The 25 percent cost increase is the first one in five years for the PA Turnpike. So far, drivers aren’t reacting positively to the increase, either. Shawn Pratt of Allentown, PA had this to say: “I just think its [sic] another way for the state to try and get more money out of us. I think it’s probably because the economy is not doing so great.”

The increase means travelers are now paying 95 cents to travel on the turnpike instead of the 75 cents they used to pay. If they are going the entire distance of the turnpike, they will pay a total of $35. Officials say the cost increase will bring another $120 million in the next couple years. That money will be used for repairing the turnpike and other road repairs throughout the state. In 2010, the rates are going to increase by another three percent.

If you’re doing a lot of driving on the turnpike, why not enjoy it with a new or certified vehicle from your Lansdale area Honda dealer? With the money you’ll save, you can offset the increase in prices for the turnpike!

In conjunction with Walkaway USA, Hyundai Automotive is offering a unique form of financial protection dubbed the “Hyundai Assurance Program.” As of January 2, Hyundai buyers will have the option of returning their vehicle within 12 months of purchasing it. The Hyundai vehicles that will qualify for the program are the new ones that are leased or financed at participating dealers.

“In this uncertain economy,” said John Krafcik, acting president and CEO of Hyundai Motor America, “we are looking for ways to reassure shoppers that Hyundai still represents the best value in the auto industry.” He went on to say that the automaker’s agreement with Walkaway “allows us to offer a unique form of financial protection in all 50 states for the first time by an automaker.”

Isn’t it refreshing to know that in the midst of billions of dollars of handouts to domestic automakers with no protection for buyers, Hyundai Automotive has stepped up to help? Visit your Pottstown area Hyundai dealer today and receive peace of mind with a Hyundai car.

New Jersey’s governor – Jon S. Corzine – said one of the reasons for the declines is the “aggressive enforcement of [the state's] highway safety laws and stepped-up public education campaigns with reducing fatalities.”

In addition to enforcement, the report given to the state’s legislature also showed that seat belt usage is at about 92 percent, which is an all-time high for the state.

Your Allentown auto dealers are pleased with the new findings. We want everybody to stay safe on the roadways and the declining number of deaths shows that we are going a step in the right direction. Since the roads are becoming safer and drivers are becoming more conscious about their actions, you can feel better about driving a new car off the lot of your Lansdale area Honda dealer. Check one out today and drive safely!

When callers dial 311, they are connected to an operator that takes their call and directs it to a department in the local government that can answer their questions.

“311 will fundamentally change the way Philadelphians interact with the city government,” said the city’s mayor. “[It] will streamline customer service…it will serve as a centralized access point for city government, making it easier for citizens to navigate city services.”

Philadelphians are still asked to call 911 for emergency services. The 311 number is used only for non-emergency services and questions.

Of course, if you have any questions about cars, your Allentown auto dealers are always around to answer your questions. You can visit any Doylestown area Hyundai dealer for service questions, inquiries about new and used cars in the inventory and even financing tips. Check one out today!

But everything changes and nothing stays the same, or so the story goes. With 2008 on its way out and 2009 on its way in, you can bet that car companies are looking ahead to the possibilities of a new year and a new set of challenges. Honda is no different and 2009 is looking to be an interesting year for one of the truly innovative car companies on the planet.

With a focus on green technology and other goodies, Honda looks to offer consumers something extra this coming year. Featuring future concept vehicles like the FC Sport and the Honda Insight, the car company is greeting 2009 with enthusiasm and caution. Much like other car companies, Honda is focused on the future with a clear sense of direction. Whether or not the economy will cooperate is, of course, another detail altogether.

Usher in 2009 in style and drop by your local Honda dealer today for a great deal of one of the best cars in the industry.

The automaker has purchased two TV spots for the 2010 coupe – one spot for each half. The spots are going to run for 30 seconds and they will “feature Formula-D champion Rhys Millen opening it up on a 12-turn road course, allowing Hyundai to position the sports coupe as a turbocharged performance machine.”

The Genesis coupe is Hyundai Automotive’s “most dynamic performance car ever,” said Joel Ewanick, the vice president of marketing for the automaker.

This isn’t Hyundai Automotive’s first dance, though. Last year, the automaker purchased two spots for the Genesis coupe, too. That was the first time Hyundai appeared in Super Bowl ads since 1989.

So far, Hyundai Automotive has sole more than 5,000 units of the Genesis coupe. Part of the reason is because of its performance and luxury. Another major part of its success is the base price. For about $32,000, buyers can experience a level of luxury and performance that is unheard of for that price. Fully-loaded models typically cost no more than $43,000. If this doesn’t make you want to visit your Doylestown area Hyundai dealer to check out a new Genesis, I don’t know what will.

Honda’s focus now appears to be on keeping things green and keeping things small. By marketing with a focus on small cars and environmentally-friendly vehicles, Honda is telling consumers that it cares about the environment and where the world is headed. And by doing this, Honda broadens its customer base on tough times.

Even better, Honda’s future looks to have a firm focus on getting behind as many green initiatives as possible and marketing the death out of them. In such a way, Honda will flood the market with green products and will hopefully lead the charge in the New Green Revolution in the automotive industry. As Honda realizes that car companies need to change in order to keep up with the times, their growth will be interesting to watch.

For more on Honda’s greener initiatives, check out your local Doylestown Honda dealer today.

In 1923, Penn State’s football team had to take a five-day train ride to Pasadena, California when it made it to that year’s Rose Bowl. Along the way, they made time to visit some of the nation’s most spectacular sites, including the Grand Canyon. The also did some sightseeing in Hollywood and other parts of southern California. After the five-day trek, they checked into their luxurious Santa Monica hotel to get ready for the big game.

On game day, traffic was brutal. The players and coaches were late and arrived to the stadium after the kickoff. The USC coach was angry. They had a shouting match on the sidelines and took their verbal fight to the locker room.

Those things won’t happen this year. Teams travel to the games on planes these days and police escorts accompany the players and coaches to the stadium. But the Rose Bowl of 1923 was one for the record books. Who knows what’s going to happen this year?

If you’re in the area for the game, make some history yourself by visiting your Pottstown area Hyundai dealer for a new car. Make 2009 a year to remember by starting it off right. Your Allentown auto dealer is ready to make that happen.

A panoramic commercial running around two minutes, the Impossible Dream commercial first aired on December 2, 2005, in the United Kingdom. The commercial was meant to start off a “Power of Dreams” advertising campaign for the company and and included information that would link viewers to a website that would continue the campaign’s spirit. 

The commercial was guided by the Andy Williams song “Impossible Dream” and featured a man singing, riding, and driving along various locations. The actor (Simon Day) took Honda vehicles across tracks in Japan, to shorelines and coastlines in New Zealand, and to waterfalls in South America. He uses a series of vintage Honda vehicles, starting with a minibike and ending with a powerboat that leaps off the edge of a waterfall and emerges from the mist with a hot-air balloon with, you guessed it, a Honda logo.

Advertising agency Wieden + Kennedy London were responsible for the commercial, which scooped Honda a Television Advertisement of the Year award at the British Television Advertisement awards. 

Commercials like Impossible Dream were a part of Honda’s attention to marketing. More often than not, Honda wanted to set themselves apart from the competition with advertisements that would feature more than a simple product pitch. In Impossible Dream, Honda did just that.

The Impossible Dream can still be felt down to every single Honda dealer outlet.

America’s Best Warranty – A bumper-to-bumper new vehicle limited warranty is good for five years or 60,000 miles. The powertrain limited warranty is good for 10 years or 100,000 miles and you can also get free roadside assistance for five years regardless of how many miles you drive.

2008 Hyundai SUVs – If you’re looking for a full-size vehicle, there are several 2008 Hyundai SUVs to choose from. Take the Santa Fe, Tucson and Veracruz for a test drive to see which one you like best. With different versions of each one, you’re sure to find one you enjoy.

Zero Percent APR Financing – If you’re a qualified buyer, you can get zero percent APR financing and $1,000 cash back on a new Hyundai Sonata. Similar deals are available on other models as well.

Visit your local Hyundai dealer today and take advantage of one of these great bargains. Now that Christmas is over, it’s time to do something nice for yourself.