Honda has very lofty goals when it comes to being the leader in fuel economy, and reducing carbon emissions. That's evidenced in the release of its new Earth Dreams technologies, where the Japanese automaker hopes to cut down on emissions by 30 percent the time 2020 rolls around.

30 years ago, the Honda Accord was a pioneer, not just for its looks, safety and performance in the sedan market, however. Rather, Honda brought production of the Accord stateside, making it one of the first foreign automakers to build their vehicle right here in the United States.

When considering your next vehicle, value and trust play an important role in determining which brand you'll likely choose. Often times, drivers in the greater Bowie area will turn to car review publications like Kelley Blue Book, and it's there that you'll find Honda recognized by the publication for both its "Brand Image Awards" and "Best Value Brand" in 2012, while also being honored at the "Most Trusted Brand" on the market.

When it comes to vehicles, families need a lot. Why? Simply because they have a lot on their plates. They need a car that can offer up prime technology, dependable performance, a hint of style and an affordable price to boot. It just so happens that new Honda models fit this criteria perfectly.

Honda of Bowie always recommends taking a test drive to truly get a feel for any new Honda model. That being said, we understand that it's difficult to get an accurate sense of fuel efficiency from a mere fifteen minute jaunt. So, to help you truly get a grasp on what you could be dealing with for the new Honda Civic Hybrid we've consulted some green experts.

Thanks to the prevalence of hybrids, most consumers would dub gas-electrics the greenest cars on the market. While Honda of Bowie certainly supports hybrid technology, we'd like to point out that a different type of alternative-fuel vehicle deserves that title. For 2012, both Green Car Journal and the American Council for Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) have named the Honda Civic Natural Gas as the greenest automotive machine of them all.

Before you turn the keys and rev up the engine of your new Honda vehicle, a lot must happen. And we aren't referring to the sale that's made on our dealership lots or even the time it takes a model to get from production to Honda of Bowie in the first place. We're talking about the steps that our favorite automaker itself puts each and every vehicle through in order to ensure perfection.

Sliding behind the wheel of any new Honda model, consumers are automatically put in touch with some of the most advanced technology in the automotive industry. But come 2013, Honda will provide an outlet for drivers to tap into some of the hottest technology across all industries. Using a downloadable app, owners of certain 2013 Honda vehicles will be able to access a full range of entertainment and content via Aha radio.

Is it possible to make a best-selling model even better? When the automaker is Honda it sure is. The Big H recently released its new Accord concept at the North American International Auto Show and with it, an admirable assemblage of ninth-generation features.

In the market for a hybrid but looking for something with a sportier streak? Honda of Bowie has a solution for you. Enter: the Honda CR-Z. The model's 1.5-liter petrol engine works beautifully in tandem with a unique electric motor and has earned it a spot among the finalists for Wheels' Car of the Year award.