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2014 Acura MDX features new 3.5L i-VTEC V-6 with cylinder deactivation

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Acura unveiled the 2014 MDX luxury SUV at the 2013 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). The 2014 MDX has an EPA fuel economy rating of 18/27/21 mpg US (13.0, The 2014 MDX features an all-new Integrated Dynamic System (IDS) with three modes: Sport, Normal and Comfort. Click to enlarge. l/100 km, respectively).

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Honda to build 2014 Accord Hybrid in Ohio

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will invest $23 million at its Marysville, Ohio auto plant to add production of the new two-motor Accord Hybrid Sedan ( earlier post ), scheduled to go on sale nationwide this fall. was the first Honda plant in North America to build a hybrid vehicle, and currently produces both the Civic Hybrid and Acura ILX Hybrid models.

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Honda to build new plant in Mexico for production of subcompact vehicles, starting in 2014

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Honda will invest approximately US$800 million to build the plant, which is scheduled to begin operation in 2014. million square meters site in a suburb of Celaya, Guanajuato, about 210 miles east of HDM’s two existing plants in El Salto, Jalisco, which build automobiles, motorcycles and auto parts. million units in 2014.

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Honda investing additional $215 million in Ohio operations; Earth Dreams engines and transmissions

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Anna Engine Plant to expand capabilities in aluminum die casting and engine parts production related to the new Honda Earth Dreams Technology engines and transmissions. This $35-million facility is scheduled to open in the fall of 2014. In 2012, 90% of the Honda and Acura automobiles sold in the US were produced in North America.

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Honda’s Indiana plant to boost production capacity; add Civic Hybrid

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Indiana was the first Honda plant in North America to build a hybrid vehicle when it started Acura ILX Hybrid production in April. HMIN produces the Civic Sedan and the Civic Natural Gas on the same assembly line with the Acura ILX. million units after its new Mexico plant starts production of the Fit sub-compact in the spring of 2014.

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Honda brings FCV Concept to N. America, promises new EV and PHEV models by 2018

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Honda staged the North American debut of the Honda FCV fuel cell vehicle at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS); the company also announced US availability for the FCV in 2016. Earlier post.).

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Ford returning to Le Mans in 2016 with Ford GT

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The new race car is based on the all-new Ford GT supercar unveiled in January at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). liter EcoBoost V6 engine debuted in the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship in 2014. The Ford GT race car will debut in 2016, and will be campaigned by Chip Ganassi Racing. Click to enlarge.

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