Honda?s Accord, the car that more than any other model identified Japan as the force to be reckoned with in the U.S., is celebrating its 40th birthday this year. While many Kirins surely were tipped toasting the 12.7 million Accords that have been sold here?not to mention the 30 Car and Driver 10Best trophies the car has earned?Honda didn?t secure its place in the world?s most competitive market by dwelling on the past. The Japanese automaker ruthlessly identified and attacked its next goal, in this instance a 50-mpg hybrid to crown the ninth-generation Accord range. READ MORE ??
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