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Team HRC with Japan Post Wins 44th Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Road Race

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Monday, August 7, 2023

TOKYO, Aug 7, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda factory team(1) Team HRC with Japan Post (CBR1000RR-R FIREBLADE SP: Takumi Takahashi / Tetsuta Nagashima / Xavi Vierge) has won the 2023 FIM(2) Endurance World Championship "Coca-Cola" Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Road Race 44th Tournament (Suzuka 8 Hours) held at the Suzuka Circuit in Mie, on Sunday, August 6.

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  • TOKYO, Aug 7, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda factory team(1) Team HRC with Japan Post (CBR1000RR-R FIREBLADE SP: Takumi Takahashi / Tetsuta Nagashima / Xavi Vierge) has won the 2023 FIM(2) Endurance World Championship "Coca-Cola" Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Road Race 44th Tournament (Suzuka 8 Hours) held at the Suzuka Circuit in Mie, on Sunday, August 6.
  • Nagashima has earned his second consecutive Suzuka 8 Hours title, while Vierge has won his debut race at the event.
  • At 7:30 pm, Team HRC with Japan Post crossed the finish line completing 216 laps, giving Honda its second consecutive Suzuka 8 Hours pole-to-win.
  • "First, I would like to congratulate the three Team HRC with Japan Post riders, team staff and everyone involved.

Honda Teams to Compete in 2023 FIM Endurance World Championship "Coca-Cola" Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Road Race 44th Tournament

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

TOKYO, June 27, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda announced an overview of its main teams to compete in 2023 FIM(1) Endurance World Championship "Coca-Cola" Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Road Race 44th Tournament (Suzuka 8 Hours), to be held at the Suzuka Circuit in Mie Prefecture, Japan, on Sunday, August 6, 2023.

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  • TOKYO, June 27, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda announced an overview of its main teams to compete in 2023 FIM(1) Endurance World Championship "Coca-Cola" Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Road Race 44th Tournament (Suzuka 8 Hours), to be held at the Suzuka Circuit in Mie Prefecture, Japan, on Sunday, August 6, 2023.
  • This year, the team will be represented by FIM Superbike World Championship (WSBK) riders Iker Lecuona and Xavi Vierge, and Takumi Takahashi, who is competing in the MFJ(3) All Japan Road Race Championship (JRR) ST1000 class this season.
  • TSR Honda France will be represented by its regular riders Josh Hook, Mike Di Meglio and Alan Techer.
  • The team is aiming to gain as many points as possible at Suzuka, to defend the championship.

F.C.C. TSR Honda France Fights Back to Win Second FIM Endurance World Championship Title

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Monday, September 19, 2022

TSR Honda France, running second in the 2022 FIM* Endurance World Championship (EWC), made a comeback to win this year's championship in the final round, the Bol d'Or 2022, held at Circuit Paul Ricard on September 17 - 18.

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  • TSR Honda France, running second in the 2022 FIM* Endurance World Championship (EWC), made a comeback to win this year's championship in the final round, the Bol d'Or 2022, held at Circuit Paul Ricard on September 17 - 18.
  • The team has won the title for the second time, its first in the 2017-2018 season.
  • TSR Honda France kicked off its 2022 campaign with riders Josh Hook (29 years old, Australia), Geno Rea (33 years old, UK) and Mike Di Meglio (24 years old, France) on a Honda CBR1000RR-R FIREBLADE SP.
  • TSR Honda France headed into the final round, the Bol d'Or 2022, second overall, 23 points behind the series leader.

Hottest Hot Hatch Brings More Heat: All-New Honda Civic Type R Adds Power, Performance, and Swagger

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

315-horsepower Civic Type R is the most powerful Honda production vehicle ever sold in the U.S.

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  • 315-horsepower Civic Type R is the most powerful Honda production vehicle ever sold in the U.S.
  • "The all-new Civic Type R will continue that legacy, leveraging Honda's racetrack-proven engineering to deliver extreme performance and passionboth on the road and on the racetrack."
  • Civic Type R will be available in five striking colors: historic Championship White-- a Type R exclusive finish revered by Honda enthusiasts, Rallye Red, Boost Blue, Crystal Black Pearl and Sonic Grey Pearl.
  • Pricing and additional details on the 2023 Honda Civic Type R will be provided closer to launch this fall.

Casio to Release EDIFICE Featuring the Same Authentic Paint Used in the Red Honda Badge

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Thursday, August 25, 2022

TOKYO, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced today the release of the EQB-2000HR, the latest collaboration model with Honda Racing in the EDIFICE line of timepieces based on the brand concept of "Speed and Intelligence." The same authentic paint used in the red badge that appears on Honda Racing cars is used on the watch dial.

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  • TOKYO, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced today the release of the EQB-2000HR, the latest collaboration model with Honda Racing in the EDIFICE line of timepieces based on the brand concept of "Speed and Intelligence."
  • The same authentic paint used in the red badge that appears on Honda Racing cars is used on the watch dial.
  • The same genuine paint used in this red badge is employed to color the X at the center of the watch dial, making it appear as a symbolic icon to achieve a striking and powerful watch design.
  • These and other special design features express the passion for racing that is inherent to the Honda worldview.

Team HRC Wins 43rd Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Race

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Monday, August 8, 2022

TOKYO, Aug 8, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - Team HRC (Tetsuta Nagashima / Takumi Takahashi / Iker Lecuona) won the 2022 FIM(1) Endurance World Championship 43rd "Coca Cola" Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Race (Suzuka 8 Hours) held at the Suzuka Circuit in Mie, on Sunday, August 7.

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  • TOKYO, Aug 8, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - Team HRC (Tetsuta Nagashima / Takumi Takahashi / Iker Lecuona) won the 2022 FIM(1) Endurance World Championship 43rd "Coca Cola" Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Race (Suzuka 8 Hours) held at the Suzuka Circuit in Mie, on Sunday, August 7.
  • Team HRC's win marks Honda's 28th Suzuka 8 Hours victory, the first since 2014.
  • Team HRC returned to the Suzuka 8 Hours as Honda's factory team(2) in 2018 after a decade-long absence.
  • This win marks Takumi Takahashi's fourth Suzuka 8 Hours win, and a first for Tetsuta Nagashima and Iker Lecuona.

Revealed: All-New 2023 Honda Civic Type R Sets New Benchmark

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Thursday, July 21, 2022

It's how a great car makes you feel that really matters and that's what the all-new Civic Type R is all about."

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  • It's how a great car makes you feel that really matters and that's what the all-new Civic Type R is all about."
  • Only the second Civic Type R model ever sold in the United States, the all-new 2023 Civic Type R recently set a new production-car front-wheel drive track record at the Suzuka Circuit in Japan , home to the Formula 1 Honda Japanese Grand Prix 2022, securing its legacy as the best performing Civic Type R ever.
  • Civic Type R will be available in five striking colors: Historic Championship White a Type R exclusive finish revered by Honda enthusiasts, Rallye Red, Boost Blue, Crystal Black Pearl and Sonic Grey Pearl.
  • Pricing and additional details on the 2023 Civic Type R will be provided closer to launch this fall.

All-new Civic Type R Sets New Lap Record at Suzuka Circuit

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Thursday, April 7, 2022

TOKYO, Apr 7, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that the all-new Honda Civic Type R has set a new lap time record for a front-wheel drive car(1) at the Suzuka Circuit (Suzuka International Racing Course) during testing conducted for the model's final performance evaluation.

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  • TOKYO, Apr 7, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that the all-new Honda Civic Type R has set a new lap time record for a front-wheel drive car(1) at the Suzuka Circuit (Suzuka International Racing Course) during testing conducted for the model's final performance evaluation.
  • The final development car prior to the production model lapped the circuit in 2 minutes 23.120 seconds(2).
  • Breaking the previous lap record set by the 2021 Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition, which featured the ultimate level of lightweight and special equipment for the pursuit of the ultimate sports performance, indicates further improvement was made in the circuit performance offered by the all-new Civic Type R.
    The all-new Civic Type R is scheduled to make its debut in Summer 2022.

All-New Honda Civic Type R Arrives at Tokyo Auto Salon

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Friday, January 14, 2022

TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Fresh from testing at the Suzuka Circuit, the all-new Honda Civic Type R made its first public appearance in prototype at the Tokyo Auto Salon, Japan's premiere high-performance and custom car show.

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  • TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Fresh from testing at the Suzuka Circuit, the all-new Honda Civic Type R made its first public appearance in prototype at the Tokyo Auto Salon, Japan's premiere high-performance and custom car show.
  • Wearing a special camouflage designed exclusively for Type R, the prototype is featured in a new action-packed test-driving video, so TAS visitors can go behind the scenes with Honda engineers and experience the development of Type R. The best performing Civic Type R ever will be officially unveiled this year.
  • #HondaCivic #TypeR
    Honda offers a full line of clean, safe, fun and connected vehicles sold through more than 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers.
  • Honda has been producing automobiles in America for 40 years and currently operates 18 major manufacturing facilities in North America.

Hydrogen-powered Engine Corolla Takes on the Challenge of Transporting Imported Hydrogen at Super Taikyu Series 2021 Suzuka S-tai

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Monday, September 20, 2021

In the race at Fuji Speedway, we tried "using" hydrogen, and in the race at Autopolis, we tried to expand our options in the area of "producing" hydrogen.

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  • In the race at Fuji Speedway, we tried "using" hydrogen, and in the race at Autopolis, we tried to expand our options in the area of "producing" hydrogen.
  • In the Suzuka race this time, we will challenge on the theme of "transporting".
  • In addition, we are considering the use of hydrogen transported by the Suiso Frontier in the Super Taikyu race in 2022.
  • In Super Taikyu Series 2021 Suzuka S-tai, two types of hydrogen will be used in the hydrogen-powered engine vehicle: lignite-derived hydrogen transported from Australia, and clean hydrogen produced by Fukushima Hydrogen Energy Research Field (FH2R) in Namie Town, Fukushima Prefecture.