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Honda CEO Confirms New NSX and “Hot†2012 Civic Type R
[2003 Honda HSC Concept pictured above] Last April, we told you about Honda CEO Takanobu Ito's plans for a successor to the much-missed NSX supercar. Ito had then hinted that the “new NSX†would be more environmentally friendly, possibly using a hybrid powertrain like the Japanese firm's new small coupe, the CR-Z. On the sidelines of this year's Frankfurt Motor Show, Ito-San reaffirmed the company's commitment to build an NSX successor.
“I spent part of my early career at Honda developing the NSX, and specifically the aluminium body," Ito told reporters from UK's Autocar. "I really enjoyed the experience and learned much, so my wish is that Honda engineers have the experience of developing a sportscar like the NSX in the future. Within Honda, our engineers are already looking at developing such a car,†he added.
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Honda To Introduce New Hybrid Variant Of Accord Sedan Next Year
[JDM Honda Accord pictured above]There's plenty of news coming out from the sidelines of the Tokyo Motor Show and a lot of them concern Honda's future plans. Along with the Acura-badged NSX hybrid concept that's heading to Detroit, we also...
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New Honda Nsx Concept Reportedly Coming To Detroit Show, May Get 3.5l V6 Hybrid Powertrain
When Honda CEO Takanobu Ito confirmed the NSX replacement, it made sense that the new sports car would be revealed at the Japanese company's home turf. However, Honda displayed the compact EV-STER concept instead, a small RWD roadster that resembles...
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New Honda Nsx Concept Reportedly Coming To Detroit Show, May Get 3.5l V6 Hybrid Powertrain
When Honda CEO Takanobu Ito confirmed the NSX replacement, it made sense that the new sports car would be revealed at the Japanese company's home turf. However, Honda displayed the compact EV-STER concept instead, a small RWD roadster that resembles...
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Honda Confirms Development Of Euro Mugen Civic Type R 240hp, Releases New Details
After weeks of media speculation that arose after the release of a teaser set of photos as well as a promotional video, Honda has finally confirmed the development of a highly-tuned Civic Type R 'MUGEN' concept prototype road car. The key word...
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Lotus Helps Development Of Honda Civic Hybrid Race Car
Bet you never thought you’d see a Honda Civic IMA Hybrid in the air like the one in featured in the picture above. Of course, this isn’t your ordinary hybrid but a race prepped version of the eco-friendly Civic created by Oaktec. The Lancashire...
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