Starting early next year Honda is slated to become a preferred manufacturer for Zipcar - a car sharing program that can be found in large metro cities nationwide. The situation is bound to be a win-win scenario - attracting a new audience to Zipcar who are looking for a leaner and greener way of getting around and also exposing the population to the latest new Honda models.

"The future of mobility is being shaped by economic forces…

Honda recently unveiled two new concepts at the 2012 Beijing Auto Show. And while most use the event as a chance to show off vehicles for emerging markets, Honda defied such conventions in favor of showcasing two models that are bound for very different segments.

First there's the Honda Concept C. It's a prowling sports sedan, with an edgy, upscale look that is unlike anything we've ever seen. At first glance, it…

Ever since giving the Accord a hatchback in 2010, Smart Honda has been following the development of the Crosstour quite closely. The vehicle, was originally dubbed the Honda Accord Crosstour, but dropped the Accord from the name for the 2012 model year. And now, as we head into the 2013 model year, we can't help but wonder what Honda might have in store next.

You might even be curious to know yourself what Honda…

It's nearly impossible to count all of the awards the Honda Odyssey, CR-V and Honda Civic received over the years. Most recently, and quite possibly one of their highest honors, all three were listed on the 10 Best Family Cars by Kelly Blue Book.

You can learn more about each of these family friendly cars on our site, or come in and see us in person at Smart Honda - 11206 Hickman Rd in Des…

Are you in the market for the perfect family vehicle? Maybe you need seating for 8, or a plethora of cargo space. Well, we've got the answer to your prayers. Cars.com has confirmed our suspicions that the 2012 Honda Pilot is the perfect solution, naming the roomy SUV "Family Car of the Year".

Available in 6 different trims (i.e., 2012 Honda Pilot LX, 2012 Honda Pilot EX, 2012 Honda Pilot EX-L, 2012…

Those who are driving a new Honda around the streets of Des Moines have even one more reason to feel proud. The latest "2011 North American Environment Report" released by Honda last month shows the company is sticking by their eco-conservative guns. Honda has managed to abide by the principles outlined in their official environmental statement for over 10 years. That in itself is laudable. The fact the data shows their efforts are paying off…

The North American International Auto Show in Detroit, MI represents the global debut of the ninth-generation Honda Accord. The Accord, as you know is Honda's best-selling model in the U.S. And, Smart Honda assures you, every update the Japanese automaker is making for the 2013 model-year ensures it will remain as such.

Let's start with what is perhaps the most significant change: the addition of an all-new, plug-in hybrid variant, which gets…

Smart Honda is excited to share some good news with all of the Honda enthusiasts out there who are also music lovers. Thanks to a new partnership established with Harmen's Aha, Honda will begin adding Aha Radio functionality into their own infotainment system.

If you think Aha Radio sounds similar to other Internet-radio streaming services currently available on the market; think again. Aha Radio, by Harman, is light years ahead of what those other…

There is no denying the Honda Accord is already a desirable vehicle, but just wait for 2012. Next year, an entirely new design will (supposedly) be introduced. Smart Honda in Des Moines can't wait to bring the model to the public later in the year, but this automobile will be unveiled sooner, at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show in January.

The Honda Accord has achieved various awards over the years, and it's Honda…

The long running Honda Civic coupe is still one of the auto maker's most beloved cars. But maybe you're new to Civic. Here, you'll find out why Civic is #1 in customer satisfaction.

The 2012 Civic was given a "Best Resale Value for a Compact Car by Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com" award. Since KBB knows cars (quite possibly) more than anyone else on the web, you should take their word…