Horsepower is a term that most people are familiar with. It simply is a way to measure the amount of power a particular vehicle has in regard to its ability to run an engine. You can find out all of the horsepower details at Hendrick Honda Hickory on any vehicle of your choice.

The history of how this definition came about is very interesting. James Watt, the famous inventor during the 18th century, was looking for a way to sell his steam engines. He was studying ponies which were transporting coal from a coal mine. He deduced that one pony…

Having a bag of sand, salt, or litter in your vehicle can save you one day. If you ever get stuck when driving in the winter, you need traction to get out. Your mats will work somewhat, but they will normally end up slipping out from under your tires and prove to be quite useless. If you sprinkle sand, litter, or salt down, it will stay put and help you to get going.

It doesn't really matter which one you use, but sand is the best bet out of the three options since it will not corrode your car…

There are a number of dashboard warnings that you may see when you are driving. Some simply are there to remind you that your bights are on or that you have your cruise control set.

If you get a warning that says that your engine, transmission, or battery needs attention do not hesitate to bring your vehicle to us here at Hendrick Honda Hickory so that we can fix the issue for you. You don't ever want to put off getting your vehicle checked out if your dash indicates that there is an issue. You can only kick the…

Something you probably suspect is that not all winter windshield wiper blades are created equal. Once you get around to realizing that winter wiper blades offer an advantage, the next challenge is to choose the right brand or type for your vehicle. Manufactures design winter blades to fight off harsh snow, ice, and freezing rain conditions.

The good thing is an effect blade won’t ice up. Manufacturers design them with a protective guard, and the blades are often tested at temperatures of -20 degrees or more. There are advantages to buying a manufacturer’s brand that you can trust…

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:

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…

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.

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.