As the leading financial services provider for U.S. military families, the USAA knows a thing or two about value. Bearing this in mind, it's a great honor to hear that the trusted agency named the 2012 Honda CR-Z to two of its top vehicle lists: "Best Value" and "Top 10 for Teens."

Over the next handful of years, Larry Hopkins Honda expects that automakers will begin cracking down on vehicle safety like never before. In fact, we could even see government officials getting involved and mandating a certain level of automotive safety in the near future. Of course, Honda is staying a few steps ahead of the game and integrating a higher level of preventative features right now.

In Europe, it's known as the Honda Jazz. On the lots of Larry Hopkins Honda at 1048 W. El Camino Real Sunnyvale, CA 94087, we call it the Honda Fit. But no matter where you find the five-door hatchback from Honda, you can be sure to uncover a satisfying amount of drive and style for an affordable price.

Ever notice how many consumers, dealers and auto enthusiasts in our sunny state seem to be advocating for the increased use of compressed natural gas (CNG)? If so, then you're very perceptive. California does in fact hold the largest market for CNG vehicles in the nation. Taking this into consideration, Honda has chosen our state to be the first stop on its road to widespread adoption of the alternative fuel.

There's nothing like grabbing the keys of your new vehicle, slipping into the smooth leather seat and inhaling that new car smell....right? Wrong. Larry Hopkins Honda agrees that it's invigorating to purchase a car, especially if it's a new Honda model. We also concur that the scent can be rather intoxicating. But that's exactly the point: new cars can be filled with toxins.

Sometimes, certain vehicles have a really good year. Other times, certain vehicles have a few really good months that lead into a really tremendous year. Under this second category falls the eight-passenger 2012 Honda Odyssey.

Are you a fan of online media venues such as CBS, NPR, MOG, Rhapsody and Entertainment Radio Network? If so, then you're going to absolutely love the latest partnership that Honda was able to score. Starting for the 2013 model year, certain Honda vehicles will be equipped with Aha radio connectivity.

With all the hype surrounding the recent Detroit-based auto show, the 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon commenced with comparatively little chatter. For Honda however, the tuner-centric show provided an intriguing look at the automaker's wilder side.

If it were up to the brand fans at Larry Hopkins Honda, our favorite automaker would make every mode in which we travel: boats, trains, planes and more. While we haven't heard word of Honda going nautical nor of it taking to the railroad tracks, the auto manufacturer has in fact soared to the sky.