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The Carland Group has the best customers! Last year we were able to provide over 70 local Atlanta families with a heartfelt Thanksgiving Dinner. What is taken for granted, and emulated in the movie “Blindside”- Thanksgiving is the realization of the true magnificence of our friends and families! There is a inner-desire or calling to help others! The Carland Group with your help, would like to touch even more lives this year. The holidays can be stressful enough, and to lack the means to provide for your family would only magnify the struggle.

The Carland Group will be holding Customer Appreciation Nights at all of our Atlanta area dealerships in November! “I really want to make an impact in the community this year!”stated Bill Hughes the General Manager of Honda Carland in Roswell. The Carland Group and its vendors will be sponsoring prizes for a raffle. If our customers bring food items on the day of the event, we will exchange with tickets for the raffle. Last year, at the Roswell Location we had several customers bring in cases of  food items. These random acts of kindness are what make the difference in these events! We have several employees that have contributed over 30 turkeys a year for this event!  This is an opportunity to show our true appreciation for our customers and community.  These events will be professionally catered, and are entirely complimentary!

During these events our Shop Foremans will discuss ways to get the most out of your Hondas and Acuras. We will also discuss the Carland Rewards Program, Online Service Scheduling, and winter car care tips. Throughout the events we will be doing drawings, this event should be a lot of fun for your friends and family!

Choose the Location, and Please RSVP with number in your party!- Since space is limited! These Events will only work with your particpation, and we can use all the help!

Honda Carland North- Cartersville Honda Dealer- 770-382-2282, November 16th,  6:15 PM

Acura Carland- Duluth Acura Dealer- 770-623-9211- November 17th, 7:00 PM

Honda Carland- Roswell Honda Dealer-770-993-2805- November 18th, 7:00 PM

You must be present to win raffle prizes, drop off bins will be located in the New Car Showrooms of each location! Maximum of 5 raffle tickets per party!

compliments of Acura.com

Come on people! The the 2011 Acura TL is the complete Sport Sedan! It’s race inspired and packed full of sophisticated technology! The powerhouse of the TL, the supporting technology, and the overall refinement make the TL standout amongst Sport Sedans!  The 2011 Acura TL can make Atlanta traffic bearable!

“And in the corner” – a standard 3.5l V6  boasting 280 hp! Couple the engine with the suspension, you better hold on tight! The 2011 TL will perform like it is anticipating driver needs! Acura also offers a 3.7l that will increase the Hp to 305! Upgrade to the SH, and watch out! Some of you that remember the Honda Prelude SH,  SH for the TL  is the grown-up version!  This is what Acura says about the SH AWD!

“The system continuously determines the optimal level of power distribution between the front and rear wheels, and also between the rear wheels based on an analysis of wheel speed, steering angle, lateral G-force and yaw rate.

For better fuel economy, up to 90% of the power is sent to the front wheels when cruising in a straight line.

As weight shifts to the rear of the TL during hard acceleration, the SH-AWD system transfers up to 45% of engine power to the rear wheels to take advantage of available rear-wheel traction.

In a curve under hard acceleration, 70% of torque can be directed to the rear—all of which can go to the outside wheel to improve cornering by directing power where weight has shifted.

The system reduces understeer and increases stability by turning the outside rear wheel slightly faster than the rest of the wheels, rotating the vehicle through the turn. “

According to Nick Despotpolous – Senior Sales Consultant at Acura Carland- “You have to experience the TL to see it’s value! There is no way to describe the feel of the Acura TL!” Mr Despotopolous has been with Acura Carland for over 10 years, and is revered for his knowledge and expertise of the TL.

Technology- The Acura TL is technology- HDD drives, State of the art Navi Systems, Bluetooth Audio, Weather and Traffic… are only a few of the paramount technologies that surround the TL!  How about full integration with USB and iPod devices! That’s right… “Play Led Zepplin”, you command ! Then listen to your personally chose music on the optional award winning Acura /ELS Surround Sound! Edmund.com awarded the Acura/ELS Sound system #1 among ALL Luxury Brands! So the all new TL will give you the “BOOM BOOM POW” the Black Eyed Peas keep singing about!

Acura has built there brand by refining! When you sit inside the TL, everything is as it should be. Simplicity rules all! Multi-function interactive dials will allow the driver to cascade through music folders, system set-ups, and driver preferences. The seating material is  designed with dense material that filters out vibrations. The bolsters provide support for your lower back and shoulders. You have to sit in the seat of a TL! The vehicle literally wraps around the driver! Please feel free to contact Acura Carland-Acura Dealership in Atlanta - to schedule a first class Product Presentation from Mr Despo.- (770-623-9211)!  You will not regret it! To view our Acura TL specials in Atlanta , please click on this link!

If you do not believe me, look at what the experts say! (2010)  NHTSA 5 Star! KBB-Best Resale, Consumer Reports – Best Brand- Honda/Acura , and of course ALG -Best residual value for a luxury car!

Many customers ask or are confused on the benefits of purchasing a certified Honda or Acura! Why would you not want to certify your used car is the better question!

For Acura here are the benefits- (Acura.com)

150 Points Inspection for Acura Certified

When you purchase an Acura Certified Pre-Owned vehicle, you can expect the same uncompromising standards of a brand-new Acura. All vehicles are under six years old with less than 80,000 miles and have a 12-month/12,000-mile Certified Limited Warranty. Each vehicle must also pass a 150-point vehicle inspection and is covered by an extensive Roadside Assistance program.

For Honda here are the benefits- (Honda.com)

Honda Certified Cars

The certification process includes: Every Honda is a product of innovative engineering and quality manufacturing. And only well-maintained Honda models that are less than six years old and have a maximum of 80,000 miles are eligible for certification.

• An exhaustive 150-point mechanical and appearance inspection, performed by the dealer, to ensure that each vehicle meets Honda Certified Used Cars standards
• Honda-trained technicians scrutinize all major vehicle systems, including brakes, engine, drivetrain, steering, suspension, tires, wheels, exhaust system and vehicle interior and exterior
• Dealer technicians recondition any component that does not meet our standards
• Any component that cannot be reconditioned is replaced with Genuine Honda parts
• Up-to-date scheduled maintenance services

Visit any of our Local Atlanta Area Dealers by the 15th of September

The Carland Group would like to thank our customers and employees for their overwhelming support for “Operation Fill a Honda”. Honda Carland, Honda Carland North, and Acura Carland all have pledged to Fill a Honda or Acura with items our troops need overseas. The Carland Group held raffles during our monthly owner clinics to help support the cause. We had customers bring items which were exchanged for raffle tickets. Honda Carland, Acura Carland, and Honda Carland North and their vendors supplied prizes for the raffle. Grandslam Mobile and former Atlanta Brave Superstar Ryan Klesko sent autographed baseballs, Carfax donated gift cards, and the individual dealerships all supplied fabulous prizes ranging from hats, water bottles, and even a 32″ Flat Screen TV. The monumental support of Honda and Acura Owners is what made these events a success.

Operation Fill a Honda or Acura will go until September 15th, 2010, so if you would like to contribute to this cause please feel free to stop by any of our Atlanta Area Honda and Acura Dealerships. Here is a video from 11 Alive news that outlines the program. The key take aways from this event is the US will have 100,000 men and women serving in Afghanistan, and our troop count in Iraq will hopefully go down to 50,000 men and women. The staggering statistic is 5617 soldiers have been killed in action in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.  Anything we can do on the State-side to improve their lives while fighting for overall freedom will be much appreciated by our troops!

Here is a video of  Honda Carland’s Owner Clinic and  Support the Troops Event

Here is a video of Acura Carland’s Owner Clinic and Support the Troops Event

Please click this link to see a list of items our troops could use!

2011 Honda CRZ

Shopcarland.com is the place to go. This website will not sell your information off to a dozen local dealers or other automotive lead companies. This is an actual website from 2 Atlanta Honda Dealers and a Atlanta Acura Dealer. This website will also allow you to view over 400 quality pre-owned, used cars, trucks, and SUVs. You can also apply for credit, build a Honda or Acura to your needs, and schedule a test drive. They list all of the current Honda and Acura Specials in Atlanta. They also list their pre-owned inventory in vehicles under 10,000 and pre-auction vehicles.  The pre-auction vehicles are vehicles they have deeply discounted to try to retail, before they send the vehicle off to an auction. The ShopCarland.com site is a way to protect your information, and work exclusively with reputable online Honda and Acura Dealers. Not to mention on any of the dealer websites you can receive an online trade appraisal that will help you understand the value of your vehicle,

Some have requested updates on some of the new models so here you go!

The 2011 Honda CRZ is a do in the showroom any day! CNN rated the 2011 Honda CR-Z as the #1 Vehicle worth waiting for in the summer! The 2011 Honda CRZ is a Sporty Elite Hybrid. The CRZ is available in 6 spd manual or CVT Automatic with Paddle Shifters. 

The 2011  Honda Odyssey is a must see. The 2011 Odyssey is due out in the fall! If you are considering another Make Minivan that do wait! However, the 2010 Honda Odysseys are under clearance, so bargain shoppers need to look no further.

The 2011 Acura TSX Wagon us due out in the fall. The TSX Wagon will deliver and estimated 30 MPG!

The 2010 Acura TL

Other than award winning resale value and top quality ratings by Consumer Reports and JD Power, what is different from a 2010 Acura TL and a 2010 Infiniti G37 Base, you might ask? Scott Henley, the General Manager of Acura Carland was posing this question- this is what some of the answers were discussed-

Acura Advantages

The 2010 Acura TL 5-Spd AT has the following advantages over the 2010 Infiniti G37 Sedan Base:

The 2010 Acura TL 5-Spd AT has the following advantages over the 2010 Infiniti G37 Sedan Base:

Here comes success! Acura just achieved the number 2 rating in JD Power’s  2010Initial Quality Survey. We are second only to Porsche who recieved a 83 to our 86, with Mercedes and Lexus at 87 and 88. The industry average score is 109.  The score is significant to Problems per 100 vehicles.  Acura and Acura Carland in Duluth, GA have feverishly worked to reduce problem at delivery and shortly after delivery. Acura Carland had revamped the entire Pre Delivery Inspection to insure that our New and Certified Used Acuras recieve the highest amount of attention and detail during our Pre-Delivery and Delivery Inspections.

Not to mention, Acura also has earned top spots in safety and in ALG resale value. Acura has definitely set the standard in quality and engineering.  In today’s market quality, value, and safety should mean something. If you would like to determine how an Acura product can benefit your needs, please feel free to visit AcuraCarland.com. Acura Carland is located in Duluth, North Atlanta, GA Acura Dealership.

Service Visit Preparation Form

Nothing is more frustrating then going to a local Atlanta Honda Dealer, and not being able to duplicate a noise, or vibration that has been disturbing your Honda or Acura.  Carland Service in Atlanta can help. We recommend that you simply fill out this Service Visit Preparation Form – Printable prior to your visit!  This form will help describe concerns, and help our service advisors and service technicians resolve any issues with your Honda or Acura. 

“No Problem Found” or “Unable to Duplicate” are frustrating for our customers and our service mechanics. The above form will help you decipher your concern. Simply fill out this form and then Print or Email to us. We will pass the Service Visit Preparation Form on to one of our Atlanta Area Honda and Acura Certified Service Technicians. Honda Carland (Roswell, Ga 770-998-2327),  Acura Carland(Duluth, Ga 770-813-5812), Honda Carland North(Cartersville, Ga 678-792-7650) , and Carland Service Center (Alpharetta, Ga 678-624-0050) are eager to help! So please be sure to review the above form, and visit any of our convenient local Honda and Acura Atlanta Service Locations .

2011 TSX Wagon

The 2011 Acura TSX Wagon has it all-performance, style, technology, and utility! The 2011 TSX should serve the performance enthusiast, techy, greeny,  and utilitarian just fine! Based off of the European Tourer, the 2011 Acura TSX Wagon will be available at local Atlanta Acura dealerships in late fall. Feel free to visit  www.acuracarland.com to get more information.

Weighing in at an expected 201 HP, the TSX wagon will be able to accelerate through local Atlanta trouble spots! Acura.com  expects around 30 MPG, which all but guarantees a 2.4 liter 4cyl model. We have not received any word on whether the V6 will be an option. The signature sport tuned suspension is a given. Acura’s suspensions will optimize the handling characteristics during various driving conditions. Make no mistake, Acura’s TSX wagon will provide highly spirited performance.

Acura techies do not have to worry. Tech Package will be available! The Hard Disk Drive will be available coupled with the 10 speaker ELS surround sound. The navigation will include the “Traffic Rerouting” and weather reports  to help avoid the untimely delays. Zagat ratings will also help reduce the occurrence of visiting that “Tourist Trap” type restaurant during vacation. Not to mention, the fully integrated iPod and USB audio interface will allow you take full advantage of your digital music library. Bluetooth with the phone-book exchange will also be standard.

Interior View TSX

If the acclaimed Acura Gadgetry is not enough, how about a lot of style. For those drivers that feel the mini-van is a quantum leap away from their psycho-graphics. The wagon lover craze is reborn. The Acura TSX wagon is sleek and elegant. Premium leather and interior refinement will soothe the occupants as soon as they close the TSX’s doors. The dash cluster is purposeful and appealing. The ergonomics of the controls are intuitive and precise.   

Utility is a major factor to SUVs, Crossovers, Minivans, and wagons. Storage for everyone! The TSX has a very wide lift-gate opening. The cargo area has a flat floor and is very spacious. The Seating functionality will allow you to fold seats to gain more interior cargo room. Often enough, you will need to have more than one passenger. The TSX wagon has a 60/40 fold down seat, that will allow you to improve cargo room, and allow you to hold 2-3 passengers. Tie downs a skid tracks will help you secure your cargo, and minimize the chance of damaging the interior. Wrap around quality carpeting with minimized plastic panels will also help reduce cargo damage and those unsightly cargo scratches.  So, if you are considering a SUV, mini-van, Crossover, or wagon, please be sure to evaluate the 2011 TSX Wagon. Performance, Style, Technology, and Utility are 4 good reasons to visit Acura Carland, in Duluth, GA.

Wide opening of the liftgate, 2011 TSX Wagon

Atlanta driving is taxing on the driver and environment. Here are a few tips on how to reduce your impact on the environment and your money. There are several service related practices to help in this area. Properly inflated tires are extremely important to gas economy, tire wear, and above all safety. The Carland Groups offers Nitrogen to help reduce the fluctuations of tire pressure during temperature changes. Not to mention, Nitrogen will extend your tire life.  Scheduled vehicle maintenance will help insure your vehicle is properly tuned. When your vehicle is “running rough” , it may reduce your gas mileage by up to 4%. There are some mechanical issues that can reduce your gas mileage by up to 40%!  It is very important to use OEM recommended oil weight. Gas mileage can reduce by as much as 2% if your oil weight or blend is incorrect. www.CarlandService.com is a service website that will allow you to schedule service appointments at all of our Atlanta Honda and Acura service locations. Our service plans are all Enviro-Friendly, service maintenance recommended by Honda or Acura. – every time you visit.

Mechanical is important, but please look at your driving habits! Planning your  daily trips will greatly reduce unnecessary small trips throughout the day. Carpools are  a great way to reduce emissions and conserve on gas.    So, if you have a sizable commute, and co-worker close… by all means organize a carpool. Evaluate what is in your vehicle. Do you have items in your vehicle that you don’t necessary need in your vehicle.  A reduction of 100lbs can improve your gas mileage by as much as 2%. So, no need to drive around with those cases of water bottles, or the chairs and gear from the baseball game from last week!  Cruise control is also key. By using cruise control, you minimize the pedal play, and you can improve your gas mileage. Atlanta drivers all have seen the aggressive drivers. Not only are they unsafe, but aggressive driving can reduce fuel economy by 33%!  Patience truly is a virtue, and above all a dire responsibility while safely operating a vehicle. Excessive idling not only produces unnecessary emissions, but also reduces your fuel economy. If you pull up to a fast food restaurant, and the line is long. Walk in and place a to-go order. No need to wait 10 minutes in an idling car. Again- Enviro-friendly driving is a commitment! All Hondas and Acuras have a overdrive gear, either 5 or 6 speed transmissions, on the later models. Be sure to allow the engine speed to reduce by driving with overdrive engaged. Driving at less RPMs will stretch fuel economy and lower emissions.

Honda Carland, Acura Carland, and Honda Carland North ( www.shopcarland.com ) all offer highly fuel effecient vehicles with outstanding emmision ratings. When considering your next vehicle. Evaluate your need for size. If you rarely go on a trip that requires a larger vehicle. Look at the many different cargo options of the entire Honda and Acura line-up. Roof Racks are available, so maybe a Honda CRV with a Roof Rack and Cargo Box, might be enough to handle that extra hauling needed once a year . Maybe the CRV’s fuel savings will be enough to pay for the annual road trip to Orlando! Too often you see the family of 4, driving a huge SUV, because of the need for space for a family vacation. Rental Cars and Roof Racks can help you save money and reduce the pollution the other 51 weeks in the year. The “Bigger the Better” is not totally true when it comes to emmissions and fuel economy. Not to mention, a stance here would greatly show family and friends your commitment towards crucial conservation.

Driving Enviro-friendly is a commitment to conserve. Earth Day often passes with a small and forgettable reminder of the true magnificence our planet’s gifts. We all need (including myself) to actively pursue a better way. A commitment however small, combined can drastically reduce emissions and help conserve our limited natural resources.