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Honda is selling parts of the Formula 1, Indy Car and Moto GP vehicles

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Honda has found a new way of financing. According to the latest information, the manufacturer will offer its customers parts of Formula 1, IndyCar and MotoGP vehicles. The project will start at this year’s Monterey Car Week and the first to go on sale will be engine parts from the Formula 1 car of the legendary Ayrton Senna.

Honda wants to thank fans for their loyalty to the brand by offering them the opportunity to own a piece of racing history. Senna won the drivers’ title in 1990 driving a McLaren car powered by a Honda engine (RA100E F1) that has been dismantled and will be offered at auction.

This new source of financing is definitely going to attract a large number of not only Honda fans, but also fans of motorsport and legendary drivers who are attached to vehicles. The next offer will also include other used Indy Car cars, and the intention is to expand the offer to some of its classic motorcycles.

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Honda is replacing 30% of production workers at its Chinese plant with robots

The development of artificial intelligence and the use of robots in the automotive industry is on the rise, and one of the manufacturers that has made a big step in replacing human labor with robots is Honda. The Japanese manufacturer announced that almost a third of the production workers at its plant in China will be laid off and their positions will be taken by robots.

In China, Honda produces the all-electric Ye P7, and the plant in China uses automated guided vehicles or AGVs to transport various components in its factory, including heavy batteries. The manufacturer is trying to reduce costs as much as possible, so the use of AI technology is of great importance to achieving this goal.

China is the largest market for electric cars, and their manufacturers are far ahead of all others, although most others. The Japanese manufacturer is one of them that is trying to keep up with the competition, and their model Ye P7, which is produced in China, is one of the company’s hopes.

The Ye P7 is powered by a rear-mounted electric motor with 272 hp and has rear-wheel drive. It is equipped with an 89.8 kWh battery that provides a range of 650 kilometers on a single charge. Customers can also choose a version with two electric motors with 476 hp and all-wheel drive, which thanks to the same battery has a range of 620 kilometers.

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Honda demonstrated the power of Passport TrailSport tow hooks

To demonstrate the capabilities of its best mid-size off-road SUV, Honda used a crane to lift three Passport TrailSports. The cars were tied to hooks and lifted to a height of 30 meters from the ground.

Honda wanted to demonstrate the towing power of the cars, which were able to withstand a load of more than 6,350 kg. The Passport TrailSport is one of the versions of the fourth-generation Passport, equipped with a specially tuned suspension, steel underbody protection and powerful tow hooks.

These cars, unlike other off-road models, have front hooks with additional safety designed to separate in the event of a frontal collision. All three cars were equipped with a set of 31-inch all-terrain tires.

The new generation of the Passport is already on sale and starts at $ 48,450. It is powered by a V6 engine with 285 hp paired with a 10-speed transmission that allows it to navigate all off-road terrains. The car is equipped with a second-generation i-VTM4 AWD System for uncompromising stability and performance.

Source: Honda