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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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2014 Acura ILX Sport Sedan: More Features, Hybrid Later

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For its second model year, Acura has added new features to the ILX compact sedan, which serves as its entry-level vehicle. The 2014 Acura ILX will go on sale tomorrow at dealers for Honda''s luxury brand, but an announcement of new features and upgrades thus far applies only to the two conventionally powered models.

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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 showcasing RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD at LA Auto Show

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Honda will showcase the upcoming Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD at the LA Auto Show later this month. A concept combination of the RLX and Acura Sport Hybrid SH-AWD powertrain was unveiled as the RLX concept at the New York International Auto Show in 2012, earlier post.). The RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD combines a 3.5-liter

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

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HDM), Honda’s production and sales company in Mexico, will build an automobile plant for production of fuel-efficient subcompact vehicles for the Mexican and North American markets. Honda will invest approximately US$800 million to build the plant, which is scheduled to begin operation in 2014. million units in 2014.

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Honda to end production of the Insight hybrid, commits to the expansion of hybrid offerings in the US

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Annual sales of the second-generation Honda Insight. Honda announced that while the US model Insight will be available at dealerships in the US through the end of the year, production of the hybrid will end in summer 2014. However, Honda hybrid sales have not achieved the traction in the US market that Toyota did. Data: Honda.

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

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This $35-million facility is scheduled to open in the fall of 2014. Honda established operations in America in 1959, and now employs more than 33,000 associates in its North American sales, R&D and manufacturing operations with a capital investment of more than $22 billion. million automobiles each year. This will increase to 1.92

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