In a world where teenagers are oftentimes at their parents throats arguing about why the family station wagon just isn't a suitable ride, Honda offers a safe, stylish middle ground. It seems that teens with dreams of a tricked out ride and their suburban parents who just want a good deal have both been pursuing the Honda dream with great vigor over the last two decades. Honda has actually been in America since 1959, and has been growing in popularity with a diverse audience ever since. If you never thought that a car could offer a meaningful experience, think again. Honda possesses the unique ability to create an understanding between parents and their misunderstood adolescents by creating a little sweet spot where kids and parents see eye to eye. Kids don't think their parents are quite as geeky and out of touch, while parents can revel in the fact that their kid actually made a smart decision (although the airbrushed flames on their new Civic might cause second guessing). And when your youngster matures from a first-car Civic to an adult-car Accord, don't worry because Honda cars maintain the best resale value in the market. Honda has disrupted the auto market of old where brand preference was defined by age, gender, and income. Through innovative technology and a strong brand identity Honda is giving other leading manufacturers a run for their money.

Most recently Honda has come to the forefront of the auto industry due to their Hybrid technology, something that's helping to save the environment, and wallets, worldwide. It's refreshing to hear barely legal street racers boast about their sweet rims, and FCX fuel cells that "reduce global dependency on oil." Honda is creating more than just environmentally efficient vehicles, they're promoting a lifestyle where green is cool, it's cutting edge, it's trendy. Gone are the days of the lone the tree hugger fighting for mother earth, as soccer moms, CEO's, and angry adolescents are also joining the fun thanks to Honda. And what makes it even better is they continue to offer a level of reliability in their cars that makes you wonder why other car manufacturers can't do the same.

If you're in the market for a new or used car, you've no doubt been paying some attention to both Honda and Toyota (incidentally two main names leading the "smart design," hybrid race). If making a life or death decision between the two, we wish you the best of luck. It seems that bloggers worldwide are having just as much trouble as you are trying to choose one or the other. In fact, some of the blog entries we looked at came from couples who were so indecisive that they got them both. In the world of fuel efficient, fun to drive cars, these companies are where it's at. While in the past Toyota has been a more family oriented company, the release of the Prius and new Corolla have proven that Toyota can be just as much fun as Honda. And in the wake of the sophisticated Accord and more matured Civic, it seems that Honda is ready to become a permanent member of your home.