Honda to Reveal New Accord Coupe Concept at the Detroit Motor Show

Honda announced on Monday that it is planning the world premiere of an all-new Accord Coupe concept study at the 2012 North American International Auto Show, which takes place in Detroit from January 10 to 23.

The Japanese automaker noted that the study would preview the styling direction of the next-generation Accord that will be sold in North American in both four-door sedan and two-door coupe body styles.

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Honda to Introduce New Hybrid Variant of Accord Sedan Next Year - Cars Pictures

JDM Honda Accord pictured above

 

There's plenty of news coming out from the sidelines of the Tokyo Motor Show and a lot of them concern Honda's future plans. Along with the Acura-badged NSX hybrid concept that's heading to Detroit, we also learned that Honda is preparing a raft of hybrid powertrains for its mainstream models.
Speaking to Bloomberg News, Honda Motor President Takanobu Ito said that the company's plans include the introduction of a hybrid version of its Accord sedan next year. Ito didn’t elaborate on which markets would get the Accord hybrid nor did he reveal any information on the engine set up.
Aside from Ito's remarks, the company released initial details on its powertrain plans that include the presentation of a 2.0-liter hybrid powerplant and a brand new two-motor hybrid system.
"Mid-sized vehicles equipped with this system [the twin motor hybrid] are scheduled to begin production, starting with the plug-in hybrid model in 2012 and the hybrid model in 2013," Honda stated in a press release. The company added that the plug-in models would employ the use of a "special lithium-ion battery and charger".
Honda said that after the recent introduction of the new Freed series, its hybrid lineup in Japan now consists of six models, adding that percentage of hybrid vehicles among new vehicle registrations in Japan in the current fiscal year ending March 31, 2012 is expected to be approximately 50 percent.

Honda to Introduce New Hybrid Variant of Accord Sedan Next Year - Automotive Pictures

[JDM Honda Accord pictured above]

There's plenty of news coming out from the sidelines of the Tokyo Motor Show and a lot of them concern Honda's future plans.
Along with the Acura-badged NSX hybrid concept that's heading to Detroit, we also learned that Honda is preparing a raft of hybrid powertrains for its mainstream models.
Speaking to Bloomberg News, Honda Motor President Takanobu Ito said that the company's plans include the introduction of a hybrid version of its Accord sedan next year. Ito didn’t elaborate on which markets would get the Accord hybrid nor did he reveal any information on the engine set up.
Aside from Ito's remarks, the company released initial details on its powertrain plans that include the presentation of a 2.0-liter hybrid powerplant and a brand new two-motor hybrid system.
"Mid-sized vehicles equipped with this system [the twin motor hybrid] are scheduled to begin production, starting with the plug-in hybrid model in 2012 and the hybrid model in 2013," Honda stated in a press release. The company added that the plug-in models would employ the use of a "special lithium-ion battery and charger".
Honda said that after the recent introduction of the new Freed series, its hybrid lineup in Japan now consists of six models, adding that percentage of hybrid vehicles among new vehicle registrations in Japan in the current fiscal year ending March 31, 2012 is expected to be approximately 50 percent.

Honda to Introduce New Hybrid Variant of Accord Sedan Next Year

[JDM Honda Accord pictured above]

There's plenty of news coming out from the sidelines of the Tokyo Motor Show and a lot of them concern Honda's future plans.

Along with the Acura-badged NSX hybrid concept that's heading to Detroit, we also learned that Honda is preparing a raft of hybrid powertrains for its mainstream models.

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1990 Honda Accord Owner in Ohio Tops 1 Million Miles - Video

Many people drive old cars. Whether it is out of necessity or choice, it makes no difference: as the cars age the owners have to deal with minor or major problems and, at some point, get rid of them. Well, except for 53-year old Joe LoCicero who owns a 1990 Honda Accord. What makes Mr. LoCicero's car special is that its odometer surpassed the 1 million mile mark 20 years after it was rolled off the assembly line in Honda’s Marysville, Ohio plant. That’s equal to driving the circumference of the Earth about 40 times…

LoCicero has named his Accord “True Blue” after its light-blue color and is a master auto technician who racks up the miles as he travels to Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont inspecting vehicles for lease terms and warranty claims.
“Joe is a testament to what you can do if you maintain your car”, said Ron Russell of Darling’s Honda in Bangor, which organized a parade in honor of “Million Mile Joe”, as he is now nicknamed. “Thankfully, not many people do it or we’d be out of business”, Russell joked.
LoCicero bought the car in 1996 with 74,000 miles on the odo. Throughout the years, he kept track of everything, from fill-ups to tire rotations and maintained the car in the best possible way.
Due to his profession, he was able to do a lot of the work done by himself – something that his wife, Sharon, confirms: “He’ll be out there, underneath the car, on a blanket in the middle of winter”, she said.
He has replaced the seatbelts, steering wheel, upholstery and fuel pump (at 741,000 miles!), but he swears that both the engine (which he only took apart once) and the transmission are original.
“If you listen carefully, she’s getting old. But its’ been an amazing ride”, said LoCicero who, according to a Honda spokeswoman, is the first person documented by the car manufacturer to have passed the 1 million mile milestone (we assume in the U.S.).
Therefore Honda decided to give him a brand-new cobalt blue 2012 Accord last Sunday during a special event which included a plane flying above with a “Way to Go Joe!” flyer.
LoCicero admits that he tried to sell the car to a few dealers, who might have wanted to advertise it, for $1 million: “A buck for a mile – that’s fair”, he said. “I didn’t get any bites.”
 
Story References: Honda & Portland Herald

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