The all-new 2011 Odyssey really is like no van before!

The Odyssey is the first and only minivan to receive a 2011 Top Safety Pick Award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and an “Overall Vehicle Score” of 5 stars from the National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA). These results are even more astonishing given the fact that this year introduced more-stringent test guidelines on all 2011 models.

The Odyssey earned the Top Safety Pick Award by achieving the highest possible score of “good” in all four ratings. The 5-star “Overall Vehicle Score” results from the Odyssey’s 5-star ratings for the frontal crash safety and side crash safety tests, as well as a 4-star rollover rating.

In addition to world-class safety, the 2011 Odyssey comes with a more enjoyable interior, with an available 16.2 inch rear entertainment system and 3rd row seat that is more comfortable than ever. The 2011 Odyssey also offers higher fuel economy, with a combined fuel economy of 22 mpg. Stop by First Texas Honda to test drive the 2011 Odyssey today!

“We love the new Odyssey and we know are customers are going to be getting everything that they are looking for in this anything but ordinary minivan.” -Andrea Baker, General Sales Manager at First Texas Honda

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Continental Automotive Group takes pride in the fact that we are a local family-owned company that is able to contribute to the Austin community. CAG is partnering with another local family-owned business: Triple S Petroleum, has been in business since the 1920s and operates Signature Austin convenience stores (different from Signature Fuels). CAG is now offering Signature Austin discount cards to our customers, good for 5 cents off every gallon you purchase at participating Signature Austin locations. Effective April 1st, when you purchase a vehicle at one of our four dealerships, you will automatically receive a card valid for one year. You must present the card to the cashier prior to paying inside in order to receive the discount.

CAG Employees can purchase these gas cards for personal use at our cost. For more information, contact Macho Marketing – 512-381-6693.

Continental Automotive Group and Austin Pets Alive: a match made in doggie heaven. Continental Automotive Group is a proud sponsor of Austin Pets Alive’s “Fresh Start” Apartments, where high-energy dogs are trained in order to be adopted. Starting in March, CAG will highlight one of these dogs each month on our blog, in hopes of contributing to APA’s goal of making Austin a no-kill city. The dog chosen for March is Sunshine.

Sunshine is a three year old gold and white Pitbull mix. She is an affectionate dog who loves to go jogging; she would be perfect for an active family. Sunshine is house-trained and is currently training for the Canine Good Citizen test. To learn more about this great dog go to http://www.austinpetsalive.org/adopt/available-dog-details/?ID=12247398#

Options. We as humans like to know that we have options because it gives us the feeling of power, knowing that we are in control. Now at First Texas Honda, we are happy to give our service customers another option. When you bring your car in for service you now have the option of taking out a loaner bicycle. You will be given a nice, new road bike equipped with gears, a lock, a bell, a light, and a helmet of your size for your safety. While getting a good exercise on your loaner bike, feel free to grab a bite to eat, go shopping, or just enjoy the day in Austinite fashion. So, the next time you need to come in for service, remember to ask about our loaner bike program and experience a new and exciting option.

“With a number of coffee shops, book stores and many more exciting ventures around our location on Koenig Lane, we had the notion that loaner bikes are the perfect addition. Come drop off your car, and if you so wish take a break and ride around the surrounding neighborhood. Why not? It’s Austin! – Garrett Liming, First Texas Honda Service Director

We received a phone call the other day to inform us that the Central Texas Blood and Tissue Center is running low on resources. Time to answer the call, Continental Automotive Group family! We will be holding blood drives at each location in the month of March. The Schedule is as follows:

-Tuesday, March 8th: Mercedes-Benz of Austin (11:30-1:30)
-Thursday, March 24th: Austin Subaru (11:30-1:30)
-Friday, March 25th: First Texas Honda (11:30-1:30)
-Wednesday, April 6th: Austin Infiniti (11:30-1:30)
-Friday, April 15th: Continental Collision (11:30-1:30)

Macho Marketing will be coming around and scheduling appointments at each location ahead of time, but if you would like to call us at 512-381-6693, ext 5293 from your work phone, or email macho@cagaustin.com. Just ask for Suzette or Julie and we will be happy to fit you in. Any questions regarding eligibility we can answer. Also, just as a reminder, we will be giving out 10 tickets per each donation made for the annual Christmas party drawing with the huge prizes. Thank you for rolling up those sleeves and making a difference in our community!

Which compact car is the best value for your money? Which hatchback is the best value for your money? If you guessed the Civic and Fit, you’re correct!

Honda was awarded two 2011 U.S. News Best Car for the Money Awards. These awards are based on U.S. News automotive reviews as well as TrueCar.com’s calculations of what ownership costs are over five years. The winning vehicles are those that are highly recommended and have lower ownership costs than the other vehicles in that category. This is just another example of how much Honda vehicles provide value for your money.

“These awards don’t lie; Honda is well-known for its reliability and affordability. I am honored to be able to provide customers with a vehicle that they can depend on,” says First Texas Honda’s General Sales Manager, Andrea Baker.”

First Texas Honda is stocked with over 100 Civic and Fits combined. First Texas is the perfect (and only!) local Honda dealership to provide customers with a No-Haggle purchasing experience.

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