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Honda to focus on hybrid, halts development on V8 engine, rear-drive

Not long ago, Honda announced its intentions to build a V8 engine for its next-gen Acura flagship sedan, which was also likely to be migrated to a rear-wheel-drive platform. Unsurprisingly in light of the recent global economic downturn, that program was recently canceled. Speaking at his first press conference, newly-appointed Honda President Takanobu Ito says that was a "good decision." Ito goes on to say it's important for Honda to continue its reputation for innovation, saying: I don't think we need a classic front-engine, rear-drive ... Read more →

Acura may buck the trend and add a V8 engine to next RL Sam Abuelsamid

Honda to focus on hybrid, halts development on V8 engine, rear-drive 5 months ago on Autoblog Green

Acura may buck the trend and add a V8 engine to next RL 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

While other manufacturers, notably Ford and General Motors, have been canceling programs to develop new V8 engines, Honda may be yet again be hearing the beat of a different drummer. Automotive News is reporting that Honda's Takeo Fukui has confirmed that the next-generation Acura RL will be powered ...

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