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Monday, Nov 9

Long Term Update 4: 2009 Acura TL SH-Awd

After 7500 miles of dormancy, the Acura TL's Maintenance Minder light came on at 14,000 miles -- it was time for the second service.

Friday, Nov 6

Manual an option for 2010 Acura TL

Acura takes performance to the next level and aims straight at the heart of the enthusiast driver with the addition of a manual transmission model to the TL lineup for the 2010 model year.

Monday, Nov 2

Personal performance luxury: 2009 Acura TL sedan

The 2009 Acura TL is completely redesigned from the ground up in this fourth generation model.

Thursday, Oct 29

Buick needs a hero, but will buyers find it in the LaCrosse?

The **** 2010 LaCrosse is Super-Buick, but will buyers see past Clark Kent's glasses? Buick created the sleek, contemporary sedan to restore its status as a premium marque, attract younger buyers and compete with entry-luxury sedans like the Acura TL and Lexus ES 350.

Thursday, Oct 15

2010 Acura TL SH-Awd Manual - Short Take Road Test

If there's one thing that imbues a car with a more sporting character, it's a manual transmission.

Friday, Oct 2

10Best Test Notes: 2010 Acura TL SH-Awd Six-Speed Manual

I have a soft spot for the Acura TL sedan. Well, the previous, front-wheel-drive generation from 2004a '08. The latest version that launched for 2009 with available SH-AWD all-wheel drive has failed to capture my interest, mostly due to its oddly chiseled appearance and robotic driving e...

Thursday, Sep 24

2010 Acura TL Preview

Acura first announced plans to add a manual transmission to its 2010 Acura TL exactly one year ago, and now customers can finally take home their TL's equipped with the optional six-speed self-shifter. Complimenting the existing Sequential Sportshift five-speed automatic from the 20...

Wednesday, Sep 23

Acura Adds Six-Speed Manual Gearbox to 2010 TL SH-Awd Lineup, Priced from $42,385

Nearly a year after making the announcement on the development of a new six-speed manual gearbox option for its 2010 Acura TL lineup, Honda has finally launched the vehicle onto the U.S. market.

Saturday, Aug 29

2010 Saab 9-5 at 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show

Competes with: Acura TL, Cadillac CTS, Volvo S80 Looks like: The 9-3's wealthier - " and more rotund - " uncle Drivetrain: 300-hp, turbocharged 2.8-liter V-6 and likely a less powerful turbocharged base engine; front- or all-wheel drive Hits dealerships: Late 2010 Saab finally got arou...

Thursday, Aug 27

Acura TL: A for attitude

The all-new fourth-generation Acura TL sedan has a wonderful way of making you think you are going faster than you actually are while delivering outstanding comfort and fine handling.

Thursday, Jun 25

Test Drive: 2009 Acura TL FWD

While the idea of purchasing a luxury car is to treat yourself to the comfort and convenience features that are typically only available in a higher-end vehicle, it's fair to say that some drivers choose a luxury model for the image it portrays.

Friday, Jun 19

Drive Darth Vader's helmet

It is striking, this new version of Acura's TL. You could see it getting a bit angular in the last go-around -- the generation that went from 2004 to 2008 -- but this time there is no doubt, no subtle... Acura TL -- Darth Vader incarnate, but no James Earl Jones voice Acura TL -- Darth Vader incarnat...

2009 Acura TL bolder, more powerful

For 2009, the midsize Acura TL adds an all-wheel-drive option, which comes with a 305-horsepower V-6 engine, the most powerful in Acura's history.

Wednesday, Jun 3

Our Favorite InteriorsA Subjective Look at the Cabins We Like Best

Thumbnail From the Edsel to the Bangle Butt to the unceasingly bashed mug of the Acura TL , there are few things that get an enthusiast's blood percolating more than commenting about a car's exterior style.

Tuesday, Jun 2

Long Term Update 1: 2009 Acura TL SH-Awd

Thumbnail Only three months in, and the TL has already amassed over 7000 miles, evidence that its luxurious, feature-rich interior is making more friends than its controversial exterior is making enemies.

Monday, May 11

Comparison: 2009 Acura TL SH-Awd vs 2009 Audi A4 3.2 quattroGrip and...

Thumbnail Torque steer. Two words that make front-drive loyalists cringe and rear-drive purists chuckle.

Friday, May 8

Drive Off: Acura TL Vs. Cadillac CTS

What's new about the TL: The all-new Acura is larger and roomier, with its bold-looking grille and Lexus-like styled rear end.

Sunday, Apr 19

Arrival: 2009 Acura TL SH-AWDFace First: Controversial Newcomer to Our Fleet Keeps the Boys Talking

Thumbnail For 2009, Acura made drastic changes inside and out to its fourth-generation TL .

Thursday, Apr 9

The Car Column: 2009 Acura TL SH-Awd Tech vs. 2009 Volkswagen CC Sport

This might seem to be a strange pairing to Volkswagen who is aiming their new CC at other European sports sedans.

Wednesday, Apr 1

2009 Acura TL

A funny thing is happening at Acura these days. For the '09 model year, Honda 's luxury division redesigned both its flagship Acura TL sedan, and its smaller, cheaper TSX .

Wednesday, Mar 25

Driven: 2009 Acura TL - Digital Delight

Thumbnail 2009 Acura TL Many have criticized Acura's new beaky prow; Honda's luxury division seems to have taken this styling cue to a new extreme on the 2009 TL from front to rear.

Tuesday, Mar 10

Powerful Personality

The 2009 Acura TL Super Handling All-Wheel-Drive Tech model is the Type A personality of sport sedans.

Thursday, Feb 26

Acura TL is a strong entry with all-wheel drive: A short stint review

Thumbnail A picture of The Acura TL is a strong luxury midsize sedan--with the exception of the grille.

Monday, Feb 23

Test drive: 2009 Acura TL

I'm a pretty big fan of Honda. I don't agree with everything they do, but for the most part, they turn out some pretty excellent cars.

Thursday, Feb 5

Test Drive: 2009 Acura TL FWD

Thumbnail For 2009, Acura has completely redesigned its TL sedan, giving it all-wheel drive and a 305-horsepower, 3.7-litre V6 engine that's the strongest in the nameplate's stable.

Readers respond to Mark Phelan's review of the Acura, TL

Readers have strong opinions on Acura and the TL I reviewed last week. "Honda's Acura division has been left in the dust.

This article also contains excerpts from Pittsburgh Post Gazette, Philadelphia Inquirer

Wednesday, Feb 4

Acura's TL SH-Awd luxurious, agile 'snowplow'

The snowplow edition of the all-new Acura TL came in very useful during the surprisingly white Christmas the Vancouver area recently endured.

Wednesday, Jan 7

New Acura TL just wants to be driven

The Acura TL has for some time been widely regarded as perhaps the best front-wheel drive sports sedan, which may not sound like much of a boast until you consider some of its few competitors.

Saturday, Dec 20

2007 Acura TL

Overall, reviewers consulted by TheCarConnection.com felt that the styling of the 2007 Acura TL was in good form, but some said that it lacked character and excitement.

Wednesday, Dec 17

Acura TL And TSX - New Car

In the last decade or so, Acura has been really shaping their product line and image into more of a luxury brand.

This article also contains excerpts from Florida Times-Union, Star-Telegram.com, CNET News.com, StarPhoenix, Waco Tribune Herald, Driving.ca, Canada.com, Automobile.com, Montreal, calgaryherald.com

Short Take: 2009 Acura TL, More Than a Pda

Thumbnail With a navigation system with voice recognition and real-time traffic--and even weather forecasts and graphic weather displays, plus a calendar, calculator, and database of scenic attractions, as well as cell ...

Sunday, Dec 14

2008 Acura TL Type-S

The 2008 Acura TL retains its place in the market as a classy and comfortable front-wheel-drive sports sedan.

Friday, Dec 12

Heels on Wheels: 2009 Acura TL Review

SEE ALSO: Acura Specs, Pics and Prices - Acura Buyers Guide> INTRO TO THE ACURA TL Redesigned and looking sharper than ever since it's 1996 entry, the Acura TL is possibly one of the best sedans I've driven ...

This article also contains excerpts from Autochannel, topix.net

Thursday, Dec 11

Cars.com Videos: 2009 Honda Civic, 2009 Acura TL and More

2009 Pontiac G5: The XFE G5 gets a whopping 37 mpg on the highway, but Kelsey Mays says there are better compact cars on the market.

Tuesday, Dec 9

Review: 2009 Acura TL SH-Awd

Thumbnail Acura gives the old TL a bump for the 2009 model year, updating the styling and improving the cabin tech, but also splitting the model into a standard version and a sporty, all-wheel-drive version.

This article also contains excerpts from CNET News.com, fr.truveo.com

Saturday, Dec 6

Motor Mouth: New Acura TL gets a tighter grip

Around here, people buy all-wheel drive largely for better traction through the frozen mush we'll soon encounter.

Thursday, Dec 4

The Acura TL: Not a wallflower

Hard to believe that 22 years ago the fanciest car Honda sold was the Accord. Back in 1986, Acura was the first premium Japanese brand in the United States, making it quite a novelty.

This article also contains excerpts from Florida Times-Union, Star-Telegram.com, CNET News.com, StarPhoenix, Waco Tribune Herald, Driving.ca, Canada.com, Automobile.com, Montreal, calgaryherald.com

Friday, Nov 21

Specs for Acura TL SH-Awd four-door sedan

Submitted by SHNS on Thu, 11/20/2008 - 16:22. Specifications for 2009 Acura TL SH-AWD four-door sedan.

Thursday, Nov 20

Electronics galore in 2009 Acura TL

The 2009 Acura TL sedan has so many electronic features, it makes some other luxury cars seem old-fashioned. The new TL can provide Doppler radar maps on an interior display to show where rain and snow showers ...

This article also contains excerpts from Florida Times-Union, Star-Telegram.com, CNET News.com, StarPhoenix, Waco Tribune Herald, Driving.ca, Canada.com, Automobile.com, Montreal, calgaryherald.com

Tuesday, Nov 18

2009 Acura TL sedan to sell in China next month

Thumbnail The all-new Acura TL offers two engine choices: a 3.5-liter and a 3.7-liter V6 VTEC.

This article also contains excerpts from PR Inside (Pressemitteilung)

Monday, Nov 17

Comparison Test: 2009 Acura TL SH-Awd vs. 2009 Infiniti G37 Journey

Thumbnail 2009 Infiniti G37 Journey Yet all this extreme sport sedan stuff doesn't get in the way of civility where the 2009 Acura TL SH-AWD and 2009 Infiniti G37 Journey are concerned.

Sunday, Nov 16

Today's News From the Cars.com Family

Ask.cars.com lays out the different trim levels of the Acura TL, including differences in prices and specs.

Friday, Nov 14

Acura puts panache into luxury market

A peek under the hood best exemplifies the difference between the 2009 Acura TL and its competition.

Friday, Nov 7

2009 Motor Trend Car of the Year Contender: Acura TL

Thumbnail Filed under: Car of the Year , Motor City Blogman , Acura , Sedans , Acura TL , Sedans , Luxury It's the luxury sedan with the most overdone mishmash of lines and curious design cues since the BMW 5 Series, an ...

Acura TL SH-Awd: High-tech, hard-cornering

The technology-laden TL SH-AWD offers an audiophile sound system, voice-recognition navigation, Bluetooth and the ability to conjure up rel-time weather graphics.

Thursday, Oct 30

Acura TL: A high-tech, high-class sports sedan

Thumbnail One of the best things about moving to Los Angeles from North Carolina was discovering the outrageous cadre of TV weathermen with vaguely meteorological-sounding names: Dallas Raines, Johnny Mountain, Fritz ...

Monday, Oct 27

2009 Acura TL

Acura addressed customer requests in its full redesign of the 2009 TL; it's now bigger, quicker and easier to maneuver at slow speeds.

Thursday, Oct 23

New Acura TL Better By a Nose Than The BMW 335? Or Is It?

Agent001 submitted on 10/23/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 5:34 PM from: www.autospies.com Tags: 2009 Acura TL, BMW 335xi Tag Links: 2009 Acura TL , BMW 335xi New Acura TL BETTER By A Nose Than The BMW 335? ...

 
 

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