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.

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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?

We know we're not the only ones who have a strong bond with our new Honda cars. Take driver, Julia S. of West Virginia, for example. She  had fourteen years and 400,000 miles of memories with her Honda Accord. So when it came for the car to head up to the big showroom in the sky, Julia was obviously saddened and took to Honda's official Facebook page to express her sorrows.

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Our fans Honda fans in the greater Hilo area, definitely know how committed to the environment our favorite Japanese automaker is. Here at Big Island Honda - Hilo, we have always known that we provide some of the most eco-friendly rides on the road. However we would like to inform our fans and drivers about another way Honda is committed to the environment in today's Big Island Honda - Hilo blog post.

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.

If you are a driver and fan of our Honda CR-V or Honda Civic everyone here at Big Island Honda - Hilo would like to say, "Thanks". Recently, Honda was awarded with three Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards and it is all thanks to you, our fans and customers.

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.