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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. New F-150 Raptor; new EcoBoost, 10-speed transmission.

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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. 110,000 square feet • 1/8-mile wind tunnel circuit. Diameter: 8 meters • Blades: 12 hollow carbon fiber fixed-pitch blades • Max rpm ?

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