Jeremy Cato explains what cars turn women's crank Dec 11, 2008
" And that's what they can afford on their own incomes. According to Statistics Canada, up to age 50, women earn less than 70 per cent of what men of a similar age are paid. "Sure, the economic issue has, I think, quite an impact" on the new-car purchasing decisions of women, says Travell. Women, because of income constraints, tend to shop for compact and subcompact cars and now, with so much more emphasis on making small cars both fun and affordable, women are saying they want more of both. So... (Globe and Mail)
ALMS Honors Quartet Of Series All-Americans Dec 10, 2008
Brabham and Sharp told a similar story in their Acura ARX-01b (LMP2). Acura's leading driver pairing also won four times in 11 starts including an overall victory at Lime Rock Park, the first for the manufacturer. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Cars of the future Dec 9, 2008
Sunshine and air: the gas of the future. Sunshine and air: the gas of the future. (CNN -- International)
Good-bye, icon Dec 9, 2008
Fans bid farewell to Polaroid film - CNN.com. Fans bid farewell to Polaroid film. (CNN -- International)
Palo Alto 'chase' driver being sought for attempted murder Dec 9, 2008
Ryan reported that Martinez may now be driving a gold Acura Legend. Martinez is also known as Efrain or Rafael Martinez, he said. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Metadata: Speaking Of IBM Dec 9, 2008
Honda (nyse: - - ), Acura and General Motors' (nyse: - - )Onstar system all use IBM software for voice-activated controls, as does Vlingo, a voice-search start-up that powers Yahoo. s (nasdaq: - - )mobile search on the BlackBerry and iPhone. (Forbes -- Technology)
American carsfight perceptionof lower quality Dec 8, 2008
Front page news - newsjournalonline. MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2008. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Diesel-gas price gap makes Honda rethink diesels for U.S. Dec 8, 2008
Honda has been promising a four-cylinder diesel next year in a sedan from its Acura luxury brand. After that, it said it would sell larger models, probably SUVs and vans, with V-6 diesels. (USA Today -- Autos)
Interest in water management blossoms Dec 7, 2008
Deborah K. Rich, Special to The Chronicle. Saturday, December 6, 2008. (San Francisco Chronicle)
US woes hit Canada Dec 3, 2008
5 per cent and its Acura luxury brand lost a staggering 58. 7 per cent. Meanwhile, second-tier brands Subaru and Suzuki were up 18. (Windsor Star)
SUV looms large in small luxe segment Nov 29, 2008
Its automatic 4Matic all-wheel-drive system is surprisingly aggressive off-road and, at that starting price and with a decent list of standard features, it's going to aggressively challenge its direct competitors -- the BMW X3, Land Rover LR2 and Acura RDX.. For the time being, the only power-train for the GLK will be a 268-horsepower, 3. (National Post)
What will drive visitors to an auto show these days? Nov 28, 2008
Don't miss the Acura TL, Cadillac's 556-horsepower CTS-V four-door sedan, the Chevrolet Camaro, the new Ford F-150 pickup, Saab's 9-3 convertible (25th anniversary edition), Nissan's new 370Z, Hummer's H3T pickup, and Toyota's Venza crossover. Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Detroit Auto Show Loses Luster as Hometown Carmakers Struggle for Survival Nov 27, 2008
His dealership group sells autos from Nissan, Hondas Acura, Hyundai, Mitsubishi and Kia. Maybe it just would be better not to have fog and smoke at the press conferences, Fox said. (Bloomberg)
Safest cars in 2009 Nov 26, 2008
Honda and its Acura unit had 13 winners. The IIHS, which is funded by insurance companies, pointed out that Honda, Acura and Subaru each have at least one Top Safety Pick in every vehicle class where they compete. (CNN -- Money)
Knicks are now set up for 2010 Two trades save $27.4 million Nov 22, 2008
Knicks are now set up for 2010 / Two trades save $27. Article:Knicks are now set up for 2010 / Two trades save $27. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Honda to go for another production cut Nov 21, 2008
The other 6,000 will be made at a plant in East Liberty, Ohio, which makes the Element, CRV and Civic; and Marysville, Ohio, which makes the Accord along with the Acura TL and RDX, Miller said. Honda said it won't need to make work force changes as a result of the cuts. (India Times, India)
Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com(R) Releases 2009 Residual Value Analysis Nov 19, 2008
Honda and Acura shared the award for Best Resale Value: Brand in 2007 ... In a year that has been challenging for products in the luxury categories, it is a testament to the strength of the brands that Lexus, Infiniti, Audi, BMW and Acura returned to the top ten brands list. (PR Newswire)
Magazine names Nissan GT-R as car of the year Nov 19, 2008
Other contenders for the award included the Acura TL, Acura TSX, Audi A4, BMW 135i, Dodge Challenger R/T, Honda Fit, Hyundai Genesis, Jaguar XF, Lincoln MKS, Mazda6, Nissan GT-R, Nissan Maxima, Pontiac G8, Pontiac Vibe, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Matrix and Volkswagen Passat CC.. Last year's winner was the Cadillac CTS. Last month, the magazine named the 2009 Subaru Forester as its sport utility vehicle of the year. (AZCentral -- Business)
Choosing between winter or all-season tires Nov 18, 2008
QUESTION: I have a new Acura RL with 500 miles on it that we drive every two or three weeks. The last two times we went to drive it, the battery was dead. (Globe and Mail)
Hyundai Genesis offers luxury for less, may help image, sales Nov 14, 2008
Hyundai studied the idea of a separate unit with its own brand name for the Genesis sedan and sexy coupe due next year the way Toyota, Honda and Nissan created Lexus, Infiniti and Acura for premium models says Bob Cosmai, a former Hyundai Motor America CEO. It found creating a separate dealer network requires lots of money and patience. Luxury divisions sometimes aren't profitable for a decade. (USA Today)
Joy ride has unhappy ending Nov 7, 2008
At about 7 a.m. Coos County sheriff s deputies received a report of the crash, involving a 2003 Honda Acura at 93406 Alabama Lane in Coos Bay ... TONY SHOOK wrote on Nov 6, 2008 4:10 PM:Acura IS made by Honda ... SG wrote on Nov 6, 2008 2:10 PM:There's no such thing as a "Honda Acura". (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
How will Obama govern? Observers weigh in Nov 6, 2008
How will Obama govern. Article:How will Obama govern. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Honda sales down 25% in October Nov 5, 2008
The company s luxury Acura division posted a smaller decline, with sales falling to 10,108 vehicles from 12,886 last year, helped by a 27 percent jump in sales of its redesigned TL.. Honda s compact, fuel-efficient Fit jumped by a third to 6,478 vehicles from 4,868 last year. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Honda Canada Selects CarProof Vehicle History Reports for Certified Pre-owned and Off-lease Vehicles Nov 5, 2008
LONDON, ON, Nov. 5 /CNW/ - Honda Canada has made a CarProof vehicle history report an integral part of their Honda and Acura used vehicle programs. A CarProof report is required for certification under both the Honda Certified Used Vehicle Program and the Acura pre-owned "Certified Performance" program ... A CarProof report is also required for all Honda and Acura off-lease vehicles (vehicles that have been returned at the end of their lease period). (Canada Newswire)
GM finds stick shift popular in Ford Mustang rival Camaro Nov 5, 2008
But its upscale Acura division lets buyers choose manual or automatic in its racy TSX for the same price, says spokesman Mike Spencer. Posted. (USA Today -- Autos)
Buyers wanted Nov 4, 2008
At Acura of Oxmoor, 100 Oxmoor Court, traffic has fallen about 25 percent since the stock market slumped, used car manager Brian Ubelhart said. Where the dealership used to see about 260 customers a month, it now sees about 200, he said. (Louisville Business First, KY)
The top 10 cars that Americans hate Nov 3, 2008
There are usually just one or two elements or features that throw consumers off, as is the case with the Dodge Magnum, which is a wagon (American buyers gave up wagons for minivans a long time ago, then gave up minivans for SUVs); the Audi A3, which is a hatchback (consumers never cared much for them in the first place); and the Acura RL, which is just plain, vanilla-looking, says Stephanie Brinley, auto analyst at AutoPacific, Inc., an automotive marketing and product consulting firm. Car... (MSNBC -- Politics)
Jets score big in auction for seats Oct 27, 2008
Given the passion of Jets fans (who mob the NFL Draft each April and bellow "J-E-T-S! Jets! Jets! Jets!" with little provocation) along with the high incomes ubiquitous in the New York market, it has not been surprising to see PSLs already sell at prices fit for an all-equipped Acura. By Tuesday, one pair had already been bought for nearly $70,000; other bidding had exceeded $65,000, with dozens of bids flooding in for each of the choicest seats. (MSNBC -- Politics)
My brother's a Republican, but I love him anyway Oct 27, 2008
Visit Johnston Acura To Drive The Mix Of Performance iency. Get Into One of Our Many Gas Efficient Volkswagens Today. (Yahoo News)
Easiest Cars To Bargain For Oct 26, 2008
Luxury For Less Luxury cars are a common sight on the list, alongside the Acura RL. A 2008 in the fifth spot on the list, sold for $59,491, or $4,284 below the sticker price. And a 2008 sedan sold for $35,658, or $3,527 below the sticker price. (Forbes)
Asian cars keep lead in reliability rankings Oct 24, 2008
In this year's study, Acura and Honda lines ranked right behind Scion, followed by the Toyota nameplate and Toyota's luxury brand, Lexus. Asian names occupied all of the magazine's top 10 slots, with a domestic automaker not appearing on the list until number 11 with Ford Motor Co.'s Lincoln brand. (Boston Globe)
Is Status Too Expensive? Oct 24, 2008
Matching Acura, Audi and BMW for overall quality, Mazda's newest model is the midsize 2009 Mazda6, a sleek, sporty sedan that seats five. Far more than basic wheels, it's filled with standard luxury and technology features, including a height-adjustable driver's seat and tilt/telescopic steering wheel. (Entrepreneur)
Ford called most reliable of US-brand cars, trucks Oct 24, 2008
Honda's Acura and Honda brands took No. 2 and No. 3 spots, respectively. The Toyota brand, meanwhile, placed No. 4, while the company's luxury Lexus brand was No. 5. (Detroit Free Press)
Sports Biz:Jets scorebig on PSLs Oct 24, 2008
Given the passion of Jets fans (who mob the NFL Draft each April and bellow "J-E-T-S! Jets! Jets! Jets!" with little provocation) along with the high incomes ubiquitous in the New York market, it has not been surprising to see PSLs already sell at prices fit for an all-equipped Acura. By Tuesday, one pair had already been bought for nearly 0000243B $70,000; other bidding had exceeded $65,000, with dozens of bids flooding in for each of the choicest seats. (MSNBC -- Business)
Scion tops in reliability ratings Oct 24, 2008
The results released Thursday show Scion vehicles as the most reliable, followed by Acura, Honda, Toyota and Lexus. Consumer Reports was tough on domestic brands. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
LIST: Reliability rankings on 2009 brands Oct 24, 2008
Asian brands dominate car quality rankings; Scion most reliable - USATODAY.com. Asian brands dominate car quality rankings; Scion most reliable. (USA Today -- Autos)
Asian brands dominate car quality rankings; Scion most reliable Oct 24, 2008
Toyota's Scion leads 'Consumer Reports' list of most reliable models. By Chris Woodyard, USA TODAY Although Japanese brands still dominated Consumer Reports' annual ranking for predicted reliability, the editors say Ford Motor is making such strides it has pulled well ahead of its Detroit rivals. (USA Today -- Autos)
Ford's Reliability Gains on Honda, Toyota Motor in Consumer Reports Survey Oct 24, 2008
Honda's Acura brand was second and its main Honda brand third. Three Toyota models slipped to below average in last year's report. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Prudhomme spending despite tough economy Oct 23, 2008
The Acura co-driven by Tony Kanaan and Franck Montagny edged the Acura co-driven by Gil de Ferran and Simon Pagenaud for third overall and first in LMP2. Bernhard-Dumas were fifth overall and third in LMP2. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Talking cars: What happened to quality? Oct 22, 2008
Question: I own a 2002 Acura MDX with 51,000 miles. My extended warranty expires in May 2009. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
2009 New Car and Truck Guide Oct 22, 2008
Among the more interesting new cars include the 2009 Acura TL, an all-new 2009 Honda Fit, the 2009 Ford Flex, the 2009 Hyundai Genesis and the upcoming 2009 Toyota Venza. It's a bumper crop for car lovers and shoppers alike. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Used cars with good mileage Oct 18, 2008
Also fun and economical to operate are some premium compacts such as the Acura Integra, Acura TL 2. 5 and Saab 9-3 hatchback. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Camaro ready to order tomorrow! Oct 17, 2008
Audi (8 photos) Allard (11 photos) Dodge (6 photos) Chevrolet (11 photos) Dodge (12 photos) BMW (3 photos) Lincoln (3 photos) Mazda (3 photos) Dodge (9 photos) Acura (9 photos) (108 photos) ZENN (20 photos). This Week's Popular News & Events. (Auto123)
Accura, Porsche add flash Oct 10, 2008
Acura, Porsche add flash, power to flagship models ... Acura reworks entry-level, mid-range, flagship sedans ... The 2009 second-generation Acura TSX is larger, has updated exterior styling, and with its 2. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Ford Flex, Mazda CX-9 Rank Among the Best Three-Row SUVs Tested by Consumer Reports Oct 7, 2008
The Flex and CX-9 trail behind only the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, the conventional Highlander, and the Acura MDX in CR's Ratings of 17 midsized models. But the redesigned Honda Pilot has slipped from being one of Consumer Reports' top-rated three-row SUVs to midpack. (PR Newswire)
For the Record Oct 7, 2008
DSP: Mark Pacpaco, Acura Integra, 29. 377. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Corvette Racing, Penske Porsches Win Green Challenge(TM) World Debut Oct 6, 2008
The 11 automobile marquees that race in the Series - Audi, Acura, Aston Martin, BMW ('09), Corvette, Dodge, Porsche, Ferrari, Mazda, Panos and Ford - readily admit that the relevancy of the American Le Mans Series and its ability to create an environment to develop technologies is one of the primary reasons they race in the world's leading sports car series. "We have begun something that will have a profound effect on the motorsports and automotive industry," said Scott Atherton, president and... (PR Newswire)
Luxury brands rev up marketing at Road Atlanta Oct 4, 2008
TOP SPONSORS Mazda Yokohama Chevrolet Dave r's Patr;n Tequila Lowe's Geico Circuit City Char-Broil Michelin Audi Porsche Cooper Tires BP Oakley sunglasses GM/ Corvette Acura Suzuki Panoz Merchandising ... Carmakers use the races to test the newest technology for their road cars, like the Ferrari 430 GT or the Porsche 911 GT3 RSR. There are also cars that look more like batmobiles, such as the Acura ARX-01B, sponsored by Lowe s Racing or Patr;n Tequila ... 7 million and Acura at $8. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Shortage will fade Oct 3, 2008
Stacie Hanna drove toward her daughter s day care about 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, noticed empty spaces at a Shell gas station on the way, pumped enough to fill the tank on her Acura SUV and drove on. It felt good, easy, even normal, she said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Police Log, Sept. 15 to 21 Sep 25, 2008
7:30 a.m. Police received a report of an erratic driver on Trapelo Road around 7:30 a.m. on Sept. 15 and 17, and on Sept. 19 observed the black Acura speeding in the area. Complaints were sought against the driver, a Mattapan woman, for speeding and operating a motor vehicle after suspension of her license. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Frustrating hunt Sep 22, 2008
I m supposed to put premium in this car, McClure said as he fueled his Acura sedan ... Tom Hill, of Atlanta, said he had tried three other stations on Roswell Road before getting in line at the Phillips 66 to fill his Acura SUV, I haven t seen anything like this since the 70s, he said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
At driving.ca Sep 21, 2008
- See our collection of more than 630 searchable videos, including a review of the 2009 Acura TSX, a used-report on the Honda Accord hybrid and review on the 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman. The Ottawa Citizen 2008. (Ottawa Citizen)
Honda grows local presence Sep 16, 2008
Soon, the Anna plant which makes engines for numerous Honda and Acura lines will shift some of production for the Canadian plant to Indiana. Honda will open an engine plant in Canada to make up for the loss. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
RESULTS / STANDINGS Sep 16, 2008
26; 18, David Nishimura, 2000 Acura NSX, 1:12. 08; 19, John Eyman, 1995 Mazda Miata, 1:12. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
QUESTIONS? Ask them now for Healey's chat, 2 p.m. ET Sep 13, 2008
Tampa, FL: Whenever you get a chance to test the new 2009 Acura TL, one thing I would like to know is whether it's a thrill to drive, in your review of MDX, you had mentioned that there was no thrill, since the new TL has pretty much the same engine as that of MDX, could you please let the readers know if it's a hoot to drive the new TL ... Lemont, Il: James, if you were writing the check, which would you prefer, a new Acura MDX or the new Honda Pilot ... The new Acura TL I'll write about fairly... (USA Today -- Money)
Boomers Fuel Auto Trends Sep 12, 2008
"Transportation As FashionIn a article about baby boomer car picks, AutoPacific listed the most popular models among the older group of baby boomers, those ages 55 to 62.GMC Sierra Mercedes-Benz CLS-class Pontiac Solstice Porsche 911 Toyota Land Cruiser Chevrolet Corvette Nissan Titan Audi A8 Porsche Cayenne Mercedes-Benz M-Class Cadillac Escalade Chrysler PT Cruiser Porsche Cayman BMW Z4 Ford F-350 Acura TL Mazda MX-5 Miata Jeep Wrangler Saturn Vue Audi A4 Volvo S80CNW Marketing Research, a... (KFOXTV.com, TX)
2008 American Le Mans Series schedule, standings Sep 10, 2008
July 19 Acura Sportscar Challenge of Mid-Ohio, Lexington, Ohio (Marco Werner, Lucas Luhr). Aug. 9 Generac 500, Elkhart Lake, Wis. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Subaru dealership going into Chandler Auto Park Sep 9, 2008
Thurston also owns Acura of Tempe and Hyundai of Tempe in the Tempe Autoplex at I-10 and Elliot. Type Size. (AZCentral -- Business)
Finding a Good Deal on a Leased Car Not Easy Sep 9, 2008
Now, more leases, especially from the luxury auto makers like Acura and Lincoln, require hefty sums at signing so they can still advertise low monthly payments, says Jack Nerad, executive editorial director for Kelley Blue Book. The 2008 Lincoln MKX four-door SUV, for example, requires drivers to make an initial payment of $2,599 at signing. (SmartMoney)
Mamma Mia! It’s an Abba singalong Sep 7, 2008
Buy Raisinets for slightly less than a used Acura. File into theater and stake out territory: five in upper row, four in lower. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Asia pollution may boost U.S. temperatures Sep 6, 2008
Report says air pollution in Asia may raise summer temperatures in the U.S.. Authors: Shorter-term pollutants cause more localized warming than once thought. (CNN)
Take Our Cars, Please Sep 6, 2008
Auto Makers Offering Even More Generous Incentives (Ford Motor,General Motors) at SmartMoney. Saturday September 6, 2008 10:16 AM ET. (SmartMoney)
International Automobile Dealers Announce Monthly Sales Sep 5, 2008
For more information on automobile sales data and to view a full report on August automobile sales, please visit About AIADA: Established in 1970, AIADA is and continues to be the only association whose sole purpose is to represent America's 11,000 international nameplate automobile franchises that sell and service the following brands: Acura, Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Ferrari, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Isuzu, Jaguar, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Maserati, Maybach, Mazda, Mercedes, MINI,... (PR Newswire)
Honda banks on hybrids Sep 5, 2008
Honda was also studying whether to bring its premium Acura line - now available only in North America and China - to Russia, where distributors were clamouring for a launch, he said. "There's quite a number of Acura MDX (sport utility vehicles) entering Russia through unofficial routes." A decision would need to be made "very soon", he said, because setting up a sales network takes two to three years in Russia. (India Times)
'Big Three' automakers not so big Sep 4, 2008
Toyota and Honda muscle their way in the US auto market. Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
