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Honda will build Sony’s first EV

Sony has joined forces with Honda to produce Sony’s first EV. It all started two years ago, when Sony introduced the concept of its first electric car, the Sony Vision-S. A year later, testing of the electric sedan prototype began. Last month, Vision-S 02 was unveiled at CES in Las Vegas.

The seven-seater, Vision-S 02, is equipped with in-seat speakers that create a 3D audio experience, a panoramic infotainment system and separate rear screens that allow you to watch a variety of content and play games via a remote connection to the Sony PlayStation console.

Sony Vision-S 02 is powered by two electric motors with a total power of 536 hp (400 kW). Vision-S reaches 62 mph in 4.8 seconds with a top speed of 149 mph (240 km / h). Vision-S 02 is a bit heavier and slower.

Sony announced that it will produce the cars in cooperation with the Japanese company Honda. The cooperation will be realized through the newly established company “New Company.” The plan is for the first EVs to hit the market by 2025.

It is currently unknown whether the Vision-S and Vision-S 02 concepts will be the basis for the new Sony EV.

Source: Sony

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Honda Civic Type R sets a new lap time record in Australia

While we await the introduction of the new Honda Civic Type R, the current Civic Type R continues to break records on circuit tracks around the world in the class of front-wheel drive cars.

After achieving the best lap times on the tracks of Europe and Japan, the Civic Type R also set the best lap times on the Australian track The Bend Motorsport Park. This time the standard version and the Limited Edition were used.

The car was driven by Tony D’Alberto who, with a standard Type R, covered a 4.95-kilometer lap in 2 minutes and 13.251 seconds. The Civic Type R is powered by a 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder engine with 306 hp (228 kW) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the front wheels via a six-speed manual transmission. It reaches 60 mph in 4.8 seconds with a top speed of 169 mph (272 km / h).

After that, Tony D’Alberto, driving the lighter Limited Edition version, covered the same distance in 2 minutes and 12.260 seconds. This model is powered by a 2.0-liter turbo inline-four engine with 306 hp (228 kW) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the front wheels via a six-speed manual transmission. It reaches 60 mph in 4.8 seconds with a top speed of 169 mph (272 km / h).

For the biggest challenge, the Nürburgring Nordschleife, Honda will not use the current but the new generation Civic Type R which will soon have its premiere.

Source: Honda

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Honda Civic Type R at Tokyo Auto Salon

The Honda Civic Type R will be officially unveiled at the Tokyo Auto Salon in the middle of next month. Currently, Honda is finishing testing the most powerful version of the Civic at the Suzuka racetrack, Japan. The car has previously passed tests at the Nürburgring and Nardo race tracks.

The new Civic is still covered in camouflage foil so it reveals little. What can be noticed in the photos are the large red brake calipers behind the dark rims with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires, as well as the large spoiler on the fifth door.

Although the hybrid option was mentioned, it will not happen because the current concept has proven to be outstanding. The current Type R is powered by an improved 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo petrol engine, from the 10th generation, with more than 306 hp (228 kW) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm). Power is transmitted to the front axle, which will be assisted by a limited differential lock, via a six-speed manual transmission.

Since the Covid-19 still has a big impact on the automotive industry, we hope the 2022 Tokyo Auto Salon won’t be delayed.

Source: Honda