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2010 Honda Accord Crosstour First Impressions
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Malton, Ontario -- Even if they need the room, North Americans tend not to opt for minivans and station wagons. At the same time, this group seems instinctively drawn to all-wheel drive. Not too long ago these customers gravitated to SUVs. Now they're driving crossovers.
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Honda Canada Doing Better And Announcing Price Reductions
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
First, let's begin by noting that Honda and Honda Canada will remember the 2008-09 period as having been a rough one. With month-over-month and year-over-year sales having tumbled, in some cases up to 30%, the Japanese car maker is very happy to see that their numbers are on the rise.
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Honda Displays Historic Vehicles and Accessorized Models at 2009 SEMA Show
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Celebrating its 50th year in America, Honda kicked off its week at the 2009 Specialty Equipment Market Association's (SEMA) show in Las Vegas with a variety of historic and accessorized Honda vehicles, a robust Honda Performance Development (HPD) racing display and the reveal of a 2010 Accord Sedan equipped with MUGEN accessories.
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Honda at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show : Address by President and CEO Takanobu Ito
Friday, October 23, 2009
Since Honda's foundation, creating personal mobility as a means to provide basic transportation for people has been the primary focus of our business. By continuing to provide more freedom and the fun of mobility and help people lead more convenient and comfortable lives, last year, we provided some 23 million motorcycles, automobiles and power products to our customers around the world.
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Honda CR-Z Concept Makes World Debut at the Tokyo Motor Show
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
TOKYO, - Honda today debuted the much-anticipated CR-Z Concept 2009, the second concept version of the stylish, sporty hybrid coupe, at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show. While the vehicle displayed at the show is a global concept with a rear seat, the production version that will be introduced to Canada and the U.S. in the second half of 2010 will be packaged as a sporty, 2-seat hybrid that provides a personal driving experience for North American customers.
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Honda Bicycle Simulator developed for the purpose of traffic safety education
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced plans to begin Japan-wide sales starting February 2010, of the Honda Bicycle Simulator developed for the purpose of traffic safety education. By safely experiencing the possible risks bicycle riders may face, users will improve their ability to predict risks and increase safety awareness.
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2010 Honda Accord Crosstour Offers Innovation in Space Utilization
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
The all-new 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour will feature a versatile, upscale 5-passenger interior with an innovative rear storage area, a standard 3.5-liter i-VTEC V-6 engine and available four-wheel drive when it goes on sale in November, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today.
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Honda Nano Technology Has Promise for New Class of Electronics
Friday, October 02, 2009
Microscopic carbon nanotubes a 100,000 times thinner than a human hair may have the potential to transport electricity faster and over greater distances with minimal loss of energy, according to new research that will be published Friday, in the October 2nd edition of Science magazine. The research was led by Honda Research Institute USA, Inc., in conjunction with researchers at Purdue University and the University of Louisville.
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Honda Announces Overview of Display for the 41st Tokyo Motor Show 2009
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has announced its lineup of production and concept-model automobiles, motorcycles, power products and other highlights for its display at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show 2009. Organized by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, the event will take place at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan, from October 24 to November 4.
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Honda Develops New Personal Mobility Device
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Pursuing the concept of "harmony with people" Honda has developed a new personal mobility technology and unveiled U3-X, a compact experimental device that fits comfortably between the rider's legs, to provide free movement in all directions just as in human walking - forward, backward, side-to-side, and diagonally.
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The 2010 Honda CR-V was redesigned with more sophistication and refinement
Thursday, September 24, 2009
The redesigned 2010 Honda CR-V adds refinements and upgrades to both the exterior and interior, in addition to new features, improved fuel economy and more power. The CR-V compact crossover SUV goes on sale across Canada today with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting at $27,790, unchanged from 2009 pricing.
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2009 Honda Accord EX-L Review
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
If you're over 50, you can't help but be amazed by the major evolution of the Honda Accord over the last 30 years or so. In 1976, the Accord was positioned as the largest car in the Japanese automaker's lineup... even though it was the size of a 2009 Civic and aimed at budget-minded consumers!
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All-new 2010 Honda Insight Winner At Lollapalooza Music Festival
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Honda recently awarded an all-new 2010 Honda Insight hybrid to Richard Hasenmyer of Houston, TX, as the winner of an environmentally-focused contest at the August 2009 Lollapalooza music festival. Hasenmyer, along with thousands of other festival attendees, participated in the 'Rock & Recycle' program, which aimed to promote recycling and eco-friendly transportation.
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Honda Commemorates 30 Years of Manufacturing in America
Friday, September 11, 2009
Honda of America Mfg. marked 30 years of manufacturing in America today with a symbolic tree planting ceremony that represents the company's deep roots in America and its longstanding relationships with the communities that have hosted the company's operations.
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2010 Honda Fit Offers Value and Versatility
Wednesday, September 02, 2009
The 2010 Honda Fit, a perennial favorite of the automotive press and customers alike, offers value and versatility in a fun-to-drive and fuel-efficient five-door package.
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The 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour evolves the Crossover Utility Vehicle
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
TORRANCE, Calif., - The all-new 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour evolves the Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV) concept by integrating a sleek and aerodynamic shape that blends sporty, low-profile contours with versatile CUV functionality, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today.
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Which Car Do You Think Was The Most Stolen In 2008?
Sunday, August 30, 2009
DES PLAINES, Ill., -- Hot Wheels 2009, the National Insurance Crime Bureau's (NICB) companion study to its popular Hot Spots auto theft report, examines data reported to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and determines the vehicle make, model, and model year most reported stolen in 2008.
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2010 Honda Accord Adds New Features
Thursday, August 20, 2009
The 2010 Honda Accord lineup receives new features on certain models with an expanded application of Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® to vehicles equipped with leather seating surfaces (previously exclusive to navigation-equipped models) and new rear seat ventilation ducts on Accord Sedan EX and EX-L models for more-direct rear passenger airflow. Subtle modifications include graphically optimized climate control buttons and the addition of a trunk roof lining on Accord EX models.
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The 2010 Honda Insight, Kia Soul, and Toyota Prius Earn Top Safety Pick Award
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
The 2010 Honda Insight, 2010 Kia Soul, and 2010 Toyota Prius are the Institute's newest Top Safety Pick award winners. To qualify for Top Safety Pick, a vehicle must earn the highest rating of good in the Institute's front, side, and rear tests and be equipped with electronic stability control.
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IRL: Small tweak to push-to-pass device
Thursday, August 06, 2009
IndyCar officials, delighted with the operation of the overtake button, or push-to-pass, at last weekend's race in Kentucky, have made a small tweak for the road race in Mid-Ohio.
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For 2010, Acura RDX Receives Numerous Upgrades
Thursday, July 30, 2009
TORONTO, The 2010 Acura RDX goes on sale across Canada on August 10 with a fresh new exterior look, a more luxurious interior, new technology features and improved fuel economy.
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2009 Honda Ridgeline EX-L NAVI Review
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Pickup trucks are the most popular type of vehicle in North America. It's a lucrative segment for the domestic automakers, and outsiders that try to steal some sales away from them aren't finding it very easy. Toyota and Nissan have even built assembly plants in the USA to produce their Tundra and Titan full-size pickups, both of which are selling below expectations.
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2009 Honda Pilot Touring Review
Sunday, August 02, 2009
It has four-wheel drive and room for eight. It can tow two ATVs or carry a share of your Scout unit's bags on its way to summer camp. Its cabin is nevertheless decked out in leather and entertains back-seat passengers with an audio-video system. I give you the Honda Pilot Touring, a luxurious SUV designed to expand your horizons on a daily basis.
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2009 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD Review
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
Life is full of surprises, but some particular things are completely devoid of them. Most compact SUVs are built to satisfy the basic needs of a small family, like getting to and from the day-care, go out on weekend trips and go shopping, and head up to the grandparents for some kid spoiling.
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All-new Acura ZDX 4-Door 'sports coupe' arriving this winter
Monday, July 20, 2009
The all-new 2010 Acura ZDX four-door "sports coupe" will arrive at Acura dealerships in Canada this winter with dramatic styling, outstanding performance and the latest in advanced technology. The ZDX features coupe-like styling with the added benefit of a commanding presence and flexible utility.
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IRL: Honda urges IndyCar to decide quickly on new regulation
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Honda Performance Development (HPD) wants the IndyCar to schedule discussions to finally decide on the series' future chassis and engine rules by the end of the year in order for those changes to be implemented for 2012.
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2003 to 2008 Honda Pilot Pre-Owned
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Looking at a machine like the Honda Pilot, it's easy to forget that Honda got their start building small engines, small cars and motorcycles. Pilot takes a place as the largest SUV in Honda's vehicle lineup, and its styling places it solidly as one of the more 'truck-like' sport utilities in its marketplace.
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The CR-Z sports hybrid model in Japan in February 2010
Monday, July 13, 2009
Honda's new CEO, Takanobu Ito has today announced plans to begin sales of the CR-Z sports hybrid model in Japan in February 2010. The start date for UK sales of the new hybrid coupe will be released towards the end of 2009.
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2009 Honda Ridgeline DX Review
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
When Honda introduced the Ridgeline at the Detroit auto show in 2004, most people thought Honda had gone a bit soft in the head. The Ridgeline was based on car type construction without an obvious frame and it wouldn't hold a sheet of plywood in the bed. Worse yet it had a car interior.
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All-new Honda Accord Crosstour to Arrive in Fall 2009
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
TORRANCE, Calif., - An all-new crossover vehicle based on the award-winning Honda Accord will go on-sale in the fall of 2009 as the "Accord Crosstour," American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today. This new addition to the Honda lineup will be sold as a 2010 model. Additional information will be announced later in the year.
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Honda Canada : Socially Responsible Corporation
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Honda Canada Inc. has been named one of Canada's
"Fifty Most Socially Responsible Corporations" in a Jantzi-Maclean's Corporate
Responsibility Report 2009. The report appeared in a recent issue of Maclean's
magazine.
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2009 Honda Civic Si Coupe Review
Thursday, August 06, 2009
In my adolescent years, which is starting to feel like decades ago, a Honda Civic was a car for teenagers. As a small, light, cheap to operate hatchback, the Civic and its CRX variant were the weapons of choice for those of us who were finishing up high school, starting college and had weekend jobs pumping gas.
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Honda Civic Type R 'MUGEN' concept prototype
Friday, July 03, 2009
Following media speculation, MUGEN EURO Co., Ltd has confirmed the development of a highly-tuned Honda Civic Type R 'MUGEN' concept prototype road car, using the same powertrain as the Civic MUGEN RR saloon launched in 2007 in Japan.
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2010 Honda Insight EX Review
Monday, July 20, 2009
After a brief hiatus, the two-door Honda Insight returns to the market place as a four door sedan. Available in either LX or EX trim, the Insight is a huge improvement over the previous one and is as good as any other hybrid assist vehicle on the market.
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1997-2001 Honda Prelude Pre-Owned
Saturday, July 04, 2009
When the boss asked for a report on the last-generation Honda Prelude, I was a little confused. At Auto123, we tend to cover used models that have just been taken out of production to facilitate an update to a revised or redesigned replacement.
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2010 Honda Insight EX Review
Sunday, July 05, 2009
Japan, along with the rest of the world, is currently facing a heart-breaking choice. Everyone has an opinion on which model will ultimately win the hybrid war -- the venerable Toyota Prius or the game-changing 2010 Honda Insight. What's amazing is that it's been a long while since a two-car battle has been so polarizing. In North America, you'd probably have to go back to the pony car era. Oh how times have changed!
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Caught! 2010 Honda Crosstour!
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
We've seen mules for Honda's upcoming, all-new CUV for a while, but now we have the first photos of an actual prototype wearing the final, production ready body! Tourist Michael Balisky happened upon these two prototypes while vacationing in Tennessee mountains!
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2009 Honda Civic Sedan Sport Review
Monday, August 17, 2009
This year's Civic lesson came in the form of a pretty basic DX-G sedan. As near as I can tell, the most obvious difference between the base DX and a DX-G is that the "G" has power programmable door locks. This particular feature I remember because the first few times I drove it, I thought about reprogramming the unlock portion so that it would unlock when the key was turned off.
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2010 Honda Insight EX Review (video)
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
"Is that one of those hybrids?" asked the guy next to me at the gas station as I topped off the Honda Insight's tank. "Yes, it is" I replied. He inspected the little eco-pod's awkwardly-shaped body for a moment, one lip half curled up. After a moment's pause, he commented "I'd never buy one of those".
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''Insight Into Canada'' tour: the green adventure
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Since April 20, Insight Canada 1 -- the first next-generation Honda Insight unit to be registered in Canada -- has been crossing the country on a journey that will take it from Victoria, British Columbia, all the way to St. John's, Newfoundland. Over 40 journalists are taking turns behind the wheel, with each pair driving hundreds of kilometers.
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Honda Canada reports April sales
Friday, May 01, 2009
TORONTO, May 1 /CNW/ - Honda Canada Inc. reported combined April sales of
13,295 units by its Honda and Acura divisions, a 29% decrease year-over-year.
The Honda Automobile Division reported April sales of 11,865 units, down 28%
from last year. The Acura Division reported April sales of 1,430 units, down
36% over last year.
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Honda Canada commemorates milestone of 5 millionth vehicle made in Canada
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
TORONTO, April 28 /CNW/ - Honda Canada Inc. today commemorated the 5
millionth vehicle made in Canada at its Honda of Canada Mfg. vehicle
manufacturing facility in Alliston, Ontario. This milestone reflects Honda's
commitment to Canada since it began manufacturing vehicles here 23 years ago.
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2010 Honda Insight First Impressions
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Green is in, and not the color, literally speaking. Fuel economy, clean emissions and extended range are touted more and more frequently around the new-car marketplace. Atmospheric friendliness and ecological responsibility may soon become must-have attributes, and growing circles brag more about consumption figures than horsepower and torque.
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'Insight Into Canada' Tour Starts Month-Long Journey To Document Environmental Initiatives from Coast to Coast
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
On the eve of Earth Day, a new 2010 Honda Insight EX hybrid car, designated "Insight Canada 1" - the very first Insight registered in Canada, departed from Trans-Canada Highway Mile Marker Zero in Victoria en route across Canada in search of environmental initiatives that will be reported on and updated daily. The reports, including photos, video and a 'narrative' by the Insight Canada 1 car, will be posted on a special website - www.insightintocanada.ca.
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2009 Honda Ridgeline EX-L Navi Review (video)
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Trucks exist that can tow a fifty-foot boat while hauling a quad, seating five people and leaving enough room behind for a few cases of pop and some fishing gear. The Honda Ridgeline isn't one of these trucks -- but for the day-to-day workload many pickup owners face, it offers appreciable flexibility, convenience and comfort.
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Study: Ford Surpasses Honda in initial quality
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Ford Motor Company, continuing its rapid quality improvement, surpassed Honda in initial vehicle quality for the first time and reached new levels of customer satisfaction with vehicle quality, a new survey shows.
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2010 Honda Insight: one piece in a giant environmental puzzle!
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
On April 22, Honda will celebrate Earth Day in a most special way. That day, the Japanese automaker will begin sales of the 2010 Honda Insight, the car considered by many to be the first real competitor of the Toyota Prius.
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Honda's Prototype Walking Assist Devices Demonstrated in U.S.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
NEW YORK-American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is demonstrating its prototype walking assist devices for the first time in the U.S. The devices will be part of a technical exhibition at the 2009 Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) World Congress at Detroit's Cobo Center April 20 - 23. Prior to the Detroit event, Honda will demonstrate the devices for selected media in New York.
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Honda Element Concept, an SUV for dogs!
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Pet travel may never be the same again. For the New York Auto Show, Honda has transformed an Element SUV into a dog-hauling special. The Dog-Friendly Honda Element Concept is a glimpse of a model that will reach production this fall. No joke.
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2010 Honda Insight starts at $23,900 in Canada
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
The all-new 2010 Honda Insight hybrid hatchback goes on sale on Earth Day, April 22, with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $23,900 for the Insight LX.
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Direct injection explained
Monday, March 09, 2009
Technically similar to a diesel engine's injection, direct gasoline injection technology promises an improvement in fuel efficiency as well as a reduction in emissions. For any gasoline engine to operate properly, it needs the right combination of air and fuel for combustion. The ideal mixture is 14.8 grams of air for each gram of fuel.
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F1: 'Honda' saga rambles on as Melbourne looms
Thursday, March 05, 2009
Only 20 days remain until official scrutineering at Albert Park, and yet the fate of the team commonly known as 'Honda' or 'Brawn Racing' is still yet to be clarified.
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F1: Alex Wurz calm amid Honda rumours
Monday, March 02, 2009
Austrian Formula 1 driver Alex Wurz is staying calm amid raging speculation the team currently known as Honda will survive to contest 2009.
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F1: Honda rescue 'contracts signed' - team source
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Team staff at Honda's Brackley headquarters have been told to prepare for imminent winter tests in Spain and subsequently the beginning of the 2009 season in Australia.
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F1: No 'serious buyer' for F1 team yet - Honda
Monday, February 23, 2009
Honda is yet to find a "serious buyer" for its formula one team, the Japanese carmaker's outgoing chief executive Takeo Fukui told a news conference on Monday.
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F1: Richard Branson admits interest in F1 bid
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Sir Richard Branson has admitted interest in bringing the Virgin brand to formula one, but suggested he will only buy the Honda team if some of the sport's "faults" are mended.
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2009 Honda Pilot Touring Review (video)
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Well that's better, isn't it? Honda's Pilot has recently undergone a much welcomed makeover. It comes after years unchanged as the large SUV from the automaker originally made famous for their small cars. The last Pilot was a conservative rig to say the least-- though it found its way into the driveways of many who bought into Honda's promise of reliable quality. It was the perfect (and only) Honda for those who required a big machine to haul around their family, gear and toys. Despite a plain body and an interior scarcely more exciting than church, it boasted decent mileage, plenty of room and easy, all-weather operation.
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You dream of owning a concept car or a classic automobile that would fulfill your fantasies? Well, now's your chance to satisfy both urges at once. A number of these from the 1950s are found in the catalogue of RM Auctions for the Automobiles of Arizona event to be held on January 21-22.
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