Ever since it was first announced, we here at DCH Gardena Honda have been waiting patiently for the 2013 Honda CR-Z to be revealed to the public. And if you're a performance enthusiast who also has a green thumb, chances are you've been waiting patiently too.

Along the way, Honda has teased us with up-close shots and posts on Facebook, but we knew the real announcement would be well worth the wait.  And…

While Honda builds nearly every vehicle it sells in North America, there are still a few stragglers that are imported from Japan. However, the rising value of the Japanese Yen could force the Big H's hand in moving production to the United States sooner rather than later.

"Under the current exchange rate of 80 yen per dollar, our export business doesn't make any profit,"¹ explains Honda CFO Fumihiko Ike. The profit that…

At first glance you may not realize it, but the 2012 Honda CR-Z, is a hybrid model. Think it looks a little too sporty to fit the build? That's because it's what Honda refers to as a sport hybrid coupe. And they're not just describing it that way because of its edgy and daring looks. Honda has packed quite a bit under the hood of this fierce two-seater.

2012 Honda CR-Z At…