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Honda deserves a round of applause as the automaker is not just good, they're consistently good. Take the 2012 Odyssey, for instance. The highly praised minivan wasn't only recently honored with the "Driver's Choice Award' from MotorWeek, they just won their sixth "Driver's Choice" award.

Yes, six!  Honda's commended minivan took the title in 1999, 2000, 2005, 2006, 2011 and most recently in 2012.

A few features drivers in the…

2012 is a Leap Year. To celebrate, Honda has developed the CR-V Leap Year contest. As the name suggests, all entrants will have the opportunity to win a new 2012 Honda CR-V plus a year's supply of gas, which if you ask us makes entering the contest worthwhile all on its own.

Why gas, too? Because Honda wants to help the grand-prize winner check off ALL of the things on their Leap List - and…

If you own a Honda - regardless of whether it's a Honda Civic, Honda Accord, Honda Pilot, or any of the many other models in the new Honda lineup - you're wise to register with Honda Owner Link sooner rather than later. Below, are 10 reasons why:

10 Reasons to Register for Honda Owner Link Today

Rockingham Honda looks forward to keeping drivers in the Salem area up to date on Honda's latest innovations, new models, advanced safety technologies, green initiatives and philanthropic efforts. However, we also believe we are obligated to tell you when things don't go according to plan. Every automaker makes, mistakes, after all. Our theory is that we might as well put such issues out on the table and talk about them.

For example, drivers…

The days are over when yellow-stickered partial-hybrid vehicles were allowed to travel with a single passenger on designated HOV areas of California state highways. On July 1 the decision was made; yellow-sticker vehicles must meet a higher passenger quota to gain access to these highly coveted driving zones. Luckily, the natural-gas powered Honda Civic and other super-ultra-low-emission vehicles get a different white-colored sticker. And, for another four years all white-stickered cars, including the Honda NGV…

Recently in the J.D. Powers and Associates Initial Quality StudySM for 2011 Honda achieved a new personal best. And, yes,in terms of initial quality, they are now ranked second among all automakers - even luxury brands. Perhaps more even more remarkable, is that Honda leads the entire industry with the most highest-ranked individual segment leaders.

Exactly how many is 'the most'? Seven. In no particular order, the leaders and their respective segments are:

You don't have to be a kid to get excited for a scavenger hunt. Especially when there's two new Honda Civics waiting at the end.

As part of "The Super Civic Quest", Honda is giving drivers the chance to win two new Civics - one for yourself and one for your favorite Facebook friend! Even if you don't win the grand-prize, you can still be rewarded for your clue-saving work with Facebook Credits…

School is almost out for the summer and most students are already planning for the break. But before the final bell rings, Honda is launching their Civic "Study Break" social marketing tour to share their six new Civic models with college students across the nation.

The tour also offers college students a rare opportunity to win a free 2012 Honda Civic Si Coupe. All students have to do is register at www.civicstudybreak.com.

Beyond…

Attention Honda lovers and fashion divas! American Honda Motor Co. is taking the statement-making sensibilities of their auto lineup and mating it into a new, exclusive clothing line officially dubbed the Honda Heritage Clothing Collection.

American Honda has already shown this exciting venture with a launch party and fashion show in Los Angeles, CA - sure to win the hearts of Honda drivers nationwide. If you like the vintage t-shirt trend, you're going to love…