Honda rolls out new fuel-efficient railcar fleet Jun 23, 2008
The company assembles its Accord, Civic, Element and CR-V vehicles, as well as the Acura TL and RDX models at plants in Marysville and East Liberty. It also has plants in Anna and Russells Point, and employs more than 12,000 workers in the state. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
LOSE THE LEASE: CARS ARE CREDIT CRUNCH'S NEW VICTIMS May 8, 2008
In New Jersey, the principal of a middle school was recently charged with torching his leased 2004 Acura TL because he was about to incur 9,000 in excess mileage charges. And while that might be a lot more drastic than most solutions, the number of families desperately trying to free themselves from expensive auto leases is rising dramatically. (New York Post -- Business)
Hyundai's gamble Apr 10, 2008
Bold words, but Hyundai officials in North America are somewhat more realistic, suggesting that the real targets for the Genesis are Japanese and Detroit-based mid-range luxury cars such as the Chrysler 300, the Lexus ES350, the Acura TL and TSX and the Cadillac CTS. These comparisons make more sense, but are still a stretch for Hyundai. In a nutshell, Genesis is a gamble. (Globe and Mail)
Factor in additional costs Mar 22, 2008
Conversely, the similarly priced Acura TL can cost as little as $900 a year to insure. Maintenance and repair. (OregonLive, OR -- 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. ... Since its introduction in the 2004 Acura TL, the Acura/ELS Surround Premium Audio System has built a reputation as the "musician's choice" for its remarkable reproduction of studio quality audio ... ELS Surround is the registered trademark of Panasonic Corporation of... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Is that cheap car pricier than you think? Mar 1, 2008
Conversely, the similarly priced Acura TL can cost as little as $900 to insure over a year. Overall, insurance makes up about 11 percent of total ownership costs over five years. (MSNBC -- Business)
Daily Briefing Mar 1, 2008
Honda issues 2 Acura TL recalls. Washington - Honda Motor Co. issued two separate recalls for its Acura TL sedan Friday to address potential fires under the hood and fix problems with the windshield wiper motor. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Honda to end U.S. motorcycle production Feb 28, 2008
Besides motorcycles, the employees make the Accord, Civic, Element, CR-V, Acura TL and RDX sport utility vehicle. On the Net. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Honda ending production of motorcycles in U.S. Feb 28, 2008
Besides motorcycles, they make the Accord, Civic, Element, CR-V and Acura TL and RDX.. "There were a lot of people who felt disappointment," said plant manager Jan Gansheimer, noting many employees are motorcycle enthusiasts. (USA Today -- Autos)
Honda to end US motorcycle production, shift work to Japan plant Feb 28, 2008
Besides motorcycles, the employees make the Accord, Civic, Element, CR-V, Acura TL and RDX sport utility vehicle. . (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
CTS is smoother than your daddy's caddy Jan 29, 2008
The Acura TL and Infiniti M sedans also compete in this segment. AND ANOTHER THING: The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety earlier this month named the CTS a Top Safety Pick for 2008. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Top of the charts Jan 10, 2008
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Consumer Report: Japanese cars still score on top Jan 7, 2008
Upscale/Luxury cars: Lexus LS 460, Acura TL Type-S, BMW 330i, 335i (sedan). Sports cars/Roadsters: Porsche Boxster, Porsche Cayman. (Montana Standard, MT)
Japanese Cars Continue to Dominate Consumer Reports' Latest Car-Owner Satisfaction Survey Dec 4, 2007
Models are listed within categories in order of most satisfying: Most Satisfying -- Small Cars: Honda Fit, Volkswagen Rabbit -- Family Cars: Toyota Prius, Toyota Camry Hybrid, Ford Fusion V6 (AWD), Saturn Aura -- Large Cars: Hyundai Azera, Toyota Avalon -- Upscale/Luxury Cars: Lexus LS 460, Acura TL Type-S, BMW 330i/335i (sedan), -- Infiniti M35 RWD, Lincoln MKZ (AWD) -- Sports Cars/Roadsters: Porsche Boxster, Porsche Cayman, Chevrolet Corvette, Mini Cooper S (hatchback), Honda S2000, Porsche... (PR Newswire)
Honda Awards Advanced Research Grants to Seven U.S. Universities Nov 16, 2007
Current products developed by Honda Ricas include the Honda Civic Coupe, Pilot, Element and Ridgeline and the Acura TL and MDX; the Honda TRX400EX all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and the Honda HRX217 walk behind lawn mower. Online multimedia newsroom available at. (PR Newswire)
Exchange rates, higher sales boost Honda Oct 28, 2007
The company runs five production and assembly plants in Central Ohio, turning out Honda Accord and Civic cars, Element and CR-V light SUVs, and Acura TL sedans and RDX SUVs. Honda also operates a 600,000-square-foot distribution hub in Troy. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Anne Kettenbrink: October proves power of women Oct 14, 2007
1999 ACURA TL Silver, leather, V6, excellent, $5750. (417)206-4678; 529-9191. (Joplin Globe)
Chasing the BMW Mojo Sep 22, 2007
Crowding the field are cars such as the Audi A4, Infiniti G35, Cadillac CTS, Acura TL and Lexus IS. There's not a bad car in this lot. If anything, the problem is that so many of these cars are chasing the BMW mojo they risk clich; with lookalike black plastic and phony wood interiors. (SmartMoney)
Accord looms larger Aug 25, 2007
You won't be alone if you view the new Accord as a worthy competitor for its upscale corporate relative -- the Acura TL sedan and now-abandoned CL coupe. It follows an industry trend that benefits the consumer: incorporating more features as standard equipment without raising the base price. (Boston Globe)
Civic ranked among top 10 cars for college students Aug 22, 2007
Marysville-based runs five production and assembly plants in Central Ohio, where the company turns out Honda Accord and Civic cars, Element and CR-V sport-utility vehicles, and Acura TL sedans and RDX SUVs. CarMax (NYSE:KMX) runs 80 used-car outlets in 38 markets, with two locations in Ohio. (Columbus Business First, OH)
State won't get all of new traffic sensors' data Aug 17, 2007
com's private services, such as its Web site, or who drive an Acura TL or Cadillac equipped with traffic guidance systems supplied by the company. Mark Demidovich, assistant state traffic engineer for the Georgia Department of Transportation, acknowledged the restrictions this week after reviewing the terms of the state's agreement with Traffic. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
This 300 C has old-school style Aug 11, 2007
2007 ACURA TL Another very different car. But without getting into big European quality -- which is extremely expensive -- sporting comparisons are hard to find. (Boston Globe)
Fender-Benders Cost Luxury Car Owners Aug 2, 2007
The Acura TL and Mercedes C Class racked up more than $11,000 in repairs for the four tests while the tab for the Lexus ES nearly topped $11,000. Damage to the Lexus IS cost more than $9,500. (ABC News -- Wire)
Man killed, suspect wounded in shootout with police Jul 29, 2007
SCOTLAND NECK, N.C. A dispute over a woman led to one man's death and a shootout in which the suspect, a police officer and a child were wounded, authorities said Saturday. Halifax County Sheriff Jeff Frazier said the trouble started about 7 p.m. when Scotland Neck police were called to a shooting. (The Daily Reflector)
Banjo player A.C. Overton dies Jul 29, 2007
RALEIGH, N.C. A-C Overton, a banjo player who kept to the traditional form of American folk music dating back to the 1920s and 1930s, has died at the age of 80. The son of a Chatham County tenant farmer, Overton picked up a banjo when he was eight and learned the tricky, two-finger picking style from his uncle. (The Daily Reflector)
Mazda CX-9 is a car of many colors Jul 1, 2007
You might think it is a sleek sedan, such as an Acura TL. Examine it from the rear tire backward and you might imagine it's a high performance SUV, such as the Porsche Cayenne. And if you focus only on the center it resembles a modern minivan, like the Dodge Grand Caravan. (Boston Globe)
Will Scion Change The World? Jul 1, 2007
My editor writes me: "That new xB gets 28 miles per gallon on the highway. From a four-cylinder with 158 horsepower? My Acura TL gets 29 on the highway and has a V-6 with 258 hp.". It's true, the xB's fuel economy is not exceptional--a sore point for a vehicle designed for price-sensitive customers, especially since it's being introduced just when gas prices are near an all-time high. (Forbes)
Scores search in Granville County for missing child Jul 1, 2007
" More than 200 volunteers and police officers searched Friday night and Saturday for the boy in woods that were thick with briars and vegetation. The Civil Air Patrol launched aircraft to search from above and one pilot spotted the dog and alerted searchers on the ground. The boy and his golden Labrador retriever, Sandy, spent the night outside in mild temperatures, but there were drenching thunderstorms. Authorities said the boy had gone outside with his mother to feed the family dogs when he... (The Daily Reflector)
2 American soldiers charged with premeditated murder of 3 Iraqis Jul 1, 2007
By LAUREN FRAYER Associated Press Writer. BAGHDAD Two American soldiers including one from North Carolina have been charged with premeditated murder for allegedly killing three Iraqis and then planting weapons on their bodies to portray them as combatants, the U.S. military said Saturday. (The Daily Reflector)
They'll Buy Anything We Build Jun 20, 2007
The Lexus ES has 33,000 five-month sales; the Toyota Avalon, 32,000; the BMW 3 series, 60,000; the Mercedes C Class, 23,000; and the Acura TL, 25,000. Other competitive models include the Nissan Maxima, Infiniti G and Audi 4. (Forbes)
Community news Jun 19, 2007
Tuesday, June 19, 2007. Winterville seniors club to meet The Winterville Senior Citizens Club for adults 55 and older will meet at 11:30 a.m. today in the community room of the Winterville Police/Fire and EMS Building, 2593 Railroad St. Donna Smith of the North Carolina Oral Health Section will speak on maintaining health for seniors. (The Daily Reflector)
S.C. Warehouse Fire Kills 9 Firefighters Jun 19, 2007
By BRUCE SMITH Associated Press Writer. CHARLESTON, S.C. Fire swept through a furniture warehouse, collapsing the building's roof and claiming the lives of nine firefighters in a disaster the mayor described Tuesday as "difficult to fathom or quantify.". (The Daily Reflector)
YouTube Expanding Beyond United States Jun 19, 2007
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Business Writer. SAN FRANCISCO Unshaken by its legal problems in the United States, online video leader YouTube will attempt to extend its cultural reach and increase its moneymaking opportunities by programming new channels in nine other countries. (The Daily Reflector)
Motorcycle stolen Jun 19, 2007
Tuesday, June 19, 2007. A man reported someone stole a 2006 Suzuki motorcycle valued at $9,200 from his locked barn in the 2500 block of South Memorial Drive on Sunday. (The Daily Reflector)
Teen Sought in Shooting of Ind. Deputies Jun 19, 2007
Teen Sought in Shooting of Ind. Teen Sought in Shooting of Ind. (The Daily Reflector)
Honda Marysville plant tops in stamping productivity Jun 3, 2007
Honda's Marysville plant, where the company produces the Accord sedan and coupe and Acura TL sedan, topped the list for stamping productivity ... The company makes Honda Accord, Civic, Element and CR-V models and Acura TL and RDX vehicles at its Central Ohio plants. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Farmville man charged in theft May 21, 2007
Monday, May 21, 2007. Greenville police charged Michael Angelco Delrio, 40, of 4334 Barret Road, Farmville, with larceny of a motor vehicle and placed under a $1,000 unsecured bond. (The Daily Reflector)
Open house showcases facility May 21, 2007
Monday, May 21, 2007. More than 600 people descended on the Pitt County Arboretum Sunday during the third-annual open house designed to showcase and build support for the facility. (The Daily Reflector)
Carter Says Remarks on Bush 'Careless' May 21, 2007
Carter Says Remarks on Bush 'Careless. Carter Says Remarks on Bush 'Careless. (The Daily Reflector)
ECU Notes: Tech, science faculty presenting at conferences May 21, 2007
Monday, May 21, 2007. The College of Technology and Computer Science had several faculty members participating in conferences this weekend. (The Daily Reflector)
Family fiesta May 21, 2007
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Video of Shooting Key to Deputy's Trial May 21, 2007
By GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press Writer. SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (The Daily Reflector)
Honda, Saturn ending deal for V-6 engines in Vue SUV May 16, 2007
Workers there make four-cylinder engines for the Honda Accord, Civic and Element vehicles and V-6 engines for the Accord, Acura TL and MDX, Pilot and Ridgeline light trucks - many of which are produced in Marysville and East Liberty. They also make brake components and drive shafts. (MSNBC -- Business)
Air show off to flying start May 6, 2007
I currently drive an Acura TL, a very quick, very nice car. The lease is up soon. (The Miami Herald)
Woman dies after crashing off I-84, plunging into Columbia Apr 15, 2007
"There was debris floating in the water but we there was no sign of the car or any people or anything, said Jennison. Dive teams located the car about ten feet beneath the surface. Inside they found Patel s body. Police say there were no passengers. Crews pulled the mangled Acura TL from the river while investigators reconstructed the crash. The carsh happened along a bend in the interstate, and authorities say speed likely played a roll. "Witnesses did say the car was traveling over 80 miles... (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
4 hurt in city after truck plunges off I-93 onramp Apr 3, 2007
Rufus L. Simmons III, 39, of Charlestown, whose 2005 Acura TL was hit by the light pole, was also taken to the hospital with minor injuries. A woman in the Acura was uninjured. (Boston Globe -- Local)
Computer lane Apr 2, 2007
LENNY IGNELZI / Associated Press Aaron Priest in his Acura TL, which has voice-command controls for the stereo and air-conditioner and a navigation system that includes restaurant ratings ... Aaron Priest, a 23-year-old researcher at Scripps Research Institute, has a new $35,000 Acura TL that's the envy of his friends. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Honda Wants to Be Known for Safety Mar 30, 2007
Honda generally uses this center to test cars primarily sold in the United States, like the white Acura TL sedan it crashed recently. That analysis was meant to measure a crucial feature of the TL called the ACE body structure, which is appearing on all of Honda;s vehicles except the S2000 sports car. (Shoals TimesDaily)
Lots to choose from in Altima Mar 23, 2007
Maybe Nissan engineers aren't blowing smoke when they claim it's the best-handling front-wheel-drive car of its size, though Acura TL owners are sure to pout about that. But is it really necessary to make it ride so hard to get good handling. (USA Today -- Money)
Common Folks Getting 'Tricked-Out' Rides Mar 5, 2007
-- When friends check out Aaron Priest's new Acura TL sedan, the oohs and aahs start on the inside. Forget the powerful 3. (Click2Houston, TX)
Mom and children safe after battling carjacker, suspect still on the loose Mar 2, 2007
Authorities recovered the stolen car,a black Acura TL, in the area of Northwest 39th Avene and 71st Street. The suspect, however, is still on the run. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Double Your Money Feb 14, 2007
Consider the Acura TL. If you buy it new at around $42,000, your five-year ownership costs everything from fuel and maintenance to that old devil, depreciation will amount to a little under $58,000, according to the car-advice site Edmunds. com. (SmartMoney)
Acura TL series reunites with a recognizable face for 2007 Jan 27, 2007
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Lexus' Excellent ES 350 Jan 4, 2007
The average age of buyers is 56, a year more than for the Cadillac CTS. By contrast, the average buyer's age is 42 for the BMW 228i, 43 for Nissan's Infiniti G35, and 45 for Honda's () Acura TL.. In a hot segment, however, the ES 350 is one of the most in-demand models. (BusinessWeek)
