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One of our favorite family SUVs, the Honda CR-V, has received an extensive mid-cycle refresh and was recently named Motor Trend's 2015 SUV of the Year! Autoblog says its "matured in a spectacular manner" and we couldn't agree more. The new 2015 Honda CR-V in Phoenix now offers a new direct-injected engine with greater fuel economy and torque, a bold styling refresh, added features and an all-new luxurious Touring trim level. Read more for details.

You're driving on the freeway when you notice your car pulling hard to one side. Flat tire? Probably. Many of us have gotten a flat or had a tire blow out at the worst possible time and it's still a big inconvenience even if you have a spare. Now Bridgestone has a possible solution: airless tires that feature replaceable rubber "tread" and durable shock-absorbing resin (the blue bands pictured above).

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Your favorite sedan has received a few notable equipment updates for the new model year, adding technologies that enhance safety and convenience. The new 2015 Honda Accord is on sale in Phoenix and select trims now include HomeLink Universal Remote, Honda LaneWatch and an auto-dimming rearview mirror as standard. Read on for details about each of these unique features.

Are your kids tired of going on the same old neighborhood trick-or-treat route every year? If so, there are lots of other fun and kid-friendly events happening all around the Valley. Check out one of these great Halloween activities! For more information about upcoming Halloween events, please click "read more" below.

In movies, like Batman for example, when an ordinary citizen decides to fight crime and do what others wouldn't dare to do, some define him as a hero while others call his activities criminal. This video presents a similar scenario, in which a mysterious motorcycle lady catches litterers in the act and throws trash back in their faces. Read more for details and check out the video.

Valley temperatures may finally be on the decline, but an upcoming Chile Pepper Festival is going to heat things up on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014! If you love the savory, hot and spicy flavors of chile peppers, don't skip next weekend's festival at Phoenix Public Market. Free to enter and full of fun chile-themed activities, the annual event will offer free salsa dancing lessons, a Chiles & Tchotchkes Market, live music, kid's activities, a wild Ghost Pepper Talent Show and much, much more. Read more for details.

A new era of safety is just around the corner and Honda is leading the way. A collision-free world is the ultimate goal of Honda's "Safety for Everyone" concept, and the company's latest V2V (vehicle-to-vehicle) technologies are spearheading efforts to enhance safety for motorists and pedestrians. One of the latest technologies to spawn from this project is an industry-first Virtual Tow feature. When you find out what it can do, you'll feel like you've stepped into a science fiction novel.

On Aug. 4-8, Honda held a Summer Cheerance campaign that spread smiles to over three million people! The five-day event incorporated real-world stunts, an exclusive Pandora channel with happy tunes and 60-second comedy bits, special GIFs, memes and numerous YouTube videos, including one from YouTube star Andrew Hales! Read more for details and see videos from the campaign now!

Bell Honda would like to graciously thank everyone who participated in last month's Zero Hour Sales Event, which benefited the Phoenix Children's Hospital. With your help, we were able to donate $100 for every car sold to PCH, and by the end of the event we raised over $41K, beating out last year's total of $37,600!