The term "natural gas" not only seems to mean something different to almost everyone, but it is also used to power several different types of machinery and even factories. But, what about natural gas powered vehicles? Surprisingly, the technology has been around for several years, and Honda continues to offer their Honda Civic models with a CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) option at dealers, including Barber Honda - 4500 Wible Road in Bakersfield, California.
The cost of…
In true form, Warburton uses his over-the-top comedic guiles to expose the truth about car buying and the tricks used in most auto advertisements, poking fun at everything from using sex to sell what are essentially pieces of metal to legal disclaimers that…
Three years ago, Honda and the NHL struck a deal: Honda would be the official vehicle of the league. Terms officially ended at the close of the 2010/2011 season. However, both members of the team, Honda and the NHL, felt they scored big time, thanks to the alliance. As such, they've signed another three-year contract slated to extend through 2014.
As the official vehicle of the National Hockey League, Honda gets exclusive rights…
What's one of the most sought after Honda vehicles today? The Honda Fit is the company's top selling vehicle in its class, and it's getting ready for 2012.
The all new Fit, which comes to Barber Honda in Bakersfield, California later this year, will receive updates to both its interior and exterior. These changes are minor, but that doesn't mean these tweaks are any less important than a full redesign, which…
The Japanese auto maker is buying land in Mexico to make way for a new facility to not only produce cars, but maybe even more importantly, jobs.
The $800 Million Dollar facility in Celaya will be home to the next generation Honda Fit for all suppliers in North America, mainly the US and Canada. Honda may add Fit Hybrid and Fit Electric to these assembly lines by 2014.
This is not the first time Honda…
Those who think nothing comes for free are ever-so wrong! Even though they are not heavily advertised, there are three Honda sweepstakes, offering Honda enthusiasts the chance to win an assortment of high-value prizes, with no purchase necessary.
The three Honda sweepstakes are the Civic Racing Style Sweepstakes, The Fastest Seat in Sports Sweepstakes, and the Civic Tour Sweepstakes. Let's jump right in with the Civic Racing Style Sweepstakes, shall we?
The Civic Racing…
Happy 39th Civic! You hardly look a day over 10. Maybe that's because of your youthful spirit. Maybe it's because Honda has refreshed and expanded the Civic lineup for the 2012-model year.
That's right. The 2012 Honda Civic lineup is comprised of 11 different variants. While they all carry the essence of the Civic, each offers something a little bit different.
For the safety-minded traditionalist there's the 2012 Honda Civic…
Are you a proud owner of a Honda vehicle? Has your Honda turned over 200, 300 or even 400 thousand miles? Honda wants to hear from you on Facebook and each person that shares their story gets a changes to win V.I.P. admission to the Mid-Ohio IndyCar race on August 7th.
For those of you who aren't Honda Facebook fans, we'll share some of the details with you here. But, consider this just one more good reason to "friend" Honda on Facebook...You'll find they host promotions like this all the time.
The reason…
Have you ever wondered if an automobile could make it over a million miles? Here at Barber Honda we wonder that every day and finally our question was answered. In 1996, "Million-Mile" Joe bought a used Honda Accord with 76,000 miles on it. He drove the car approximately 4,700 miles per month, averaging per quarter about what the average American driver does per year (13,500). He drove the car a million miles...maybe more.
Think this sounds like a nice Honda myth? It's actually a true story.
"Million-Mile" Joe (Joe LoCicero), from Norway Maine really has…
A lot of automakers have revamped their minivans for the 2011 model year. In seeing the competition mount, Cars.com decided to host an all-new Ultimate Minivan Shootout.
For those of you not familiar with the company, Cars.com is a reputable online resource for new and used car buyers. For the Ultimate Minivan Shootout, they enlisted USA Today, Motorweek, and an Atlanta-area family of five to carefully scrutinize six updated 2011 minivans.
In total, the series of head-to-head Shootout contests, lasted the course of three days. The 2011 Honda Odyssey ranked first in terms of fuel economy at the…
