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We think you can safely say that "going green" has become the cool thing to do; and, we don't mean cool in a trendy way, but rather a very responsible and conscious regard. And, one of the easiest ways to do your part is to purchase one of the many green autos we at McConnell Honda offer at our Montgomery area Honda dealership.

And, just in case you're having a difficult time choosing…

With gas prices getting steeper and steeper as the days go one, more people than ever are citing fuel-efficiency as their paramount concern when it comes to selecting a new vehicle. This notion is only further evidenced by the fact that Honda just celebrated a monumental hybrid milestone when it officially sold its one millionth model, globally.

And with a million units under its belt, Honda is currently working on additional hybrid models to add…

Plug-In Hybrid vehicles (PHV), one of the newest Green offering from various automakers, run off a rechargeable battery and provides unbeatable fuel economy and efficiency. But it's worth pointing out that not all PHV are created equally. And, if you're in the market for a plug-in hybrid vehicle there are a few important factors you'll want to consider. Luckily, McConnell Honda is here to help, by providing our readers with the most…

Going green seems to be the thing to do these days. We at McConnell Honda are so proud when we see people in the greater Montgomery area making a commitment to environmental sustainability by purchasing one of our great new Honda hybrid models. But, still, we're sure there are people wondering, what else besides driving fuel-efficient vehicles with low emissions, can drivers do for the green initiative?

Luckily, Honda may just have the answer?

Honda has always tried its best to be a green company and build cars that are good for the environment. Their goal has never involved being trendy or "greenwashing." The goal has always been to simply build better cars.

For example, in 1992 Honda wrote the "Honda Environmental Statement" which states that, "As a responsible member of society whose task lies in the preservation of the global environment...

Did you know that 10 of the 12 different Honda model ranges, 10 carry a ULEV (Ultra-Low-Emission Vehicle), PZEV (Partial-Zero-Emission Vehicle), or AT-PZEV (Advanced Technology Partial-Zero-Emission Vehicle) sticker? Well, it didn't happen by accident. Honda has been committed to the environment before "green" was anything but a color.

You don't need to take our word for it, either. The Carbon Disclosure Project, an independent non-profit, has recently released their 2011 Global 500 Report…

This week, Honda will reveal their 2012 Insight, at the Frankfurt Motor Show, in Germany. The Insight, previously coined "A Hybrid for Everyone"¹, has undergone a significant redesign for the 2012 model year.

Of course, Honda has worked hard to keep specs under wraps prior to the premier. As is the case for any new car unveiling, the automaker likes to give their critics and enthusiasts a surprise. That said, McConnell Honda does have…

Not only have Honda profits jumped to huge numbers over the course of 2011, but the Japanese auto maker has received a great honor - Greenest Auto Maker.

This isn't the first time Honda received the award, in fact this is the 5th straight year Honda has become Greenest Automaker. The 2011 Honda Civic GX, fueled by compressed natural gas, was also named Greenest Vehicles of 2011 by the American Council for an Energy Efficient…