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Acura unveils all-new electrified ARX-06 race car

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Acura Motorsports released the first official images and details for the all-new, electrified Acura ARX-06 prototype sports car, which will make its competition debut next January at the Rolex 24 at Daytona. The battery, within the chassis survival cell, is built by Williams Advanced Engineering. Bodywork and Aerodynamics.

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Honda opens new $124M wind tunnel in Ohio

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Honda opened its new $124-million wind tunnel facility in Ohio, ushering in a new era of development testing capabilities for Honda and Acura products, as well as the company’s race vehicles. HALO Wind Tunnel Main Fan. Absent engine and exhaust sounds, wind noise will be more noticeable inside the cabin of an electric vehicle.

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Acura provides more technical detail on NSX sports hybrid AWD powertrain, body

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Acura unveiled the production model of the next-generation NSX at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) this past January ( earlier post ), and now has provided more technical detail on the high-performance hybrid sports car and its new Sport Hybrid-AWD power unit. —Ted Klaus, Acura NSX Global Development Leader.

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Event: WAJ Media Day: A Million Dollar Drive

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Acura TLX Type S. That whoosh you hear and feel, when tromping the pedal, is not only the wind blowing through your hair, but the feeling of stellar acceleration. Acura TLX Type S. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals. All are 2021 models, except where noted. Base price: $75,000.

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Road Test: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 4Matic Mild Hybrid

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When putting the S500 in drive and pulling away, you hear a distinctive click that reassures the door handles have retracted and will not be grabbing the wind as you whoosh down the road. Bluetooth voice commands for the radio and the telephone are part of the MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User Experience) voice assistant system.

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Honda launches new “Green Path” initiatives for manufacturing and operations; new $210M paint line at Marysville with new 4C2B process

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MAP produces the Honda Accord Sedan and Coupe along with the Acura TLX and ILX for customers in more than 100 countries. To expand the involvement of US Honda and Acura dealers in its “Green Dealer” program. Other elements in the Green Path program include: Connecticut Parts Distribution Center Adds 1-Megawatt Solar Array.

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate

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The ride was supple, but not soft or floaty, and felt great on winding roads. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals. This combination resulted in well-composed handling for the 4,698-pound SUV. Steering was positive and direct, with little to no body roll unless pushed too hard around corners.