– New Turbo technology for manual transmissions confirmed for entire 2017 Civic lineup

– New Civic hatchback prototype offers best look yet at Euro sport hatch-inspired compact car

– Assertive stance and distinctive new design establishes 10th generation as the sportiest Civic ever

NEW YORK, March 22, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The next-generation Civic Hatchback, with its striking design and the promise of a sporty, European-inspired driving experience, today made its North American debut in prototype form just a day before the 2016 New York International Auto Show. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. also confirmed that it will marry the all-new 1.5-liter turbo engine to its 6-speed manual transmission for more sporty and dynamic performance. The arrival of the production 2017 Civic Hatchback later this year marks the continued rollout of the 10^th-generation Civic lineup, the sportiest and most expansive family of Civics in the car’s 44-year history. The Civic Sedan was recently named the 2016 North American Car of the Year, and sales of Civic are up 37 percent through the first two months of 2016.

Being built on the same world-class platform as the 10^th-generation Civic Sedan, the 2017 Civic Hatchback will be defined by an unparalleled combination of sportiness, efficiency and utility, with distinctive styling and premium features that enthusiasts demand. The five-door hatchback will feature one powertrain for the U.S. market, a 1.5-liter DOHC direct-injected Turbo engine that can be mated to either a sporty CVT or a slick-shifting 6-speed manual transmission. 

“The Civic Hatchback wraps the 10-generation Civic platform and five-door hatchback utility in emotional, Euro-inspired styling,” said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of the Honda Division of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “Offered with the first application of the 1.5-liter turbo engine paired with a manual transmission, this sportiest Civic to date will attract a whole new set of enthusiasts buyers to the model and Honda brand.”

The Civic Hatchback will launch later this year as the third new Civic variant, joining the 2016 Civic Sedan and Civic Coupe. The 10^th-generation Civic lineup will be rounded out in 2017 with the arrival of Civic Si variants and the radical new Civic Type R.

The 2017 Civic Hatchback was developed by the joint efforts of Honda R&D teams in Europe and Japan and is expected to bring new buyers into the Honda showroom here in the U.S. 

“We knew that we needed to create a striking and stand-out exterior design that challenged conventional European compact styling while staying true to the original Civic’s core values,” said Daisuke Tsutamori, chief exterior stylist for the 2017 Civic Hatchback Prototype. “This vehicle represents a marriage of distinctive and sporty design, rewarding driving dynamics and versatile practicality.” 

New larger and wider wheels and tires give a feeling of an assured stance, while the long wheelbase, short overhangs and sleek cabin area further add to the dynamic feel of the exterior. At the front of the car, a short overhang with large air intakes presents a sharp and aggressive interpretation of Honda’s family face. LED headlights and daytime running lights flow from beneath the boldly sculpted hood into the muscular front wheel arches. 

The sleek and swept-back body lines continue along the side of the car with a crease that incorporates front and rear door handles before culminating in the distinctive C-shaped LED rear lights. A second, lower character line extends from behind the front wheels up through the doors and meets the rear wheel arches, emphasizing the car’s dynamic forward-leaning stance. At the rear, the bumper incorporates angular creases and vents, designed to echo the aggressively styled nature of the rest of the car.

The 2017 Civic Hatchback will be produced exclusively at the Honda of the UK Manufacturing (HUM) plant in Swindon.

For more information about the 10^th-Generation Honda Civic Sedan, Coupe and new Civic Hatchback please visit http://hondanews.com/channels/civic.

About Honda
Honda offers a full line of reliable, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive vehicles with advanced safety technologies through approximately 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The Honda lineup includes the Fit, Civic and Accord passenger cars, along with the HR-V, CR-V and Pilot sport/utility vehicles, and the Odyssey minivan.  The next generation Ridgeline pickup truck is set to debut later this year.  Honda has been producing automobiles in America for more than 30 years and currently operates 16 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2015, more than 99 percent of all Honda vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

¹ Preliminary mileage ratings determined by Honda. Final EPA mileage ratings not available at the time of printing. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, and other factors.”

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ST. LOUIS, March 22, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Enterprise Truck Rental − a service of Enterprise Rent-A-Car – is achieving record levels of customer satisfaction in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico, with 25 percent year-over-year growth and operations in more than 260 locations.

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“Since we launched Enterprise Truck Rental in 1999, the division has been providing tailored solutions to ensure our customers receive the right model at the right rate and for the right terms,” said David Nestor, Senior Vice President of North American Operations for Enterprise. “That means customer service excellence is at the core of both our truck rental and car rental businesses, which only further differentiates the Enterprise brand in the competitive transportation sector.”

For example, all Enterprise car rental and truck rental customers receive the brand’s renowned, high level of service, including free pickup and 24-hour roadside assistance. In addition, Enterprise Truck Rental’s commercial-grade fleet includes a range of trucks, cargo vans and pickup trucks for business as well as personal use. Enterprise also sells well-maintained and low-mileage used medium-duty commercial trucks.

Enterprise Truck Rental’s growth during the past 17 years is built upon the Enterprise legacy of superior customer service across all affiliated business lines – from car sharing, vanpooling and online ride matching, to car sales, fleet management and motorcycle rentals.

“Top Box”

Enterprise developed and pioneered its Service Quality index (SQi) satisfaction measurement program more than 20 years ago. Every month, hundreds of thousands of customers are contacted and asked to rate the service they received, with each location earning a score based on the percentage of customers who say they were “completely satisfied” with their last rental experience. That “top box” ranking is the Enterprise standard of customer service excellence, and Enterprise Truck Rental continues to score among the highest of all the Enterprise business lines month after month.

This simple but effective “manage-what-you-measure” approach also plays a major role in decisions about employees’ rewards and advancement. In fact, SQi is a key metric used as a basis for determining career advancement decisions for Enterprise employees, ensuring that professional success within the company is directly linked to outstanding customer service.

Tow-Capable Pickups

“Listening and responding to our customers is critically important to the Enterprise business model,” explained Frank Thurman, Corporate Vice President of Enterprise Truck Rental. “We place a big emphasis on providing rental solutions that support what our customers want to accomplish – across all of our lines of business. In fact, we first decided to rent commercial trucks in 1999 based on customer demand. Then, in 2009, we started offering truck rentals for personal use because customers kept asking for that option.”

This spring, Enterprise Truck Rental once again is responding to its customers by offering tow-capable pickup trucks for personal use to renters across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The business has offered tow-capable pickups to commercial renters, but this is the first time consumers have the option to rent a ¾- or 1-ton pickup truck with a hitch for easy towing of boats, campers, trailers, All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), snow mobiles, etc. The program is the latest example of how Enterprise Truck Rental makes customer service a top priority.

For more information about Enterprise Truck Rental, visit the company’s website at www.enterprisetrucks.com or call toll free 1-888-RENT-A-TRUCK.

This press release and car rental industry news are available in the Enterprise Holdings Press Room.

SACRAMENTO, California, March 22, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — “We pray for Brussels. The terrorist attack speaks to a world darkened by intolerance, bigotry and hatred. Jihadist terrorism exists for no other purpose than to rob us of peace, kill love, and destroy hope. For that matter, we must condemn this corrupt agenda while supporting all efforts aimed at defeating this perverted ideology. 

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“May God’s peace comfort those that mourn and empower all of us to speak out against terrorism, hatred and intolerance. Let us pray and be vigilant.” 

NHCLC/CONEL is the world’s largest Hispanic Christian organization. It serves as a representative voice for the more than 100 million Hispanic Evangelicals assembled in over 40,000 U.S. churches and another 500,000 congregations spread throughout the Spanish-speaking diaspora. For additional information, visit http://www.nhclc.org.