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Mitsubishi Motors to stop making first mass-produced EV

TOKYO — Mitsubishi Motors will stop making the world’s first mass-produced electric passenger car, the i-MiEV, as early as the end of fiscal 2020, Nikkei has learned. Sales of i-MiEVs have been sluggish, and the cars lag behind those of rivals in cruising distance and other factors. Mitsubishi Motors has marketed i-MiEVs since 2009 in… Continue reading Mitsubishi Motors to stop making first mass-produced EV

@Toyota: Shell, Toyota and Honda Plan Expansion of Hydrogen Refueling Network in California

About Shell Hydrogen Shell Hydrogen is helping to build the infrastructure needed for hydrogen to grow as a transport fuel. For example, we are part of joint ventures and alliances that have built hydrogen filling stations for passenger cars in the USA (California), Canada, Germany and the UK and announced plans to build several stations… Continue reading @Toyota: Shell, Toyota and Honda Plan Expansion of Hydrogen Refueling Network in California

Acura RLX Luxury Sedan Phased Out Over Slow Sales, 2020 Is the Final Model Year

Acura RLX Luxury Sedan Phased Out Over Slow Sales, 2020 Is the Final Model Year

16 May 2020, 19:53 UTC ·
by Mircea Panait

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From 5,014 units in 2013 to 1,019 in 2019 in a market as large as the United States is a bit of a shame, isn’t it? These are the sales figures of the RLX, the executive sedan that Acura sells in this part of the world. Honda markets it in Japan as the Legend. At the end of the 2020 model year, the U.S. version will bow out with a whimper instead of a bang.
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Automotive News has learned that Acura will drop the nameplate to focus on more lucrative products, namely crossovers and SUVs. Even the Legend is understood to be on the chopping block given its age, but no confirmation has been offered in this regard. Both sedans are built by Honda in Japan at the Sayama plant in Saitama, and the Legend comes exclusively with SH-AWD, the automaker’s acronym for Super Handling All-Wheel Drive.
With the departure of the RLX from U.S. shores, the remainder of the lineup will be completely American. From the compact ILX to the mid-size MDX and mid-engine NSX, all of these cars are built – with locally-sourced parts and a lot of pride – in the United States of America.
The 2020 RLX is more expensive than the MDX at $54,900 right off the bat, not including destination charge. A V6 with 310 horsepower (314 PS) comes standard while the Sport Hybrid levels up to 377 horsepower (382 PS) and a combined fuel economy of 28 miles to the gallon (8.4 liters per 100 kilometers). With the Advance Package, make that $61,900.
No fewer than seven exterior colors, four interior options, and three wheel designs are available. A decklid spoiler adds $410 to the tally while LED fog lights retail at $750. As you can tell, it’s not the most interesting sedan out there nor is it good value for the money.
The Genesis G80 comes to mind, battling for the same customers as the RLX with a rear-/all-wheel-drive platform instead of front-/all-wheel drive. The South Korean competitor kicks off at $42,550 for the 2020 model year while the 2021 redesign with GV80 cues still hasn't been priced.

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@Honda: Honda and General Motors Sign MoU Toward Establishing a Strategic Alliance in North America

TOKYO, Sept 4, 2020 – (JCN Newswire) – General Motors and Honda today announced they have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding following extensive preliminary discussions toward establishing a North American automotive alliance. The scope of the proposed alliance includes a range of vehicles to be sold under each company’s distinct brands, as well as… Continue reading @Honda: Honda and General Motors Sign MoU Toward Establishing a Strategic Alliance in North America

World NM: General Motors and Honda are teaming up for cost savings and future vehicle development000092

General Motors and Honda are teaming up in North America. The companies announced on Thursday that they have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to try and build a North American automotive alliance. Joint engineering will start early next year and will include the sharing of common vehicle platforms that include internal-combustion and electrified powertrains.… Continue reading World NM: General Motors and Honda are teaming up for cost savings and future vehicle development000092

@GM: Honda and General Motors Sign MoU Toward Establishing a Strategic Alliance in North America DETROIT and TORRANCE, Calif. , Sept. 3, 2020 /PRNewswir…

DETROIT and TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — General Motors and Honda to explore sharing vehicle platforms and propulsion systems for a variety of core segments Combined efforts would enable both companies to accelerate innovation and more effectively deploy resources in advanced and next-generation technologies Alliance builds on successful collaboration in electrified vehicles and… Continue reading @GM: Honda and General Motors Sign MoU Toward Establishing a Strategic Alliance in North America DETROIT and TORRANCE, Calif. , Sept. 3, 2020 /PRNewswir…

@GM: Honda and General Motors Sign MoU Toward Establishing a Strategic Alliance in North America

Honda and General Motors Sign MoU Toward Establishing a Strategic Alliance in North America 2020-09-03 General Motors and Honda to explore sharing vehicle platforms and propulsion systems for a variety of core segments Combined efforts would enable both companies to accelerate innovation and more effectively deploy resources in advanced and next-generation technologies Alliance builds on… Continue reading @GM: Honda and General Motors Sign MoU Toward Establishing a Strategic Alliance in North America

Honda and GM join hands to develop cars in North America

General Motors and Honda Motor have teamed up to make a range of vehicles in North America, deepening their ties as carmakers come under pressure to share technology and costs to meet demands for cleaner vehicles. Under the alliance, Honda and GM intend to share common vehicle platforms, including electrified and internal combustion propulsion systems, the U.S. carmaker… Continue reading Honda and GM join hands to develop cars in North America

GM, Honda to jointly develop vehicles in North America, expanding consolidation

(Reuters) – General Motors (GM.N) and Honda Motor Co (7267.T) on Thursday revealed plans to team up in North America to make a range of vehicles, deepening their ties as the auto industry comes under greater pressure to share technology and costs to meet demands for cleaner vehicles. FILE PHOTO: The GM logo is pictured… Continue reading GM, Honda to jointly develop vehicles in North America, expanding consolidation