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Honda unveils next-generation technologies for Honda Sensing 360 and Honda Sensing Elite safety and driver assistive systems

Green Car Congress

The improved Honda Sensing 360 system will begin rolling out in the second half of the decade and will be standard on all new Honda and Acura models in the US by 2030. The Acura version of Honda Sensing 360 will bear the AcuraWatch name. Specific launch plans for the next generation of Honda Sensing Elite have not yet been announced.

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Lithia Motors buys 14 automobile dealerships from Precedence Auto Staff

Baua Electric

The purchase builds off Lithia’s tiny footprint within the Mid-Atlantic environment and provides the automobile store a large presence right through Virginia. The post Lithia Motors buys 14 automobile dealerships from Precedence Auto Staff appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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

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The technical training centers for powertrains at Anna and auto manufacturing in Marysville will provide Honda engineers, equipment service technicians and line-side associates with opportunities to develop skills that will refine their technical know-how in a hands-on environment. million automobiles each year.

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Honda to showcase new connected car and automated driving technologies at 2014 ITS World Congress in Detroit; driver-to-driver “virtual tow”

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Automated Highway Driving: an 8-mile freeway loop in the downtown Detroit area will provide attendees with an automated driving experience in a real-world traffic environment.

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Honda launches new “Green Path” initiatives for manufacturing and operations; new $210M paint line at Marysville with new 4C2B process

Green Car Congress

MAP produces the Honda Accord Sedan and Coupe along with the Acura TLX and ILX for customers in more than 100 countries. metals such as mercury, cadmium, lead and hexavalent chrome) that pose a known threat to health or the environment. To expand the involvement of US Honda and Acura dealers in its “Green Dealer” program.

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Road Test: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 4Matic Mild Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

The customizable settings use the functions of the climate control system, the seat settings of heat, ventilation and massage, lighting and music to enable a wellness environment tailored to the mood and need of the passengers. When climbing behind the wheel of the S500 there is an immediate appreciation of this being a fine automobile.

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Study: Collision Avoidance Technology Continues to Struggle

The Truth About Cars

The American Automobile Association (AAA) conducted some testing that basically showed most automatic braking systems struggled to perform in everything but the most ideal environments. Studies from independent outlets have been less kind. Pedestrian detection was particularly disappointing.