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Drive Notes: 2024 Acura Integra Type S

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The 2024 Acura Integra Type S is, on paper, the commuting enthusiast's dream car. An optional carbon-fiber spoiler added $950 and 19-inch copper wheels cost $2,186. Pros Honda/Acura has really dialed in the handling here -- it's smooth yet sharp. A few materials were more "Honda" than "Acura".

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

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Honda has committed to 40 gigawatt-hours annually with LG, as part of a joint-venture battery-supply agreement—enough to produce 350,000 to 400,000 vehicles, Aoyama underscored. Acura is being handled differently. Honda 0 Saloon concept No carbon fiber. Honda’s not jumping aboard the carbon-fiber train.

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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. Ford will return to Le Mans in 2016 with the all-new Ford GT supercar ( earlier post ) to compete in the LM GTE Pro class, commemorating the 50 th anniversary of Ford’s 1966 overall victory.

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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. Weight reduction in pursuit of performance.

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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. Fan Specifications.

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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. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

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News: 2024 Pebble Beach Debuts

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Acura Performance EV Concept Future Acura EV? Acura revealed the Performance EV Concept. With a teardrop cabin, this SUV gives a hint at the styling direction for what Acura calls its “electrified future.” This isn’t the first EV from Acura, the premium division at Honda.

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