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The Honda Civic Continues to Charm

May 16 2023

The Honda Civic Continues to Charm

The Honda Civic has long been a versatile car that can cater to a wide range of needs. Need more space? The hatchback model can fit up to 18 carry-on suitcases, which is comparable to small-SUV territory. It comes with a host of modern amenities and safety features as standard, and the higher trims offer equipment levels that are almost on par...
What makes Honda Oil special?

March 17 2016, Portland Street Honda

What makes Honda Oil special?

It’s not uncommon to hear about a “bargain” price of an oil change. Oil changes are part of the routine maintenance involved in car ownership, but not all motor oil is created equal. Portland Street Honda uses ONLY synthetic oil for model years 2012 and above for good reason! Synthetic oil vs. conventional oil Synthetic oil is exactly what it...
10 Key Reasons to Buy a 2016 Honda Civic

February 16 2016, Portland Street Honda

10 Key Reasons to Buy a 2016 Honda Civic

1) The Price is Right Despite being a vastly improved vehicle, the 2016 Honda Civic remains affordable. Prices for the base DX model start at about $16,155 with the top-of-the-line Touring edition selling for about $27,155. 2) Edgy, “European Sports car” Styling There is no ignoring the Civic’s sportier design. An aggressive front end and sharp...
2016 Honda Accord & Civic win with Apple CarPlay

February 11 2016, Portland Street Honda

2016 Honda Accord & Civic win with Apple CarPlay

Honda has included both Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto connectivity in their new 2016 Civic and Accord models. For the purposes of this article though we're going to focus on Apple CarPlay®. First of all, let's answer the nagging question "is it (Apple CarPlay®) worth it"? The simple answer is "one thousand times yes!" The Honda vehicles...
I took my mother for a drive in the 2015 Honda Fit LX

December 30 2015, Portland Street Honda Newsletter

I took my mother for a drive in the 2015 Honda Fit LX

I’m quite a fan of the Fit. It is with that in mind that, on an overcast #Fit #Friday earlier this month, I grabbed the keys to a brand new 2015 Fit LX and drove over to visit my mother. I have a lot of respect for my mother; she’s a clever lady. One thing she is not, however, is a car enthusiast or expert. Like most of us, she is an average car...