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Oklahoma Teen Allegedly Defrauded a Car Dealership Out of Almost $100,000

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In mid-April, Bailey approached the dealership with an Acura MDX, and when the store ran the numbers, it found that he only owed $1,713.23. & & [Image: University of College via Shutterstock] Become a& TTAC insider. They appraised the SUV at $48,000 and cut a $46,272.97 check for the difference.

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Honda to invest $40B over 10 years in electrification and software; launching 30 EV models by 2030; > 2M units p.a.

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Honda brand: All-new Prologue SUV, Acura brand: an EV SUV model.). The “joy of driving” will be passed on to Honda models even in the era of electrification, and Honda will globally introduce two sports models—a specialty and a flagship model—which will embody Honda’s universal sports mindset and distinctive characteristics.

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2024 Hyundai Elantra N Review – Tightening Up

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The 19-inch wheels are now a lighter weight forged alloy that reduce unsprung weight, while the steering system gets a universal steering joint that should reduce friction along with software updates. Again, the software update are meant to match the mechanical changes and also make the steering feel more precise.

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Honda demonstrates advanced vehicle-to-pedestrian and vehicle-to-motorcycle connected vehicle safety technologies

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This system is being researched and tested in cooperation with the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute. The V2M system’s advantage is its ability to sense the presence of a motorcycle even when it is obstructed from the view of nearby automobile drivers. Honda pedestrian safety technology. Current offerings.

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Honda begins testing of automated vehicle technology at “GoMentum Station”

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Honda will offer rearview cameras as standard equipment on all model year 2015 Honda and Acura vehicles.

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