Proud parents, grandparents and other relatives spent $5.2 billion on graduation gifts last year, according to the National Retail Federation. With this year's graduation season fast approaching, many parents are looking for the perfect vehicle as a generous and useful gift for their kids.

But the road to car shopping for a teen can have some somewhat dangerous pitfalls. Here are the 5 biggest mistakes moms and dads make when they're buying…

With athletic styling and incredible versatility, the all-new 2019 Honda Passport is available now and built for adventures galore. It's the perfect any-season, all-wheel-drive SUV to explore the country, from Joplin to Seattle to Miami, or anywhere tires are allowed. Whether you choose the Sport, EX-L, Touring, or Elite model, here are some of the top reasons to love the 2019 Honda Passport (which is available for sale and lease right now at our Joplin Honda dealership). 

With St. Patrick's Day 2019 on the horizon, we've put together a list of 6 sensational holiday events to enjoy in and around Joplin, Missouri. Here are our favorite ways to become Irish (if only for a weekend) and celebrate the popular holiday when everything is green.

1. Springfield St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Though the street festivities in Joplin came to an end a few years back, the nearby 39th annual Springfield St. Patrick's Day Parade, held in the historic downtown Springfield district, is still going strong. Beginning at noon on Saturday, March 16th, 

In the new Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla, we have two cars that consumers are frequently conflicted over. Not only do the two cars fit into the same category, but they also share many of the same features and handle similarly. The fact is, both sedans are extremely nice vehicles, which makes choosing one over the other quite difficult. The good news is that there are some differences between the Civic and Corolla that may sway you to become a Honda fanatic.

Civic vs. Corolla: Power

You don't want to ever find yourself in a position where your vehicle…

We’ll get to how we’d spend our winnings on a new Honda in a second, but first, there’s important business to attend to. If you’re one of the two lottery winners in Joplin or Oronogo who hasn’t claimed their $1 million prize, head to www.molottery.com to become Missouri’s newest millionaire. Now, onto your regularly scheduled programming.

If you haven’t heard, Jasper County made headlines recently after two locals each won $1 million playing the Missouri Lottery. First, a mysterious player at Joplin’s Snak-Atak won the Powerball drawing on October 10…

Recently, at a busy four-way intersection in Marysville, Ohio, a special Honda Pilot (and its lucky driver) tested out Honda’s newest safety initiative: the aptly named “Smart Intersection” technology. The tech passed with flying colors—that is, flashing reds and whites from the Marysville ambulance barreling down Main Street.

But what exactly is Honda Smart Intersection, you ask? (And why should you care?)

Photo: engadget.com

Smart Intersection Explained…