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Today, 09 August 20162017 Honda Civic spotted undisguised in the UK
Autocar readers spot the Honda Civic testing and being transported on UK roads; styling closely follows that of the Civic concept revealed at the Geneva motor show
The 2017 Honda Civic has been spotted completely undisguised on a car transporter by an Autocar reader.
The transporter, which was carrying a number of Civics without any disguise, was spotted heading into Southampton by Autocar reader Nick Mortimer. This means the cars are likely to be heading for the US, given Southampton's role as a major UK export hub.
The full styling of the car is visible, with the familiar angular design of the Geneva motor show concept and test mules that have been previously captured on camera. The twin central exhaust tips are gone, replaced by an exhaust tip on each rear corner.
A rear spoiler remains incorporated into the rear windscreen - something of a Civic hallmark - and the wheels are finished in gloss black. Official sources at Honda wouldn't comment on the image.
The 2017 Civic has also previously been spotted testing in Cumbria by two Autocar readers.
Autocar reader Adrian Jackson was able to describe the car in detail, paying particular attention to the non-LED tail-lights, which didn’t appear to extend into the tailgate like those of the Civic concept, high-quality leather interior and large central twin exhausts.
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Renault's record sales
Clio sales continue to rise, with the car hitting record production numbers in its fourth year, according to Renault design chief Laurens van den Acker.
The Clio is built in two factories that can’t keep pace with demand, he said. The next-generation model will be built at three plants.
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NSX comparisons
When creating the new NSX, Honda bought a Ferrari 458 as a comparator. After the NSX programme was finished, the 458 was cut up in order to analyse its aluminium construction.
An insider reports that they were “quite impressed” with the Ferrari’s bo
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