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Following five solid years on the market, the Honda Crosstour will officially be dropped from the automaker's lineup going into the 2016 model year. The change may come as a shock for Crosstour fans, but Honda deems it necessary in order to make room for new models in the lineup that are set to debut in the coming months. However, if you want to snag a new model before the Crosstour is officially gone, head over to Bell Honda today to take a look at our selection.

Become acquainted with some of the top improv troupes in the country by participating in this year's 14th Annual Phoenix Improv Festival! Held April 16-18 at Herberger Theater, this three-day event gives improv troupes from throughout the U.S. the chance to show off their comedic chops in front of a grand audience, including their peers. Only the very best troupes are chosen each year to take part in the festival, which is made up of three nights of improv performances.

The Honda CR-Z has been outfitted with a hybrid powertrain since it first premiered on the market in 2010, but due to the ever-changing demands of today's drivers, there's a chance the hybrid unit could be replaced with a turbocharged four-cylinder when the next-generation model debuts. Rumored to arrive in 2017/18, the all-new CR-Z could be a game changer for Honda if the engine swap speculations prove to be true.

The  2016 Honda Civic Type R European model wowed audiences when it was unveiled at this year's Geneva Motor Show with its fierce looks and 306-horsepower, 2.0L four-cylinder engine. At first sight, it's clear the hot hatch is not a car you’d want to dismiss on the track and its recent record-setting Nürburgring time proves it is indeed a showstopper.

The end of March is quickly approaching and that means it's almost time for Major League Baseball Spring Training to come to a close. There are only a few more chances for Arizona residents to watch some of the biggest teams in the league take to the field before the official MLB season begins, so we're encouraging everyone to come view one of the final games of Spring Training: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres.

The entry-level crossover segment is about to get new competition this year when the all-new 2016 Honda HR-V makes its official debut on the market. Boasting exceptional driving dynamics, coupe-like styling, top-notch fuel economy and first-class versatility, the incoming crossover is set to shake up the auto industry. It will be available in three trim levels: LX, EX & EX-L, and land in dealerships nationwide, including your very own go-to dealer in Phoenix: Bell Honda.

It's not every day that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration hands out perfect five-star ratings to new models on the market, but for the 2015 Honda Fit they did just that. The subcompact's collection of first-class safety features and strong ACE body structure played a big part in its overall vehicle score. To top things off, the Fit also earned a Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, proving it's one of the safest cars in its class.

The highly popular LEGO KidsFest will make its way back to Arizona Feb. 27 - Mar. 1, 2015. Scheduled to take place at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, the nationally-known traveling expo will provide endless amounts of fun, exciting activities for children and parents to participate in throughout the three-day affair. Hands-on activities, displays and a LEGO Marketplace are just a few of the wonders you can expect to encounter at this year's LEGO KidsFest.

Under Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) regulations, the world's largest automakers will need to raise fuel economy for car and light-duty trucks to 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025. Honda is getting ahead of the game early by working to release an all-new plug-in hybrid and battery-powered electric car by the year 2018. Read more for details.

This year's Ignite Hope Walk was a wonderful experience to be a part of! On the evening of Dec. 13, 2014, several of us and our family members took part in the walk to Phoenix Children's Hospital, where the facility's young patients greeted us by holding glowing candles in their windows. We'd like to thank everyone who helped us collect toy donations for the event, including our employees, friends and loyal customers! Read more for details.