Mazda Kaan - LA Auto Show 2008 Design Challenge Winner

Mazda Kaan has been announced as the LA Design Challenge Winner at LA Auto Show this year. With an unique design, this electric race car features a patented electronic tire system to reach 250 mph with zero emissions.

Mazda Kaan is driven by one pilot, but it involves a new race type which features teams of up to 30 drivers.

With the theme Motor Sports 2025, the LA Design Challenge this year involved designers from nine of Southern California’s automotive design studios.

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Honda Custom Concepts at SEMA Show

Honda has displayed four more custom concepts at the 2008 SEMA show. Unfortunately, the company did not release any specific information about their concepts.

These four custom vehicles concept are the 2009 Honda Big Red Multi-purpose Utility Vehicle (MUV), the Galpin Honda Accord Coupe, the Honda Fit TJIN Edition, and also the Ryan Shutt 2009 Honda Pilot.

2009 Honda Big Red MUV

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2009 Acura TL Details Released by Honda

Honda released all the details and photos of the new 2009 Acura TL. With a choice between two engines: a 3.5-liter and a 3.7-liter SOHC VTEC V6, the 3.5 liter 2009 Acura TL outputs 280 hp at 6200 rpm and 254 lb-ft of torque at 5000 rpm, while the 3.7 liter model develops 305 hp at 6200 rpm and 273 lb-ft of torque at 5000 rpm.

The 2009 Acura TL engine is coupled with a 5-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift, Grade Logic Control, and F1-style paddle shifters. The 2009 Acura TL fuel consumption is estimated to be around 25-26 mpg on the highway, and 17-18 mpg in the city.

Unfortunately, the 2009 Acura TL price has not been announced yet by Honda.

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