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The automotive industry is never stagnant because it evolves concurrently with modern advancements. A notable example is the continued development of vehicles with alternative power sources. The Honda Motor Company is an active participant in this particular field, producing models like upcoming 2017 Honda Clarity which features a lineup with fuel-cell, electric, and plug-in hybrid options. What does this mean for drivers like you? Arriving soon to select California markets, you will have more eco-conscious cars from which you can choose!

Last June marked Team Honda Week of Service whereby Honda associates and volunteers got together to work with charitable organizations across North America. People from Canada, Mexico, and 43 states in America participated in 450 coordinated activities including hosting blood drives, pet adoptions, beach clean-ups and more. The week-long endeavor was a huge success and demonstrates the automaker's commitment to supporting its local communities.

One way to determine how an automaker is doing in the market is to review sales trends. For the American Honda Motor Company, May 2017 illustrated a positive trajectory and marked a milestone for several of its best-sellers like the Honda Civic. Below is an outline of some highlights from the data collected by the manufacturer.

The Indianapolis 500—better known as the Indy 500—is an annual racing event held over Memorial Day weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Founded in 1911, the 2017 championship marks the 101st running, and the winner was none other than Honda Motor Company's very own Takuma Sato!

DCH Honda of Mission Valley is proud to be a Honda dealer for a variety of reasons. One in particular is because our automaker is committed to enriching the lives of people. An example of this is the 20-year partnership it has sustained with Students Run L.A.—otherwise known as SRLA.

The all-new Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid and Honda Clarity Electric models will make their worldwide debut at the 2017 New York International Auto Show, joining the 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell. Per Honda, Clarity is the first vehicle series to offer customers an expanded array of electrified vehicles, with fuel cell, battery electric and plug-in hybrid powertrains.

The number of years that American hot hatch enthusiasts have foaming at the mouth for the Euro-only Type R often made many of us wonder if it was all for naught. But now, after promising a U.S.-spec Honda Civic Type R in 2015, it’s finally, finally here. Unveiled at the Geneva Auto Show, this new hot hatch won’t just round out the Civic range, but get your pulse racing.

In January, Honda unveiled the NeuV (pronounced "new-V") concept vehicle at the 2017 CES in Las Vegas. The NeuV (New Electric Urban Vehicle) investigates ways that owners can create new value from their vehicle when they're not driving it.

Depreciation is usually the largest transportation expense a car owner faces over the first five years of new-car ownership, which can be disheartening once you realize how much value your new car has lost. If you choose a car with a high resale value, however, your overall costs can be much lower than if you select one that has a low resale value. If you're at all concerned about your personal finances (honestly, who isn't?), you should always consider your vehicle's resale value.

As you're sipping your iced teas and eating your cheeseburgers this weekend, you may also want to start planning out your summer. Of course there will be barbecues and beach days, but perhaps you'll want to take a road trip or two as well. If that's the case, Travel + Leisure has a list that you may find helpful.