It's undeniable; the financial pressures at the pumps in the Los Angeles area are escalating and you need a method to stay ahead of the madness. Fortunately, your favorite automaker is helping to combat the pressures by introducing environmentally friendly new Honda models.

You may not know but the 2012 Honda CR-Z is a hybrid and is available for a test drive at Diamond Honda of Puente Hills located at 17525 E. Gale Ave. City of Industry, CA 91748. Because Honda has dubbed it a sport hybrid it has a sporty styling unlike other hybrids and it performs like no other.

The 2012 Honda CR-Z has a zippy 1.5-liter, 4-cylinder gasoline engine with a Sixth-generation Honda Integrated Motor Assist (IMA). The CR-Z comes in a six-speed manual transmission, which is the only hybrid to offer a manual, or a continuously variable transmission…

Official pricing of the 2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas variant is a base MSRP of $26,155. The vehicle will be available for test drives at 200 dealerships throughout the US, in 38 states total. There will also be vehicles coming to Canadian dealers.

 

This announcement comes on the heel of the Japanese auto maker having the next-gen of Civic's CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) car hitting dealer lots, including Diamond Honda of Puente Hills in City of Industry, CA.

 

There are a number of benefits to driving a Natural Gas vehicle. One of the top reasons is cost - natural…

If you've ever walked around a Honda dealership such as Diamond Honda of Puente Hills, serving the greater City of Industry area, you've likely noticed that the majority of models ranges feature a sticker featuring one of three acronyms: ULEV, PZEV or AT-PZEV. Well, if you've ever wondered what these stickers mean, here's your answer.

-          ULEV : Ultra-Low-Emission Vehicle (i.e., the new Honda Crosstour)
-          PZEV: Partial-Zero-Emission Vehicle (i.e., the new Honda Insight Hybrid)
-          AT-PZEV: Advanced Technology Partial-Zero-Emission Vehicle (i.e., the new Honda Civic Hybrid)

The reason we're bringing these stickers up is because…

This week at the Frankfurt Motor Show, in Germany, Honda is set to release their 2012 Insight. This popular eco-friendly ride, previously coined "A Hybrid for Everyone"¹, has undergone a significant redesign for the 2012 model year.

Of course, Honda has worked hard to keep specs under wraps prior to the premier. As is the case for any new car unveiling, the automaker likes to give their critics and enthusiasts a surprise. That said, Diamond Honda of Puente Hills does have a few tasty morsels to share with you to tide you over until we can serve you a…

Just when you thought that Honda couldn't make a smaller vehicle, they introduce the Honda P-NUT. This compact vehicle is not only small; it packs an edgy attitude as well. The only reason you haven't seen an ad for it is the fact that it is still a concept? but definitely one worth knowing about.

Developed by The Advanced Design Studio of Honda F&D in Las Angeles, California with a hyper-angular three-seat design, the P-NUT offers much-needed time-, fuel- and space- efficiency in urban areas. So yes, the acronym connotes "small". But ultimately, it translates into Personal-Neo…

The vote on the Car of the Year title in Japan has been reached by a jury composed mainly of Japanese journalists. The winning car is that of small size, economic value and hybrid design, the 2011 Honda CR-Z.

The CR-Z was picked as Car of the Year by the jurors because of its "ability to balance driving pleasure and fuel economy." Jurors also said that Honda managed to "wrap all that high-tech gadgetry inside a unique body design."

Upon receiving the award, Honda's president and CEO, Takanobu Ito, stated:

We are very proud that the CR-Z has been…

A major redesign will not be done on the Honda  Accord for about another two years. A few design and weight modifications is making the 2011 model will yield a one to three mile per gallon increase in its fuel-economy ratings, Honda says.

Changes in the 2011 Accord, which is on sale now at Diamond Honda of Puente Hills, City of Industry CA come off as fairly minor: new grille and taillights, different wheels, minor…

Honda's all new CR-Z hybrid sports car has been one of the most anticipated vehicles to come from them in years. Ever since their success of the Insight hybrid car, fans of Honda have been asking for more green vehicles, and their prayers have been answered.

The Honda CR-Z coupe is coming to a dealership near you for 2011. A few models have been released for testing and critic review, and all ratings of…

Japan is where Honda may build their cars - but Honda was also spotted doing some testing in Europe. Spies on the streets of Offenbach, Germany, caught pictures of the ninth generation 2012 Honda Civic during testing.

The five-door prototype shows that the Civic might wind up with a smaller body and wheelbase than the current model.

Seen in Offenbach, at Honda's research and development facility, the Civic seems to maintain its short hood, though…