Hyundai Releases New VI Equus Design Sketches. Would it Work ... Jan 6, 2009
The tailights remind me of an Acura RL, but since barely anyone bought one ... dont get me wrong, this does look like a wonderful car, but it looks a lot like an acura rl from the rear. (MotorTrend Magazine)
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)
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)
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)
Solutions in a petri dish Oct 21, 2008
Synthetic biology inches toward the mainstream - CNN.com. Synthetic biology inches toward the mainstream. (CNN -- International)
It's a small world Oct 21, 2008
The winners of the Nikon Small World Competition were announced this week. More than 2000 entries were submitted, judges chose the top 115. (CNN -- International)
Thirsty world: Desperate quest for water Oct 21, 2008
Article from "What Matters" looks at the everyday quest for safe water. Book of photo essays looks at 18 environmental, economic and other issues. (CNN)
Spacecraft to probe edge of solar system Oct 21, 2008
NASA spacecraft embarks on two-year mission to map the edge of the solar system. Ibex probe will study a chaotic region where solar wind clashes with cold gases. (CNN -- Tech)
Muslim backlash fears hit Playstation game Oct 21, 2008
Sony game delayed over Quran gaffe - CNN.com. Sony game delayed over Quran gaffe. (CNN -- Tech)
9 Ways to Save on Gas May 22, 2008
" MORE ON PERSONAL FINANCE FROM SMARTMONEY.COM A potential $733 from now until Labor Day, in fact, if you try everything on our list: (Note: Unless otherwise stated, our calculations for each example assume the car stays true to its advertised average mileage per gallon, will be driven 4,500 miles over the 16-week summer period mileage amount is calculated based on Edmunds.com estimate that the average person drives roughly 15,000 miles per year and that the price of gas is $3.80 a gallon.... (SmartMoney)
Popular Neighbor Found Dead Oct 30, 2007
Family members said it is an off-white 1999 Acura RL with Maryland tags. You need to be a registered member of ABC 7 News to leave comments on news stories. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Volvo's Sizzling S80 Oct 29, 2007
It even matches or undercuts the Acura RL, which only comes with a 3. 5-liter V-6 engine and lists for $47,000 to $54,500. (BusinessWeek)
Luxury Doesn't Mean Car Is Safest Aug 18, 2007
Two other cars -- the Acura RL and Kia Amanti -- also were among the best performers. Ratings of good, acceptable, marginal or poor are based on a crash test in which a barrier designed to replicate the front end of a typical SUV or pickup truck strikes the tested vehicle in the side at 31 mph. (KCRA 3, CA)
Volvo Scores Top Marks for Safety -- Again Aug 17, 2007
So they decided to see what would happen when the Amanti squared off against five cars comparable in size, but all priced above $38,000: the , Acura RL, Mercedes E-Class, , and BMW 5 Series. During the test, each car was hit on the driver's side by a barrier moving 31 mph, an impact that's supposed to simulate a sport-utility vehicle striking between the driver and rear passenger. (BusinessWeek)
Some BMWs Fare Poorly In Side-Impact Tests Aug 17, 2007
The Acura RL, Kia Amanti and Volvo S80 all earned the highest safety rating from the , according to results released Thursday. The Cadillac STS and Mercedes E-Class earned the second-highest rating. (CBS News)
BMW 5 Series Doesn't Score Well In Crash Tests Aug 17, 2007
(CBS4) DETROIT When it comes safety, you can't go wrong with the Acura RL, Kia Amanti and Volvo S80. They all earned the highest safety rating in the latest round of side impact crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. (WFOR.com, FL)
BMW sedan rates lowest in side-crash test Aug 16, 2007
The Acura RL, Kia Amanti, and Volvo S80 all earned the highest safety rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, according to results released yesterday. The Cadillac STS and Mercedes E-Class earned the second-highest rating. (Boston Globe)
Buick, Lexus tie for top spot in vehicle dependability study Aug 9, 2007
Midsize Premium CarWinner: Lexus GS 300/GS 430Runners-up: Acura RL, Lexus ES 300. Large Premium CarWinner: Lexus LS 430Runners-up: Cadillac DeVille, Lincoln Town Car. (USA Today -- Autos)
Series of accidents results in A.C. Expressway death Jul 30, 2007
John Robinson, 21, was pronounced dead at the accident scene in Atlantic County's Hamilton Township after troopers pulled him out of the flaming Dodge Avenger that had been hit by an Acura RL while Robinson had been trying to retrieve an item inside the Dodge, said state police Sgt. Jeanne Hengemuhle ... But then Robinson returned to Dodge, right before it was hit by the Acura RL, Hengemuhle said. (Newsday -- State)
Road Test: 2008 Volvo XC70 Jul 17, 2007
And while it makes reasonable power, it's not as rippingly sweet as, say, the big six in the Acura RL. The six-speed transmission shifts well on highways, and in manual-selection mode, answers the call for power with a brisk gear change. Fuel economy figures for the crossover haven't been determined, but a recent drive in an S80 with the same powertrain and a curb weight nearly 400 pounds less yielded a nearly 350-mile cruising range. (BusinessWeek)
Ford Takes Most Quality Awards, Survey Says Jun 7, 2007
"Mercedes, Toyota Do WellMercedes-Benz and Toyota models capture three segment awards each. Toyota models that receive awards are the 4Runner, Sequoia and Tacoma. Mercedes-Benz earned awards for the E-Class, SL-Class, and the S-Class.The S-Class ties with the Audi A8 (total) for having the fewest quality problems in the industry, with just 72 problems per 100 vehicles."Mercedes-Benz shows dramatic improvement, particularly with its newly-redesigned S-Class, which improves 63 PP100," said... (KCRA 3, CA)
Survey: Ford Tops In Initial Quality Jun 7, 2007
Ford Takes Most Quality Awards, Survey Says - Automotive News Story - KGTV San Diego. Ford Takes Most Quality Awards, Survey Says. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Forbes: 07's safest cars May 30, 2007
The Acura RL also has perfect crash-test scores from both the Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and from the IIHS. The A4 and 9-3 have perfect IIHS crash-test scores, as well as substantially better-than-average (in this case, lower-than-average) frequencies of insurance injury-claim filings, according to HLDI.. To earn a spot on our list, a vehicle had to have at least two of the following. (MSNBC -- Business)
A Jeep And An Acura RL May 13, 2007
A Jeep & A 2000 Acura RL ... The Jeep is an off-roader and overheating and the Acura RL is looking for the parking brake adjuster ... Question: 2000 Acura RL. (Suite101.com)
Run-flat tires safe, but not safe from lawsuits Mar 25, 2007
" Naughton of Honda said that the company had not seen the suit, but that the tire was a "great product that provides convenience, added safety and peace of mind for our customers. " Although not a plaintiff in the suit, Maria Ocampo, an Odyssey owner from La Mirada (Los Angeles County), has had what she describes as a love and "there is room for improvement" relationship with PAX tires. She has had two flat tires and loved being able to still get her children to school and reach work on time.... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Engine problems force Honda recall Mar 21, 2007
Honda said the recall affected 2005 models of the Acura RL, TL and TSX sedans, 2005 Honda Accord coupes, sedans and hybrids, 2005 Odyssey minivans and 2006 Ridgeline trucks. The move is part of a global recall because of similar problems, said Honda spokesman Chris Martin. (MSNBC -- Business)
Speed by the numbers Mar 6, 2007
122 mph: Surprise resident Brian Ward, clocked Feb. 26 by Loop 101 cameras in a new Acura RL.. 100 mph: Jose Valverde fastball. (AZCentral -- News)
Reckless Loop 101 drivers put people's lives at risk Mar 6, 2007
Since the camera reactivation, Scottsdale police arrested one driver for hitting 122 mph in a new Acura RL after he was photographed flipping his middle finger to the camera. An unidentified motorcyclist with no license plate was clocked at 142 mph. (AZCentral -- News)
Cameras catch driver speeding 5 times Mar 2, 2007
Ward, a catcher formerly in the Atlanta Braves organization, was clocked in a new Acura RL sedan. In addition to the potential felony charges and speeding citations, he was cited for not having a visible rear license plate. (AZCentral -- News)
Speed cameras clock 'player' going 122 mph Mar 2, 2007
Ward, who lives in Surprise, was clocked driving as fast as 122 mph on the Loop 101 in a new Acura RL sedan five times Feb. 24-26, police said. "I asked why (Ward) was driving so fast and he said he had lost money at the casino and needed to get home," one Scottsdale officer wrote in the arrest report. (AZCentral -- Sports)
2006 Auto Sales: As Bad As Expected Jan 17, 2007
2%, even while a few products like its Ridgeline pickup and Acura RL sedan continued to disappoint. Nissan's () sales declined, but the Japanese company's profits are so good, despite a sales drop, that it can weather a soft year. (BusinessWeek)
