2023 Civic Type-R Conquers the 'Ring, TCR Wins Race Debut, and an all-electric SUV

May 2023 Edition: The Type-R blasts through the Nurburgring and Laguna Seca Records, PLUS what is e:Ny1?

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Here’s what we got for you this month:

  • The 2023 Honda Type-R sets Nurburgring Record

  • Meet the e:Ny1, Honda’s Future SUV

  • Honda TCR Takes Podium at Laguna Seca California

  • BONUS: Honda and Isuzu Tag Team Fuel Cell Power

2023 Honda Civic Type-R Sets FWD Record at Nurburgring

Of the countless cars to race on the World-Famous Nurburgring in Germany, the 2023 Honda Civic Type-R now holds the record for the fastest lap around the track. Completing the 12.92 mile track in 7 minutes 44.881 seconds made it not only the fastest FWD vehicle around the track, but also the most powerful Honda to ever be sold in the U.S. Yes, this is kind of a big deal.

Read more about this incredible feat here

e:Ny1, An all-electric SUV

Honda e:Ny1

Offering a fresh, distinctive design and the latest advanced technology, the e:Ny1 follows Honda’s human-centered development philosophy, making the most of the model’s fully electric powertrain to deliver an SUV with fun-to-drive dynamics, a smooth and refined ride, and intuitive versatility.

While The States won’t be seeing this European Specific model anytime soon, we’re excited to see more design cues and technology finding their way to our U.S. specific models.

Read more about the intriguing e:Ny1 here

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Honda TCR Podiums at Laguna Seca

Honda TCR at Laguna Seca

For race fans all over the country, few tracks are as iconic as Laguna Seca in Monterey, California. This year at the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, the all-new Honda TCR piloted by LA Honda World's, Ryan Eversley and Mat Pomb, battled its way through the field to finish in 3rd place.

Read more about the TCR’s performance here

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BONUS: Honda & Isuzu Develop Fuel Cells for Commercial Trucks

Isuzu and Honda Fuel Cell commercial truck

Isuzu and Honda believe that fuel cell technology, utilizing hydrogen as fuel resulting in no CO2 emissions, will be effective to achieve carbon neutrality of heavy-duty trucks which are required to address large load capacity, long-time use, long-distance driving, and the need for quick refueling.

For more info on this new partnership, click here

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