Unless we're imagining things over here at Honda of San Leandro, it seems like there isn't a year that goes by without word of another alternate energy source that will fuel our new and used cars. First it was good old gasoline, but now that that's only getting more expensive by the day, we're living in an age of cars fueled by vegetable oil, electricity, and mark our words because it shouldn't be long before they're running on water. Keep tuning into our blog for when that day actually comes, and until then, get…

We here at Honda of San Leandro have had a pretty unhealthy love affair with our iPhones for a while now. Then again, we don't think we're alone on this one. At this point, our dependency on these gizmos is starting to rival the unconditional love we have for the new and used cars at our dealership. But how can you blame us? We can hardly remember a time where we couldn't Google the answer to any question at any time or place, and now that we can, it's awfully hard to stop.

When it comes to buying a car, the more options the better, right? From what's under the hood to what fits in the trunk, when folks come into Honda of San Leandra, it's always something different. And why shouldn't it be? The world would be a boring place if we all wanted, wore, and drove the same thing. Well, that's just the beauty of Honda: the automaker with the options.

Hard to believe it's been almost 50 years since Honda sold its first car and 25 since they exported their first US-made automobile to an overseas market. Oh yes, it's been a long time coming, folks, but after exporting more than $22-billion worth of vehicles and parts from the US, Honda has officially exported its one-millionth automobile from North American shores. And if you've been counting like we have at Honda of San Leandro, that figures out to $19-billion in sales since they first exported to Taiwan in 1987.

Anyone tuned in to our favorite automaker's global developments, knows that the brand is looking to regain strength in China after a brief territorial spat between the region and Japan. Honda of San Leandro, serving San Leandro, Hayward, Oakland, San Lorenza, is pleased to share that all the determination is paying off and Honda is looking to carve a niche for itself amongst Chinese drivers once again.

The secret to success? Launching a dedicated…

The staff here at Honda of San Leandro understands that Honda fans like you are familiar with the new Honda vehicles currently on the market, but what do you know about the very first Hondas to roll off American assembly lines?

Well, about 30 years ago, the Big H started producing automobiles in Marysville, Ohio. This move marked the first time a Japanese automaker built and assembled a vehicle in the U.S. and in…

The Big H recently introduced a new Honda Fit model in Japan designed specifically for female drivers. Dubbed the "She's," the new model is pink, shiny, and can even help improve the driver's skin!

Decked out in a muted pink and heart-punctuated design scheme, the new Fit is Honda's latest effort to appeal to lady drivers in Japan, a country whose gender gap remains large. Perhaps the most exciting feature of this…

The wait is officially over.

If you are as big a Honda fan as the staff at Honda of San Leandro, then you have been waiting patiently for the new 2013 Honda CR-Z to be revealed to the public. For what has seemed like an eternity, the Big H has teased us with Facebook photos, tweets, and some "behind the scenes" videos. But during the Paris Motor Show, Honda showed us the wait was well worth it.

Honda certainly has something to teach other automakers about winning the hearts and minds of drivers in 2012. The company's current campaign, "Honda Loves You Back," is rewarding raving Honda fans for their dedication and loyalty in some very big ways.

How big? Take for example the story of Monsters Calling Home, an unsigned (and by the members' own admission "struggling") band based in Los Angeles.

2013 Honda Accord Standard Features Include:

• 160-watt AM/FM/CD audio system
• Expanded View Driver's Mirror
• Bluetooth HandsFreeLink
• USB/iPod port
• Pandora internet radio
• SMS text messaging
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Rearview backup camera

Fresh off a sleek redesign, the 2013 Honda Accord is almost available for a test drive here at San Leandro Honda , serving San Leandro.

"The 2013 Accord excels in all areas with sophisticated design, a luxurious interior, world-class dynamic performance…