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Acura to debut 3 new vehicles at the 2012 North American International Auto Show including its first gasoline-electric hybrid

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Acura will unveil three new vehicles at the 2012 North American International Auto Show including a new compact sports sedan, a redesigned RDX crossover sport utility vehicle, and a concept version of the next generation Acura NSX super car.

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Acura introduces three new vehicles at Detroit show; two hybrid powertrains

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Acura also announced that the next-generation NSX will feature Acura’s new Sport Hybrid SH-AWD technology, is expected to debut in the next three years, and will be developed by an engineering team led by Honda R&D Americas, Inc., Acura ILX Concept. liter gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain. Acura NSX Concept.

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2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid on sale in April; 3-motor sport hybrid system

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The MDX Sport Hybrid powertrain delivers a total system output of 321 horsepower and 289 lb-ft (392 N·m) of torque, up 31 horsepower over the non-hybrid MDX, making it the most powerful Acura production SUV ever built. The MDX Sport Hybrid employs technology offered in the Acura NSX supercar and RLX Sport Hybrid sedan.

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Recall For 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid Headlamp Problem

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A recall has been issued for 2013 and 2014 Acura ILX Hybrid sedans--along with their gasoline counterparts--to fix a problem with their headlamps. ALSO SEE: Acura Kills ILX Hybrid.'

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GM Reveals 2011 Buick Regal for US; Two Gasoline Direct-Injection I-4s for Sport Sedan

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The new Regal, drawing on work on the award-winning Opel Insignia, will offer two gasoline direct-injection engines and is directly targeted at competitors such as the Acura TSX and Volvo S60. GM is revealing the 2011 Buick Regal sport sedan to customers in the Los Angeles area today. The 2011 Buick Regal. Click to enlarge.

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Cumulative worldwide sales of Honda hybrids passes 1 million units

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15 mode with a 5-speed MT vehicle—at the time the world’s highest fuel economy among all mass-production gasoline-powered vehicles. Acura ILX Hybrid (USA, Canada only). mpg US, 2.86 L/100k m) on the 10?15 Earlier post.) June: Fit Shuttle Hybrid (Japan only) Freed Hybrid (Japan only) Freed Spike Hybrid (Japan only).

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Acura Debuts Performance Electric Vision Design Concept

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While Acura recently unveiled its first production EV, the 2024 ZDX crossover , during Monterey Car Week, the model didn’t quite reach the ridiculous levels of extravagance the event is known for. & It’s not a production vehicle and may not even qualify as a prototype for some model Acura has yet to deliver. .&

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