That’s one of the great things about the new generation of video games; you can continue to add on content even after you’ve finished the game to keep it fresh. But here’s the thing: while we appreciate all the new content, it gets...
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Inside Line tests hundreds of vehicles a year, but not every vehicle gets a full write-up. The numbers still tell a story, though, so we present "IL Track Tested." It's a quick rundown of all the data we collected at the track, along...
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Acura has announced that they will introduce a brand new 2011 TSX Sport Wagon at the New York Auto Show. The new model will be based on the Accord Tourer and it will most likely boast a 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine with 150kW and 230Nm of torque....
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Dealers have doubts about Acura ever reaching Tier 1 luxury status after officials reported a sales plunge and a decision to cancel rear-drive V-8 vehicles. At the make meeting, Acura officials tried to talk dealers into agreeing that the new plan,...
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Back in October of 2009, Acura told us about its plans to expand its TSX lineup with a more practical station wagon variant in the fall of 2010. Today, the Japanese automaker announced that we'll get our first look at what is essentially the North...
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Acura announced today the debut of the all-new 2011 TSX Sport Wagon in April, at the 2010 New York International Auto Show. The new car which promises to offer a new solution to modern utility needs, will join TSX lineup, which already includes the...
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Acura confirmed today that the new 2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon will make its debut at the 2010 New York Auto Show on March 31. “The TSX Sport Wagon will offer a new solution to modern utility needs with its balanced and efficient performance...
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Acura, maker of a wide range of pointy-faced sedans, crossovers and the ZDX, announced today that it will unveil the 2011 TSX Sport Wagon at the New York Auto Show on March 31. The company had previously acknowledged its intent...
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The first thing Cars.com reviewer Joe Wiesenfelder notices about the 2010 Acura ZDX is that you should probably watch your head when getting into the backseat. Because of its unique design, the ZDX ends up with some unwelcome cargo limitations,...
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“Auto Aficionado” from New Jersey is on his second Acura RDX, and he finds the 2010 model to be a “vast improvement” over his 2007. For a variety of reasons, Acura has stepped up its game and vaulted into the top ranks of luxury...
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found 7 days ago by Damon Lavrinc on
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We knew it was coming, it was just a matter of when. Now, Acura has officially announced that it will be unveiling the 2011 TSX Sport Wagon at the New York Auto Show at the end of this month, with the first examples hitting dealerships in late...
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Acura RDX Consumer Reviews Acura RDX Expert Reviews Acura RDX Photo Gallery 2010 Acura RDX 5-spd AT w/Tech Specs By Bill Clark Pros: Fun to drive Voice activated navigation helps keeps eyes on the road Concert-hall 10-speaker stereo...
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Acura demonstrates its commitment to driving enthusiasts by adding a six-speed manual transmission for the all-wheel-drive 2010 Acura TL at no extra charge. Cars.com reviewer Mike Hanley appreciates this move from Acura, and he assures readers...
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Edmunds got their hands on an ultra low mile 1998 Acura Integra Type R and put it up against a 2010 Honda Civic Si. Guess which car they liked more? Kind of sad, really. Honda and Acura need to start building cool cars again. Full story at Edmunds...
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found 21 days ago by Damon Lavrinc on
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With Acura's decision to nix V8 power and rear-wheel drive in favor of new hybrid drivetrains, dealers are worried that the brand's relentless pursuit of Tier 1 status - on par with Audi, BMW, Lexus and Mercedes-Benz - may be threatened. But that's...
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Acura’s stride to become a Tier 1 luxury brand came to a halt when the brand decided to cancel its rear-wheel-drive platform and V8 dreams last year. The brand’s executives have now told dealers that they have a new plan, which will rely...
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No big surprise here. Now that the TSX has grown in size there's some room in the lineup for something a little smaller. According to a report in Automotive News from Acura's recent dealer meeting, the company is seriously considering...
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Although the TSX sports sedan is not the newest model in the ever-changing Acura lineup, it will soon become the most expansive model offering. Next year we’ll see the addition of the Acura TSX Hybrid, marking the luxury brand’s first hybrid...
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found 25 days ago by Damon Lavrinc on
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"Don't hold back." Three words I've never heard before at a press event and three words that are running through my mind as I tramp down on the throttle and wheelspin my way towards the gray horizon. Don't hold back. Ahead of me lies a...
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found 28 days ago by Sam Abuelsamid on
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When the redesigned Acura TL debuted in late 2008, it represented a substantial transformation over previous iterations. The third-generation model retained the transverse V6 of its two predecessors, but for the first time included an...
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What is it about Acura’s that makes them better than the competition? Can’t think of anything? Well, according to Acura, that’s because they’ve failed to effectively present their products to the customers (not because there is actually...
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A defective airbag that has been linked to one death and 11 injuries in the United States over the past few years is still haunting Honda as the company today announced that it is adding 437,763 cars to its existing global safety recall over the...
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Honda has expanded an earlier recall for a faulty airbag inflator that could deploy with too much pressure. This is a serious defect that the company says has resulted in one fatality since the recall was announced in 2008; it was expanded again...
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found about 1 month ago by Sam Abuelsamid on
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2009 American Le Mans Series LMP1 champions Patron Highcroft Racing are heading to France this June. The team's season championship has earned it an invitation from the Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO) to compete at the 24 hours of Le Mans. With the...
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Inside Line tests hundreds of vehicles a year, but not every vehicle gets a full write-up. The numbers still tell a story, though, so we present "IL Track Tested." It's a quick rundown of all the data we collected at the track, along...
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found about 1 month ago by Alex Nunez on
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At the very least, our friends to the north will soon have another Acura TL trim level to choose from. Reader Steve F. dropped us a line to let us know he received this mailing from Acura, which included an announcement a new TL A-Spec model. What...
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A few new models get extra power and editors Mike Hanley, Kelsey Mays and David Thomas discuss if they need the added oomph and corresponding price tags or not. Then they tackle Lexus’ first dedicated hybrid and if it is able to wear both a...
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found about 1 month ago by Import RPM on
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The Acura TSX is one of our favorite import sports sedans. Although it lacks the sportiness of the BMW 3 series or the luxury of the Lexus IS, the TSX does offer a balance of performance, technology, and more importantly value. In addition to this...
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Here’s a question to follow up on the Acura Type-R post. Let’s say you are going to retire in twenty years. For your retirement fund, you can either mothball one (1) Ford GT or ten (10) Acura Integra Type-Rs. You can visit them but you don’t...
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Acura is expected to break into the hybrid market over the next few years, and a new report on Automotive News has the 2011 TSX as the first Acura to benefit from a hybrid drivetrain. No hard information has surfaced on the hybrid drivetrain, but...
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