Simplify the following text for a Grade 6 native English-speaking person.
Original: The Acura brand has been used in the US , Canada , and Hong Kong since March 1986 to market Honda 's luxury and performance vehicles and near-performance vehicles .
Simplified: It has been used in the United States , Canada and Hong Kong since March 1986 . The brand has been used to market Honda 's luxury cars and high performance models .