More V-Dub Up! coming to Tokyo, LA

f you liked Volkswagen's Up! concept shown at Frankfurt earlier this week, we have some good news for you. First, the head of VW, Martin Winterkorn, admitted the Up! was likely to see production in a few years. We like the sound of VW heading back to its rear-engined roots, and look forward to seeing how the company does with it. Second and third, Winterkorn also says VW will have variations of the platform to show off at both the Tokyo Motor Show next month and, in November, at the Los Angeles show. What those might be, he didn't get into. Sedan? Wagon? Convertible? Hybrid? We'll know for sure within just a few weeks. And if that's not enough good news for Up! fans, he also hinted at a possible fourth variation. No date was given for that...

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Acura rl

Acura rlAcura rlThe actual Acura RL differs from the majority of luxury significant autos , which in turn provide similar a huge engine along with a rear-wheel drive podium. The one available powerplant inside the RL is really a V6, however i am not saying how the RL is not sporty. Their Tremendous Dealing with Almost all Controls Push (SH-AWD) method lets the actual RL get edges in high-speed and keep extraordinary hold. The particular RL is a bit more concerning agility as compared to rate, plus its a little more about a lavish high-tech cabin compared to old style beauty. The Acura RL can also be provided with an engaged Cruise trip Manage (ACC) system, along with a Crash Mitigation Braking System (CMBS). The ACC employs a radar-based product...

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Acura rsx

Acura rsxThe Acura RSX is a two-door sports litter. Substitution Cup Integra, the RSX Acura served as entry-level car from 2002 until 2006, when the label definite to go solon upscale, and the car does not correspond to his plan. However, as a car, then two versions of the RSX to option consumers who require a car that offers a somewhat affordable sports coupe same the call and performance open. Same most Acura, the RSX has a gymnasium makings of civilization and a laurels for reliability than the moderate, emulous prices and pinched resale see.In the test, plant our editors RSX forces greater performance to be amenable direction and direction. Type-S was specially fun to actuation. Throughout the production cycle was the Acura RSX one of our...

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Tsx acura

Tsx acuraTsx acuraAcura TSX delivers seats regarding several travellers and an extraordinary variety of normal high-end capabilities, such as 17-inch alloy wheels, xenon front lights, the sunroof, heated energy entrance seats with driver storage, buckskin covers, dual-zone computerized heating and cooling, Bluetooth and also a seven-speaker Compact disc head unit along with satellite television stereo and iPod intergrated ,. Versions designed with the particular Technology Deal increase this sort of niceties being a course-plotting program, a rearview camera and also a quality 10-speaker audio system together with in-dash six-CD changer. All TSXs possess antilock tires, stableness control, the front facet impact airbags along with part layer...

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Honda Civic Noise & Relaxation 2012

High Levels of Refinement For The New Honda CivicIn order for the new 2012 Honda Civic to provide a quieter and more refined driving experience, the development team focused on sharpening every detail of the design, build and aerodynamics resulting in optimal interior refinement.The new Honda Civic was tested across Europe in order to tune the car to the varying road conditions found throughout the region. To fine tune the cabin insulation, the Civic was also tested in Honda's anechoic (echo-free) chamber in the Research & Development facility located in Swindon. As a result of the tests in the anechoic chamber, the design and construction of the roof lining and how it interacts with the bodywork was modified. The aerodynamic efficiency of the new Honda Civic also has a key role...

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Honda Civic Noise & Relaxation 2012

High Levels of Refinement For The New Honda CivicIn order for the new 2012 Honda Civic to provide a quieter and more refined driving experience, the development team focused on sharpening every detail of the design, build and aerodynamics resulting in optimal interior refinement.The new Honda Civic was tested across Europe in order to tune the car to the varying road conditions found throughout the region. To fine tune the cabin insulation, the Civic was also tested in Honda's anechoic (echo-free) chamber in the Research & Development facility located in Swindon. As a result of the tests in the anechoic chamber, the design and construction of the roof lining and how it interacts with the bodywork was modified. The aerodynamic efficiency of the new Honda Civic also has a key role...

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Honda Installs Wind Tunnel Amid $355 Million Ohio Plant Upgrades

Honda Motor Co. is making $355 million of upgrades at plants in Ohio where it opened its first U.S. wind tunnel, seeking productivity and fuel-economy gains for models designed and built in North America.The Ohio projects for Japan’s first company to make cars in the U.S. include $166 million of improvements to its factory in East Liberty and a $64 million stamping press at its Marysville plant, said Ron Lietzke, spokesman for the company’s assembly unit. Honda wouldn’t provide the cost of the wind tunnel or other additions to its engineering center in Raymond.“The driver of the projects is to improve all our characteristics,” Lietzke said in an interview, declining to say whether the changes will lead to greater output. “If we end up increasing...

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