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Consumer Reports Cars Blog (Free subscription) | 10/28/2009
It is easy to assume that certain automakers build only reliable cars and others don’t, however, nearly every manufacturer have their share of winners and losers in our annual reliability survey. Each company and even brand product portfolio runs a spectrum of reliability performance, with its own best and worst examples. For some, the range can span from much better than average to much worse...
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Volkswagen,
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eGMCarTech (Free subscription) | 08/31/2009
The economic downturn has taken a toll on Acura’s product plans for a V10 successor to the NSX, the long-awaited V8 and a rear-wheel-drive architecture. Just last summer, Acura dealers were told to look forward to a V8 version of the Acura RL. But the program was put on hold by Honda President Takanobu Ito as part [...]
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The Truth About Cars (Free subscription) | 08/30/2009
By Robert FaragoAugust 30, 2009 One Comment on “ Taurus Rival Revealed: Acura RL ”MikeInCanada : Just brilliant….Next in the imaginary comparison contest - The Taurus v Lexus - which one can tread water longer.This is better then those GM ad in which they describe how the Malibu and Cobalt get such great mileage compared to Honda’s. Leave a Reply You must be to post a comment....
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Jalopnik (Free subscription) | 08/07/2009
We love a good government crash test. They're guilt-free, no one gets hurt, and there's slow-motion video involved. What's better? When the cars being crashed are expensive. For your viewing pleasure, we've put together this Friday afternoon mega-destructo-luxo-crash video gallery. Click next or on any individual video to enjoy the delightful destruction of premium and luxury vehicles and see how...
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Chrysler Crossfire,
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Lexus ES,
Lexus ES 350,
Lexus IS,
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Jalopnik (Free subscription) | 08/07/2009
We love a good government crash test. They're guilt-free, no one gets hurt, and there's slow-motion video involved. What's better? When the cars being crashed are expensive. For your viewing pleasure, we've put together this Friday afternoon mega-destructo-luxo-crash video gallery. Click next or on any individual video to enjoy the delightful destruction of premium and luxury vehicles and see how...
Explore : Acura,
Acura MDX,
Acura TL,
Audi,
Audi Q5,
Cadillac,
Cadillac CTS,
Cadillac DTS,
Cadillac SRX,
Cadillac STS,
Cars,
Chrysler,
Chrysler Crossfire,
Lexus,
Lexus ES,
Lexus ES 350,
Lexus IS,
Lexus RX,
Lexus RX 350,
Nissan,
Nissan 350Z,
Saab,
Saab 9-5,
Toyota,
Toyota Tundra,
Volvo,
Volvo,
Volvo V70
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Autoblog (Free subscription) | 07/31/2009
Filed under: Sedan , Marketing/Advertising , Videos , Ford Click above to watch videos after the jump While the Taurus name still carries very strong awareness with customers, Ford needs to show the car-buying public that the 2010 model has an entirely new level of class and refinement. To accomplish its goal, the flagship sedan's new marketing campaign is ignoring competitors like the Honda Accord...
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Jalopnik (Free subscription) | 07/22/2009
Unnamed sources speaking to 7Tune claim reports of the Acura NSX's death may have been greatly exaggerated. Instead, Honda's actually just changed course, giving it a nice healthy green-washing. Can someone say super all-wheel-drive hybrid NSX? Indeed, the rumor has it development's been killed on the world-ending 600 HP 5.5-liter V10, and instead Honda will drop an advanced new engine into the car,...
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Autoblog (Free subscription) | 07/21/2009
Filed under: Coupe , Hybrid , Acura , Honda , Rumormill Even though it's been going on for more than two years now, the tale of the Acura NSX is like a news story that just broke: you have to keep checking back for details, and each subsequent update could turn the whole story on its head. The V10 NSX that was going to own the sports car gods on Mt. Olympus was killed , and a rumored newly resurrected...
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Autoblog (Free subscription) | 07/01/2009
Filed under: Government/Legal , Honda The long-fought battle surrounding Michelin PAX runflat tires on certain 2005-2007 Honda Odyssey and 2006-2007 Acura RL models has finally come to a close. A Maryland judge has awarded $83,000 to those taking part in the class-action lawsuit, netting each plaintiff $5,000, $2,500, or $2,000 for tire replacements. The suit claimed Honda and Michelin weren't upfront...
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Honda Automotive News (Free subscription) | 07/01/2009
A class action lawsuit against Greenville-based Michelin North America and American Honda Motor Co. for excessive wear on PAX System tires received final approval of the judgment ordering the companies to compensate plaintiffs. “The settlement was fair, adequate, reasonable and provides meaningful relief for class members,” said Lynne Slovick, Michelin spokeswoman. Roger W. Titus, U.S....
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Consumer Reports Cars Blog (Free subscription) | 04/01/2009
Acura is the only auto manufacturer to have their complete lineup top government and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash test ratings. The Acura RL, TL, TSX, MDX, and RDX have all scored Good in front-, side-, and rear-crash protection and all have electronic stability control--a requirement to earn the Institute’s Top Safety Pick award. In the National Highway Traffic Safety...
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Autoblog (Free subscription) | 03/12/2009
Filed under: Sedans/Saloons , Government/Legal , Acura , Honda In what appears to be a classic case of sweating the small stuff, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board have refused to grant Honda a trademark for the term, "Acura RL," which, as we're sure you are aware, is the name of the luxury firm's flagship model. From what we can tell, this means that the Japanese automaker does not hold...
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