Remember when you couldn't buy a Honda Civic Type R
in the U.S.? It wasn't that long ago, but those days are finally over,
because Honda is bringing us the hot hatch we need, and there's already
one on U.S. roads.
Officially,
Honda has only shown the next Civic Type R in prototype form, but this
white one looks production ready. It's reportedly a pre-production
model, and the YouTuber that captured it says it was driving around in Southern California, near Honda's U.S. headquarters.
Honda has been mum on specs for the Civic Type R, but we've heard that it will produce 340 horsepower, and will send all that power to the front wheels via a six-speed manual. Like the upcoming Civic Si, the Type R should make its debut sometime next year.
Given our recent drive of the base Civic Hatchback, we have high hopes for the Type R, but honestly, we're just happy it's coming to the U.S.
Honda Motor Co. President and CEO
Takahiro Hachigo is seen through screens of laptop computers as he
speaks during a round-table meeting at the company headquarters in
Tokyo, Japan November 21, 2016.
REUTERS/Issei Kato
By Maki Shiraki| TOKYO
Honda Motor Co. (7267.T)
will stick with its North American production plans as it waits to see
if U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will follow through on a campaign
pledge to dump the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) when he
takes office, the automaker's CEO said on Monday. "It
is still unclear what Trump's policies will be. We can't suddenly make
production changes and that is a problem not just for us but for all
automakers in the U.S.," Takahiro Hachigo said at a briefing in Tokyo on
Monday.
Doing
away with the NAFTA, which Trump has described as a jobs killer while
attacking the outsourcing of American auto jobs to Mexico, could result
in tariffs on cars built in Mexico that Honda and other makers sell in
the United States.
Honda has two
auto plants in Mexico, one in Celaya and the other in Guadalajara that
together build around 260,000 cars and 100,000 motorbikes a year. U.S.
vehicle manufacturers and many of their suppliers have based billions of
dollars of investment on relatively open trade with Mexico, China and
other countries.
In April, Ford Motor (F.N) announced plans to invest $1.6 billion to expand production of small cars in Mexico.
Nissan
today unveiled the last of four new vehicles debuting at the Los
Angeles Auto Show, the 2017 Nissan Rogue: Rogue One Star Wars Limited
Edition. The dramatic reveal featured a special interactive presentation
of the Intelligent Safety Shield technologies available in the
redesigned 2017 Rogue against a high-action video. The video was
followed by a drive-out of a pair of the Nissan Rogue: Rogue One Star
Wars Limited Edition vehicles accompanied by battle-ready stormtroopers.
Turbocharged coupe and sedan models arrive next year.
There certainly hasn't been a shortage of hot Civic news lately, what with the impending launch of the five-door Type R. But don't forget, Honda will
also offer an Si version of its 10th-generation Civic, previewed here
in prototype form, and making its debut today in Los Angeles.
Don't expect the production Civic Si to look too different than the
hot little coupe you see here. We fully expect this car to go on sale
pretty much as-is, with its meaner front fascia (that looks like it came
right off the Sport Hatchback), 19-inch wheels, aero kit, centre
exhaust, and mandatory rear wing. Same goes for the interior – it all
looks ready to go, and those Si-specific sport front seats look super
comfy and supportive. Here's hoping those make it to production (they
should), but we'll happily do without the HFP accessory floor mats (so
red!).
If the coupe body style isn't your thing, Honda will offer the Si in
sedan form, too. No hatchback, though – that's Type R territory.
We're still waiting for official performance figures. Honda is only
confirming the new Si uses the 1.5-litre turbocharged inline-four, has a
six-speed manual transmission, and will be the "fastest, most powerful
Si yet." Our best guess is power output will be somewhere around 225
horsepower, keeping it competitive with the Volkswagen GTI.
We're expecting good things – Honda says the Si will have new active
damper and steering systems, a limited-slip differential, and optional
high-performance tires.
“This will be, hands down, the fastest, best-handling Si we've ever
offered to our customers,” says Jeff Conrad, Honda’s senior vice
president and general manager.
We'll have more details closer to the car's on-sale date sometime
next year. Scroll down for the official press blast, and check out the
Si from all angles in the source link below.
Acura Precision Cockpit interior concept will likely make production in
the Honda NSX hybrid supercar, before being adapted for all future Honda
production vehicles
Honda has revealed a new high-tech dashboard concept at the LA motor show, which is believed to give clues to how an updated Honda NSX interior will look initially, before featuring on all production cars in the future.
Called the Acura Precision Cockpit, the dashboard concept is
described as “a near-production interior styling and technology concept”
that is “inspired by the NSX”.
Highlights include a wide, ultra-clear, 12.3in digital display in
place of traditional instrument dials, plus an infotainment screen that
sits in the middle of the dash, angled at the driver. Images and colours
on the screen change according to the driver’s mood and the selected
driving mode.
The central screen is controlled via a curved touchpad located in the centre console between the seats, in the style of Audi’s MMI or BMW’s iDrive systems.
Through this screen, the driver can engage semi-automated driving
technology and a variety of connectivity functions: for instance, it
will display other cars in close proximity, distinguishing which are
being driven autonomously and which are under the control of a human. It
will also recognise pedestrians and cyclists and use artificial
intelligence (AI) to predict where they will move. Honda says this will
build confidence in drivers that its autonomous systems are capable of
making the right decisions.
In addition, Honda has highlighted the use of high-end materials on
the dashboard, including brushed metal, natural wood, leather and
Alcantara finishes, plus the use of ambient lighting around the car’s
interior. All of these touches are expected to become part of future
Honda production models in time.
The interior concept has been created by Acura - Honda’s upmarket US brand - to complement its Acura Precision Concept car, which was revealed to show how its cars’ exteriors will look in future.
From
listening to the PR folks at Nissan, you get the impression that the
year 2016 really and truly is the year of the truck at the Japanese
company. And it’s true that the retooling of the Pathfinder and the
complete overhaul of the Armada over its previous incarnation, not to
mention the arrival of the second-generation, revamped TITAN, is proof
that Nissan is determined to offer a more comprehensive roster of
trucks.
The popularity of utility vehicles is far from being news
in 2016, and exhibit A from Nissan’s point of view is the Rogue, a
compact SUV which is has been nipping at the heels of the category’s
heavyweights (Ford’s Escape, the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4) for a
few years now. The popular crossover is a cornerstone vehicle for the
Japanese carmaker, and sits at the top of the manufacturer’s sales
rankings for Canada and the United States.
Nissan Canada recently
extended an invitation to members of the automotive press to experience a
first contact with the 2017 edition of the Rogue. The mid-life retool
carried out on the new version doesn’t represent any overturning of the
apple-cart – it’s more of an evolution than a revolution in comparison
with the 2016 model. That said, any opportunity to gain the attention of
its target market is a winner for Nissan.
A spiffier new Rogue The
new model is just now making its first appearances in dealerships. As
expected, its silhouette remains unchanged. The more curious and
eagle-eyed among Rogue fans will have to check out the front and rear
ends to notice any difference from the 2016 model.
The company’s
design team has repeated the recipe applied to other recent models
produced by the brand. The front grille’s “V” is more imposing, its
greater eminence giving the SUV a more aggressive front end.
The
front and rear lights have also been redesigned, as has the front
fender, which houses new fog lights. Taking a look at the SUV’s rear
end, it’s clear some work has been done on the rear position lights.
While remaining angular in shape, their darker shade gives them a
distinctive look.
Nissan also took things a step further by
adding an SL Platinum Reserve version which infuses some decidedly
luxury-car DNA. This edition features exclusive 19-inch alloy wheels
that quite nicely fill in the space under the wheel arches. Buyers of
this trim should however be prepared to pay a little extra for the
oversized tires to match.
Same tones of luxury inside Our
first contact with the 2017 Rogue began with the very top-of-the-line
version, an SL Platinum Reserve model equipped to the very hilt. From
the outside this version is quite appealing, with its big boots, chrome
elements and several colours, richer in tone and exclusive to the higher
trims of the new Rogue.
But what really sets the SL Platinum
Reserve model apart is its high-end interior finish. The
superior-quality tan-leather upholstery, not to mention the leatherette
panels on the dashboard, help enhance the refinement level in the
dark-hued cabin. And that’s not all, as Nissan’s designers also
succeeded in injecting a hint of sportiness into the inside of the Rogue
with for example a flattened steering wheel that is quite pleasant to
grip.
The soft front-row seats offer enough support to ensure
comfort on longer trips. The second row is a little less convincing in
that respect, although the option of advancing or receding the bench
while choosing the incline level does allow passengers more freedom to
maximize personal comfort. The manufacturer once again offers a third
row for 2017, at least for the SV model, but as is often the case with
this option, it is to be used on a need-to basis only! Please don’t even
think about forcing a larger-sized adult to suffer through several
hours in one of those seats – you may never be forgiven!
No hybrid for Canada In
the United States there is much excitement about the introduction of a
hybrid version of the 2017 Rogue, but don’t be looking for it up here –
it won’t be available in Canada. This is surely due largely to our much
smaller market, as well as to the relatively lower price of fuel which
currently favours sales of utility vehicles.
On the other hand,
there’s good news in the fact that Nissan’s current mechanical set-up
ensures Canadian consumers won’t suffer too much at the pump. The same
2.5L, 4-cylinder, naturally aspirated engine that powered the 2016 is
back; it delivers 170 HP and 175 lb-ft of torque. Also returning in the
2017 Rogue is the CVT transmission, as is the part-time all-wheel drive
system. Take note, however, that a front-wheel drive option is available
on the entry model of the new Rogue.
At the wheel Apparent
right from the first few kilometres driven is the improvement in the
Rogue’s ride quietness, something Nissan had already confirmed it had
worked on correcting. In fact, Nissan’s rogue was already a strong
performer in this regard, most notably while at cruising speed when the
engine is not being taxed by the CVT unit.
Of course, that same
CVT brings the noise level up during acceleration, the driver’s foot on
the gas pedal being a major contributor to the decibel level in the
cabin. Meanwhile, though the vehicle’s mechanics may not win any prizes
for dynamism, any complaints drivers may have will likely dissipate when
it comes to time to tally up gas costs each month. The Rogue is a
highly fuel-efficient crossover.
The new 19-inch alloy wheels do
nothing to harm handling and manoeuvrability. But at the risk of
repeating myself, the Rogue remains a vehicle in search of a certain
spark. To benefit from a more responsive drive, you need to look
elsewhere. Steering is light, and the suspension calibrated for comfort
above all else.
Overall, the 2017 edition has changed for the
better, which if nothing else should to allow it to remain in the lead
pack in the segment. And right now, if you’re a carmaker, that small-SUV
category is where you want to be!
Big sedans aren't as popular as they used to be, but the Nissan Maxima adds some spark to the segment
It took eight generations and some 35 years to get to the point where Nissan can make the claim its flagship Maxima
four-door is “a sports car in sedan clothing” without some sort of
response bordering on incredulity. The slow transition from the now
painfully square, mild-mannered Datsun 810 to the robust and curvaceous
2016 Maxima has been agonizing at times, an impatient wondering as to
when the company was going to build a midsize car that had as much
performance as function – some European sport sedan-style zip.
Now that I’ve finally gotten around to
driving one — a 2017 model in top-of-the-line Platinum trim — any
thoughts of admonishing Nissan for its tardiness are banished. This
version is not just sporty; it’s deceptive, with performance and
handling to go with a smooth ride, plus luxury touches and premium
content exceeding reasonable expectations of the Platinum’s $44,200
price tag.
But it’s the awakened performance that first
grabs one’s attention. And it’s not as though Nissan went radical with
the car. Under the hood is the familiar 3.5-litre VQ-series V6, only
thoroughly reworked (60 per cent new parts compared with the previous
engine) and now pushing out 300 horsepower and 261 lb.-ft. of torque. In
truth, the engine feels stronger; the car shows distinct verve off the
line when the gas pedal is given a prod.
Though I’d much prefer an automatic with a
specified number of gears, there’s little complaint regarding the
Maxima’s Xtronic continuously variable transmission, which seems well
matched to the V6’s torque and comes with both Normal and Sport modes.
Its wide gear ratio range allows for strong acceleration from a standing
start, while Nissan says credit goes to the D-Step shifting logic for
both the rapid shifts at full throttle and for holding the engine’s
speed when hooning around corners, which allows for smooth acceleration
when exiting said corners.
In Sport, zero to 100 km/h is reportedly
less than six seconds — strong for a front-drive family car, if not
mind-blowing. The drive mode selector not only adjusts throttle response
and transmission tuning, but also steering feel and “active sound
enhancement” tuning. But, while the exhaust note has some musicality to
it, the engine itself is a bit coarse when under the hammer.
The other benefit to this re-engineering
effort is a claimed 15 per cent increase in highway fuel economy to 7.8
L/100 km over the previous-generation Maxima; city fuel economy is rated
at 11.1 L/100 km. I put 700 kilometres on the car during my week with
it, the bulk of it highway cruising, and averaged 9.9 L/100 km.
While the sedan wouldn’t be my first choice
for racetrack lap sessions, Nissan’s engineers clearly spent some time
working under the car to imbue it with a decent measure of on-road
handling. Up front is the usual strut/coil spring design, but ZF Sachs
monotube dampers are added to the rear end’s independent multi-link
double wishbone setup. Thick stabilizer bars are found at both ends.
Shapely and far more distinct than many of
its rival sedans, the Maxima’s styling, in truth, doesn’t completely
blow me away, looking over-designed with its aggressive character lines,
deeply scalloped doors and “floating roof.” Yet, I do like the boldness
of Nissan’s signature “V-motion” grille and boomerang-style lights.
Still, Nissan’s 3.5L V6-powered Altima,
which shares the same platform and pretty much all the mechanicals as
the Maxima (although with 30 less horsepower), is a more cohesive
design.
The Altima is also roomier, at least for
back-seat passengers. While there’s tons of room up front for the tall
and leggy in the Maxima, if those in the back are equally so, they’re
going to find their knees jammed in the front seat back and their heads
brushing the headliner.
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Nissan keeps its smaller cars relevant with some neat toys and visual upgrades.
We’re less than a week away from the once a year event where
automakers, journalists, and fans alike gather under the roof of the Los
Angeles Convention Center to see the flashy new models at the LA Auto
Show. A handful of automakers are scheduled to debut new models, and one
of these is Nissan. While the new Sentra Nismo
is at the tiptop of our wish list, Nissan has just released information
on two new noteworthy cars, the new Versa Note and a special edition of
the Juke CUV.
The latter of the two isn’t the Nismo Juke that we’re obsessed with,
but that doesn’t mean that its owners won’t feel special. Built for the
fans, the Black Pearl Edition Juke is going to be rare with only 1,250
models slated for production. Only 250 units will go to Canada while the
rest will be shipped to US buyers, both of which can opt for either
all-wheel drive or front-wheel drive configurations. The crossover’s
sinister styling will be an echo of a limited edition 1978 280Z using
contrasting white trim on the black body. The Black Pearl Edition will
feature the same 1.6-liter inline-four as the standard Juke that’s mated
to a CVT that mimics the shift patterns of a standard transmission.
Additionally, the smaller version of Nissan’s smallest car has gotten a
refresh that gives it the same face as the rest of Nissan's sedan
lineup. The signature V Motion grille makes an appearance here along
with the rear fascia from the Versa Note SR. Complimenting this change
is two new available colors, Monarch Orange or Deep Blue Pearl (Nissan
has a thing for Pearls apparently). Minor interior enhancements take
customer demands into account by enlarging the cup holders, adding
another 12v outlet, and the relocation of a 12v outlet and accompanying
USB input to the center console. We’ll see these two models in the metal
at the LA Auto Show alongside two new models set to be released on the
15th and 16th of this month.
Collision shops now have access to affected VIN database
Honda has added yet
another weapon in its battle to find owners of vehicles with a
potentially faulty Takata airbag module: independent repair shops.
The
automaker has teamed up with CCC, one of the largest software providers
to collision repair shops in the industry, to create a program that
flags a Honda or an Acura vehicle with an open recall notice when it's brought in for collision repair.
The
collaboration "will augment and extend our existing recall notification
process, providing us with an additional touch point to help reach
consumers with recalled yet unrepaired vehicles," said Leigh Guarnieri,
the national collision marketing manager for Honda. "Safety is
everyone's responsibility."
22,000 shops
CCC's program, dubbed True
Recall, was rolled out in October to all 22,000 repair shops across the
country that use its data network. When an estimate is being written,
CCC's system will run the vehicle's VIN against a database provided by
Honda.
If the vehicle has an open Takata airbag recall that hasn't
been fixed, a notification will pop up on the screen and a copy of the
recall will be printed for the consumer. The notification advises the
body shop to tell the owner of the vehicle, check with the owner on what
Honda or Acura dealership they'd like to use and then the body shop is
encouraged to reach out to that dealership to facilitate the repair on
the customer's behalf.
The notification of customers via
independent repair shops outside Honda's purview speaks to the urgency
the automaker faces in identifying as many vehicles as possible that
could have the potentially lethal Takata airbag modules inside.
In
October, Honda and U.S. regulators confirmed the 11th U.S. death linked
to faulty Takata airbag inflators. Another five deaths have been
identified globally.
Pay per VIN
The Takata inflator crisis -- the
largest safety recall in U.S. history -- has affected 15 automakers and
led to the recall through 2019 of nearly 70 million inflators in U.S.
vehicles. Honda and Acura vehicles make up 10.7 million of that total.
Honda
has gone so far as to scour salvage yards and auto recyclers across the
country to find its vehicles with affected airbag modules and has
purchased thousands to keep them from returning to the road.
Honda
approached CCC with the idea for the program, citing its 60 percent
market share of the industry's data services, with Mitchell and Audatex
splitting the rest. If the collaboration between Honda and CCC proves
successful, the automaker might reach out to the other companies to
explore a similar program.
The automaker pays CCC for each VIN it identifies as having an open
recall, and it recently has averaged more than 1,000 VIN matches a day, a
Honda spokesman said. Many of these are older-model Hondas that have
passed through multiple owners, often the hardest consumer cohort to
reach with a vehicle recall.
Eight of those matches have come from
Vatche Derderian's three Fix Auto shops in the Los Angeles area. Fix
Auto was already using CCC's data system, so Derderian's shops didn't
need to do anything to enable the notifications.
"I definitely
applaud Honda for putting it out there to do this because then it gets
us more involved with the OEM and what's going on with their vehicles,"
Derderian told Automotive News.
Plus, customers affected have been
taken aback by the level of service such a notification implies,
despite not coming from a Honda dealer.
"It feels really good to do something for the consumer beyond just repairing their vehicle," Derderian said.
America's Best-Selling SUV gains more powerful turbo engine offering class-leading fuel efficiency
Honda Sensing™ technology now standard on EX and higher trims
New Display Audio featuring Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™
More premium interior boasts larger cabin with best-in-class rear seat legroom and larger, more versatile cargo space
DETROIT – Honda has pulled the wraps off an all-new,
fifth-generation CR-V, America's best-selling SUV over the past 20
years. The completely redesigned and reengineered 2017 CR-V, going on
sale this winter, boasts bold new styling, a more premium interior, the
model's first-ever turbocharged engine and a host of new features and
technologies aimed at maintaining CR-V's status as the outright
benchmark in the highly popular compact SUV segment. American car buyers
have purchased nearly 4 million CR-Vs since its U.S. launch in 1997.
"The new Honda CR-V raises the bar in every imaginable way,
delivering more performance, space and premium content together with
higher fuel economy ratings and value than ever before," said Jeff
Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of the Honda Division.
"Customers are going to love what they see and what they experience
behind the wheel of this new CR-V."
Bold and Sophisticated New Design The new CR-V
styling heads in a fresh new direction with an aggressive attitude,
thanks to crisp and sharp front-end design elements, aggressive stylized
headlights surrounded by a wing-shaped LED DRL array on all trims, and
wide, muscular fenders. The long hood, longer wheelbase, short rear
overhang and dual exhausts give the new CR-V a more sophisticated and
athletic presence.
The CR-V's new windswept front end appearance includes signature
Honda LED headlights (Touring trim), a Honda-first Active Shutter Grille
that lowers aerodynamic drag, uprated aluminum alloy wheels (sizes 17
to 18 inches depending on trim) and narrower A-pillars for improved
visibility. Adding convenience is a Honda-first available Hands-Free
Access Power Tailgate, which allows opening and closing the tailgate
with a foot activated sensor under the rear of the vehicle. Available
Auto High Beam with High Beam Support (AHB) headlights, chrome
garnishes, rain-sensing windshield wipers, roof rails and numerous
Genuine Honda Accessories also expand beauty, convenience and
functionality.
New Powertrain and Chassis Technology The 2017
CR-V in EX and higher trims will feature CR-V's first ever turbocharged
engine, a more powerful and fuel-efficient 1.5-liter DOHC,
direct-injected and turbocharged in-line 4-cylinder powerplant rated at
190 horsepower (SAE net) and delivering incredibly refined and
responsive performance across the engine's full operating range.
Combined with the CR-V's more aerodynamic body, the new turbocharged
powerplant will garner the highest EPA fuel economy ratings in the
compact SUV class. CR-V LX trims will be powered by a 2.4-liter DOHC,
direct-injected i-VTECÔ engine, and both engines will be mated
to a smooth shifting and sporty continuously variable transmission (CVT)
with Honda G-Shift control logic. Detailed specifications, including
EPA ratings, will be provided closer to launch.
The all-new body and chassis design in the 2017 CR-V provides more
agile and confident handling, greater refinement, additional ground
clearance and superior overall versatility. Its front MacPherson strut
and rear multi-link suspension utilize specially tuned low-friction
dampers, with both FWD and AWD models including tubular front and solid
rear stabilizer bars that promote quick turn-in and flatter cornering.
Dual-pinion, variable ratio Electric Power Steering (EPS) also
contributes to the CR-V's direct and satisfying steering feel.
More Premium, Spacious and Technologically Advanced Interior
The 2017 CR-V also raises the bar for interior refinement, utility and
premium features in the compact SUV class. The more spacious cabin, with
top-in-class interior space and the best rear seat legroom in its
class, features upgraded materials throughout, including a new
soft-touch instrument panel and more intricately stitched seats. A color
TFT driver information interface (DII) center meter display adds to the
handsome new design aesthetic.
The CR-V offers the latest in-vehicle connectivity and audio
performance with a new generation of advanced technologies. Available
features include a 7-inch touchscreen Display Audio interface with
Android operating system that now features a physical volume knob as
well as an available new Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™
developed in cooperation with the experts at Garmin®. The CR-V 's
Display Audio system is compatible with the Apple CarPlay™ and Android
Auto™ platforms, giving customers seamless integration of key smartphone
features and functions, including smartphone-powered GPS navigation and
voice-controlled search capabilities.
Some of the key new comfort and convenience features available on the
2017 Honda CR-V include remote engine start, dual-zone climate
controls, heated side mirrors, an Electric Parking Brake (EPB), rear USB
charging ports, front passenger seat with 4-way power adjustment and
driver's seat with 8-way power adjustment and 4-way power lumbar support
and heated front seats.
Advanced Safety and Driver-Assistive Technology
The refreshed 2015 CR-V debuted the Honda Sensing suite of advanced
safety and driver-assistive technologies, helping it capture the 2015 Motor Trend
Sport Utility of the Year honors. The 2017 CR-V further expands the
application of Honda Sensing as standard equipment on EX and higher
trims, expected to account for upwards of 75 percent of CR-V sales.
Honda Sensing includes Collision Mitigation Braking (CMBS) with
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and pedestrian sensing capability, Road
Departure Mitigation (RDM) with Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Adaptive
Cruise Control (ACC) with low-speed follow and Lane Keeping Assist
(LKAS). Additional new driver-assistive technologies include the
available Blind Spot Information (BSI), Rear Cross Traffic Monitor (CTM)
and Auto High Beam (HSS) headlights.
Utilizing Honda's next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™
(ACE™) body structure, the 2017 CR-V targets the highest available
collision safety ratings, including an NCAP 5-star Overall Vehicle Score
from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and a TOP SAFETY PICK+
rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS),
including a SUPERIOR rating for frontal crash prevention when equipped
with Honda Sensing.
The 2017 Honda CR-V will be produced at three plants in North America
– in East Liberty, Ohio; Alliston, Ontario, Canada; and, for the first
time, in Greensburg, Indiana using domestic and globally sourced parts.
Engines for the new CR-V will be manufactured in Anna, Ohio and in
Alliston, Ontario, with the CVT being produced in Russells Point, Ohio.
