Fav Feature: 2014 Odyssey Auto Sliding Doors

There is a feature in the Honda Odyssey that I probably use more than any other feature (besides the Bluetooth link, cause that just happens every time I get in the car no matter what). It’s the automatic sliding doors, and I am smitten with them.

When I first pulled up at the elementary school to drop off my daughter and her friend for school, and with the push of a button their door magically opened and they disembarked…BEST DAY EVER.

Now lets talk about errands. It was a cold rainy Saturday afternoon. I work full time, so most of my errands get done on Saturdays. Since I can’t really pick and choose my errands day, I had to go out in the cold wet weather. On the way to the car I pushed the button on my key fob to open both of the side doors and the trunk. The car opened, I unloaded my groceries and loaded my kids up in the car in what had to be world record setting time. I hopped into the car myself, and we were off. I prayed to the automotive gods for this technological wonder.

To read the rest of Sarah Kimmel's post go here.  

Tech 4 Mom's Test Drive with Stacie's Place

Sarah Kimmel took Stacie (of Stacie's Place) out to dinner and on a test drive of the 2013 Honda Accord.  Stacie's favorite feature? The steering wheel. 

"[Stacie] was so in love with the steering wheel of the car (which could help you answer the phone, change the volume, the song, the display on the monitor in the car, etc etc.  She even said 'I wish I could just take this steering wheel off and put it in my car!'  She just loved having all the controls right there available to to her without taking her hands off the wheel!"

Read Sarah's whole post here.

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Tech 4 Moms Takes Formerly Phread For a Spin

Blogger Sarah Kimmel has been on a #HondaTestDrive in a 2013 Honda Accord.  We sent her off on a trip to California and now that she's home, she's taking other bloggers our for a spin.

"This week I’m going fast and furious with the test drives.  The next ones will definitely be more spread out, but I had to make up for lost time in California!  My very first test drive was none other than my friend Jenny Eckton of Formerly Phread.

I arrived at her house and told her to hop into the drivers seat.  When she saw the button to turn the car on, she said “is this all I push?”  I confirmed, and she turned the car on.  Then she said “It’s like we live in the FUTURE!”  It really is amazing to just push a button and have the car turn on.  Especially when you’ve been used to turning a key to start the ignition for the last 20 years!" 

Read the rest of Sarah Kimmel's (aka Tech 4 Moms) post here. 

Cars: Another Piece of Technology

Today's cars are full of technology.  From the keyless driving on the new Honda Accord to the shop-vac on the 2014 Honda Odyssey, Hondas are full of the latest tech and fully connectable (is that a word?) to your latest gadget.

It only made sense to partner with IT geek and blogger Sarah Kimmel from Technology for Moms to have her check out the Honda technology.  To start, we've given Sarah a test drive in a 2013 Honda Odyssey for her family trip to CA.  To see how it goes follow her on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Google +.  Make sure you track #HondaTestDrive!

Sarah definitely has room for souvenirs!

She's off to a good start!