"As we begin the 2017 holiday season and head toward the new year, we recognize that we have a lot to be thankful for, including the opportunity to engage with all of our media friends through an incredible cadence of new products.

Acura launched major refreshes with the 2018 MDX Sport Hybrid, 2018 TLX – including a new TLX A-Spec model and the 2018 RLX, each reflecting the brand's new design direction and renewed commitment to our Precision Crafted Performance brand direction.

For Honda, it was an incredibly busy year with the redesigned 2018 Odyssey minivan, the Civic Si, the first Civic Type R to land on U.S. soil, a refreshed 2018 Fit, the all-new Clarity series, and the all-new redesigned 2018 Honda Accord. Holy smokes, what a fun and exhausting year! 

Looking ahead to 2018, we will see some of you at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, where Honda will introduce its "3E Robotics Concept", with a number of future-looking technologies. We will undoubtedly see more of you at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, where both Honda and Acura will share exciting news.

On behalf of everyone at Honda and Acura, we wish you and your families a relaxing and safe holidays. We look forward to another great year ahead, and the opportunity to share more exciting Honda and Acura products with everyone.

Have a very safe and Happy Holidays – and a Happy New Year!"

Sage Marie Assistant Vice President, Public Relations American Honda Motor Co., Inc.