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When Honda finally debuted their line of 11th-generation 2017 Honda Civic models, long-time fans of the brand and the vehicle itself were incredibly excited about all the slick versions of a vehicle that has been so popular for the marque over time. Of all those models, however, none has generated quite so much buzz as the Honda Civic Type R, which brings more power and style to the line than any other version of the sedan.

Here at Gillman Honda San Antonio, we often tell our customers that there really is no better way to get a sense of a vehicle like the Honda CR-V or Honda Civic without getting behind the wheel for a test drive, and while that really is true, we all know that a brief stint with a potential new automobile is nowhere near enough to get a full understanding of what ownership would be like.

If it seems like we’re spending a lot of time talking about the new Honda Civic these past few months, it’s because we are. Here at Gillman Honda San Antonio, we are absolutely head over heels with the versions of the Honda Civic that already have been released, and we’re especially pleased to announce that the Honda Civic Hatchback officially is in the works for U.S. distribution and should find its…

When college-age customers visit us here at Gillman Honda San Antonio looking for an affordable automobile that also provides the potential for slick technology, versatile storage, and high efficiency numbers, we have many Honda cars on-hand that could fit their needs, though we always end up coming back to the 2016 Honda Fit. We aren’t alone in this, opinion, either, as Kelley Blue Book always seems to rank the Honda Fit high up on…

Once upon a time, the San Diego Comics Convention was a small gathering of comic lovers that met once a year to share in what was then a niche common interest. In the early ‘70s, when the convention was still in its infancy, only about 300 people showed up in any given year to talk about how much they loved Superman, Batman, and Captain America.

This past summer, Honda has been on a roll when it comes to advertisements. We’ve already discussed in this space how fun the “glee club fantasy” commercials have been, but Honda recently released another fantastic advertisement touting the all-around versatility of the new 2017 Honda Ridgeline.

It’s the time of year for Honda dealerships all over the country to start clearing out every 2016 Honda car, SUV, and minivan to make room for the 2017 model years vehicles, which means it’s also time for the Honda Summer Clearance Event. Here at Gillman Honda San Antonio, we have a number of great new vehicles that can be had right now at some of the best prices of the year, and…

One of the benefits of living in Texas is that a lot of the activities we classify as “summer things” can happen all year round here. Those with pools never have to close them up, grilling outside can occur comfortably well into January and February, and people with gardens have the opportunity to grow delicious herbs and vegetables much longer than other parts of the country.

One thing that absolutely must occur during the summer…

There’s no question that the San Antonio, TX area is one with strong roots in Hispanic heritage. According to the San Antonio Economic Development Foundation, over 45% of the people currently living in the San Antonio Metropolitan area are of Hispanic or Latino descent, and 37.5% of the people living in Bexar County are either native Spanish speakers or bilingual. Even the name “San Antonio” derives from Spanish, so yes, this is an…

A birthday is something worth celebrating, especially when it’s a milestone birthday for something as universally beloved as the Honda Accord. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the debut of one of the brand’s most popular vehicle, and here at Gillman Honda San Antonio, we absolutely can say that having the Honda Accord in our stable of vehicles has meant quite a bit to our success. In a lot of ways, it…