It's a yearly tradition. The public votes and eight marching bands from Historically Black Colleges and universities (HBCU's) compete in the Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB) Invitational Showcase to duke it out and find out which HBCU has the best band!

Honda Battle of the Bands 2018

This year marks over fifteen years of HBOB tradition, which has given a platform not only to exceptional marching bands but also HBCU culture...

Here at Hendrick Honda of Hickory, we can take pride in the brand that we work for because the Honda Motor Company does more than just create exceptional vehicles. The automaker is sincerely committed to promoting the development of a better world. This is most indicative in the four pillars that define its business. They are as follows:

Don't quite recognized the latest edition of the Honda Civic? Don't worry. It's trademark performance and durability are all there, hidden behind a striking new look that's ready to continue the legacy of this Honda icon. That's why all of us here at Hendrick Honda Hickory can't wait for you to get behind the wheel.

It's the last day of August, and while summer doesn't technically end until mid-September, it's already starting to feel like fall.

For many of us in Hickory, this time of year signifies the kids' return to school, or the start of a new college semester. For the active outdoors-type, autumn means it's finally cooled down enough to get the bicycle out!

That means the rest of us need to be on the lookout to keep our cyclist neighbors safe.

• Come to a complete stop before making a right turn at a red light. Bicyclists may be…

When drivers come into our dealership in Hickory, they get to take a test drive of the variety of cars and SUVs that we have available, but when it comes time to discuss financing, sometimes people feel uncertain. Do you really want to spend that much on a car? Or will you be able to fit this monthly payment into your budget at all? If you’re having concerns, it is best to talk to our team so we can help set your worries at ease. We have been through this process before and can help you choose the right…

At Hendrick Honda Hickory over the years, we've watched our new inventory get safer and safer, introducing new features that not only protect you during a crash, but that can help prevent a crash, too.

Traffic safety isn't all in the hands of automakers, however. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has a few recommendations for cost-effective roadway improvements that could save thousands of lives.

1. Roundabouts. Yes, they confuse people. Yes, you'll have to deal with people yielding when they're already in the roundabout, and failing to yield as they enter—but these mistakes tend…

It’s back to school time, and while we’re all preparing to check off the school supplies lists, why not check a few things off your other lists? Routine maintenance is a great idea when we’re heading into the fall season, because there are certain things that need to get done, or should at least be updated in preparation for the cooler weather. While Hickory tends to stay rather nice the majority of the year, it’s important to be prepared for the worst.

When you are picking out your next vehicle, you may want to make sure that there are a sufficient amount of safety features that go along with it. The 2017 Honda HR-V may give you peace of mind with what it has to offer you. This vehicle is not only soundly built on the exterior with high-strength steel, but it offers quality safety features like a Multi-Angle Rearview Camera that can give you multiple views while you are reversing for a more precise visibility of your surroundings...

Are you trying to find a sedan that can deliver substance and quality to your daily commute, all while providing the safety features you may be looking for? You can get some assurance with the 2017 Honda Accord and what it can deliver for you. There are premium materials used to craft this sedan starting with offered wood-grain and leather accents to 10-way adjustable seats for an enhanced level of comfort. On those days that it isn’t just you in the vehicle, you may want to make sure that your passengers are provided with a comfortable ride as well…

March as a good month for Honda sales. As we drive on into April, Honda leaves behind several percentage sales increases in March, including several sales records for that month.