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On Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, Monster Jam makes its return to Glendale, Ariz. at University of Phoenix Stadium. The extreme sports event, which features some of the grittiest monster trucks on the planet going head to head in a "Roundy round" racing format, has been a favorite among motorsports fans for years.

Rumors in the automotive industry come in many shapes and forms, and one of the latest reports making its way around the business suggests that the upcoming all-new Honda Civic Si could come equipped with a detuned version of the Civic Type R's engine. If true, the future Civic Si model could pack a whole lot of power underneath its hood, benefiting drivers with a need for speed.

With American families spending an average of 208 hours driving over the course of one year, Honda is taking new initiatives to help children utilize their imaginations while on the go. The automaker has launched a new program by the name of Honda Road Readers, a downloadable app that provides Honda owners free access to an array of children’s audiobooks that can be played inside the car.

If you're a fan of art, then you'll love the new Bruce Munro Sonoran Light exhibit at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix. The world-renowned British artist has taken over the garden's landscape with his light-based installations, adding color to the beautiful Arizona desert. Running now until May 8, Sonoran Light will be included with other exhibits held in the garden throughout its duration.

The Honda lineup will soon be welcoming an all-new sports car into the roster powered solely by electricity. The upcoming model, which was recently confirmed by Honda itself, will reignite the brand’s sporting DNA and also lead to advancements in EV technology.

Honda racked up a series of accolades as a part of this year's 2016 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards. The brand took home five of 11 non-luxury awards, including the top honor, "Overall Best Buy of the Year," for the all-new 2016 Honda Civic.

One of the most extravagant circuses in the country, Circus Vargas, will be holding exclusive performances in Scottsdale from Nov. 11-15 at The Pavilions at Talking Stick. For 2015, the traveling Big Top has been dazzling audiences with the latest edition of their show, "Arlequin," featuring grandiose stunts performed by some of the most talented acrobats and aerialists in the business.

Following much anticipation, Honda decided to reveal the all-new Clarity Fuel Cell at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show. Up until the unveiling, the fuel cell was never mentioned by name and was simply referred to as the FCEV. Unlike other fuel cells entering the market, the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell maintains the brand's signature design and fits nicely into the current lineup.

The 2016 Honda Accord Sedan and Coupe continue to excel in safety, which is why both vehicles recently earned Top Safety Pick+ ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

October is here once again and that means it's time to get ready for the Arizona State Fair! This year's extravaganza is set to be held Oct. 16-Nov. 8, 2015 at the Arizona State Fairgrounds. Well known throughout the Phoenix Metropolitan area, the Arizona State Fair is a non-stop party full of exciting entertainment, carnival rides and show-stopping concerts.