Acura

LG Energy Solution and Honda to Form Joint Venture for EV Battery Production in the U.S.

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Monday, August 29, 2022

The pouch-type batteries produced at the new JV plant will be supplied exclusively to Honda facilities in North America.

Key Points: 
  • The pouch-type batteries produced at the new JV plant will be supplied exclusively to Honda facilities in North America.
  • "Our joint venture with Honda, which has significant brand reputation, is yet another milestone in our mid- to long-term strategy of promoting electrification in the fast-growing North American market," said Youngsoo Kwon, CEO of LG Energy Solution.
  • LG Energy Solution (KRX: 373220), a split-off from LG Chem, is a leading global manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, mobility, IT, and energy storage systems.
  • Honda and its partners build products in more than 60 manufacturing plants in 27 countries, employing about 220,000 associates globally.

Standard Motor Products Introduces Over 300 New Part Numbers

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Thursday, August 25, 2022

NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) is pleased to announce the addition of 314 new part numbers in its August new number announcement.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) is pleased to announce the addition of 314 new part numbers in its August new number announcement.
  • SMP is committed to providing replacement parts for hybrid and electric vehicles through its Standard, Standard Import, and Four Seasons brands.
  • This month's release expands on powertrain-neutral coverage for both Standard and Four Seasons with over 170 new Sensors, Switches, Actuators, and Connectors.
  • With over 100 years in business, Standard Motor Products, Inc. is a leading independent manufacturer and distributor of premium automotive replacement parts.

Dominion DMS announces integration with Honda iN Plus

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022

NORFOLK, Va., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dominion DMS announces integration with Honda iN Plus which allows information that is sent to American Honda Motors to be processed immediately over a secure Internet connection for Honda and Acura dealers.

Key Points: 
  • NORFOLK, Va., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dominion DMS announces integration with Honda iN Plus which allows information that is sent to American Honda Motors to be processed immediately over a secure Internet connection for Honda and Acura dealers.
  • "The Honda iN Plus integration helps improve operating efficiencies and eliminates delays which save us time and increases productivity.
  • - Mark Kool, Co-owner, Janssen Kool Honda
    Sharon Kitzman, President Dominion DMS - "At Dominion DMS, our mission is to partner with automotive dealers in an ever-evolving landscape.
  • This announcement is yet another reason for dealers to reconsider their current DMS relationship and consider what VUE DMS can offer.

Lexus Is the ‘Class’ of Luxury, Yet Strong Moves From Acura and Infiniti Make It a Race, ACSI Data Show

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Japanese and Korean manufacturers improve 1 point, moving into a first-place tie with European manufacturers (unchanged) at 79.

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  • Japanese and Korean manufacturers improve 1 point, moving into a first-place tie with European manufacturers (unchanged) at 79.
  • Ford slips 1% to 76 yet outpaces last-place Stellantis (comprised of the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram nameplates), which dips 1% to 75.
  • Luxury plates Acura and Infiniti make a splash with massive customer satisfaction gains, but most mass-market brands falter.
  • Acura and Infiniti surge 8% and 9%, respectively, moving into a three-way tie for second with Audi (up 3%) at 82.

New Acura ZDX and ZDX Type S Will Take Brand's Precision Crafted Performance into the Electrified Era

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Friday, August 19, 2022

Demonstrating its commitment to performance in the electrified era, Acura will also launch with a ZDX Type S variant, as the brand continues to focus on putting the driver experience first.

Key Points: 
  • Demonstrating its commitment to performance in the electrified era, Acura will also launch with a ZDX Type S variant, as the brand continues to focus on putting the driver experience first.
  • The ZDX will be the first production model to feature many of the styling themes of the new Acura design direction introduced during Monterey Car Week in the form of the Acura Precision EV Concept.
  • The ZDX is being co-developed with GM utilizing the highly flexible global EV platform powered by Ultium batteries.
  • "Acura will remain focused on performance in the electrified era and Type S will continue to represent the pinnacle of this direction."

Acura Precision EV Concept Debuts at Monterey, Previews Future Design Language for Electrified Era

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

"The Acura Precision EV Concept is a design study that will shape the direction of future Acura products in the electrified era including our first all-electric SUV in 2024," said Emile Korkor, assistant vice president of Acura National Sales.

Key Points: 
  • "The Acura Precision EV Concept is a design study that will shape the direction of future Acura products in the electrified era including our first all-electric SUV in 2024," said Emile Korkor, assistant vice president of Acura National Sales.
  • "The Acura Precision EV Concept is a look into our future direction and continues Acura's Precision Crafted Performance design language with a modern expression of performance"said Dave Marek, Acura executive creative director.
  • "The Acura Precision EV Concept will be our North Star as we move into an exciting electrified future, and you will see these design cues translate over to future production models."
  • "The Acura Precision EV Concept gives a sneak peek of our future Dual Experience interior design philosophy," said Simon Yu, senior interior designer.

Honda Announces Corporate Leadership Changes in North America

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Thursday, August 11, 2022

Schostek began his career at Honda in 1987 in the Legal Division of the former Honda of America Mfg.

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  • Schostek began his career at Honda in 1987 in the Legal Division of the former Honda of America Mfg.
  • He went on to serve in key leadership positions within several of Honda's North American operations, including senior executive assignments at Honda Manufacturing of Alabama (now Alabama Auto Plant), Honda Manufacturing of Indiana (now Indiana Auto Plant), and Honda North America.
  • Nelson joined Honda in 1987 in the purchasing area of Honda of America Mfg., at a time when Honda was beginning to dramatically expand local parts sourcing in North America.
  • Honda has built automobiles in North America for 40 years and, in 2021, more than 95% of all Honda and Acura automobiles sold in the U.S. were produced in North America.

Acura, Wayne Taylor Racing Victorious at Road America

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Monday, August 8, 2022

Meanwhile, the drivers' and teams' titles will be decided between Meyer Shank Racing and Wayne Taylor Racing, with all other contenders also mathematically eliminated with the start at Road Atlanta.

Key Points: 
  • Meanwhile, the drivers' and teams' titles will be decided between Meyer Shank Racing and Wayne Taylor Racing, with all other contenders also mathematically eliminated with the start at Road Atlanta.
  • 1st overall - #10 Filipe Albuquerque, Ricky Taylor, Wayne Taylor Racing Acura ARX-05 DPi
    4th overall - #60 Tom Blomqvist, Oliver Jarvis, Meyer Shank Racing Acura ARX-05 DPi
    9th GTD - #51 Ryan Eversley, Aidan Read, Rick Ware Racing Acura NSX GT3 Evo22
    Filipe Albuquerque(#10 Wayne Taylor Racing Acura ARX-05) Race winner: "What a crazy race.
  • Ricky Taylor (#10 Wayne Taylor Racing ARX-05) Race winner: "My job was to survive the conditions during my stint today.
  • This is the 49th IMSA prototype victory for Wayne Taylor Racing, but the first at Road America.

New Handcrafted Acura TLX Type S PMC Edition Previewed in Three Stunning Paint Colors

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Friday, July 1, 2022

Offered in one of three NSX derived premium colors Curva Red, 130R White and Long Beach Blue the limited production run TLX Type S PMC Edition will be available for ordering later this year.

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  • Offered in one of three NSX derived premium colors Curva Red, 130R White and Long Beach Blue the limited production run TLX Type S PMC Edition will be available for ordering later this year.
  • Inside, the TLX Type S PMC Edition is further distinguished by carbon fiber interior trim panels, illuminated side sills and premium floor mats with Type S badges and colored accent binding.
  • Following the hand-assembly process, each TLX Type S PMC Edition receives the same quality control process as NSX, including a dyno check, paint inspection and rough-road simulation.
  • TLX Type S PMC Edition Details:
    Painted in NSX premium nano-pigment paints:

Acura Sweeps Again With 1-2 Finish at Watkins Glen

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Monday, June 27, 2022

Tom Blomqvist and Oliver Jarvis completed the Acura 1-2 sweep with a second-place finish in their Meyer Shank Racing ARX-05.

Key Points: 
  • Tom Blomqvist and Oliver Jarvis completed the Acura 1-2 sweep with a second-place finish in their Meyer Shank Racing ARX-05.
  • Lee Niffenegger(Program Manager, Honda Performance Development) on today's 1-2 finish at the Sahlen's Six Hours of the Glen: "It is a fabulous 1-2 at Watkins Glen, and our first prototype win here with the Acura ARX-05.
  • We're so happy to have gone 1-2 in both the Rolex 24 to start the year and now here at Watkins Glen.
  • Acura's initial Watkins Glen success came in 1991, with Parker Johnstone taking the Comptech Acura Spice SE90P to the Lights class victory.