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#honda #pilot #hondapilot #germancarforum Pilot is the ultimate family SUV with rugged styling and a class-leading combination of off-road capability and nimble on-road dynamics Pilot TrailSport: most rugged and off-road capable Honda SUV, with special off-road features engineered to get weekend adventurers further off the beaten path Pilot Sport is exceptionally well-equipped with a starting MSRP of $39,9001 The updated 2025 Honda Pilot, the largest and most powerful 3-row SUV in Honda history, begins arriving at Honda dealerships today with an exciting new Black Edition featuring exclusive exterior and interior styling enhancementsthat distinguish it from the rest of the Pilot family. Pilot's six well-equipped trim levels include...

#honda #fuelcell #hydrogenfuelcell #hondacrv #germancarforum Advancing zero emissions mobility, the CR-V e:FCEV received a 270-mile EPA driving range rating while still delivering impressive power, cabin space and cargo capacity Combines all-new U.S.-made fuel cell system with plug-in charging capability to deliver EV driving around town and fast hydrogen refueling for longer trips CR-V e:FCEV is the only fuel cell electric passenger vehicle made in America1 Battery-electric and fuel cell electric vehicles will represent 100% of Honda automobile sales by 2040 Honda today revealed America’s first production plug-in hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle, the 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV. A fun-to-drive compact CUV that received a 270-mile EPA...

Integra claims automotive "Triple Crown" winning 2023 North American Car of the Year™, 2024 Car and Driver 10 Best Cars award and 2024 Road & Track Performance Car of the Year Acura Integra Type S recognized for its incredible dynamic performance and refinement at an attainable price point Win marks Acura's second Road & Track Performance Car of the Year trophy in the award's 10-year history The high-performance Acura Integra Type S has been named Performance Car of the Year by the editors of Road & Track for its incredible power and dynamic performance paired with premium features and refinement. The flexible 5-door liftback took the top spot in the Under $100k category over significantly higher priced and more powerful, rear-wheel...

ZDX Type S delivers an estimated 500-horsepower – making it the most powerful Acura SUV ever ZDX anticipated to receive an EPA range rating of 325 zero-emission miles1, in A-Spec single-motor configuration ZDX marks first Acura applications of cutting-edge new technologies including Google built-in, Bang & Olufsen luxury audio and—in the Type S variant—AcuraWatch™ 360+ with Hands Free Cruise Designed at the Acura Design Studio in Los Angeles, ZDX introduces Acura's latest styling language, previewed by the Precision EV Concept Acura's first all-electric model, the ZDX will start in the $60,000 range with first client deliveries slated for early 2024 Today marks the global debut of Acura's first all-electric model – the new 2024 Acura...

Acura is accelerating toward its electrified future with the world debut of the all-electric 2024 ZDX on August 17, during the famed Monterey Car Week. Styled at the Acura Design Studio in Southern California, the dramatically sculpted SUV reflects many of the exterior themes previewed with the Acura Precision EV Concept, including an eye-catching illuminated evolution of Acura’s Diamond Pentagon grille. Both the 2024 ZDX and ZDX Type S performance variant go on-sale early next year and will feature smartly integrated intuitive technologies as standard equipment, including Acura’s first Integration of Google built-in with the latest apps and services. The ZDX also marks the launch of the collaboration with Bang & Olufsen luxury...

Honda adds a third hybrid-electric trim level to the 2024 CR-V lineup Well-equipped new CR-V Sport-L features leather seats, power tailgate, wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility, and wireless smartphone charging Sport-L's bold gloss black exterior accents, rectangular exhaust finishers and Berlina Black 18-inch wheels add style and presence Pricing of 2024 Honda CR-V starts at $29,500 MSRP for the LX 2WD The 2024 Honda CR-V will begin arriving in Honda dealerships on June 14 with an expanded lineup featuring a new hybrid-electric powered Sport-L trim to amp up its appeal to young and active buyers. Consistently the best-selling Honda SUV, the Honda CR-V includes three turbocharged trims: LX, EX and EX-L, plus...

ENSENADA, Baja, Mexico Honda Ridgeline again captures Class 7 honors in Baja Second Ridgeline off-road racing victory of 2023, and sixth Baja 500 win The Honda Off-Road Racing Team returned to Baja California this weekend, and added another Class 7 victory in the 55th running of the Baja 500 off-road race. The impressive result was the second consecutive class win for the Ridgeline Off-Road Race Truck this season, following a Class 7 victory, for V6-powered unlimited race trucks, at the Mint 400 in March, and the sixth victory for the Ridgeline in the Baja 500. Starting and finishing driver Ethan Ebert – along with Richard Glasczak who piloted the middle stint -- took an early Class 7 lead and remained in command throughout the...

May 30, 2023 — ALPHARETTA, Georgia New SCL500 pairs retro "scrambler" styling with modern on-road performance Shadow Phantom cruiser receives updates to performance and styling ADV160 receives new engine, replaces ADV150 Shadow Aero, PCX and Grom return American Honda today announced that the new SCL500 "scrambler"-style motorcycle is coming to the U.S. market. The SCL500 is a nod to Honda's rich history, dating all the way back to the 1960s when the CL72 and CL77 were offered. Based on the Rebel 500 platform, the SCL500 combines modern ride quality and comfort with authentic retro styling, and delivers the result at an attractive price. At the same time, Honda announced the return of several other models, many of which have received...

It was a successful debut for the all-new FL5 model Honda Civic Type R TCR machine as LA Honda World's Ryan Eversley and Mat Pombo started from pole and scored a podium finish in the weekend's IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge race at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Pombo kicked off the weekend well for the team, setting a blistering pace to claim pole position in the FL5's first qualifying session. He and co-driver Ryan Eversley would stay out of trouble to cross the line third in their brand new #37 Honda at the Laguna Seca 120, third round in the 2023 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge series. Still running the previous-generation Civic Type R – and championship leaders entering the Laguna Seca round – William Tally and Mike LaMarra in their...

May 15, 2023 — MONTEREY, CA Wayne Taylor Racing with Andretti Autosport comes home fourth in the Motul Course de Monterey Meyer Shank Racing leads early, scores sixth-place finish Opening-lap contact for Gradient Racing Acura NSX GT3 Evo22 It was a fourth-place finish for Acura at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, with Ricky Taylor and Filipe Albuquerque finishing just off the podium in their #10 WTRAndretti Acura ARX-06 GTP machine. Acura ARX-06 GTP It was a fraught race in the premier GTP division, with incidents, traffic and yellow flags impacting the entirety of the two-hour, 40-minute Motul Course de Monterey event, fourth round in the 2023 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. The #10 Acura ran as high as third during the...

The highly anticipated 2024 Acura Integra Type S, the most powerful, best performing Integra ever, will be available for limited reservations at Acura.com/Integra starting May 11 at 10:00 am PT. Prospective Integra Type S buyers will have the opportunity to reserve* one of the first 200 production units before the high-performance model officially begins arriving at dealerships next month. Well-equipped with class-leading premium features and technologies including heated front sport seats, a 10.2-inch Acura Precision Cockpit™ digital instrument cluster, head-up display, wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility, wireless phone charging and a 16-speaker ELS STUDIO 3D® premium audio system, the 2024 Integra Type S carries a...

The fun-to-drive 2024 Honda HR-V is now on sale with a starting manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $24,100 for the HR-V LX (excluding $1,295 destination charge). America's most popular SUV with first-time and Gen-Z buyers1, HR-V is just the right size for young, active buyers looking for a sporty driving experience with plenty of space and utility for adventurous weekend escapes. For better traction management when the road gets rough, the 2024 HR-V is available with Real Time All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with Intelligent Control™ starting at $25,600 (excluding $1,295 destination charge). Stylish and sporty with a roomy, feature-rich interior, the award-winning second-generation HR-V continues to bring in a new generation of...

Accord scores top ratings in all evaluated categories All-new model receives highest possible “SUPERIOR” in the daytime vehicle-to-pedestrain front crash prevention rating Six Honda models now rated 2023 TSP or better The all-new 2023 Honda Accord has earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) highest accolade, the 2023 TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) rating. The new Accord, a model that has long set the standard for midsize car safety performance, earned the Institute’s highest possible ratings in six out of seven evaluated categories. This includes Accord’s standard front crash prevention system, which earned a “SUPERIOR” rating from IIHS in the daytime and an “ADVANCED” rating in the nighttime vehicle-to-pedestrian avoidance...

Civic Type R now holds lap records at two legendary racetracks, Suzuka and Nürburgring Nordschleife The pinnacle of Honda factory performance, the new Civic Type R is the fastest, most powerful Honda vehicle ever offered in the U.S. In-car video documents the record-setting lap The all-new 2023 Honda Civic Type R, the most powerful Honda production vehicle ever sold in the U.S.,has set a new track record for a front-wheel drive car[1] around the iconic 20.8-kilometer Nürburgring Nordschleife in Germany—considered the most challenging road circuit ever devised—during testing and performance evaluation. The officially measured new lap record time of 7 minutes 44.881 seconds[2] further demonstrates the improved dynamic performance of the...

April 18, 2023 — ALPHARETTA, Georgia Trail125 receives engine updates for 2023 model year Also returning: Ruckus, Metropolitan and Montesa Cota In an announcement today, American Honda confirmed the return of a number of two-wheel products for model-years 2023 and 2024. A diverse range of categories is represented, highlighting Honda’s commitment to producing high-quality machines for casual riders, nostalgia-driven customers and niche-focused enthusiasts. Honda’s retro-inspired Trail125 receives updates to its engine package and a new color for 2023. The efficiency-focused advancements align the popular model with its miniMOTO relatives, especially the Super Cub. Returning for the 2024 model year, the iconic Ruckus and classic...

April 11, 2023 — TORRANCE, Calif Integra Type S elevates Acura Precision Crafted Performance to new levels with class-leading power and dynamic capabilities paired with premium features and refinement Most powerful, best performing Integra ever boasts a 3201 horsepower turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, six-speed manual transmission, and 4-piston Brembo® front brakes Instantly recognizable as a Type S, the high-performance Integra features a substantially wider stance with 2.8-inch blistered fenders housing high performance summer tires Premium technologies include 9-inch touchscreen with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto integration, Head Up Display and 16-speaker ELS Studio 3D® audio Making its public debut this weekend at the Acura...

Acura today announced the highly-anticipated 2024 Integra Type S will launch this summer with an impressive 320 horsepower, 310 lb.-ft. of torque and class-leading power-to-weight ratio, taking Integra performance to its highest levels yet. With power derived from a race-proven, high-revving 2.0-liter VTEC turbocharged engine and paired exclusively with a precise, short-throw 6-speed manual transmission, the Integra Type S promises ultimate street performance delivered with premium appointments. Geared for a new generation of enthusiast drivers, the 2024 Integra Type S will be officially revealed next month ahead of the 48th annual Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.

March 14, 2023 — TORRANCE, Calif. Limited to just 50 units, the Gotham Gray TLX Type S PMC Edition launches next month Striking Gotham Gray matte paint previously only offered on the NSX Type S supercar Acura is creating 50 hand-assembled TLX Type S PMC Editions finished in Gotham Gray matte paint, the signature color of the performance brand’s NSX Type S supercar. The unique paint utilizes a clear matte metallic finish to give the TLX Type S an even more sinister appearance. Mirroring the production of 50 Gotham Gray NSX Type S models built for the U.S. market, the 50 handcrafted high-performance sedans will enter production next month at the company’s Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Ohio4 and arrive at select dealers this...

American Honda February sales near 85,000 units with strong start for Acura brand in 2023 MDX and Integra lead Acura sales with the brand topping 10,000 units in February Sales of the 2023 North American Car of the Year™, the Acura Integra, top 2,000 units for the 5th straight month, maintaining its lead in the premium gateway segment MDX tops 4,600 units; Type S boosts TLX sales in February Sales of all-new volume Honda models (CR-V, Accord and Pilot) temporarily constrained by supply and logistics issues; models now heading to market with an anticipated boost to sales in March February marks the first time the hybrid powertrain made up the majority of CR-V sales; CR-V hybrid also posted 2nd best month of all time New 2-year lease on...

February 28, 2023 — TORRANCE, Calif. Demonstration vehicle combines HPD INDYCAR drivetrain, racing suspension,Firestone high-performance tires and Honda CR-V Hybrid bodywork Features 2024 Honda INDYCAR hybrid power unit technology CR-V Hybrid Racer to debut at Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg While hybrid power units officially debut in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES in 2024, race fans and car enthusiasts alike will be treated to a “sneak preview” of the incoming technology with the debut of the Honda CR-V Hybrid Racer at next month’s season-opening Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. “This project vehicle is an INDYCAR ‘beast’ in Honda CR-V ‘sheep’s clothing’,” said David Salters, president and technical director for Honda...

February 23, 2023 — TORRANCE, Calif. 2023 Acura Integra, MDX and RDX all earn the pinnacle TSP+ award 2023 Honda CR-V, HR-V and Odyssey earn TSP+ award; two Civic models also earn TSP Collision Mitigation Braking System™ gets SUPERIOR rating for frontal crash prevention and is standard equipment on all eight models as part of AcuraWatch™ and Honda Sensing® 2023 Honda Accord and Pilot target TSP+, but not yet evaluated by IIHS Three Acura models and five Honda models have earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) rating or better for 2023, with six achieving the pinnacle TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) rating, including all-new for 2023 models: Acura Integra, Honda HR-V and CR-V. Contributing to the top...