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First Acura electric SUV to be named ZDX; co-developed with GM

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Acura announced that its first all-new full-electric SUV coming to market in 2024 will be named the Acura ZDX. Acura will also launch with a ZDX Type S variant, as the brand continues to focus on putting the driver experience first. —Emile Korkor, assistant vice president of Acura National Sales. 2011 Acura ZDX.

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2023 Acura Integra A-Spec Review – Worth the Premium

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I remember the vitriol spewed towards the newest Acura Integra when the wraps came off. Yet it all melted away when I finally had the chance to pilot a 2023 Acura Integra A-Spec. Were I shopping in this class, I’d probably fork over the extra 10 G’s for the Acura, and not just because of the luxury dealer experience.

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New Honda Prologue EV to go on sale in North America in 2024; Acura EV to follow

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In addition to the Honda Prologue, the company will introduce an all-electric Acura SUV in the 2024 calendar year. In April 2021, Honda global CEO, Toshihiro Mibe, announced a vision to achieve carbon-neutrality for its products and corporate activities by 2050, including key targets for sales of electrified vehicles.

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

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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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Honda to begin US production of plug-in fuel cell electric vehicle based on CR-V in 2024

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Honda established our goal to realize carbon neutrality by 2050 and the complete electrification of our vehicle lineup by 2040 is critical to achieving it. The PMC was conceived as a small volume, specialty manufacturing facility, focused on craftsmanship and hand-assembled vehicles.

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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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2023 Acura Integra A-Spec Review – Worth the Premium

The Truth About Cars

I remember the vitriol spewed towards the newest Acura Integra when the wraps came off. Yet it all melted away when I finally had the chance to pilot a 2023 Acura Integra A-Spec. Were I shopping in this class, I’d probably fork over the extra 10 G’s for the Acura, and not just because of the luxury dealer experience.

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