil Hardberger Park This newer location has plenty of available activities to help melt a few pounds off after the big meal. The park itself spans 311-acres and it features several walking trails, a large playground structure for children, basketball courts, and a dog park. There's no better way to spend the day after Thanksgiving than taking a walk to see some of the interesting art installations throughout the park. Check Out Some of the Top Hiking Trails in San Antonio If you're looking to venture out of the city and experience a bit of nature, be sure to hit one of these top spots for a post-Thanksgiving hike. Crownridge Canyon features a 1.9-mile hike that features plenty of interesting scenery. You'll cross through a forested canyon, canopy bridge overlook, and you may catch a glimpse of the endangered golden-cheeked warbler. If you're looking for a longer trail, be sure to head over to Mission Reach, which starts just south of downtown San Antonio. This 8-mile stretch of the San Antonio River Walk passes by four historical Mission sites. The trail is also open to bikes. Take a Guided Bike Tour of Historic Downtown San Antonio The San Antonio Bike Tours company offers several different area bike tours ranging from two-to-six hours. On the tours, you'll travel on specialized bikes that allow you to better take in your surroundings. Depending on the tour option you choose, you'll stop by some of the city's most famous landmarks. There are plenty of ways to work off a few extra calories after Thanksgiving in the San Antonio area. No matter what outdoor activities you enjoy, there's something to do, even if it's just heading down to the River Walk and doing some window shopping. Image by StuSeeger is licensed under CC BY 2.0
Honda ranks as one of the top five car manufacturers with the most returning customers. The company regularly sees over one-third of previous Honda buyers stick with the brand, and it's not that far behind the industry leaders. So how does the company manage to bring in customers and keep them? There are several factors to this success, and each one is just as important as the rest. Reliability Honda is famous for being one of the most reliable brands in the world. It takes a lot to make a Honda vehicle break down because the company uses solid and simple parts that can take the years and the thousands of miles you'll put it through as a driver. Honda also makes its part replacement schedule clear so that drivers know exactly when to swap in new belts and spark plugs, so they don't have a chance to fail. This reliability makes Honda vehicles more expensive in the used car market, but that's good news for new car buyers. more Value In the American car market, it's not enough to offer the lowest price. Companies need to combine low prices with high value and features they won't find for the same price from the competition. Honda manages this by offering new vehicles like the Civic and the Fit for starting prices below $20,000 and by giving these vehicles standard features like the Honda Sensing suite of safety features, the Fit's unique Magic Seat that makes its storage space more versatile, and the Civic's automatic climate control on every trim. Wide Selection People's lives change over time. People grow up, they get married, they have kids, and then their kids grow up. They find new jobs, they move to new homes, and they have different budgets for spending on vehicles. Honda customers can stay loyal to the brand because Honda has all kinds of vehicles to serve all kinds of needs. Buyers with a strict budget can get the compact Civic or the subcompact Fit. Those with big families can get a CR-V or an Odyssey. Truck lovers can get the Ridgeline, and those who like efficiency will love the Insight. Quality More than just reliability and good feature value, Honda vehicles simply offer a consistent quality that customers know they can count on whenever they come back to a Honda dealership. The driving interface is straightforward, and all the buttons and levers are where you'd expect them to be. The seats are comfortable and roomy, and there's just as much cargo space as you need in the back. Car buyers see this quality during test drives and then enjoy it for years thanks to the vehicle's reliability, so of course, they keep coming back for more. With four solid reasons like this, it's no wonder why Honda has so much customer loyalty. Honda is one of the best brands out there, after all, and their vehicle variety lets them fit into many car owners' garages. Of course, the best way to find out for yourself is to visit your local dealership and schedule a test drive today. Image by JD Hancock is licensed under CC BY 2.0
