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Honda patents 11-speed, triple-clutch transmission

If you thought 10-speed gearboxes are overkill, Honda has registered a patent in Japan for a new 11-speed triple-clutch transmission. The patent was uncovered by Auto Guide and noted that the gearbox will allow “speed change to be more effectively restricted and a speed change response to be increased.” What …

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2017 Honda NSX pricing and specification

Honda Australia has officially announced the pricing and specifications for their born again hybrid supercar, the Honda NSX. As we have reported previously, the Honda NSX will carry a price tag of $420,000 plus on road costs, making it the most expensive Japanese car on sale today. Already establishing itself …

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Honda and SEGA create Sonic-themed Civic

Honda America has collaborated with video game company SEGA to create a one-of-a-kind “Sonic the Hedgehog” Honda Civic, as the beloved game commemorates its 25th year. The custom Sonic Civic, based on a turbocharged 2016 Civic sedan, made its debut during Comic-Con at SEGA’s sold-out Sonic the Hedgehog 25th Anniversary …

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Insight: an Interview with Honda NSX boss

At the recent Honda NSX media launch and drive day in Portugal, project leader and chief engineer Ted Klaus gave some insight into the supercar’s genesis, philosophy and what it means for the Honda brand. Here’s the interview. Q: When you began work on this project, what were your first thoughts? …

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Report: Honda planning NSX Roadster, EV and Type R

The Honda NSX hybrid supercar is not just a one-off exercise in performance and technology showcase, as Autocar reports that the company’s new halo car will spawn different variants further down the track. Already in the planning stage, the diversified lineup will see the addition of a roadster, a lightweight …

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All-new Honda NSX rolls into Australian showroom

After almost one and a half decade since the original Honda NSX last went on sale in Australia, an all-new NSX is back in a showroom Down Under. A sleek pre-production second-generation Honda NSX arrived at Melbourne dealership, Yarra Honda, today. It will be showcased around the country at the …

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