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Civic Breaks 13-Year-Old Monthly Record on American Honda 20-Percent Sales Gain; Acura Sales Jump 18 Percent on MDX Monthly Record and All-Time Light-Truck Sales Record

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported July 2013 U.S. sales of 141,439 units, a total increase of 20.9 percent compared with July 2012 (up 16.1 percent based on the Daily Selling Rate, or DSR*). The Honda Division posted July 2013 sales of 126,289 units, an increase of 21.3 percent compared with July 2012. Acura Division U.S. July sales of 15,150 units jumped 18.1 percent compared with July 2012.
Honda

• Accord and Civic both top 30,000 July sales, with Civic breaking a 13-year-old July sales record
• CR-V breaks July sales record set last year by more than 6,500 units, with sales of 27,226, up 32.5 percent compared to July 2012
• Pilot and Ridgeline both see fifth consecutive month of double digit sales gains, up 32.5 and 67.7 percent respectively, from July 2012

"In July, all of our core models - Civic, Accord, Odyssey and CRV - showed double-digit gains," said John Mendel, executive vice president of sales at American Honda. "This indicates Hondas commitment to retail sales is resonating with consumers seeking not only fun and fuel-efficient vehicles, but also products that retain their long-term value."
Acura

• Acura posts a 18.1-percent sales gain, and a 35.4-percent gain in light-truck sales setting an all-time light-truck sales record
• MDX, new from the ground up, topped 5,500 units and set a new July record last set in 2005, making it Acuras top-selling model
• RDX continues its amazing run with 15 consecutive month of record sales (3,936 units sold)

"The all-new MDX is off to the kind of dominating start we expected, teamed with RDX to give Acura a powerful 1-2 punch in the important luxury light-truck segment, and new momentum in Acura showrooms," said Jeff Conrad, vice president and general manager of Acura sales. "MDX delivers due to its fundamental advantages in areas that resonate with luxury SUV shoppers."
*The daily selling rate (DSR) is calculated with 25 days for July 2013 and 24 days for July 2012. Year-to-date, the DSR is calculated with 178 days for 2013 and 178 days for 2012. All other percentages in release are unadjusted; see table for adjusted DSR figures.

Wraptivo design car costum has announced today that it is the practice of presenting Wraptivo Honda CR-Z in the SEMA show this year. Called the Type R, Honda CR-Z Wraptivo function of some of the parts of the company Aero imported accessories combined with some other parts of Japan. The Honda CR-Z Wraptivo wrapping film matte black and carbon black with small details in black.

Honda CR-Z: Confirmed restyling more powerful for the Paris Motor Show. The company Honda has confirmed that the restyling of its hybrid model, the Honda CR-Z will debut at the Paris Motor Show, an event that will be held from September 27 to October 14 in the French capital. After enjoying the first teaser of the model, where we hinted some details of the new updated design, far from the Japanese firm itself we have officially, that the new hybrid will come with "increased power output and engine combustion power ", this would mean that the vehicle will reach 200 hp, to crown more than just a simple green car.

Although to Paris, we will not know anything more ... In addition, we leave the data in the first teaser, with filtered snapshots, and more about his new design, with the publication of what appears to be the rendering of the new Honda CR-Z. Find out before the Paris Motor Show 2012 ...

Confirmed for the Paris Motor Show
This is the new Honda CR-Z. The Japanese model Plug-in will be presented with a facelift in all rule, which updates all its exterior and interior design. Although until the sample exhibits not know the new Honda as important reserves for automobile quote, which opens in less than two weeks. At first glance, the model convinces.

Through an official statement, we the "increased power of the combustion engine and the electric motor," which would be around 200 hp, increasing its power by about 75 hp, though this will be known only in the upcoming Paris Motor Show.

The first teaser of the hybrid model
the small firm coupe Honda has always been a car with an environmentally conscious. The proposed hybrid is, undoubtedly, a sacrifice of the interior of the rear passengers, as they have eaten part of the rear passenger compartment and seems designed only for two children.

Furthermore, the new hybrid model will feature a 1.5 iVTEC SOHC engine with a hybrid engine, with a full hybrid powertrain, led to a total respect for the environment. The Honda CR-Z, with zero emissions ...

Hybrid Design
In terms of design, the Honda CR-Z, is clearly renewed after two years of its market debut.

It presents stylistic innovations from the point of view of the details like the profile of groups hour front adorned by a thin strip of LED technology headlamps and alloy wheels, which consists of five races with a new drawing, as you can see in the teaser.

Another innovation in technology, refers to a new button that, according to some reports also always unreliable, would be to start the engine, which will replace the traditional ignition key, as the 2013 Subaru BRZ or Toyota Yaris HDS. Find out before the Paris Motor Show ..

Summary
2012 Honda Accord Coupe offers a perfect balance with performance, and value that is unique to each individual model. Extending lamp, sharp lines and walked back roofline, is almost similar to its predecessor. Coupe is available with a variety of trim and engine in accordance with different tastes and budget - including a new Special Edition (SE) trim level.

Exterior
Standard exterior features on the 2012 Accord Coupe includes alloy wheels, security system, beam projector-beam halogen lamps and chrome exhaust cover, with a finely arched roofline down, the pelvis is more sculpted, and different styles in the rear, Coupe may look very different from the proportional - although the two versions have essentially the same front. Doors that more can be deceiving, but overall the Accord Coupe is about three inches shorter than the sedan

Interior
Achieved with luxurious interiors provide generous standard equipment world-class ergonomics and intuitive control of the car. Style of the interior on all models become increasingly sophisticated to the most recent model year increased ergonomics and enhanced temperature Manager. The changes include moving the climate control buttons most commonly used to control the left side of the pile, approached the driver for ease of use. Less-frequently used buttons are now placed on the right side.

Performance
A 190 horsepower -, 2.4-liter, 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine standard in the Accord LX-S, EX and EX-L coupe. Performance-oriented Accord EX-L V-6 Accord Coupe with manual transmission has 6kecepatan 3.5-liter VTEC V-6 is unique. A transmission 5-speed manual is standard on 4-cylinder and 5-speed automatic is available. A 5-speed automatic transmission standard on V-6-Powered models. A manual transmission 6-speed is available exclusively on the Accord EX-L V-6 Coupe. While the LX-S, EX and EX-L models are equipped with 5-speed manual transmission, the EX-L V-6 models come with a 6-speed manual transmission.

Repair vehicle aerodynamics, engine friction and transmission gear ratio contribute to fuel economy improvement in fuel economy EPAs assessment of the board for four-cylinder Honda Accord Coupe equipped with automatic transmission is increasing up to 22 City, 33 highway. Sticking with the manual will result in 23 cities and 32 highways.

Safety
Security and the reliability, the Accord is not an option, go for it usually is in the midsize car class. The Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) of the 2012 Honda Coupe improves occupant protection and crash compatibility in frontal collisions. Front, side front and side curtain airbags come standard on all Accord models to help prevent injuries in the collision. Significant Other security features include anti-lock brake system; driver and front passenger active head restraints; tire pressure is normal monitoring systems, and vehicle stability assist with traction control.

Honda has launched the 2012 Honda CR-V SUV as the cars fourth generation has made his debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. In the third generation Honda CR-V with an updated style is undoubtedly an attractive vehicle

Honda does not change the style a lot in the CR-V in 2012, but four generations of the best selling compact crossover, which is sold in the U.S. Honda dealers December 15, features several improvements under the skin, especially the more power and torque with better fuel consumption.

The fourth-generation Honda CR-V is built on a new platform for the better on-road capability. 2012 Honda CR-V i-VTEC 2.4-liter fuel obtained with 184 bhp and 163 lb-ft of torque. Engine mated to a five-speed automatic gearbox and is available in all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive versions. The younger generation CR-V also has multi-intelligence Information Display (i-MID) by Pandora internet radio or read the text on the SMS function.

Honda CR-V Features that may be of interest to owners of all ages, including multi-camera angle mirror, center console field, and low cargo floors and chairs can be easily split folding rear. It also laid out dashboard. You get the idea that the car has been designed with American customers in mind. Dashboard is not too fiddly with only essential controls. Display satellite navigation takes the position of the hole in the middle flanked by air-con. The top of the center console LCD screen that also obtain feed-in all the important information. Instrument cluster has also been redesigned with a large circle in the center dial. On the steering wheel is also new and features multi-function control