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El Paso Honda Celebrates Grand Opening with Patriotic Flags and Eco-Friendly Vehicles

KVIA•Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 1:08 AM•Yvonne Suarez

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El Paso Honda celebrated the grand opening of its new dealership at 1500 Joe Battle Blvd. with the unveiling of two massive flags, each measuring 40 by 80 feet, in honor of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States. Principal dealer Richard Poe II emphasized that the new location was established to meet the growing demand in far east El Paso and is designed to provide a family-friendly, pressure-free car buying experience. The dealership, which has been serving the community since 1989, focuses on offering hybrid and electric vehicles to support both economic and environmental sustainability. The flags are intended to inspire patriotism among customers and can be seen from Loop 375.

Key Details: • Grand opening took place at 1500 Joe Battle Blvd. • Flags raised measure 40 feet by 80 feet. • Dealership has been in operation since 1989. • Focus on hybrid and electric vehicles to reduce environmental impact. • Location designed to accommodate the growing population in far east El Paso.

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