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Tuesday, Nov 3
Acura Announces October Sales Results
“The availability of an all-new two-wheel-drive model helps the RDX crossover SUV to further broaden its appeal,” said Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura sales. “The RDX offers an equal mix of performance, safety, improved fuel economy and now even more value.”
American Honda Reports October Sales
TORRANCE, Calif. - Nov 03 — American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted total October vehicle sales of 85,502, a decline of 4.0 percent compared to October 2008, based on the daily selling rate*. Honda Division posted October sales of 75,751, a decline of five units versus October 2008.
Wednesday, Oct 28
All-New TSX Sport Wagon to Arrive in Fall of 2010
TORRANCE, Calif. - Oct 28 — Acura announced today the addition of a TSX sport wagon to its 2011 vehicle lineup. Arriving at Acura dealerships in the Fall of 2010, the TSX sport wagon will be based on the popular TSX sports sedan, which features balanced performance, advanced technology and b...
Thursday, Oct 15
2010 Acura ZDX Makes Production Debut at Orange County Auto Show
TORRANCE, Calif. - Oct 15 — The all-new 2010 Acura ZDX will make its auto show debut as a production model on October 15, 2009, at the Orange County Auto Show. Arriving this winter at Acura dealerships, the ZDX features dramatic styling, outstanding performance and the latest in advanced te...
Thursday, Oct 1
Acura Announces September Sales Results
The TL performance luxury sedan was the next best selling Acura sedan for the month of September, with 2,034 vehicles sold. Acura's overall sales leader for September was the MDX luxury SUV with 2,220 units sold while the turbocharged RDX crossover SUV sold 752 units.
American Honda Reports September Sales
TORRANCE, Calif. - Oct 01 — American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted total September vehicle sales of 77,229, a decline of 23.3 percent compared to September 2008, based on the daily selling rate*. Honda Division posted September sales of 69,970, a decline of 22.5 percent versus September 2008.
Monday, Sep 21
Honda's Indiana Plant Begins Production of 2010 Civic Sedans for Export
Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC (HMIN) produces the popular and fuel-efficient Honda Civic Sedan and Honda Civic GX. HMIN is Honda's seventh auto assembly plant in North America and one of 16 major Honda manufacturing facilities in North America, including two under construction...
Friday, Sep 18
2010 Acura TL - Chassis
SH-AWD® SUSPENSION TUNING Acura engineers conducted extensive validation testing of the new 6-speed manual transmission equipped TL SH-AWD®. Whether driven on a roadway or racetrack, reliable performance was as of equal importance as overall vehicle performance.
Thursday, Sep 10
Honda Commemorates 30 Years of Manufacturing in America
Today, the Marysville Auto Plant produces the Honda Accord Sedan and Coupe models, and the Acura TL Sedan and Acura RDX crossover vehicle. The East Liberty Auto Plant opened 20 years ago in December 1989. In addition to the upcoming Accord Crosstour, the plant is the major production site i...
Tuesday, Sep 1
Acura Announces August Sales Results
The TL performance luxury sedan was the best selling Acura model for the month of August, with 3,003 vehicles sold. Acura light truck sales were again led by the MDX luxury SUV with 2,820 units sold while the turbocharged RDX crossover SUV sold 728 units.
American Honda Reports August Sales
TORRANCE, Calif. - Sep 01 — American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today announced record August sales of 161,439, up 14.2 percent on a daily-selling-rate(1) basis and setting a new record for the month. American Honda year-to-date sales remain down 24.8 percent to 806,907.
Sunday, Aug 30
Brabham Edges Pagenaud For Mosport Pole In Wild American Le Mans Series Qualifying Shootout
Mobil 1 Grand Prix of Mosport ALMS Qualifying1Patrón Highcroft Acura ARX-02a [1st in LMP1] David Brabham1:05.323, 135.517 m.p.h.1.de Ferran XM Radio Acura ARX-02a Marino Franchitti1:06.379, 133.361 m.p.h.6.Lowe's Fernandez Acura ARX-01b
Friday, Aug 28
2010 Acura RL - Introduction
Key 6-cylinder competitors in the RL's segment include the Audi A6 3.0 Quattro, BMW 535i, Lexus GS 350 and Mercedes-Benz E350. However, with its SH-AWD™ system as standard equipment, the RL has a distinct performance advantage over each of its competitors.
2010 Acura RL - Powertrain
To maximize acceleration performance, fuel economy and driver control, the RL has a 5-speed automatic transmission equipped with Sequential SportShift, racing-inspired steering wheel mounted paddle shifters and Grade Logic Control. Torque splits are as follows:
2010 Acura RL - Chassis
In keeping with the athletic capabilities of the RL, Acura engineers designed the 4-wheel disc brakes to create a true high-performance system. Engineers targeted the braking performance of top-level competitors from Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz as the benchmark to meet or exceed.
2010 Acura RL - Safety
Passenger Seating Active front seat headrests with 4-way adjustability3-point adjustable height front seat belts with load limiters and automatic tensioning systemThree-point seat belts for all rear seating positionsSeatbelt reminder Child Seating
Sunday, Aug 16
2010 Acura ZDX - Chassis
The overall dynamic target for the Acura ZDX was to provide sports sedan-like ride and handling without compromising ground clearance and all-weather handling performance. Built for driving passion, the ZDX achieves these three goals: TOWING
2010 Acura ZDX - Introduction
EPA estimated mileage of 16/22 mpg* (city/highway) and a large 21-gallon fuel capacity mean the ZDX has a long cruising range. The ZDX complies with the latest EPA TIER 2-BIN 5 and CARB LEV II ULEV emissions standards. Performance and fuel economy benefit from the ZDX's sophisticated 6-sp...
2010 Acura ZDX - Powertrain
The ZDX features Acura's acclaimed Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®), which progressively distributes optimum torque not only between the front and rear axles but also between the left and right rear wheels. The benefits of the SH-AWD® system are superior all-weather tracti...
Monday, Aug 3
Acura Announces July Sales Results
Acura is gearing up for increased sales in the coming months by offering a dramatically enhanced 2010 lineup," said Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura sales. "The new V6 powered TSX performance sedan is just beginning to arrive at Acura dealers and the revamped turbocharged RDX crosso...
American Honda July Sales Top 114,000
Sales of the fuel-efficient Honda Civic increased 3.1 percent to 30,037. Honda CR-V, a best-seller in the crossover utility vehicle segment, increased sales by 9.9 percent to 19,151. The Honda Division posted July sales of 106,028, a decline of 15.8 percent compared to last year's aggressi...
Friday, Jul 31
American Honda Expands Airbag Safety Recall
For more information and downloadable high-resolution images of Honda and Acura vehicles, please visit www.hondanews.com and www.acuranews.com. Consumers can verify their vehicle's recall status by visiting www.owners.honda.com/recalls for Honda vehicles and www.owners.acura.com/re...
Tuesday, Jul 28
2010 Acura RDX - Introduction
Turbocharged and intercooled 2.3-liter DOHC, 16-valve, i-VTEC® inline-four engine240 horsepower at 6,000 rpm260 lb-ft of torque at 4,500 rpmi-VTEC® (intelligent Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control) Sequential SportShift 5-speed automatic transmission with raci...
2010 Acura RDX - Powertrain
For improved all-weather traction, the RDX is available with Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD™). The RDX's SH-AWD™ system differs mechanically from that used in the RL luxury performance sedan, but is similar in principle. The SH-AWD™ system progressively distributes the opt...
Friday, Jul 24
Honda Performance Development, Inc. Launches Grassroots Motorsports Initiative
ELKHART LAKE, Wis. - Jul 24 — Honda Performance Development, Inc. (HPD), the authorized Honda and Acura auto racing company in North America, today announced a new automotive initiative targeted at expanding its presence in the grassroots motorsports market.
Honda Performance Development, Inc. Proposes Entry Into FF
Honda Performance Development (HPD) is Honda's racing company within North America. Founded in 1993, and located in Santa Clarita, Calif., HPD is the technical operations center for Honda and Acura's high-performance racing cars and engines. In addition to its new grassroots motorspo...
Monday, Jul 20
All-New 2010 Acura ZDX Four-Door Sports Coupe Will Feature Dramatic Styling, Outstanding Performance and Advanced Technology
Along with head-turning styling, the ZDX will boast outstanding performance from its 3.7-liter V-6 engine mated to an all-new 6-speed automatic transmission. The 3.7-liter SOHC V-6 all-aluminum engine will generate 300 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque for immediate acceleration re...
Friday, Jul 17
Honda Begins Production of Accord V-6 Sedan in Alabama
The Honda Accord received a full model change for the 2008 model year. The 3.5-liter i-VTEC V-6 engine produces 271 horsepower - the most ever for Accord - while introducing a new generation of fuel-saving Variable Cylinder Management technology and achieving a Partial Zero-Emissions V...
Wednesday, Jul 1
American Honda Reports June Sales
We're seeing signs of strength in our light truck segments with solid gains for Honda's Odyssey and Pilot models this month," said John Mendel, executive vice president of sales for American Honda. "American families clearly still have a need for the value and versatility that Honda veh...
Monday, Jun 15
2010 Acura TSX - Features
18-inch diameter chrome-look 10-spoke aluminum wheelsWheel locksSport bumper kit including front bumper, side sills and rear bumper (available painted in factory TSX colors)Rear bumper appliqué (available painted in factory TSX colors)Rear deck lid spoiler (available painted...
2010 Acura TSX - Introduction
All-New TSX V-6 model TSX V-6 Sequential SportShift 5-Speed Automatic Transmission Design & Styling With the introduction of a V-6 powered TSX, Acura will fill a niche in its lineup between the four-cylinder TSX and the all-new TL performance luxury sedan.
2010 Acura TSX - Powertrain
I-4 5ATV-6 5AT1st Gear2.652:12.697:12nd Gear1.614:11.606:13rd Gear1.082:11.071:14th Gear0.773:10.694:15th Gear0.566:10.491:1Reverse2.000:11.888:1Final Drive4.438:14.312:1 Cooperation between 5-Speed Automatic Transmission & Drive-by-Wire™ Throttle System
Tuesday, Jun 2
American Honda Reports May Sales
Honda total car sales decreased by 48.9 percent to 51,947. Honda light truck sales saw a decrease of 19.4 percent to 36,928. The Acura Division posted sales of 9,469, a decrease of 34.0 percent compared to May 2008. The TL sedan was the division's top seller, with 3,375 units sold.
Friday, May 1
Acura Announces April Sales Results
The TSX sports sedan continues to be a popular choice and was Acura's next best selling sedan in April with 2,429 units sold; TSX total sales for 2009 are 9,684, up 5.7 percent. Acura light truck sales were led by the MDX luxury SUV with 2,337 units sold, while RDX crossover SUV sales tallied 74...
American Honda Reports April Sales of 101,029
Honda achieves best month this year The Acura Division posted sales of 8,813, a decline of 32.3 percent compared to April 2008. The TL performance luxury sedan led the division with sales of 3,105, and the redesigned TSX sports sedan year-to-date sales of 9,684 are up 5.7 percent**.
Wednesday, Apr 8
All-New Acura ZDX Debuts at New York International Auto Show
The ZDX is truly a luxury performance coupe - plus," said Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura sales. "The emotional coupe styling coupled with a luxurious and dramatic interior and surprising versatility, allows the ZDX to define its own segment and attract an entirely new customer."
2009 New York Auto Show Remarks, Jeff Conrad, Vice President Acura Sales
At Acura, we're taking the latter option. Today, we're here to launch an entirely new category of luxury vehicle. A navigation system with voice recognition to help guide you to your next getaway. We also believe it will attract an entirely new luxury customer to Acura.
Wednesday, Apr 1
Acura Announces March Sales Results
The TSX continues to be an outstanding choice for luxury buyers," said Jeff Conrad, vice president, Acura sales. "The TSX represents attainable luxury providing customers with sporty performance, the latest technology, state of the art safety, and a well-appointed interior."
Wednesday, Mar 18
Debut Of New Acura ARX-02a Prototype Sports Cars Excite De Ferran And Patrón Highcroft Teams At Sebring
It will not be any different for the new Acura Motorsports teams coming to this weekend's 57th annual Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring, one of the world's most prestigious racing contests and American Le Mans Series opener. ACURA QUOTES:
New Acura ARX-02a Prototype Cars Hit Sebring Racing Surface In Preparation For The Tough 12 Hours On Saturday
SEBRING, Fla. - Mar 18 — The grueling battle for Saturday's prestigious Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring title began Wednesday when the American Le Mans Series cars hit the legendary airport surface at Sebring International Raceway for practice. The 57th running of the 12 Hours of Sebring start...
Wednesday, Feb 11
Opinion: 2009 Chicago Auto Show Remarks, by Jeff Conrad, Vice President, Acura Sales
With its 2.4 liter, 201 horsepower, i-VTEC engine it's quick, nimble and a blast to drive. While still achieving excellent fuel economy with 21 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway. The increased performance of the TSX V6 will allow us to compete even more aggressively with other sport sed...
Friday, Jan 23
Acura Motorsports to Enter LMP1 Class in 2009 American Le Mans Series Season
Acura Advance' is the slogan for Honda Motor's luxury and performance models. Acura Motorsports will enter the LMP1 class in the 2009 American Le Mans Series. ERIK BERKMAN President, Honda Performance Development (HPD) ADRIAN FERNANDEZ Team Co-owner, Lowe's Fernandez Racing
Erik Berkman Q & A On The Acura Sports Car Program
All competing classes are being slowed, and the American Le Mans Series values close competition between P1 & P2. Many things... engine, chassis, teams.... focus. How did Acura choose Wirth Research originally? Why have you chosen Highcroft and De Ferran? And what will be their roles?
Monday, Jan 5
American Honda Reports 2008 Annual and December Monthly Sales
Civic and Fit post gains for the year American Honda's sales mirror the industry's current condition," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "We believe Honda will be in a strong position when the market stabilizes."
Friday, Oct 31
Honda Power Equipment Background Information
Honda Power Equipment products are produced at 11 Honda manufacturing facilities around the world, including Honda Power Equipment Mfg., Inc., located in Swepsonville, North Carolina. Research, development, and testing activities are conducted at Honda R&D Americas, Inc., also...
Friday, Sep 26
2010 Acura TL to Offer All-New Manual Transmission
Acura offers a full line of technologically advanced performance luxury vehicles through a network of 270 dealers within the United States. The 2009 Acura lineup features five distinctive models including the RL luxury performance sedan, the TL performance luxury sedan, the TSX spor...
Monday, Sep 22
2009 Acura TL - Chassis
The 2009 TL is engineered to live up to the highest standards for a performance luxury sedan. With a wider track, larger tires (including newly available 18-inch and 19-inch sizes), and the availability of Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ and the largest engine ever in an Acura sedan, the...
2009 Acura TL - Safety
In addition, robust new rear structural elements add rigidity and controlled energy absorption to help the TL meet the stringent new FMVSS 301 high speed rear-collision standard detailed below. A gusseted rear bulkhead ties directly into the car's exceptional performance in this dem...
Wednesday, Sep 3
American Honda Reports August Sales
Honda Division posted August sales of 131,766, a decline of 7.1 percent versus August 2007. Honda models showing increased sales included the all-new Pilot, up 18.6 percent to 11,276; Civic, up 5.3 percent to 30,052; the Civic Hybrid, up 47.7 percent to 3,105.
Friday, Aug 1
American Honda Reports July Sales
Fit sets another all-time sales record; Honda car sales rise 6.7% for July record American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted July total vehicle sales of 138,744, a daily-selling-rate basis* decline of 9.2 percent compared to July 2007 results.
Tuesday, Jul 1
American Honda Reports Record Sales in June
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today announced total June sales of 142,539, up 13.8 percent on a daily-selling-rate basis(1), setting a new record for the month. Reflecting a shifting automotive marketplace, total car sales set a new June record for the first time since 1990 at 97,639, up 3...
Monday, May 5
American Honda Reports an Increase in April Sales
The Acura Division posted April sales of 13,025 vehicles, down 20.9 percent. The TL performance luxury sedan was Acura's top-selling model with 4,291 units, followed by the MDX luxury SUV with 3,899 units, the TSX sports sedan with 2,602 units, the RDX turbocharged crossover SUV with 1,6...
Tuesday, Apr 1
American Honda March Sales Boosted by Record Car Sales
Led by strong sales of the Accord, Civic and Fit, American Honda total car sales posted record monthly results of 83,214, an increase of 11.1 percent. Year-to-date, American Honda total vehicle sales reached 352,642, an increase of 0.9 percent.
Friday, Feb 1
American Honda Reports January Sales
We're seeing real strength in our compact and subcompact vehicles," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president of sales for American Honda. "Honda products like the Civic, CR-V and Fit are proving to be solid performers in these turbulent economic times."
