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Acura introduces three new vehicles at Detroit show; two hybrid powertrains

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Acura also announced that the next-generation NSX will feature Acura’s new Sport Hybrid SH-AWD technology, is expected to debut in the next three years, and will be developed by an engineering team led by Honda R&D Americas, Inc., Acura ILX Concept. Acura NSX Concept. L/100km) and 28 mpg on the highway (8.4

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Acura RLX Concept makes world debut in New York; first application of Acura Sport Hybrid SH-AWD

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2013 Acura RLX Concept. Acura held the world debut of the Acura RLX Concept at the New York International Auto Show. The concept provides a first look at the design and engineering direction for its all-new Acura RLX flagship sedan, slated for launch at the beginning of 2013. Click to enlarge. The RLX Concept’s all-new 3.5L

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2013 Acura ILX Hybrid Expected To Reach 38 MPG Highway

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The 2013 Acura ILX will be the company's first entry into the compact sedan market since the Integra, but of most interest to GreenCarReports readers is the hybrid version.

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Cumulative worldwide sales of Honda hybrids passes 1 million units

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announced that its cumulative worldwide sales of hybrid vehicles surpassed 1 million units as of the end of September 2012. mpg US, 2.86 Acura ILX Hybrid (USA, Canada only). Honda is also planning to begin production of the Jazz Hybrid in Malaysia in 2012. Honda Motor Co., L/100k m) on the 10?15 December: 800,000 units.

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Buick offering 2.0L direct-injection turbo option for 2013 Verano

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Its closest competitor, the 2013 Acura ILX 2.4L, offers a peak of 170 lb-ft of torque, according to GM. Pricing will be announced closer to the start of production in late 2012. seconds; it achieves an EPA-estimated 21 mpg city and 32 mpg on the highway (11.2 Acceleration from 0-60 mph is an estimated 6.2

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GM Reveals 2011 Buick Regal for US; Two Gasoline Direct-Injection I-4s for Sport Sedan

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The new Regal, drawing on work on the award-winning Opel Insignia, will offer two gasoline direct-injection engines and is directly targeted at competitors such as the Acura TSX and Volvo S60. Regal will initially be offered in premium CXL trim only, with additional trim levels to be offered in the 2012 model year. and 29 mpg US (8.1

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Honda begins 2015 Fit production at new plant in Mexico; plant designed exclusively for subcompacts

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In 2013, more than 90% of the Honda and Acura automobiles sold in the US were produced in North America; this is expected to exceed 95% when the Celaya plant reaches full capacity. l/100km) in the CVT-equipped models. Complementing the new powertrain is a revised chassis that provides for improved handling, ride comfort and NVH.

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