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Select Honda and Acura Vehicles now offering Siri Eyes Free integration

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announced that select Honda and Acura models including the 2013 -2014 Honda Accord and 2013 Acura RDX and ILX now offer Apple''s Siri Eyes Free mode as a dealer installed accessory. American Honda Motor Co., Additional functionality includes: Sending text messages and e-mails. Reading incoming text messages and emails.

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Honda to build 2014 Accord Hybrid in Ohio

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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. One of four efficient powertrains for the Accord lineup, the new Accord Hybrid Sedan joins the 2014 Accord Plug-in Hybrid Sedan in incorporating Honda’s first two-motor hybrid system.

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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. In North America, Honda produces global models such as Civic, Accord and CR-V as well as region-specific light truck models including the Odyssey and Pilot. million units in 2014. Honda de Mexico, S.A.

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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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The Honda FCV Concept made its world debut in Japan on 17 November 2014, followed by an announcement at the Los Angeles Auto Show that Honda will provide FirstElement Fuel with $13.8 Its fuel cell stack, which fits entirely within under the hood, is 33% smaller with a 60% increase in power density compared to the outgoing Honda FCX Clarity.

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Ford returning to Le Mans in 2016 with Ford GT

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Unlike today’s hybrid drive Le Mans racers, or the new Acura NSX hybrid supercar, also revealed at NAIAS, the GT—nor any of the other Ford performance vehicles unveiled at NAIAS—makes no use of electric drive technology.). liter EcoBoost V6 engine debuted in the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship in 2014.

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Ford puts the pedal down on performance … but not with electric drive technology right now

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However, unlike today’s hybrid drive Le Mans racers, or the new Acura NSX hybrid supercar, also revealed at NAIAS ( earlier post ), the GT—nor any of the other Ford performance vehicles unveiled at NAIAS—makes no use of electric drive technology. In calendar year 2014, Ford sold 84,583 hybrids and 1,964 EVs for 3.5%

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