First things first, the JGTC is now officially called Super GT (rumor has it that other names in the running included Fabulous GT, Kick-Ass GT and GT Beyonce, but cooler heads prevailed). Honda has reorganized its Super GT program for '05, putting more emphasi
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Determined to build a credible performance image for the next Civic, Honda is tearing up autos shows-first Chicago and now Geneva-with sporty Civic concepts. The automaker will offer the next-gen Civic with diesel or gas engines, with the new 2.2-liter i-CTDi diesel delivering its peak 138 hp at 400
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For years, we've watched Tom Elliott mix it up with racing idols like Dario Franchitti and Michael Andretti, command the stage at international auto shows, and belt out karaoke while entertaining Japanese execs at Torrance hostess bars. OK, not all true, but don't let the tweed fool ya; Elliott is t
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Melbourne, Australia - What a bizarre start to the new F1 season. Kimi Raikkonen had problems on the grid. Michael Schumacher couldn't pass anyone. And both Red Bull-formerly Jaguar-cars finished in the points. We would've thought it was all a dream if it wasn
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The job of reporting bad news isn't an easy one. Usually, the only saving grace is that the bulletins we must disseminate in this business are pretty trivial and tame by comparison. There are times, though, when the worst kind of info crosses our desks, and the task of conveying it becomes a solemn
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Check out the latest aftermarket modifications for your ride including Unorthodox Racing clutches, BBK intake manifolds, PIAA and Motegi wheels, STS turbos, exhausts, and more!
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Another auto show, another supersonic Civic concept. Honda chose the Geneva Auto Show to debut its scene-stealing European Civic Concept. More metrosexual than its USDM Civic Si Concept released in Chicago earlier this year, the Euro Civic sits lower and wider than the current Honda hatch. Look clos
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Matt and Hugh Plumb finished the Grand-Am Cup season strong with a win in the ST class at Virginia Motorsports Park. Driving the #27 Bill Fenton Motorsports Acura RSX-S, the brothers scored their second win of the season and helped Acura edge out BMW for the m
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View the recap and results of the 2006 NHRA Sport Compact Series championship and the NOPI NDRA World Finals.
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The first Acura dealership opened their doors in China, in Shenzhen in the Guangdong Province. So what if they're only selling RLs and TLs? It's still the first expansion of the Acura brand outside of North America. Annual sales will be 3,000 in the first year. Ten dealerships are expected to open i
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Honda has pushed up the drop date for its first fuel cell vehicle to 2008, one year ahead of schedule. By the time it's released, Honda says the environmentally friendly vehicle will be three times as efficient as a conventional gasoline engine and twice as efficient as hybrid technology. Driving ra
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Read the latest news in Honda engine development, from the new Advanced VTEC system to the next-generation diesel engine.
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Pierre Kleinubing secured his fourth driver's championship in the final race of the 2006 season at Laguna Seca. In his 100th start in the Touring Car series, Kleinubing finished fourth, claiming enough points to capture the title over Mazda's Randy Pobst, who was on the Brazilian's rear bumper for t
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Shortly after Michael Schumacher's career ended with the final race of 2006 in Brazil, Jenson Button celebrated his third place finish next to two of the three drivers that he will be competing with for the championship next season, Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa. Kimi Raikkonen, who will take Sch
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As if the puddle of drool at the feet of those waiting for the launch of the new Civic Type R isn't big enough, Italy's JAS Motorsport has announced the release of its new customer Civic Type R racecar. Working closely with Honda R&D, JAS has modified the CTR to fulfill international Group N, Group
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Check out the latest aftermarket modifications for your ride, including a JDM license plate relocator, Skunk2 lower control arms, Brian Cower camshafts, and more!
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Forgeline ZX3-Rforgeline.com - 937/299-0610Forgeline makes some baller rims and the ZX3-R is the company's latest, featuring forged 6061 T6 centers with spun-forged 6061 T6 rim halves. Like the SX3-R competition wheel introduced last year, Forgeline hollowed o
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Turbonetics Tuner Series Turbo Kits 805/581-0333 -- turboneticsinc.com
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MSL NSX High-Boost Kit714.321.6006
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As the 2006 NHRA season gets underway, two of Honda's most recognizable names, Stephan Papadakis and Skunk2, are missing from pi
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Home-field advantage proved the deciding factor in Round 8 of the MotoGP championship. Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, Ca
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DC Sports proudly introduces its ceramic-coated 4-2-1 RACE headers for the 2001-'03 Honda Civic EX (part number HHR5019), and 2002-'04 Civic Si (HHR6515)!
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