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Honda Civic Type R Ultimate Edition

After three years, the Honda Civic Type R (FL5) is leaving the European and British markets, and on that occasion Honda launched the Ultimate Edition. It is a limited edition that will be produced in only 40 units.

This time, Honda decided that customers will not be able to choose the color of the body, but all 40 cars will be finished in the same Championship white with contrasting red details and sticker, as well as a line across the hood and a stepped pattern on the sides. On the rear wing, door sills and central console, there are many carbon accessories that make the car unique.

The interior is red and features additional lighting for the cup holder and footwell, “Type R” door sill plates and a projected Type R logo that appears when the doors are opened. Each customer will also receive a carbon key fob, custom floor mats and a unique car cover.

“As we bid farewell to an icon of Honda‘s European car line-up, we felt it was fitting to give the Civic Type R the ultimate farewell with this special model and give our customers the opportunity to celebrate its legacy. The industry is changing and our offering must evolve in line with European legislation. However, the Type R has always been Honda’s ultimate expression of our passion for the thrill of driving and we look forward to celebrating its legacy in the coming weeks and months,” said Hannah Swift, Head of Strategy and Product, Honda Europe.

Under the bonnet is a 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with 324 hp and 420 Nm of torque, enough to propel the car from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 275 km/h.

Source: Honda

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

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.

Source: Reuters