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It used to be parents wanted a safe car, with enough room to take their kids, their kids' friends and all of their gear to and from school  and whatever extra-curricular activities they were involved in. Now, many parents want more. Specifically, they want a vehicle that's so intelligently designed it offers owners sophisticated convenience and engages children...

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...

Aha radio is making a splash in the streaming music internet radio market. Haven't heard of it? A lot of people compare Aha to Pandora, but its much different. First of all, Aha radio come to us from the premium audio and speaker maker, Harman. Second, Aha radio is not just streaming music.

Unlike Pandora, Aha radio allows you to not only stream music, but organize all streaming online content, podcasts, traffic reports...

Honda wants you to have a very happy Leap Year. As such, they've designed a special contest to celebrate February 29 (or Leap Day), which comes but four times a year. The grand prize giveaway is a new Honda CR-V CUV coupled with a 12-month supply of gas. In addition, there are nine more opportunities to win REI gift cards valued at a thousand dollars each...

Every year, Wheels, an Australian automotive magazine, announces finalists and winners for their Car of the Year Award. McConnel Honda is proud to say that this year the hybrid Honda CR-Z was named as a finalist.    

Wheels judge James Whitbourn said that CR-Z is a "refreshingly pure and enjoyable" ride, "Combine the grin factor with the efficiency promised by the hybrid system and there's little doubt the Honda coupe...

Honda not only builds the award winning Honda Accord, but a very famous robot named ASIMO.

This 2000 model is not available at McConnell Honda in Montgomery, AL, but did show off new skills at Honda's Robotic research facility in Tokyo last week. It runs faster, and can play soccer.

Honda President Takanobu Ito believes robots like ASIMO are important. Development of technologies used in robotics will some day be incorporated in vehicle transportation…

There's a 5-Door Honda Civic hatchback coming to UK dealers. Sadly, the 5-door variant isn't available in the US this year, though there are 4-Door and Coupe models on sale at McConnell Honda in Montgomery, AL.

Honda says their 'Euro-Spec Civic' was designed to "offer the best in aerodynamics," thus offering optimal fuel economy. And you can tell it's true: not only by its design, but also engine choices. 3 powerplants are…

There are many ways a company can deal with a nation-wide recession. The Honda way is to create a ripple effect that will ultimately result in future sustainability and financial security. Since late last year, Honda has announced a total of $400 million invested within the company arms and legs in Ohio. Currently, plants and facilities in Troy, East Liberty, Marysville and Anna are feeling the weight of this money and spreading it across expansions…

2012's Honda Insight is upping the game for next year. The hybrid will get a bit of a refresh when it is introduced in November, both with performance and style.

Additions and improvements include better air conditioning, more angular design for better aerodynamics, both of which give the car a bump in fuel economy. Front suspension is now constructed from aluminum instead of steel, causing less cabin noise and vibrations. Honda has also improved…

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…