When Honda takes some time to step outside the realm of automobiles, it works on the development of a wide range of other products. The automaker has quite a diverse portfolio which includes personal watercraft and even lawnmowers. Soon Honda can add to this list another great accomplishment, a "Zero Net Energy" concept home.

By partnering with the University of California, Davis, Honda is helping to streamline the development of energy efficient homes...

While we've been spending a lot of time bringing you details about models within the new Honda lineup, the automaker has also been busy preparing a new small van concept slated for the Chinese market sometime next year. Known as the Concept M, this luxury van which recently debuted at the Shanghai Motor Show, gives drivers a stylish option to choose from.

It's not too surprising that 86 percent of Americans rely on their vehicles to commute up to an average of 25 minutes to work on a daily basis. With this much driving, it's important that drivers have a vehicle that is efficient, comfortable and reliable. To help customers narrow down their search when looking for the perfect model, AAA Auto Buying experts developed a list of vehicles that were selected as the best choices.

When it comes to choosing a new vehicle that will keep you happy for years to come, it's often best to consult some outside sources for a little guidance as to which brand offers the best bang for your buck. That being said, we were thrilled to learn that Kelly Blue Book recently presented Honda with the 2013 Brand Image Award, for placing highest on its survey that measured best car brand value. This is a true testament to the automaker's consistent and reliable new Honda lineup.

If any of you in the Cedar Rapids, Davenport or Coralville areas are looking for a new Honda model that is affordable, then we have the perfect suggestion for you. We aren't just being biased because we already love the Honda Fit. The two prestigious awards recently earned by this model most certainly add some merit to our recommendation.

The first Honda facility was opened in Sayama, Japan back in 1964. Surprisingly enough, the automaker hasn't expanded in its homeland since then. Instead it has been focusing its efforts on opening plants in other overseas locations around the world. However this is about to change as Honda is now planning to open a new assembly plant two hours north of Tokyo in Yorii, Japan. Here at Billion Honda we are bringing all of you in the greater Iowa City area the latest details.

For all of you in the greater Iowa City area that are accustomed with Apple products, you're probably familiar with the Siri feature that brings convenience and safety to the iPhone. This voice command system offers hands-free assistance by allowing you to speak commands to perform tasks on your phone. To bring this convenience to your driving experience, Honda has recently partnered with Apple and will be including Siri in several of its new Honda models.

As we look ahead to what Honda has in store for the New Year, all of us at Billion Honda were excited to see that the automaker had an environmentally friendly hybrid in the works. We are here to bring all of you in the greater Iowa City area the latest details regarding the new Honda Insight Hybrid . This model will most definitely be an excellent addition to the new Honda lineup.

As we kick off 2013, here at Billion Honda we want to ensure you have a safe and healthy year while you embark on completing your list of New Year's resolutions. This is why we suggest checking out the new Honda lineup. In particular the 2013 Honda Accord, one of the Top Safety Picks from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Automakers are constantly striving to improve technology, as each year a new lineup of improved vehicles is revealed. At Billion Honda, we think those of us in the greater Iowa City area can agree that this desire for improvement can be applied to all facets of technology. This is why Honda is incorporating this concept into its marketing approach to introduce its first commercial for the new 2013 Civic.