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Acura unveils new NSX high performance hybrid sports car

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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

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Acura is being handled differently. Honda 0 Saloon concept No carbon fiber. Honda’s not jumping aboard the carbon-fiber train. At CES, it sure looked like a mobile power pack was charging between the front and rear seats of the concept car. Afeela EV will share the platform and add a “wow” factor.

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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. We believe the Ford GT’s advances in aerodynamics, light-weighting and EcoBoost power will make for a compelling race car that can once again compete on a global stage.

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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. We are real focused on weight reduction. —Raj Nair.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. goes from six to four cylinders under certain power demands. Accommodating Interior.

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis GV70 AWD 3.5T Sport Prestige

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It may be too much to ask a powerful V6 to get 30 miles per gallon, but our result showed the GV70 can be an efficient 4,256-pound, fiv-passenger SUV. The 2+ ton weight never felt bulky, and had a very good driving feel as the electric power steering was not programmed to take away road feedback. Massage is also available.

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Acura provides more technical detail on NSX sports hybrid AWD powertrain, body

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Acura unveiled the production model of the next-generation NSX at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) this past January ( earlier post ), and now has provided more technical detail on the high-performance hybrid sports car and its new Sport Hybrid-AWD power unit. With a displacement of 3.5

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