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ArcelorMittal and partner Honda unveil first inner and outer door ring system; applied on 2019 Acura RDX

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The partners co-engineered the system for the 2019 Acura RDX. —,Joe Riggsby, Acura RDX body development leader, Honda R&D Americas. The application isn’t just limited to SUVs and minivans, we are seeing it in pick-up trucks and small cars. The outer door ring replaced conventional multi-piece, spot-weld designs.

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Honda President Ito steps down, Takahiro Hachigo to replace him

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Hachigo was in charge of developing the first-generation of the US-built Odyssey minivan, which was launched in 1999 primarily for the US market. where he became actively involved in the local development of Honda and Acura automobiles. In April 2014, Hachigo was promoted to Managing Officer of Honda Motor, a title he currently holds.

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