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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.

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Honda Spills Beans on Future Product, Shows Civic Hybrid

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Let’s start with that model, a trim which is sure to pad sales numbers in Honda showrooms as it continues its long-running battle with the Toyota Corolla, a car which has been offering hybrid power for some spell. Acura customers will find freshened MDX and RDX crossovers whilst shopping, along with the ZDX variant of that Prologue EV.&

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Honda begins production of new 10-speed transmission in Georgia; nearly $150M investment

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of America, Inc. Developed by Honda R&D, the new 10AT features a low-friction design, which will deliver outstanding drivability in new Honda and Acura vehicles. HPPG was established in 2006 and annually produces more than 375,000 transmissions for Honda and Acura automobiles. HTM) in Russells Point, Ohio.

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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. From April 2004 to March 2006, Hachigo was stationed in the US as Senior Vice President of Honda R&D Americas, Inc., In April 2006, Hachigo became Operating Officer of Honda R&D Co.,

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