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Honda Bets the Next Chapter Belongs to Hybrids, Not a Sudden EV-Only Jump

Honda is signaling that hybrids will anchor its mainstream business for years, while Acura moves faster toward a hybrid-only lineup.

Key Takeaways

Honda says hybrids will become the core of its business and surpass gasoline-only sales later this decade.
Acura is moving faster, with a hybrid SUV prototype previewing a possible future RDX.

DT Editorial Team·May 18, 2026·via autonews.com

Consumer Reports’ ‘Not Acceptable’ Label Still Haunts the Acura SLX

Acura’s first SUV entered the U.S. market with luxury ambitions, but a Consumer Reports rollover warning quickly defined the model’s legacy and helped limit its sales run.

Key Takeaways

Consumer Reports rated the Acura SLX and Isuzu Trooper 'not acceptable' after avoidance testing.
NHTSA did not identify a defect, but the public safety narrative stuck.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 27, 2026·via jalopnik.com

Acura to Pause IMSA GTP Program After 2026 as It Shifts Attention to IndyCar Branding

Acura says it will pause its IMSA GTP prototype program at the end of the 2026 season, ending a successful era in top-level sports car racing while expanding its branding presence in IndyCar.

Key Takeaways

Acura says it will pause its IMSA GTP program after the 2026 season.
Honda Racing Corporation USA says the program has produced 25 wins, 34 poles, and 10 championships since 2018.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 23, 2026·via thedrive.com

Acura’s 40th-Birthday Integra Racer Celebrates Heritage While the Brand Waits on Its Next Chapter

Acura marked its 40th anniversary with a race-car tribute to the original Integra, a nostalgic reminder of the performance identity that still gives the brand its sharpest edge.

DT Editorial Team·Mar 30, 2026·via thedrive.com