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    Cadillac unveils new SRX before Detroit show  Jan 5, 2009
    Crossover to compete with Lexus RX, Acura MDX, and BMW X3 and X5 ... To help compete with better-selling rivals like the Lexus RX, Acura MDX, and the BMW X3 and X5, the SRX's designers took elements from other Cadillac models and melded them into this one. (MSNBC -- Business)

    Honda cutting production again  Dec 15, 2008
    assembly plant, which builds the Odyssey and Pilot; the Alliston, Ontario facility, which makes Civics, Pilots, the Ridgeline truck and the Acura MDX; and the new Civic plant in Greensburg, Ind. which opened in October. (Columbus Business First, OH)

    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)

    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)

    QUESTIONS?  Ask them now for Healey's chat, 2 p.m. ET  Sep 13, 2008
    Lemont, Il: James, if you were writing the check, which would you prefer, a new Acura MDX or the new Honda Pilot. Thanks for your chats and the insightful reviews. (USA Today -- Money)

    Stalking more sales  Sep 8, 2008
    Sony goes hunting for big game - CNN.com. Sony goes hunting for big game. (CNN -- International)

    Honda Banks on Hybrids, Russia for Big Europe Push  Sep 8, 2008
    "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. "Even if we decide now, a launch would come no sooner than 2010.". (Planet Ark, United States)

    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)

    eBay launches planet-friendly retail site  Sep 6, 2008
    eBay launches socially conscious retail site - CNN.com. eBay launches socially conscious retail site. (CNN -- Tech)

    Bluetooth headset is slim, easy to use  Sep 6, 2008
    The Jabra BT3030 is a great, affordable option for a stereo Bluetooth headset. Device is slim and lightweight, plus it has tactile and easy-to-use controls. (CNN -- Tech)

    Review: Google's Chrome needs more polish  Sep 6, 2008
    Google wants to make a browser that does everything we want to do with a computer. Unlike Internet Explorer and Firefox, Chrome puts tabs at the very top of the window. (CNN -- Tech)

    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)

    Honda banks on hybrids  Sep 5, 2008
    "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. "Even if we decide now, a launch would come no sooner than 2010." Honda is aiming to boost sales in Europe, excluding Turkey, by 14 per cent to 430,000 cars this year. (India Times)

    Fashionably green  Sep 4, 2008
    Fashion guru sees green - CNN.com. Fashion guru sees green. (CNN -- International)

    New music site rewards fans for buying songs  Sep 4, 2008
    Web site will pay music fans when other people purchase MP3s they've bought. Popcuts launched its Web site in early August and charges users 99 cents per song. (CNN)

    Google unveils Chrome browser  Sep 4, 2008
    Google unveils free browser Chrome - CNN.com. Google unveils free browser Chrome. (CNN -- Tech)

    Video game machine gets makeover  Sep 3, 2008
    Sony's portable game machine gets a makeover - CNN.com. Sony's portable game machine gets a makeover. (CNN -- International)

    The carbon market  Sep 3, 2008
    Carbon trading is said to be one way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Existing carbon trading systems have had limited impact on emissions to date. (CNN -- International)

    Why hurricanes have a bad side  Sep 3, 2008
    The science of tracking Gustav - CNN.com. The science of tracking Gustav. (CNN -- Tech)

    The MDX at a glance  Aug 22, 2008
    Scripps Howard News Service. SHNS is distributed by United Media. (Scripps Howard News Wire)

    Ford to Manufacture New Luxury Crossover Vehicle  Aug 16, 2008
    Competitors for the MKT will include the Acura MDX, the Audi Q7 and the Mercedes R class. The car will probably be made at the Ford plant in Oakville, Ontario. (Fox News)

    It's Not the Greens, It's the Greenbacks  Jun 8, 2008
    Toyota will sell gas-guzzling trucks, and Honda will sell sport-utility vehicles, whenever and wherever they think they can sell them profitably -- in the United States, for example, where Toyota until recently has been pushing its massive and where Honda until recently has been celebrating strong sales of its Acura MDX and Honda Pilot SUVs. Toyota and Honda are small-car experts by default, because their home markets, long beset by fuel-supply and pricing woes, have always demanded... (Washington Post)

    2008 Acura MDX Sport/Entertainment  Jun 7, 2008
    The Acura MDX still comes in one basic trim level, but with specific option packaging treatments ... My 2008 Acura MDX test vehicle sported a Steel Blue metallic exterior finish with an Ebony interior, and came equipped with both the Sport and Entertainment packages. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    2008 Acura MDX  May 23, 2008
    Car and Driver: "The MDX goes for a techno-futuristic look". com: "a more integrated look". (BusinessWeek)

    $4 mark for gas  May 17, 2008
    Andrea Williams fills up her Acura MDX sport utility vehicle at the Shell station at Behymer and Maple avenues for a total of $83. 38 for 19. (Fresno Bee -- Business)

    What women want: Her favorite vehicles  May 15, 2008
    $7 online stock trades. Safety, comfort, practicality, value are all priorities for women. (MSNBC -- Business)

    More vehicles prefer premium gas  Apr 14, 2008
    Sign up to receive our free Cars e-newsletter and get the top news of the day in your inbox. Get breaking news in your inbox as it happens. (USA Today -- Money)

    2008 Lexus RX 350  Mar 23, 2008
    Consider shopping it against Acura MDX, Cadillac SRX, Infiniti Fx35, Land Rover LR3, Nissan Murano, Volvo XC90. Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)

    Surprises from the show  Mar 21, 2008
    But it won't be the last, as a diesel Accord is expected to arrive later next year, potentially followed by a diesel Honda Pilot SUV, Odyssey minivan, and Acura MDX SUV.. The diesel engine has passed all North American emissions rules without the need for a separate urea injection tank, unlike those in upcoming BMW and Mercedes-Benz diesels. (MSNBC -- Business)

    Acura(R), Panasonic and Elliot Scheiner Advance Audio Performance to New High in the 2009 Acura TSX(R)  Mar 21, 2008
    Featured as a key component of the optional TSX Technology Package, the Acura/ELS Surround Premium Audio System is also available in the Acura TL sedan, the Acura MDX performance luxury SUV and the Acura RDX crossover SUV.. The Acura/ELS Surround Premium Audio System, which takes its name from system collaborator and multi-Grammy Award winning producer/engineer Elliot "ELS" Scheiner, includes 10 speakers, 415 watts of amplification, six-disc in- dash CD/DVD-Audio player, MP3 and WMA... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Complete List  Mar 6, 2008
    Acura Integra Acura MDX Acura RL Acura RSX Acura TL Acura TSX BMW M3 Buick LaCrosse Honda Accord Honda Civic Honda Civic Hybrid Honda CR-V Honda Element Honda Odyssey Honda Pilot Honda S2000 Infiniti FX Infiniti G20 Infiniti G35 Infiniti I30, I35 Infiniti QX4 Lexus ES Lexus ES Lexus GS (RWD) Lexus GX Lexus IS Lexus LS Lexus RX Lexus SC Lincoln Continental Lincoln Town Car Mazda Millenia Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda Proteg; Mazda3 Mitsubishi Endeavor Mitsubishi Outlander Nissan Altima Nissan Maxima... (NBC4.tv, CA)

    Nielsen's Recap Of 2008 Super Bowl Advertising  Feb 8, 2008
    Hyundai Genesis ran 2 ads at 30-seconds each; Audi R8 ran one minute-long commercial; Toyota Corolla and CarMax Auto Dealership each ran a 30-second commercial; GMC Yukon Hybrid Trucks ran one 60-second spot; and Acura MDX, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Toyota Sequoia each ran one 30-second commercial to promote their truck brands. After cutting back in 2007, Motion Pictures returned with 4 minutes and 15 seconds of commercial time. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Porsche's Spicy Cayenne  Dec 20, 2007
    That's $2200 less than the Boxster and competitive with the Acura MDX, BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz ML350, and Infiniti FX35, among others. The V-6 model is still the only one available with either a six-speed manual transmission or Tiptronic automatic, while the V-8 and Turbo come only with the Tiptronic. (BusinessWeek)

    Fast forward  Dec 3, 2007
    He was keyed up to purchase an Acura MDX, complete with leather interior, a sun roof and a five-CD changer, until a random lunch conversation changed his life. Wright was sharing his plans for a new car over lunch with a co-worker when his colleague remarked, "Wow, with that amount of money, you could start your own business.". (Houston Business Journal, TX)

    Ford, Honda Top Safest Vehicles List  Nov 17, 2007
    E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. Insurance Industry Lists Safest Vehicles. (KCRA 3, CA)

    Honda, Ford Lead List Of Safest New Cars  Nov 15, 2007
    Ford, Honda Top Safest Vehicles List - Automotive News Story - KFOX El Paso. Ford, Honda Top Safest Vehicles List. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    Volkswagen, Honda has best resale value  Nov 14, 2007
    Volkswagen is the brand with the best residual value, while Honda has four vehicles that are tops in various categories, including the Honda Civic for best sedan and the Acura MDX for best sport utility vehicle, Kelley Blue Book said in the survey being released Wednesday at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The organization has been publishing its residual value guide since 1981. (Anchorage Daily News)

    ClubCorp 'Opens Up' for 50th Anniversary, Holds World's Largest One-Day Charity Golf and Dining Event;  Sep 30, 2007
    Hole-in-one prizes include Ace Adventures resort trips to KSL Resorts and a one-year lease of a 2008 Acura MDX. Prizes also have been donated by JetBlue Airways through Colona Sports Group along with the JetBlue challenge. Business clubs will hold silent auctions and will offer "A Night of Classics" menu that includes such items as Steak Diane, Asparagus Hollandaise, and Bananas Foster. (PR Newswire)

    Buick Enclave: A family hauler with class  Sep 21, 2007
    Among the competitors in this field are vehicles such as the Lexus RX 350, Acura MDX, Audi Q7 and even a General Motors sibling of the Enclave, the Cadillac SRX. The crossover field has grown because of its improved ride and fuel economy compared with traditional SUVs. ABOUT BUICK. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Newer SUVs more stable  Aug 29, 2007
    A full listing for all vehicles can be found at ****Infiniti FX35 Mazda CX-7 Ford Edge Ford Explorer Sport Trac Hyundai Santa Fe Hyundai Veracruz Jeep Compass Chevrolet Equinox Honda CR-V Volkswagen Touareg 4X4 Acura MDX 4X4 and Acura RDX Suzuki XL7 Saturn Outlook Kia Sportage 4x4 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4X2***Chevrolet Suburban Chevrolet Avalanche Toyota FJ Cruiser Honda Element Dodge Nitro Kia Sorento Kia Sportage 4X2 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4X4 Ford Escape. All rights reserved. (News & Observer)

    2007 SUVs improve in rollover ratings  Aug 29, 2007
    Newly tested 2007 SUVs receiving the four-star rating include: Infiniti FX35, Mazda CX-7, Ford Edge and Explorer Sport Trac, Hyundai Santa Fe and Veracruz, Jeep Compass, Chevrolet Equinox, Honda CR-V, Volkswagen Touareg, Acura MDX and RDX, Suzuki XL7, and Saturn Outlook ... Acura MDX 4X4 version. (AZCentral -- Business)

    Hyundai Veracruz offers luxury, value  Aug 14, 2007
    The Lexus RX 350, Buick Enclave, Saturn Outlook, GMC Acadia, Acura MDX, Lincoln MKX and others compete for buyers in this segment. VERACRUZING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Lexus LS tops value and ownership satisfaction rankings  Aug 12, 2007
    Among Honda products, the top choices were the Acura MDX, among luxury midsize crossovers; the Honda Fit, compact cars; the Honda CR-V, midsize crossovers; and the Honda Odyssey, minivans. On the market, however, the CR-V is considered a compact crossover; Honda's midsize crossover is the Pilot, which is a less expensive version of the Acura MDX.. (Boston Globe)

    Hyundai does it again  Aug 9, 2007
    The Lexus RX 350, Buick Enclave, Saturn Outlook, GMC Acadia, Acura MDX, Lincoln MKX and others compete for buyers in this segment. WHAT'S SPECIAL: The Veracruz, while at the high end of Hyundai's price scale, is still a great value for the money, considering its long list of standard features and its terrific performance. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Sharapova bounces back to defend Acura title  Aug 6, 2007
    Sharapova earned 196,900 and a new Acura MDX sport-utility vehicle for defending her title at the 1. 34 million, Tier I event. (North County Times)

    Honda sales in U.S. dip 7% in July  Aug 5, 2007
    The Honda Accord, which is produced in Central Ohio, and the Acura MDX were the top-selling models for each division - 37,142 Accords were sold and 4,949 of the luxury SUV were sold. American Honda's sales for the first seven months were up 1. (Columbus Business First, OH)

    The Minivan Killers  Aug 1, 2007
    The delay allowed Honda to steal the march in this class with its upscale Acura MDX, launched in 2000, and the midmarket Honda Pilot, launched in 2002. But better late than never. (SmartMoney)

    XM Real-Time NavTraffic Service Now Available in 79 Markets  Jul 31, 2007
    XM NavTraffic Now Covers Most Major and Secondary U.S. Markets. WASHINGTON, July 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- XM, the nation's leading provider of satellite radio service, today announced that its real-time satellite information service for GPS navigation will add 29 new markets, providing XM NavTraffic subscribers in the U.S. access to real-time traffic data in a total of 79 major and secondary North American markets, beginning July 31. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Acura MDX a best-buy performance machine  Jul 21, 2007
    Jerry Garrett, New York Times. Friday, July 20, 2007. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Post your Comments SUV owner's lament: Garages a tight squeeze  Jul 14, 2007
    His frustrations with squeezing an Acura MDX into his garage ---- and his neighbors' bigger struggle with a Suburban ---- have led Segall to push Carlsbad to require that garage doors be at least 9-feet wide. It's a topic the city's Planning Commission will consider Wednesday. (North County Times)

    Mazda CX-9 zooms to top of SUV market  Jul 7, 2007
    Mazda may not say it I m not even sure if they re thinking it but as an astute shopper, I would cross-shop the CX-9 against the Acura MDX, Mercedes R-Class or the BMW X5, which are priced in the low- to mid-40s. If you are willing to get status-symbol badging out of your mind, you d find an amazingly fully loaded all-wheel drive, three-row, seven-seater in the top-of-the-line CX-9 Grand Touring. (Helena Independent Record)

    Ask the Auto Doctor  Jul 7, 2007
    Dear Doctor: I own a 2006 Acura MDX. I took it in for service and asked how much it would cost to have it detailed. The service manager said they would detail it at no charge because I always go there for service. (Helena Independent Record)

    SUV Head Restraints Protect Poorly in Crash Tests  Jul 4, 2007
    The best performers among 2007 SUVs included: Acura MDX and RDX; Lincoln MKX, Ford Edge and Ford Freestyle; Honda CR-V, Element and Pilot; Hyundai Santa Fe; Jeep Grand Cherokee; Kia Sorento; Land Rover LR3; Mercedes M Class; Mitsubishi Outlander; Subaru B9 Tribeca and Forester, and Volvo XC90. SUVs from the 2007 model year rated poorly were: BMW X3 and X5; Buick Rainier, Chevrolet TrailBlazer, GMC Envoy and Isuzu Ascender; Cadillac SRX; Chrysler Pacifica; Dodge Nitro; Ford Explorer and Mercury... (Newsmax)

    SUVs, Minivans, Pickups Flunk Crash Tests  Jul 3, 2007
    The best performers among 2007 SUVs included: Acura MDX and RDX; Lincoln MKX, Ford Edge and Ford Freestyle; Honda CR-V, Element and Pilot; Hyundai Santa Fe; Jeep Grand Cherokee; Kia Sorento; Land Rover LR3; Mercedes M Class; Mitsubishi Outlander; Subaru B9 Tribeca and Forester, and Volvo XC90. For the complete test results. (CBS News -- Early Show)

    SUVs Improve In Rear Crash Tests  Jul 3, 2007
    Those in the Acura MDX, Honda CR-V, Honda Element, Hyundai Santa Fe, and Kia Sorento improved from their previous ratings of poor to good. Those in the Honda Pilot and Mercedes M class improved from marginal to good. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)

    Report criticizes rear-impact vehicle safety  Jul 3, 2007
    Models rated good included the Acura MDX and RDX; Ford Edge/Lincoln MKX, Ford Escape and Freestar and Mercury Mariner; Honda CR-V, Element and Pilot; Hyundai Entourage and Santa Fe; Kia Sorento; Jeep Grand Cherokee; Land Rover LR3; Mercedes-Benz M-Class; Mitsubishi Outlander; Subaru B9 Tribeca and Forester; Toyota Tundra; and Volvo XC90. The newly redesigned Tundra was the only pickup truck whose seat/head restraints were rated good. (Newsday -- Business)

    New SUVs, trucks handle whiplash better  Jul 3, 2007
    Receiving the best ratings were Hyundai Santa Fe and Entourage, Mitsubishi Outlander, Acura MDX and RDX, Honda Element and CR-V, Ford Edge, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Mazda CX 9, Kia Sorento and Toyota Tundra. "Newer, updated products are tending to get better seat designs," said David Zuby, senior vice president of the institute's research center. (USA Today -- Money)

    Hyundai Veracruz has room, with or without kids  Jun 30, 2007
    " But California, land of selfish singletons, DINKs (double income, no kids) and others with, shall we say, unfruited loins? Maybe we're not the godless child-haters we're alleged to be. And yet, something about the current burst of third-row crossovers and sport utility vehicles -- prominent examples include the Mazda CX-9, the BMW X5, the Acura MDX, the Buick Enclave -- doesn't quite add up, sociologically. If the average family size in the United States is 3.84 -- so sayeth the U.S. Census... (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Nissan to Buy More Parts From China, India to Cut Costs After Profit Drops  Jun 25, 2007
    During that period, Toyota released the fully redesigned Camry sedan and Yaris compact car, while Honda introduced revamped CR-V and Acura MDX sport-utility vehicles in the U.S.. Ghosn said Nissan will consider introducing a car priced as low as $3,000 depending on the success of similar low-cost models planned by companies including Tata Motors Ltd. The Indian carmaker plans to introduce a car priced as low as 100,000 rupees ($2,500) next year, which will make it the nation's cheapest... (Bloomberg -- Japan)

    Enclave crosses over into Buick’s minivan slot  Jun 24, 2007
    Buick officials said they re positioning the Enclave as a competitor to luxury crossovers, such as the Lexus RX 350 and Acura MDX, which start at more than 38,000 as 2007 models. The addition of the Enclave, which has standard three rows of seats, comes after Buick stopped production of its short-lived, slow-selling Terraza minivan. (Helena Independent Record)

    Nissan scraps bonuses for Ghosn and other top executives  Jun 21, 2007
    During that period, Toyota Motor, the largest Japanese automaker, released the fully redesigned Camry sedan and Yaris compact car, while Honda introduced revamped CR-V and Acura MDX sport utility vehicles in the United States. From April, Ghosn gave up daily oversight of North American operations. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)

    No Charges In Deadly Crash At Subway Restaurant  Jun 6, 2007
    Based on laboratory test results of a blood and urine, investigators have determined that there are no signs that Shakuntala Rajagopal, driver of the 2004 Acura MDX SUV, was under influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the crash, according to a release from West Dundee police. As part of the investigation, police reviewed videos and witness statements, and have concluded there is no evidence that Rajagopal was intentionally driving erratically or in a reckless manner, the release said. (CBS2Chicago.com, IL)

    CAA-Quebec Study - Transport and preparation charges on the rise  Jun 5, 2007
    Some examples - In 2001, a consumer purchasing an Acura MDX could expect to pay $950 in transport and preparation charges, but in 2007 the amount charged for the same model is $1,775. Volvo is another automaker that has hiked its charges: in 2006, they were $1,295, but just a year later they had risen to $1,515. (Canada Newswire)

    What's roomier than a minivan?  Jun 2, 2007
    Milpitas, CA: Comparing the driving excitement of the Audi Q7, Mazda CX-9, Acura MDX and GMC Acadia, which is your top pick. And in what order down the list of the four. (USA Today -- Money)

    GM Brings Up Rear With New Crop of Big Vehicles: Doron Levin  Jun 1, 2007
    Ideally, GM should have been selling these vehicles four or five years ago when the Acura MDX, Lexus LX350 and Volvo XC90 were gaining in popularity and the Ford Explorer was hitting hard times, due partly to safety concerns. But GM has developed something of a talent for being late to market with the right vehicle, thereby missing the initial rush of buyers who will pay top dollar when a category is new. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)

    How Canadians' SUVs end up in Ghana  May 26, 2007
    Their 2006 Acura MDX had been stolen while they slept ... One of them was a 2006 Acura MDX.. (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Whither Country Radio?  May 25, 2007
    They had Kathy Mattea come in to Blackbird to cut a new song in ELS Surround Sound, press it onto a surround sound DVD and take it out into the parking lot to demonstrate the sound in a new Acura MDX with factory-installed surround sound player and custom speakers. They had Grammy-winning surround sound producer Eliot Scheiner come in to produce the session. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)

    Ford, Acura earn top crash test scores  May 23, 2007
    WASHINGTON (AP) The 2007 Acura MDX sport-utility vehicle and the 2008 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable passenger cars received top scores in new crash tests released Monday by the insurance industry. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave its highest score of "good" in frontal, side and rear-impact testing for the vehicles, built by Honda and Ford Motor. (USA Today -- Autos)

    Keep new Acura on the road where its handling can shine  May 19, 2007
    ") It's a station wagon that remains a station wagon although its 2007 platform has been changed -- thus affording a wider track, the distance between the centers of the left and right tires; and a longer wheelbase, the centerline distance between the wheels up front and those in the back. Those welcome changes were not made to improve the MDX's off-road prowess. They were made to bolster its on-road chutzpah. Coupled with suspension and engine improvements, the platform alterations help the MDX... (San Francisco Chronicle)

    10 Best in High-Tech Autos  May 16, 2007
    Best Handling: Acura MDX Price: $39,995 to $48,679 EPA Rating (MPG): City 17, Highway 22 Web site: Recommended options: Entertainment package, $2,200; Technology package (surround sound, navigation, rear camera, GPS cooling), $4,000; Sport package, $5,600; iPod adapter, $214. The Acura MDX makes high-tech simple in a medium-to-large SUV: Everything you could want comes in one of three technology-laden options packages if it isn't already included. (Fox News)

    Honda, Saturn ending deal for V-6 engines in Vue SUV  May 16, 2007
    The engine used in the Vue is similar to what powers the Honda Odyssey minivan, Ridgeline pickup truck, and Pilot and the Acura MDX sport-utes, though elements of it were unique for the Saturn vehicles. Morrissey said the decision had nothing to do with concerns about the Honda engines but was related to the SUV's redesign. (MSNBC -- Business)

    New U.S. car safety winners  May 14, 2007
    WASHINGTON: The Honda 2007 Acura MDX sport utility vehicle, the Ford 2008 Taurus sedan and its twin, the Mercury Sable, have won top safety awards after making design changes, an insurance industry group said Monday. The MDX, Taurus and Sable join 13 other vehicles rated best for overall crash protection in front, side and rear tests, after failing to qualify for the Top Safety Pick list announced in December by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)

    * Nissan Motor could delay vehicle sales objective  Apr 16, 2007
    During that period, Toyota released the fully redesigned Camry sedan and Yaris compact car, while Honda introduced revamped CR-V and Acura MDX sport-utility vehicles in the US.. Nissan's US sales of cars and light trucks fell 5. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Cadillac SRX is fine for the 'burbs  Apr 7, 2007
    CADILLAC'S WAGON / It's fine for the burbs, but needs AWD and a few extra cylinders to play hard (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Computer lane  Apr 2, 2007
    On the 2007 Acura MDX, for example, the manual for the navigation system alone runs 165 pages. But what's happened with cell phones may be instructive. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    1 Killed When Car Drives Into Restaurant  Mar 18, 2007
    Nine people were hit, one of them killed when a 2004 Acura MDX SUV crashed through the wall of the restaurant around 1:40 p.m.. Witnesses say the driver headed for the drive thru, but for some reason kept going. (CBS2Chicago.com, IL)

    Ghosn Gives Up Oversight of Nissan's U.S. Unit After Profit Falls Short  Mar 17, 2007
    During that period, Toyota released the fully redesigned Camry sedan and Yaris compact car, while Honda introduced revamped CR-V and Acura MDX sport-utility vehicles in the U.S.. In the second half of this fiscal year, Nissan started selling the new Versa compact car and redesigned Sentra and Altima cars in the U.S. Nissan is betting on 11 new or redesigned vehicles that it plans to introduce globally in the year starting April 1, including the Rogue small crossover. (Bloomberg -- Japan)

    GS models like this 2006 GS 430, dragged Lexus down in CR's reliability rankings.  Mar 4, 2007
    Japanese brands dominate - USATODAY.com. Sign up to receive our free Cars e-newsletter and get the top news of the day in your inbox. (USA Today -- Money)

    Consumer Reports Names Best Used Cars For Every Budget  Mar 1, 2007
    Acura Integra Honda Pilot Lincoln Town Car Toyota 4Runner Acura MDX Honda Prelude Mazda Millenia Toyota Avalon Acura RL Honda S2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata Toyota Camry Acura RSX Infiniti FX Mazda Protege Toyota Camry Solara (except '06) Infiniti G20 Mazda3 Toyota Celica Acura TL Infiniti G35 Nissan Altima Toyota Corolla Acura TSX Infiniti I30,I35 Nissan Maxima Toyota Echo Buick Regal Infiniti QX4 Nissan Pathfinder Toyota Highlander Chevrolet Prizm Lexus ES Pontiac Vibe Toyota Land Cruiser Honda Accord... (PR Newswire)

    Thirty-six brands ranked  Mar 1, 2007
    Luxury brands take beating in auto-reliability survey - USATODAY.com. Sign up to receive our free Cars e-newsletter and get the top news of the day in your inbox. (USA Today -- Money)

    Car search should have been easy  Feb 18, 2007
    Surprisingly, I found three: the Acura MDX, the Honda Pilot, and the Toyota Highlander. I crossed the MDX off the list first; too pricey, and like the B9, it had the space-buggy look. (Boston Globe)

    Safety of US autos in crash tests rises  Feb 14, 2007
    Others with five-star ratings were Acura MDX, Acura RDX, Honda CR-V and Honda Element SUVs; Hyundai Motor Co.'s Santa Fe SUV; Kia Motors Corp.'s Optima sedan, Sorento SUV, and Sportage SUV; Mazda Motor Corp.'s CX-7 SUV; Infiniti FX35/45; Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd.'s Subaru Legacy sedan and Subaru Outback SUV; Camry sedan and Highlander SUV, and Audi Q7 SUV.. None of the vehicles that won five stars in front and side crashes did as well in rollover tests, the safety agency said. (Boston Globe)

    Crash Tests Results Released on Many New Cars  Feb 14, 2007
    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said 17 sport utility vehicles received five stars in front-end and side-impact testing: the Acura MDX and RDX; Audi Q7; Dodge Nitro; Ford Freestyle; GMC Acadia; Honda CR-V and Element; Hyundai Santa Fe; Infiniti FX35/45; Jeep Grand Cherokee; Kia Sorento and Sportage; Mazda CX-7; Saturn Outlook; Subaru Outback and Toyota Highlander. Seven passenger cars also got top billing: Dodge Caliber; Ford Five Hundred; Kia Optima; Mercury Montego; Subaru... (KLAS-TV.com, NV)

    Acura's Excellent MDX  Feb 13, 2007
    I recently had the pleasure of test-driving, over the course of a week, two hot, midsize SUVs that have been completely redesigned and improved for the 2007 model year: the Acura MDX and BMW X5. Tough job, but someone has to do it. (BusinessWeek)

    Cop's husband questioned in NYPD shooting  Feb 11, 2007
    The car that she was driving, a 2002 white Acura MDX, is registered to her address at 33 St. Marks Ave.. Soon, police raided that brownstone and took into custody two men, including the husband, who neighbors identified as Jose Rivera. (Newsday)

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