All-new Honda Accord Named a 2013 "Best of the Best Finalist" by the Canadian Automotive Jury

Accord family among top 12 new vehicles in Canada for 2013
Accord Coupe and Sedan recognized for their sophistication, efficiency and driving joy

MARKHAM, ON, Oct. 24, 2012 /CNW/ - Honda Canada received prominent recognition by the Canadian Automotive Jury (CAJ), with the all-new Honda Accord Coupe and Sedan named a "Best of the Best Finalist" among vehicles available in Canada for 2013.

"Being acknowledged as a "Best of the Best Finalist" among vehicles in Canada by such a dedicated group of media is a wonderful distinction," said Dave Jamieson, assistant vice president, Honda Canada. "This ninth-generation Accord has once again raised the bar with new Honda powertrain and safety technologies that ensure the all-new Accord continues to lead in fuel economy, safety and fun-to-drive performance."

The all-new Honda Accord redefines sophistication, efficiency and driving joy in the intermediate segment.  Completely redesigned for 2013, the Honda Accord provides a host of powertrain, engineering, electronic and safety firsts combined with Honda's trademark visibility and smart design.  The 2013 Accord is designed to exceed customer expectations in the intermediate segment with increased value resulting from lower MSRPs and added content across the entire Accord lineup. For more information and photos, please visit HondaNews.ca.

About Honda Canada
Honda Canada Inc. was founded in 1969. It has produced more than 5.8 million cars and trucks since 1986 at its two manufacturing facilities and builds engines at a third manufacturing plant in Alliston, Ontario, where the Honda Civic and CR-V, Acura MDX and ZDX models are manufactured.  Honda Canada has invested more than $2.6 billion in Canada and each year it sources nearly $1.1 billion in goods and services from Canadian suppliers. Honda Canada has sold more than 3.6 million Honda and Acura passenger cars and light-duty trucks in Canada.

About the Canadian Automotive Jury (CAJ)
The Canadian Automotive Jury is a not-for-profit group of prominent Canadian automotive journalists, pledged to the highest standards of uncompromised reporting. The Jury has a coast-to-coast reach in all forms of media including newspapers, radio, television and online.

SOURCE: Honda Canada Inc.

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