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We're always raving about the popular Honda Civic here on the Barber Honda blog, and while its current edition is powerful, sporty, comfortable, efficient, and...well, everything you could want in a new sedan, we're sure that the next edition will be even more impressive.  One big reason for this would be the fact that it'll boast the automaker's new Earth Dream Engine Technology, which is an advanced system of technological advancements that maximizes both efficiency and performance in every new car in which they are installed.

Are you looking for the right car to buy or lease in the Valencia area?  If so, then we'd like to recommend the CR-V.  It's proven to be incredibly popular here at Barber Honda year after year, and as proof of that, this vehicle topped the crossover sales charts for the nation this April.

It's an impressive member of our new Honda inventory, and we'll let the numbers speak for themselves:

• The CR-V sold 26,519 units in April alone
• This is an increase of nearly 3,000 units from 2012 numbers
• To date, the vehicle…

A lot of our customers from the greater Bakersfield and Valencia areas come into Barber Honda looking for a safe and practical vehicle that will fit their whole family and all of the sports equipment, science fair projects, and groceries that come with one, two, or more kids.  Beyond these qualities, most people are also looking for a car with entertainment options and a powerful engine, because there is no reason that a family vehicle should ever be boring for the driver or passengers.

There are many reasons why our customers in the greater Bakersfield and Valencia areas buy cars from Barber Honda year after year, and while the technology, safety, and comfort options in our lineup of new  vehicles keeps people coming back, it's more because of the trust and reliability that fans of the Japanese brand know they will always find here at our showroom.

The vehicle experts here at Barber Honda have always recommended the Honda Fit to our budget-minded customers in the greater Valencia area.  We're not the only ones who think it's a high quality, cost conscious car that doesn't sacrifice on performance; U.S. News & World Report recently awarded the hatchback with two of its "Best Car for the Money" awards.

Have you heard about the rumors about the 2013 Honda Accord? If you haven't, you will soon! The newly redesigned Accord is said to be one of the most impressive ever, and it premieres at dealerships across the U.S. this month. This means it will be coming to Barber Honda, conveniently located at 4500 Wible Rd. Bakersfield, CA 93313 very soon!

Have you ever wondered what it's like to drive a new Honda vehicle? According to the experts at J.D. Power and Associates' (and the 2012 Initial Quality Study), Honda models are some of the most enjoyable vehicles to drive and own. Pointed out specifically were the Honda Pilot crossover SUV, the Honda Odyssey minivan, and the Honda Ridgeline midsize truck.

Who loves driving a new Honda? It seems the answer would be, nearly everyone! The brand's April 2012 sales numbers were through the roof vs. 2011 numbers, at an increase of more than 40 percent for some of its models.

The Japanese automaker Honda wants to announce to the whole world, "I'm back!" Though the recent natural disasters may have interfered with production and new Honda offerings for a while, the company is back up-and-running, and will be offering revisions of its top three best-sellers in the U.S. for the 2013 year: the Honda Civic, the Honda Accord ,and the Honda CR-V (for the 2012 year).