Now that we're in the thick of a new year, the obvious thing we here at Castle Honda are excited for is the unveiling of next year's new Honda models. The less obvious, yet equally exciting developments come in the form of automaker growth plans. Because depending on how much an automaker invests, that not only means new cars, but new jobs and possibilities as well. And in an economy like this, what's not to love about a company that gives back?

We here at Castle Honda, serving the Chicago area have no shortage of reasons to love the Honda Civic Hybrid. From its EPA-estimated 44 mpg city/44 mpg highway^* rating to its sleek exterior design, it brings quite a bit to the table for drivers who want to lighten their carbon footprint without giving up the Civic they know and love.

Yes, there are more than a few good reasons to love the Civic Hybrid…

Honda developed a well-liked sports vehicle at the beginning of the 1990's that was sold under its Acura brand in the U.S. until the vehicle was discontinued at the end of the 20th century. Here at Castle Honda we are excited to inform you that the Honda NSX has returned.

"We need a halo car," Honda's design manager Yoshikazu Kigoshi told UK TV series TopGear, "and this is a decision that's…

China, a nation with a population that is greater than one billion, has some the worst air quality in the world. In an effort to help fix this issue, Honda is sending over 3 new "green" variants of their 2012 models.

Two potential model variants being sent to dealerships in China could include Honda Civic CNG (compressed natural gas), and the Honda Fit EV, which is currently offered only in Japan.

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Maybe you've heard some ad or read a press release hinting at the Honda's less-than-impressed view of electric vehicles (EVs). If you have, the phrase "near-future technology" used in association with plug-in vehicles should be at least vaguely familiar.

Now, don't get the wrong idea. Honda is very pro-environmentally friendly car production. The Japanese automaker is, in fact, recognized as the country's Greenest Automaker by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS…