Sport compact cars

Civic Type R Trifecta: Fun to Drive, Chance to Win and Give Back all at Once!

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Monday, November 23, 2020
Cars, Motor vehicles, Car classifications, Sedans, Station wagons, Hatchbacks, Sport compact cars, Coupés, Honda

Starting today, fans can enter for their chance to win the very first 2021 Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition for the U.S., Serial Plate 001.

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  • Starting today, fans can enter for their chance to win the very first 2021 Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition for the U.S., Serial Plate 001.
  • Fans can enter for a chance to win, starting today through Feb. 18, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. PST: Omaze.com/CivicTypeR .
  • "This initiative to give away a Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition will help us continue to provide much-needed assistance to our students and schools."
  • The Serial Plate 001 Civic Type R Limited Edition is the first of 600 Limited Edition models planned for the U.S. market.

All-New 2022 Subaru BRZ Makes Global Debut

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Cars, Sport compact cars, Coupés, Toyota 86, Subaru, BRZ

THERMAL, Calif., Nov. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The all-new, rear-wheel drive 2022 Subaru BRZ sports car made its Global Debut today at the Thermal Club Raceway in Thermal, CA.

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  • THERMAL, Calif., Nov. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The all-new, rear-wheel drive 2022 Subaru BRZ sports car made its Global Debut today at the Thermal Club Raceway in Thermal, CA.
  • Running counter to the current trend of power over precision, the 2022 Subaru BRZ focuses on simplicity and fun.
  • Despite its sporting intentions, the 2022 Subaru BRZ does not sacrifice everyday comfort and practicality.
  • With a 101.4-inch wheelbase and near perfect weight distribution, the 2022 Subaru BRZ is nimble and easy to control.

Subaru Reveals The Wildest WRX STI Ever--Travis Pastrana's Gymkhana STI

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Monday, October 12, 2020
Cars, Car classifications, Car body styles, Compact cars, Sedans, Sport compact cars, Sports sedans, Subaru, Ken Block, Travis Pastrana, Rally America, Subaru Rally Team USA

Drawing on Subaru's championship-winning rally and rallycross experience, this one-off STI throws out the rule book with the sole objective of taking Gymkhana to the next level.

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  • Drawing on Subaru's championship-winning rally and rallycross experience, this one-off STI throws out the rule book with the sole objective of taking Gymkhana to the next level.
  • Subaru and Hoonigan announced in May that Travis Pastrana would take over the Gymkhana series for 2020, bringing the series back to its rootsthe first two installments featured Ken Block driving Subaru WRX STI modelsbut promising a new take on the Gymkhana concept.
  • "When we brought Subaru back to Gymkhana, we knew we had to build something outrageous," said William Stokes, Motorsports Manager, Subaru of America.
  • Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan.

2021 Honda Civic Type R launches in Canada, includes Exclusive Limited Edition

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Monday, September 21, 2020
Cars, Car classifications, Coupés, Sport compact cars, Sports sedans, Hatchbacks, Hot Hatch, Honda Civic, Honda Type R

New Limited Edition brings go-faster dynamic package for ultimate Type R performance, clothed in exclusive Phoenix Yellow

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  • New Limited Edition brings go-faster dynamic package for ultimate Type R performance, clothed in exclusive Phoenix Yellow
    Limited Edition features BBS forged alloys, extra sticky Michelins, weight reduction, and bespoke chassis tuning
    MARKHAM, ON, Sept. 21, 2020 /CNW/ - The 2021 Honda Civic Type R begins arriving at dealers this month, heightened by the addition of the ultimate street-legal Type R, the Limited Edition.
  • The 2021 Civic Type R comes with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of $46,200, while the Type R Limited Edition has an MSRP of $54,600 (neither including the $1,670 destination and handling charge).
  • The 2021 Civic Type R and Type R Limited Edition carry forward the numerous updates made to the 2020 Type R, including the freshened front and rear exterior styling, larger grille opening and radiator for improved engine cooling, and interior updates such as the Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel, and a new weighted shift knob.
  • The 2021 Type R Limited Edition embodies multiple engineering and feature changes designed to maximize performance, without sacrificing Type R's unique combination of razor-sharp performance and civilized daily-driving manners.

2021 Honda Civic Type R Heats Up with Exclusive Limited Edition

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Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Cars, Car classifications, Coupés, Sport compact cars, Compact cars, Hatchbacks, Sedans, Honda Civic, Honda Type R

TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2021 Honda Civic Type R begins arriving in dealers today, heightened by the addition later this month of the ultimate street-legal Type R, the Limited Edition.

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  • TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2021 Honda Civic Type R begins arriving in dealers today, heightened by the addition later this month of the ultimate street-legal Type R, the Limited Edition.
  • The 2021 Civic Type R comes with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of $37,495, while the Type R Limited Edition has an MSRP of $43,995 (neither including the $955 destination and handling charge).
  • The 2021 Civic Type R and Type R Limited Edition carry forward the numerous updates made to the 2020 Type R, including the freshened front and rear exterior styling, larger grille opening and radiator for improved engine cooling, and interior updates such as the Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel, and a new weighted shift knob.
  • The 2021 Type R Limited Edition embodies multiple engineering and feature changes designed to maximize performance, without sacrificing Type R's unique combination of razor-sharp performance and civilized daily-driving manners.

Honda Unveils 2020 Civic Type R Pace Car

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Thursday, August 27, 2020
Cars, Car classifications, Motor vehicles, Hatchbacks, Sedans, Coupés, Sport compact cars, Honda Civic, Honda, Honda in motorsport, TCR Touring Car

The latest in a series of Honda Pace Cars utilized for Indy car competition since 2006, the newest Pace Car benefits from improvements made to the production Honda Civic Type R for 2020, including freshened exterior and interior styling; improvements to the ride, handling, and braking performance; and increased engine cooling.

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  • The latest in a series of Honda Pace Cars utilized for Indy car competition since 2006, the newest Pace Car benefits from improvements made to the production Honda Civic Type R for 2020, including freshened exterior and interior styling; improvements to the ride, handling, and braking performance; and increased engine cooling.
  • A video featuring the new Civic Type R Pace Car can be found on YouTube at https://youtu.be/o8CJYcXeP1E .
  • "As the fastest production front wheel drive car in the world, the 2020 Honda Civic Type R is a perfect match for Pace Car duties," said Art St. Cyr, vice president, Auto Operations for American Honda.
  • The line starts with the affordable and reliable Civic Si TCA race car, then leads to the Civic Type R TC racer that puts legendary Type R performance on track, and culminates with the no-compromise, championship-winning Civic Type R TCR race car.

2021 Hyundai Sonata Adds 19-inch Wheels with Pirelli P Zero Tires

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Thursday, July 23, 2020
Cars, Motor vehicles, Car classifications, Hyundai Motor Company, Sedans, Hyundai Motor America, Hatchbacks, Coupés, Sport compact cars, Hyundai Sonata

The 19-inch alloy wheels with 245/40 R19 Pirelli P Zero tires are now standard on the turbocharged SEL Plus trim.

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  • The 19-inch alloy wheels with 245/40 R19 Pirelli P Zero tires are now standard on the turbocharged SEL Plus trim.
  • "The 19-inch wheels and tires make a beautiful looking car look and perform even better," said Scott Margason, director of product planning, Hyundai Motor North America.
  • Continuing to promote the latest advances in technology, the Sonata supports Hyundai Digital Key via a dedicated smartphone app.
  • Hyundai Motor America is headquartered in Fountain Valley, California, and is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company of Korea.

COVID-19 Impact and Recovery Analysis- Global Aluminum Alloy Wheel Market 2020-2024 | Growing Demand for Lightweight Vehicles to Boost Market Growth | Technavio

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Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Automotive Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Environment, General Automotive, Automotive, Cars, Motor vehicles, Transport, Alloy wheel, Aluminium alloy, Sports sedans, Sedans, Sport compact cars, Coupés

Thus, with the growing production of lighter vehicles, the demand for aluminum alloy wheels is likely to surge considerably during the forecast period.

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  • Thus, with the growing production of lighter vehicles, the demand for aluminum alloy wheels is likely to surge considerably during the forecast period.
  • Furthermore, various aluminum alloy wheel market players and vehicle manufacturers are combining their R&D resources for designing and developing successful prototypes of autonomous vehicles.
  • Thus, the growing use of aluminum wheels in autonomous vehicles will boost the aluminum alloy wheel market growth during the forecast period.
  • The APAC region led the aluminum alloy wheel market in 2019, followed by Europe, North America, South America, and MEA respectively.

2021 Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition Sets Suzuka Track Record

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Thursday, July 9, 2020
Cars, Car classifications, Car body styles, Hatchbacks, Sedans, Station wagons, Sport compact cars, Coupés, Honda Type R, Honda Civic, Honda

TORRANCE, Calif., July 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2021 Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition stormed to a new front-wheel drive track record at Suzuka Circuit, Honda's Formula 1 racetrack in Japan, with a time of 2 minutes 23.993 seconds.

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  • TORRANCE, Calif., July 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2021 Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition stormed to a new front-wheel drive track record at Suzuka Circuit, Honda's Formula 1 racetrack in Japan, with a time of 2 minutes 23.993 seconds.
  • "The Type R Limited Edition reflects Honda's dedication to refining the essence and driving pleasure of Type R as a sports car and exceeding the expectations of our customers," said Civic Type R Project Leader Hideki Kakinuma.
  • The 2021 Type R Limited Edition for the U.S. market is the ultimate street-legal, track-focused variant of Honda's legendary Civic Type R, with significant measures taken to reduce weight and improve handling performance.
  • 2021 Civic Type R Limited Edition mechanical upgrades from the standard Type R for the U.S. market include: Lightweight, forged aluminum wheels from acclaimed manufacturer BBS (18 lbs.

COVID-19 Impact and Recovery Analysis- Global Aluminum Alloy Wheel Market 2020-2024 | Growing Demand for Lightweight Vehicles to Boost Market Growth | Technavio

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Friday, June 19, 2020
Automotive, General Automotive, Cars, Motor vehicles, Transport, Alloy wheel, Aluminium alloy, Sports sedans, Sedans, Sport compact cars, Coupés

Thus, with the growing production of lighter vehicles, the demand for aluminum alloy wheels is likely to surge considerably during the forecast period.

Key Points: 
  • Thus, with the growing production of lighter vehicles, the demand for aluminum alloy wheels is likely to surge considerably during the forecast period.
  • Furthermore, various aluminum alloy wheel market players and vehicle manufacturers are combining their R&D resources for designing and developing successful prototypes of autonomous vehicles.
  • Thus, the growing use of aluminum wheels in autonomous vehicles will boost the aluminum alloy wheel market growth during the forecast period.
  • The APAC region led the aluminum alloy wheel market in 2019, followed by Europe, North America, South America, and MEA respectively.