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Following much anticipation from Honda fans everywhere, the all-new 10th-generation Civic Sedan was finally introduced at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show. Completely redesigned to better suit today's car buyers, the model has gained a series of innovative technologies, available advanced safety features, two new engine options and fresh styling.

Fans of the Honda CR-Z will be excited to hear that the sport compact hybrid is being refreshed for the 2016 model year. On its way to Bell Honda this November, the tiny hatchback will debut on the market with technology updates and styling revisions that boost its overall attraction in the hybrid segment.

The Phoenix Children's Hospital has always held a special place in our hearts here at Bell Honda and we do our best to support the facility whenever possible. In order to help PCH carry out their mission of helping children in need, we recently held a promotion throughout the month of July where we donated $100 for every car sold to the children's hospital.

Honda's popular flagship model, the Accord, has undergone a refresh for the 2016 model year. Revised both inside and out, the  model arrives with a host of fresh entertainment features, a Accord Coupe Touring trim and safety components that enhance the in-car experience for both drivers and passengers. Arriving soon to Bell Honda, the 2016 Honda Accord will entice car buyers with its mature exterior styling and suite of advanced technologies offered across the lineup.

The 2016 Honda Odyssey is officially on sale and heading to Bell Honda. Updated for the new model year, Honda is offering an all-new Special Edition Odyssey in the lineup, slotted between the EX and EX-L trims. Outfitted with advanced technology features typically found on higher-trim models, the SE minivan is an excellent option for buyers who want to save money and still gain first-class amenities. The Odyssey’s famous in-car vacuum, HondaVAC, is also available on the new Special Edition, a feature previously only offered on the top-of-the-line Touring model.

One of Broadway's most successful musicals, "Wicked," is back at ASU Gammage! Running from August 26-October 4, the Tony award-winning spectacle based off of Gregory Maguire's popular novel, "Wicked: The Life and Times of The Wicked Witch of the West," tells the story of Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West before and after Dorothy's famed visit to the Land of Oz.

There's been talk that Honda may turn the next-generation CR-V into a premium model for the 2017 model year. With the arrival of the all-new HR-V, the automaker is trying to determine how to properly fit both models in their roster in a way that will benefit the company and buyers' demands. This means a larger, more upscale CR-V could be on the horizon, separating itself from the smaller HR-V.

As a car guy, Jay Leno can't help but notice when a rare, classic vehicle crosses his path. He has a love for automobiles that he's never been able to shake, so when he recently spotted a 1964 Honda S600 Hot Rod in California, he jumped at the chance to feature the special vehicle on an episode of his web series, "Jay Leno's Garage."

Get away from the heat this summer and take in a musical at Desert Stage Theatre. From July 10 to August 9, the Scottsdale venue is running a live production of the rock musical "Hair" every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Set in the 1960s, this groovy, groundbreaking production is based off the original musical, which debuted in 1967 and defined the genre of "rock musical." With a book and lyrics by James Rado and…

Honda has made the decision to discontinue Civic Hybrid and Civic Natural Gas models at the end of 2015. The automaker has chosen to go in this direction in order to redirect their focus on the development of the all-new 10th generation Civic, debuting later this year, and its more athletic new driving characteristics.