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We here at Tom Scott Honda in Nampa, ID have fond feelings for the folks over at Kelley Blue Book, to be sure. Time after time, they award our new Honda vehicles with titles that we are so proud of, and it's happened once again. For all you ladies and gentlemen out there with a 2013 Accord in your driveways and garages, you can rest assured knowing you got the absolute best vehicle possible…

The Honda Odyssey; it's our favorite automaker's flagship minivan, and it is one fantastic model. They don't throw out the word "flagship" for just any old vehicle. So now that the 2014 model year is out, what new things can you expect? For one, the price has only increased by a measly $150; for the quality of new features that nets you, it's definitely a steal. Let's take a look…

So you've decided to head to greener pastures and take the route of a new Honda hybrid. Let us tell you right now, you're making a fantastic choice. But first, the question is: which one do you choose? You're got the Fit EV, the Civic Hybrid, and the soon to be released 2014 Accord Hybrid. These are all great choices, and you certainly can't go wrong no matter which one you…

There's no doubting our love for new Honda vehicles here at Tom Scott Honda, and we're proud to be part of such an amazing company. So when Honda Motor Co., Ltd. works on devices outside of the automotive industry that help people in practical ways, our pride swells all the more.

Back in 1999, Honda began work on their Walking Assist Device, technology that does exactly what the name implies. Now, in 2013…

Art St. Cyr, vice president of product planning and logistics at American Honda, said it best when he responded to the safety ratings given to the 2013 Honda Civic, stating, "Safety ratings leadership across product lines is a fundamental part of not only our strategic business plan, but also our philosophy as a company."¹. Truer words couldn't be said and all of us at Tom Scott Honda are extremely proud of the accomplishment…

While nursing homes and hospitals are viable options for the elderly, many in Honda's home country of Japan are turning to robots to help around the home to improve quality of life for those who have trouble living on their own. One in five Japanese citizens are 65 or older and the automaker has announced that they, along with the help of Sekisui House, will be testing state-of-the-art household robots in the hopes of…

It's no industry secret that drivers in the greater Nampa area love their new Honda vehicles. With fantastic features and affordable prices, you'd have a tough time finding something to not like about our favorite automaker and Tom Scott Honda has to agree. Don't take our word for it though; the official numbers are more than capable of speaking for themselves. With higher sales for this year's March than the last…

It's getting close to that time of the year again; summer is just around the corner and with it comes the Honda Civic Tour. For those that don't know, it's a music tour that the automaker has been doing annually for the past several years, this coming one being the 12^th in the line. While it's basically unrelated to the automotive industry, that doesn't mean we can't enjoy…

While hybrid and electric cars have been keeping drivers across the world more environmentally-conscious, folks in the greater Meridian area and beyond have been worried that the earth-friendliness  of hybrid and electric battery disposal is a bit, shall we say, dubious. Well, Honda wants to put those fears to rest, as they begin using a whole new battery recycling process.

We're going to get a little technical here but bear with us. Car Reports…

Finding a car with top-rated safety, good fuel efficiency, and aesthetic appeal that can also hold the whole family (and maybe a few pets) can be a challenge. Well, we here at Tom Scott Honda have some good news for you and the fellow Honda enthusiasts around the house: U.S. News & World Report have recently named the Honda CR-V SUV and Odyssey van as being among the "Best Cars for Families" in the 2013…