Honda Civic is the 2006 Car of the Year

The 2006 Civic, which offers a smoother and fashionable take on the popular compact car, has claimed the honor from Motor Trend magazine. For inquiries, call Anderson Direct Honda on (800) 349-4011.

Palo Alto, CA (PRWEB) November 26, 2005 -- The Honda Civic is the “2006 Car of the Year”.

The 2006 Civic, which offers a smoother and fashionable take on the popular compact car, has claimed the honor from Motor Trend magazine.

All four 2006 Civic models – the Civic sedan, Civic coupe, the high-performance Civic Si and the Civic hybrid - were given the award.

"With their bold, contemporary styling and innovative technology, the new Civics are primed for success in one of the most competitive market segments in the country," Motor Trend said in its announcement.

Honda deserves a standing ovation for not playing it safe again, said Angus MacKenzie, editor-in-chief of the Motor Trend Magazine.

Motor Trend editors put the Civic models through two weeks of track testing, performance drives and walk-around appraisals before announcing the award.

The car was selected from 28 new models, including the Audi A3, BMW 3 Series, Cadillac DTS, Chevrolet HHR, Dodge Charger, Ford Fusion, Mercedes-Benz R-Class, Pontiac Solstice, Toyota Avalon and the Volkswagen Jetta and Passat.

The magazine chooses its top car based in part on value, standing in its class and significant developments.

In California, a convenient Internet Buying Process at Anderson Direct offers easy, anytime access to the entire Honda Line-up, including the award winning 2006 Honda Civic models.

Buyers can log on to www.andersondirect.com and research Honda Vehicles, access virtual test-drives and request an instant Internet price quote as well as free test-drives. An online vehicle appraisal process is available for those who plan to trade in their existing vehicle.

For inquiries, call Anderson Direct Honda on (800) 349-4011.

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