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Acura unveils new NSX high performance hybrid sports car

Green Car Congress

Acura unveiled the production model of the next-generation NSX at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The theme was the original tagline for the Acura brand, a guiding force behind the development of the original NSX and a critical component of its launch. NSX at the reveal. Click to enlarge.

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12 things to know about next-gen Honda EVs arriving in 2026

Baua Electric

Based on a Q&A session with Toshihiro Mibe, Honda’s global CEO, and Shinki Aoyama, the company’s top executive in charge of EVs, as well as several interviews with other company executives, Green Car Reports has more context about these upcoming models. Acura is being handled differently. Autonomy in the future.

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Ford returning to Le Mans in 2016 with Ford GT

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Ford GT is company’s showcase for aerodynamics and lightweight carbon fiber construction, along with the new twin-turbocharged Ford EcoBoost V6. The new Ford GT race car for WEC and Le Mans competition unveiled today at Le Mans, France. Both series teams intend to compete with a four-car effort at Le Mans.

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

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At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit this week, Ford delivered first proof of that focus with the reveal of the new Ford GT carbon-fiber supercar, as well as the new F-150 Raptor based on the new aluminum F-150 and the Shelby GT350R Mustang. —Raj Nair. Ford’s electric drive vehicle sales.

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Honda opens new $124M wind tunnel in Ohio

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Honda opened its new $124-million wind tunnel facility in Ohio, ushering in a new era of development testing capabilities for Honda and Acura products, as well as the company’s race vehicles. Diameter: 8 meters • Blades: 12 hollow carbon fiber fixed-pitch blades • Max rpm ? HALO Wind Tunnel Main Fan. Investment.

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis GV70 AWD 3.5T Sport Prestige

Clean Fleet Report

Two nice features that should be on all cars are the front sun visors that extend, and the seatbelts that are height adjustable. inch split-screen high-definition LCD multi-information display, sitting above a sleek dash that has accents of carbon fiber, leatherette and a layered backlit trim. Tech Abounds. How does it compare?

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Tesla Model 3 project shatters Buttonwillow lap record, nears hypercar time

Teslarati

The company’s incredible suspension offerings and aerodynamic upgrades allow owners to get every last drop of performance from whatever Tesla vehicle they have. Overall, the Bionic Pheonix is just 10 seconds away from the number one spot, currently held by a race-prepped Acura NSX.

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