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Opinion: What are the differences between the Acura TL and RL?

02 Nov 2009 05:00:00 PST

Written by Joe Bruzek
The RL starts at $46,830 with standard all-wheel drive. The 2010 TL starts at $35,105 for a front-wheel-drive version and $38,655 for the all-wheel drive SH-AWD model. The TL manages better fuel economy ratings than the RL when both are equipped with all-wheel drive — the TL is rated at 17/2...

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Will we ever get the Honda Accord Wagon that’s sold overseas?

02 Nov 2009 02:00:00 PST

Written by Joe Bruzek
Acura News (KickingTires) Yes, sort of. Even though it’s called the Honda Accord Wagon when it’s sold in Europe, the wagon we'll get in the fall of 2010 will be called the Acura TSX Sports Wagon. It will be a 2011 model and Honda says more information is on its way.

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Is it worth purchasing the Technology Package with the 2010 Acura RDX?

27 Oct 2009 06:17:50 PDT

Written by Joe Bruzek
Acura’s Technology Package is a $3,100 option on front- and all-wheel-drive models (starting at $32,520 and $34,520, respectively). The package adds a navigation system and premium sound system. It would be worth buying if you prefer an in-dash navigation system compared to a portable...

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2010 Acura ZDX Makes Production Debut at Orange County Auto Show

15 Oct 2009 09:50:00 PDT

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...

Original story at Honda Automobiles Releases .

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2010 Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year: The Contenders

13 Oct 2009 20:10:03 PDT

These trace elements are what link the 11 vehicles eligible for this year's award -- Acura ZDX, Audi Q5, Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain, Lexus RX, Lincoln MKT, Mercedes-Benz GLK, Subaru Outback, Volvo XC60, and, of course, the 4Runner. Look past the edgy lines of the ZDX, th...

Original story at Motor Trend Blog .

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Does the Audi A4 use regular or premium gasoline?

09 Oct 2009 05:00:00 PDT

Written by Joe Bruzek
For 2009, there are two A4 engine options that carry a premium gasoline recommendation: a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder and 3.2-liter six-cylinder. For 2010, the six-cylinder is no longer offered; the turbocharged four-cylinder remains.

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Acura news and blogs - November 06, 2009

06 Nov 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit Acura news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• RNgigi writes about the 2010 Acura TL -- by RNgigi from What's new on CarGurus
• Payoff for GM as it Posts its First Year-Over-Year Sales Increase Since January -- from MotorTrend Magazine Blogs
• 2002+ Acura RSX & Honda Civic Si 328mm Front Big Brake Upgrade -- from Automotive Manual PDF
• Acura Announces October Sales Results -- from Honda Automobiles Releases
• American Honda Reports October Sales -- from Honda Automobiles Releases
• Heath writes about the 1997 Acura Integra -- by Heath from What's new on CarGurus
• Curbside Classic Outtake: 1990 Infiniti M30 -- by Paul Niedermeyer from The Truth About Cars
• In the $20,000 to 30,000 range which cars have some luxury-car qualities and good gas mileage? -- by Joe Bruzek from Ask.cars.com
• Hate The Honda Crosstour? You’ve Been Heard -- by Edward Niedermeyer from The Truth About Cars
• All-New TSX Sport Wagon to Arrive in Fall of 2010 -- from Acura Automobiles Releases

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Opinion: How much bigger is the Acura MDX than the Nissan Murano?

08 Oct 2009 02:00:00 PDT

Written by Joe Bruzek
Despite the Murano’s $27,680 base price, a fully loaded LE with all-wheel drive can easily approach the $40,000 mark when equipped with an optional navigation system. The MDX starts at $40,990, so it’s not out of the question for these two models to overlap in pricing.

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2010-2011 New SUV, Truck, and Minivans

24 Sep 2009 11:09:00 PDT

The Ultimate Guide to All the Newest VehiclesWhat a difference a year makes. Trucks, vans, and SUVs survived last year's gas price spike to live another day. The notion of what a sport/utility is has evolved. And crossover utility vehicle (CUV) is a more common acronym than ever. Confused? Do...

Original story at MotorTrend Magazine .

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2010 Acura RL - Introduction

28 Aug 2009 15:23:00 PDT

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.

Original story at Honda Automobiles Releases . Related stories include: 2010 Acura RL - Safety - Honda Automobiles Releases , 2009 Acura TL - Safety - Honda Automobiles Releases

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Our Golden Age

29 Jun 2009 22:06:45 PDT

Incredibly, only two of these cars, the Mini and the Miata, offer less than 200 hp. And almost all the cars on this list come with manual transmissions. Best of all, you get to choose exactly how you want to go fast. There are hairy V-8s, high-strung four-cylinders, rear-wheel drive, all-whee...

Original story at Automobile Magazine .

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2009 Acura RL CMBS Review - Autochannel

14 Jun 2009 13:07:04 PDT

2009 Acura RL CMBS Review As Acura's flagship luxury-performance sedan, the RL has always combined a high degree of technology, both for passenger comfort and convenience and performance, with the most powerful V6 engine in the company's sedan inventory. Conservative styling ...

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2010 Acura TSX V6 - First Drive Review

08 Jun 2009 11:04:44 PDT

By slipping in the same, 3.5-liter V-6 from the base TL—tuned in the TSX to 280 hp and 254 lb-ft of torque—Acura turns its smallest four-door into a very quick sports sedan, even if it comes only with a paddle-shifted, five-speed automatic transmission ...

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2008 Acura MDX Review

08 Mar 2009 14:56:57 PDT

Written by rss@youtube.com (SourceInterlinkMedia)
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 The 2008 Acura MDX has been a constant... Author: SourceInterlinkMedia Keywords: 2008 Acura MDX Review Added: March 8, 2009

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Honda & Acura Manual Transmission Oil Change How To

04 Mar 2009 22:04:27 PST

Written by rss@youtube.com (cdaviesaz)
Performed on a 94 Accord EX with F22B1 VTEC drivetrain. However,... Author: cdaviesaz Keywords: tranny change oil fluid vtec maintenance upkeep informational tutorial step by civic integra rsx type k20 b20 cr-v b18 d16 sohc si Added: March 4, 2009

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Opinion: 2009 Chicago Auto Show Remarks, by Jeff Conrad, Vice President, Acura Sales

11 Feb 2009 13:09:00 PST

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...

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Podcast: DOWNSHIFT: A chat with ALMS team owner/driver Gil de Ferran:

26 Jan 2009 18:12:00 PST

Race car driver and team owner Gil de Ferran talks with motorsports editor Mac Morrison about the upcoming American Le Mans Series season and the new Acura ARX-02a the team will campaign in the LMP1 class.

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Opinion: Consumer Reports: Hyundai Genesis New Top-Rated Upscale Sedan, Bests Lexus ES 350 [Hyundai Genesis]

05 Jan 2009 15:00:00 PST

Written by Wes Siler
Plucky Korean upstart Hyundai has beaten rivals from Saab, Pontiac, Lexus, Toyota, Acura and Lincoln; the Genesis has just been named Consumer Reports’ new top-rated upscale sedan. Who knew Hyundai was the new Lexus? The TL is the only vehicle in this month's test group that is Recommend...

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How To: 2005 Acura TL Blinking Sidemarker modification

04 Jan 2009 17:19:58 PST

Written by rss@youtube.com (gerzand)
Author: gerzand Keywords: Acura TL 2005 Sidemarkers Switchbacks White LED Acurazine ATLP Added: January 4, 2009

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How To: Online Serivce Appointment Reservations Allentown Acura Dealer Honda Hyundai Suzuki

09 Dec 2008 06:40:53 PST

Written by rss@youtube.com (LVAHHS)
The complete overview of how to setup and make appointments to have your Honda Acura Hyundai or Suzuki serviced or repaired in Allentown PA Author: LVAHHS Keywords: Acura Hyundai Suzuki Honda Service Garage Repair Added: December 9, 2008

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How To: Scheduling Your Service Appointment Online Allentown Hyundai Honda Acura Suzuk Dealer Lehigh Valley

09 Dec 2008 06:09:00 PST

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http://www.vinart.com Learn how to schedule an online service appointment for your Honda Repair, Acura Maintenance or Hyundai Service. Author: LVAHHS Keywords: Allentown Emmaus Lehigh Valley Honda Acura Hyundai Suzuki Repair Service Fix Added: December 9, 2008

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Ford tops safe car list

25 Nov 2008 12:17:33 PST

The sheer number of this year's winners indicates that automakers have made huge strides to improve crash protection," said Institute president Adrian Lund. The selected vehicles are the best in protecting people in front, side and rear crash tests based on institute evaluations duri...

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Autoblog Podcast #100

03 Jul 2008 14:34:00 PDT

Written by Dan Roth
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Podcast: Safety Advocates Accuse NHTSA of “Starflation”

12 Mar 2008 10:21:24 PDT

Written by Robert Farago
Category/Best/Worst Subcompact/Hyundai Accent/Toyota Yaris Compact/Chevrolet HHR/Chrysler PT Cruiser Intermediate/Toyota Avalon/Pontiac Grand Prix Large/Acura RL/Cadillac DTS Midsize SUV/Volvo XC90/Cadillac SRX Large SUV/Chevrolet Tahoe/Chevrolet Trailblazer

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Autoblog Podcast #67

02 Jun 2007 02:52:00 PDT

Written by Dan Roth
Filed under: Concept Cars, Podcasts, Spy Photos, Sedans/Saloons, Sports/GTs, SUVs, Euro, I.C.E., Japan, Supercars, Acura, Audi, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dodge, GM, GMC, Jaguar, VolkswagenWe've finally poked our respective heads out of our interweb caves and unleashed episode 6...

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Autoblog Podcast #61

21 Mar 2007 09:32:00 PDT

Written by Dan Roth
Filed under: Motorsports, Podcasts, Economy, Trucks/Pickups, Acura, Audi, DaimlerChrysler, Nissan, Porsche, SMART, Toyota We're fired up about a few things for episode #61. We eventually get to an enthusiastic discussion of the American LeMans Series, but we wind our way through a f...

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