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Honda launches new environmental leadership award “Green Dealer” program for Honda and Acura dealers in US

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has established a “Green Dealer” program for its independently-owned Honda and Acura automobile dealers in the United States. Ten dealers have already received the award, 18 more have applied to be in the program, and more than 200 dealers have independently developed initiatives to reduce their environmental impact.

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SolarCity and Honda to finance $50M more in solar projects for Honda and Acura customers and dealerships

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The new commitment will make solar power more affordable and available to Honda and Acura customers and dealerships in the US. The $50-million fund is a follow-up to a $65-million fund the companies created in 2013. Honda and Acura customers and dealers interested in solar can find more information at www.hondasolarcity.com.

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EV News: A stellar 2022 concludes

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Kia, Acura, Audi, Hyundai, EV conversions, and more. Hyundai Sleek car for the next generation The company unveiled the futuristic design of its 2024 Kona. Acura Finally, electric! Acura’s first EV is undergoing a testing phase before its debut in 2024. Kia EV9 SUV. Hyundai Kona. Mercedes EV. Ford truck conversion.

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NHTSA Expands Investigation Into Honda Steering Issue

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Reports indicate that 2023 Honda CR-Vs, 2023 Acura Integras, and 2022-2023 Honda Civics could be affected. But the investigation was expanded to the Honda CR-V and Acura Integra due to mechanical similarities between the vehicles. There also appears to be at least 13 crashes the agency believes might have been related to the issue.

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GM to boost EV and AV investments 75% to $35B through 2025; new battery plants

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Key factors changing the decision landscape include strong public reaction to the GMC HUMMER EV and HUMMER EV SUV, the Cadillac LYRIQ and the Chevrolet Silverado electric pickup; GM and dealer investments in the EV customer experience; public and private investment in EV charging infrastructure; and the global policy environment.

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2015 Honda Fit earns IIHS Top Safety Pick with improved small overlap test results

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In response to that initial test, Honda engineers improved the strength of the bumper beam welds, and the company asked the Institute to test the car again. Owners will be notified by mail, and dealers will do the work free of charge. The Fit is the ninth Honda/Acura model to earn a 2014 TOP SAFETY PICK award.

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General Motors increases EV investment by 75% through 2025

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General Motors has increased its electric vehicle investment by 75%, from $20 billion to $35 billion through 2025, the company announced on Wednesday. The plan is to eventually transition its entire fleet of vehicles to be fully electric, but the company doesn’t plan to accomplish this until 2035. assembly capacity for EV SUVs.