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Acura NSX GT3 racecar bares all in raw carbon

Acura slowly and dramatically revealed the NSX over a period of years. There were previews, concepts, and lots of teases before Acura finally showed us the whole thing. It's a different story for the racecar. And today, the wraps come off the FIA GT3-spec NSX to show all of its bare-carbon glory. The NSX GT3 strips away more than just the paint from the standard road car. The racecar comes sans hybrid system, meaning all the power from the twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 is sent solely to the rear wheels. Modifications to the body include a large rear wing, underbody diffuser, and bigger hood vents for engine cooling. While the hybrid system may be gone, the NSX GT3 uses the same block, heads, valvetrain, crankshaft, pistons, and dry sump lubrication system as the road car. Power is sent through a six-speed sequential gearbox instead of the road car's nine-speed. The NSX GT3 will be built alongside the street version in Ohio. Honda engineers in Japan and North America shared in the development. Final GT3 homologation will be completed by the company's Honda Performance Division in Santa Clarita, CA. Related video:

The time our long-term Honda HR-V didn't get into an accident

I was driving our long-term 2016 Honda HR-V to its final day at the Autoblog office when a Kia Sephia in front of me hit the curb and spun into traffic. The driver overcorrected and the car jumped back over the curb. I could practically feel the impact I was facing down as I stomped on the brakes. The HR-V stopped seconds ahead of what would have been a two-car accident. It was another non-event in its year with us. Luckily, the lady in the Kia was all right, though her Sephia might not ride again. I was fine too, obviously. The incident renewed my enthusiasm for the little crossover. Yes, there are more impressively equipped vehicles in the compact-CUV segment, some of which will apply the brakes for you when they sense an impending collision, but the Honda HR-V is great for what it is – a sturdy, efficient, and versatile car with good fuel economy and a low sticker price. Car enthusiasts are vocal about CUV burnout, as one after another hits the market, but honestly, these vehicles aren't for the gearheads. They're for people who think of their vehicles as tools that enhance their daily lives. The HR-V is a fine and dandy tool, one that those pesky, anti-car millennials will find attractive as they start to buy houses and start families while grappling with paying down student loan debt. There's a reason the HR-V beats the related Honda Fit in sales month after month, and we saw it first hand. The HR-V was the workhorse of the Autoblog office. This unassuming CUV has been through a lot over the past year. I used it when I moved three times in six months. I was surprised to find that a CUV based on the tiny Fit could pack away so much stuff. When I finally escaped the cycle of crummy, law-flouting landlords, the HR-V was the vehicle that hauled the first load of stuff to my very first house. Of course, the CVT is nothing to write home about but the overall driving dynamics aren't actually bad. And, as I learned that last morning with the HR-V, it has no problem going from 45 mph to a dead stop when you need it to. Related Video:

Honda recalls Accord to replace airbag control unit

The Basics: Honda will recall 341,444 examples of the 2008-2010 Accord sedan in the US. The Problem: Moisture can enter the supplemental restraint system electronic control unit and cause corrosion. Over time, this could cause the part to fail, which might prevent the airbags from deploying in a crash. Injuries/Deaths: Honda confirms two injuries from this problem. The Fix: Dealers will replace the supplemental restraint system electronic control unit. If You Own One: Honda won't begin the recall until fall 2016 because of the large number of vehicles that will need the repair. The company will inform owners about the problem by mail in mid-March and will notify them again when the parts are available. However, if owners see the supplemental restraint system warning light illuminate before the recall begins, they can visit a dealer for a diagnostic check. If technicians find the problem, then they can replace electronic control unit immediately from Honda's limited supply of replacement parts. Related Video: Statement by American Honda Regarding SRS Electronic Control Unit Recall: 2008-2010 Honda Accord Sedan Feb 3, 2016 - TORRANCE, Calif. Approximately 341,000 Accord Sedans affected in the United States The SRS electronic control unit will be replaced, free of charge Two injuries have been confirmed related to this issue American Honda will voluntarily recall approximately 341,000 Honda Accord Sedans from the 2008-2010 model years in the U.S. to replace the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) electronic control unit. Manufacturing process issues may allow moisture to enter the circuitry within the SRS electronic control unit, which, over time, can cause corrosion and eventual malfunction of the unit. If the SRS control unit fails from this scenario, the SRS indicator will illuminate on the vehicle's dashboard, and, in the event of a vehicle crash, the airbags may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury. Honda has confirmed two injuries related to this issue. A new SRS control unit will be installed in affected vehicles, free of charge. However, due to the large volume of new parts needed to repair affected units, the necessary parts will not be available until fall 2016. As a result, owners of affected vehicles will be informed of the recall in an initial mailed notification letter in mid-March 2016. A second notification letter will be sent to inform owners when parts become available.