Here at Big Island Honda - Hilo, we see a lot of very happy customers drive away from our showroom in their brand new CR-Vs.  Apparently, this was a very common site across the United States, as it had a very strong month of sales in April, topping the national sales chart for crossovers.  This segment has grown a lot in the past few years, and the continued success of our favorite one shows that it remains an excellent choice for drivers looking for a reliable, comfortable, and capable option.

Here's a quick look at the numbers:

• 26,519…

The average American has a 25 minute commute each way to work which equals to over four hours behind the wheel per week. That's not even including the time you spend driving to do errands, pick and drop off the kids, or recreational activities. Needless to say, if you're spending so much time in your car, it should be enjoyable. AAA recently compiled a list of the best commuter cars and we're?

The Geneva Motor Show offers American drivers, like our fans out in Hilo, a chance to see what is trending in the European automotive industry. While some vehicles are the same both here and overseas, what's really interesting to see are the vehicles that don't make it across the Atlantic Ocean.

The Detroit Auto Show certainly was exciting. From concept cars to new technologies, there were a lot of cool and interesting developments showcased by automakers from around the world. While there was definitely more than enough to get excited about, here at Big Island Honda - Hilo we were particularly interested in the debut of our Honda Urban SUV Concept.

Hey are you interested in getting better gas mileage while emitting fewer carbon emissions? For most living in the Hilo and Kailua Kona communities these are very important aspects a new Honda vehicle can have. Here at Big Island Honda - Hilo we are happy to announce that the 2014 Honda Accord Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) passed the California Air Resources Board's new and strict low emissions standards.

Are there automotive industry enthusiasts who are excited for the upcoming 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon in Hilo and Kailua Kona? Everyone on our team here at Big Island Honda - Hilo cannot wait to see the latest offerings from our favorite Japanese automaker. There are two big automotive events happening in mid-January this year, Detroit has the North American Auto Show and Tokyo is hosting the 2013 Auto Salon.

This time of year it seems everyone is scrambling to write acceptance speeches and nominees eagerly await to see if they will win the most coveted awards in their industry. If you haven't guessed it yet we're not talking about the Golden Globes or the Oscars. Here at Big Island Honda - Hilo we are more excited for the North American Car of the Year awards. The automotive industry will announce which vehicle will announce which vehicle will take home its prestigious award in mid-January at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

Honda had a huge month of November and managed to sell more cars than any other brand. The people have spoken and picked with their wallets the car company that they believe provides affordable and high quality cars. Here at Big Island Honda - Hilo we couldn't be prouder to report our numbers from November.

While Honda always has high hopes for all models in the new Honda lineup, special attention is being paid, currently, to the Honda Fit and the automaker's plans for it in the near future.

As it stands, the Honda Fit is already a well-selling new model, offering the ideal combination of standout fuel-economy mingled with eco-consciousness to drivers in the Hilo area and beyond.

It's widespread appeal is likely the reason that Honda…

If you're in the market for a new Honda, you likely have an old vehicle you're looking to trade in and apply towards your new one. Using your previous vehicle as a down payment is a great way to make sure you're able to acquire a Honda lease and reasonable monthly payments.

Many drivers don't have a comprehensive idea about how to get more for your trade-in. Luckily, we at Big…