Jim Balsillie: Captain Canada May 16, 2009
native's black Acura MDX blares CBC; his favourite vacation was a trip to the Arctic with leaders of the Polar Continental Shelf Project; the meeting rooms at RIM famously are named after Canadian-born hockey stars; he spends hours every day working on his ambitious Waterloo-based Centre for International Governance Innovation (launched in 2002 with $47-million of his own money); he invited the Tragically Hip to play at his birthday party; and his beer of choice is Molson's Export ("the... (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Breaking news: Two Longview dealerships on list to no longer offer Chrysler vehicles May 15, 2009
dooshbagilo wrote on May 14, 2009 2:29 PM:" This is why I only buy foreign cars. I'm a Mazda guy(Zoom Zoom) but I have had Honda and Acura too. My cars have been reletively inexpensive, fuel efficient, quick accelerators, and are better for the environment that others. Having said all that, fire away all you crazy truck huggers. ". TDN Bad Boy wrote on May 14, 2009 2:42 PM:" Hasn't everything gotten so much better since Jan. 21st? I know I see signs of improvement everywhere I look. The ecomony,... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Chrysler Dealers Grope for Answers After Shutdown News Is Delivered by UPS May 15, 2009
He owns another dealership selling s Acura brand and wouldnt say how many of his 39 employees would be affected. John Gunning, 69, was among the dealers on the shutdown list who said he saw the move coming because his Manassas Dodge in Virginia sells only one of Chryslers three brands. (Bloomberg)
Miami to Host International Pow Wow 2009 May 16-20 May 12, 2009
In March alone, the city hosted the first and second rounds of the NCAA Division 1 Men's Basketball Championship, six games as part of round two of the World Baseball Classic, the Sony Ericsson Open tennis championship, the CA Golf Championship at Doral, the 2009 Bacardi Cup sailing regatta, the 2009 Acura Miami Grand Prix and Florida Derby Day, which is considered the most significant preview of the Triple Crown. In a historic first for motorsports, Homestead-Miami Speedway will host five... (PR Newswire)
Whats the cause of hazy windows? May 9, 2009
Last year we bought our teenage son a 1989 Acura Legend coupe. It has been a great car, even though it s pushing 140,000 miles now. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Orinda police investigating Craigslist car scams May 8, 2009
In Oakland, police are still looking for a suspect after one man was shot and three other men robbed Sunday and Monday after they responded to a posting advertising an Acura for sale. . (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Infiniti G37 Tops Consumer Reports' Ratings of Upscale Sports Sedans May 5, 2009
G37 outscores competitors from Audi, Acura, and Volkswagen; Also CR rates the Toyota Venza and reports on three diesels ... The G37 was tested against three other vehicles in that category -- the redesigned Acura TSX, Audi A4, and the new Volkswagen CC. The TSX, A4, and CC all achieved "Very Good" overall test scores ... Prices for the four cars in CR's tests this month range from $29,675 for the Acura TSX to $37,525 for the Audi A4. (PR Newswire)
Consumer Reports Survey Reveals Higher Satisfaction With Independent Auto Mechanics May 5, 2009
Among the top scoring in dealership maintenance satisfaction were Lexus, Buick, and Acura, with 85, 83 and 82 percent satisfaction rates, respectively. At the other end of the spectrum, Volkswagen, Suzuki, Jeep, and Nissan owners were far less satisfied with dealer service at 67, 69, 70, and 70 percent respectively. (PR Newswire)
Canadian auto sales fall 17.8 per cent May 2, 2009
Honda Canada Inc. sales slumped 29 per cent from record results a year ago to 13,295, including its premium Acura division. Honda sales were down 28 per cent at 11,865 and Acura fell 36 per cent to 1,430. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Gambit, WWLTV.com's picks for the second weekend of Jazz Fest Apr 30, 2009
2:05 p.m., Acura Stage ... 3:35 p.m., Acura Stage ... 11:20 a.m., Acura Stage. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Sacramento has 2 more swine flu cases, California's count rises to 13 Apr 28, 2009
Sacramento has 2 more swine flu cases, California's count rises to 13. Article:Sacramento has 2 more swine flu cases, California's cou:/c/a/2009/04/27/MN0O17A8Q5. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Credit unions making loans where banks fear to tread Apr 18, 2009
The credit unions seem to have more money to lend, said Kevin Snyder, president and chief operating officer of Duval Acura off Atlantic Boulevard. Without them, we d probably be more in a pickle than we are now. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Hyundai's $50,000 Puzzle: How to Sell Luxury Car in U.S. Next to Compacts Apr 17, 2009
Still, just as Toyota Motor Corp.s Lexus and s Acura began winning sales from General Motors Corp.s Cadillac and Daimler AGs Mercedes-Benz in the late 1980s, Hyundai wants a share of the U.S. luxury market to enhance its image and profit. South Koreas largest automaker will decide this year whether to bring Equus to the U.S., said , president of its U.S. sales company, in an April 9 interview from the New York International Auto Show, where the V-8 engine sedan is on display. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Car-tag price hike looms Apr 15, 2009
28 last month to renew the tag on her 1995 Acura Integra. Her cost was cheap compared to the hundreds of dollars charged for tags on newer-model vehicles. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Hank Baskett Helping Kendra Wilkinson Find God Apr 14, 2009
Leelee Sobieski, Jennifer Love-Hewitt and her new man Jamie Kennedy at "Finding Bliss" premiere at the Gen Art Film Festival, presented by Acura in NY on Tuesday evening. Michael Buble chowing down at his home-away-from-home, Koi Los Angeles on Tuesday evening. (Fox News)
Acura ZDX has X6 in sights Apr 12, 2009
Nissan has noticed here's Acura ZDX. ... "The ZDX is truly a luxury performance coupe plus," said Acura's Jeff Conrad of the car intended to blur the distinction between coupe, sedan and SUV, and will likely split opinion like BMW's X6 has ... Power comes courtesy of a V6 engine mated to an all-new six-speed automatic transmission coupled with Acura's "Super Handling All-Wheel Drive" system. (iAfrica.com)
All-New Acura ZDX Debuts at New York International Auto Show Provocative Four-Door Sports Coupe Goes On-Sale This Fall Apr 9, 2009
New York, Apr 9, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - A prototype of the provocative Acura ZDX luxury four-door sports coupemade its world debut at the New York International Auto Show ... "The ZDX is truly a luxury performance coupe - plus," said Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura sales ... The ZDX is designed to break new ground for Acura in the areas of provocative styling, contemporary luxury and meticulous refinement. (JCN Network, Japan)
Honda Adding ZDX Crossover From Ontario Plant in Bid to Revive Acura Sales Apr 9, 2009
Honda Adding ZDX Crossover to Aid Slumping U.S. Acura Sales - Bloomberg ... Honda Adding ZDX Crossover to Aid Slumping U.S. Acura Sales ... April 8 (Bloomberg) -- s Acura division is expanding its U.S. lineup with a new crossover model the company hopes will help reverse sagging sales for the luxury brand. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
New cars debut, minus some glitz Apr 9, 2009
Scion brand showcased a concept based on its iQ microcar, and Acura unveiled the ZDX, a sport sedan that luxury brand said will go on sale this fall. Carmakers use auto shows to attract attention for their latest models, but this year's debuts had fewer smoke machines and splashy laser shows than in years past. (Boston Globe)
Thanks to global market, car designers are a worldly bunch Apr 8, 2009
Fresh out of Art Center at age 25, she sketched the first outline of a likely star at this week's New York show, Acura's ZDX. The prototype of the sporty four-door that looks like a coupe will be unveiled today ... Her exterior design boss, Damon Schell, says the ZDX ended up with a look that is easily identified with Acura. (USA Today -- Autos)
Join our car community: From auto shows to auto advice Apr 8, 2009
Those wicked folks at Acura know that teasing often is more exciting than revealing, so they offer only hints of what the brand's new coupe-styled sport sedan will look like ... Making its public debut Wednesday at the New York show, ZDX will be "unlike anything you have ever seen before from Acura," the brand insists ... New level of prestige, says Acura -- suggesting a high-dollar sticker price. (USA Today -- Money)
Briscoe holds off Hunter-Reay, takes IRL opener in St. Pete Apr 6, 2009
Ryan Briscoe, who started fourth, sets the pace on the streets of St. Petersburg. By Nate Ryan, USA TODAY ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (USA Today -- Sports)
Auto Racing | Kyle Busch extends streak of victories in Texas Apr 5, 2009
An Acura prototype sports car co-driven by David Brabham and Scott Sharp earned a decisive victory in the LMP1 class of an American Le Mans Series race in St. Petersburg. The Acura ARX-02as have gasoline engines and the same size tires on all corners something not seen in major auto racing in decades. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Sports on tv Apr 4, 2009
ABC American Le Mans Series, Acura Sports Car Challenge, at St. Petersburg, Fla. 3 p.m.. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
TV and Reno Line Apr 4, 2009
TodayAUTO RACINGSprint Cup, practice for Samsung 500*(SPEED) 9 a.m.Sprint Cup, final practice for Samsung 500*(SPEED) 10 a.m.ALM, Acura Sports Car Challenge*(ABC) 10:30 a.m.Nationwide, OReilly 300*(ESPN2) noonNHRA, Summitracing. com Nationals qualifying (ESPN2) 5 p.m.F1, Malaysian Grand Prix*(SPEED) 1:30 a.m.BASKETBALLNational High School Invitational, semifinal*(ESPN2) 8 a.m. National High Sch 00002D11 ool Invitational, semifinal*(ESPN2) 10 a.m.Pistons-76ers*(ESPN) noonNCAA Tournament, Final... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Ford's U.S. Sales Drop 41 Percent In March Apr 2, 2009
Acura said Wednesday its March sales dropped 32 ... So far this year, Acura sales totaled 24,520 units. (CBS News -- US)
10 best buys Apr 2, 2009
Later this summer Acura will introduce a V-6 version ... Acura also has a $2,000 factory-to-dealer rebate on the TSX and a lease rate as low as 2 ... Down the road, owners will like Acura's resale or residual values. (Globe and Mail)
Honda offers buyouts, cuts pay in North America Apr 2, 2009
The company builds Honda Accords and Acura TLs and RDXs in Marysville, Ohio; Honda Civics and Elements at a factory in East Liberty, Ohio; and engines and other components in Anna, Ohio. The company also has a plant in Lincoln, Ala. (USA Today -- Autos)
Honda orders unpaid time off Apr 1, 2009
Marysville-based employs more than 11,800 workers at assembly and engine plants in and around Central Ohio, where they produce Honda Accords, Civics, CR-Vs, Elements and Acura TLs and RDXs. Reader Comments. (Columbus Business First, OH)
2009 Acura TL Apr 1, 2009
The Bottom Line: Acura's flagship sedan gets bigger, fancier and sportier ... A funny thing is happening at Acura these days ... For the '09 model year, 's () luxury division redesigned both its flagship Acura TL sedan, and its smaller, cheaper. (BusinessWeek)
Honda ofrece rescisiones contractuales en Norteamérica Apr 1, 2009
La empresa fabrica los modelos Accord y Acura en Marysville, Ohio; Civic y Elements en East Liberty, dentro de ese mismo estado, as; como motores y otros componentes en Anna, tambi;n en Ohio. Honda tiene adem;s una planta en Lincoln, Alabama, que produce la camioneta Odyssey, el deportivo utilitario Pilot y motores V-6. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Consumers Clutch Cars Longer, Choking March Sales Mar 28, 2009
Liz Nelson leans on her 1997 Acura Integra before getting onto a train in Mountain View, Calif ... Liz Nelson leans on her 1997 Acura Integra before getting onto a train in Mountain View, Calif. (ABC News -- Wire)
Cruden B.V. Announces - The Official Launch of Cruden America, Inc., Providing Full Immersion Simulators to the US Market Previously Only Available to the European Racing Elite. Mar 27, 2009
Now with the airing of the Speed Channel special showcasing the LMP1 Acura program, the time has come to unveil this technology to the American racing world. The Cruden Simulator located at Wirth Research, Oxfordshire UK played a significant role in the development of the LMP1 Acura as well as with other top level European racing organizations. (PR Newswire)
Egging vehicles? A rotten idea Mar 26, 2009
What hit his vehicle were only spatters from all the eggs aimed at his stepsons newly painted Acura Integra, he said. The damage from the egging means the Integra will have to be sanded and repainted. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
NH Senate weighing automaker buyback bill Mar 25, 2009
Nault settled a lawsuit with Honda in 1993 after his Acura dealership folded. Nault alleged that his lot failed because the company favored a rival dealer and wouldn't sell him enough cars. (Concord Monitor)
New car advertising: open season on consumers Mar 25, 2009
Among the automakers, APA identified Honda and Acura as having advertising that was frequently unclear, confusing, and incomplete. Iny said the actions of the automakers and dealers who engage in deceptive retailing practices are outrageous. (Canada Newswire)
Sentinel Morning Update: Residents furious over rash of eggings Mar 25, 2009
What hit his vehicle were only spatters from all the eggs aimed at his stepsons newly painted Acura Integra, he said, and damage from the egging means the Integra will have to be sanded and repainted. The proteins in the egg immediately eat through any wax that is on the car, Williston said. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Motorsports calendar fo the week of March 23, 2009 Mar 23, 2009
American LeMans April 4, Acura Sports Car Challenge from St. Petersburg, Fla. PORTLAND MOTOR SPORTS FOR WEEK OF 03-23-2009 MONDAY 7 a.m. Pinks -- All Out From Red River Raceway in Gilliam, La. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Veteran trio drives Audi to another Sebring win Mar 22, 2009
The second of the new Audi R15s, this one shared by Mike Rockenfeller, Lucas Luhr and Marco Werner finished third, two laps behind the leaders, followed in fourth place, another 21 laps behind, by the LMP2 class winning Acura of Adrian Fernandez and Luis Diaz. Kristensen, Capello and McNish, who won last year's 24 Hours of Le Mans, also won the Sebring race as a team in 2006. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Tough track, half-day of racing challenge teams Mar 21, 2009
"You know, when you're driving a brand new car in an endurance race, and especially on a demanding track like this one, it can be a very, very long day,'' said Brabham, who will co-drive one of two all-new Acura ARX 02a in the 57th edition of America's oldest sports car race. The season-opening American Le Mans Series event, which gets under way at 10:30 a.m., includes cars running in four classes. But most of the focus will be on the elite LMP1 category that includes two of the radically... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
CHAT TRANSCRIPT: James R. Healey answers your car questions Mar 21, 2009
And back when Acura was selling the Isuzu Trooper as, it would have been Acuzu ... I drive an 06 Acura TL six-speed and love it, but the family truckster (02 Honda Odyssey with over 100k mi) is starting to show its age - and I was thinking of jumpimg into the market to take advantage of the deals (with the added benefit of doing my part to spend money in this economy). (USA Today -- Money)
Rahal returns to racing roots in sports car effort Mar 21, 2009
David Brabham, who will co-drive a Patron Highcroft Racing Acura in the race, was scheduled to re-enact his father's famous Sebring finish Friday. He also has driven a handful of laps in the same car in which his father won that 1959 championship. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
A World of New Cars: New York Auto Show Announces 33 Vehicles Scheduled for Press Conferences ... So Far! Mar 19, 2009
This year's lineup of world and North American debuts will come from companies such as Acura, Bentley, BMW, Chrysler, Ford, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Porsche, Saleen, Scion, Subaru, Volkswagen, and Volvo. "The tremendous number of new vehicle launches and the overwhelmingly positive feedback that we've had from all the automakers taking space at this year's Show is very encouraging. It is not only testimony to the global importance of... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
New cars fuel competition, questions at Sebring Mar 19, 2009
Acura's ARX-02a headlinesas ALMS season begins at Sebring - Racing - SI.com ... Acura's ARX-02a and Audi's R15 TDI will both make their debut at Sebring ... Two of the most innovative prototypes in the history sports car racing will make their racing debut in the 57th edition of America's oldest endurance event, with Acura introducing it's all-new gas-powered ARX-02a and Audi its R15 TDI, the latest diesel-engine car from the German company. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
POWER PROTOTYPE: Acura ready to take shot at Le Mans Mar 18, 2009
Scott Sharp and Acura pin Le Mans hopes on ARX-02a - Tim Tuttle - SI.com ... Acura rolls out its new prototype -- designated the ARX-02a -- Saturday in the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring in what may be the most interesting sports car race of the year ... The 57th running of the classic endurance race in central Florida will bring together Acura, Audi and Peugeot for the first -- and probably only -- race this year in the most technologically advanced sports cars on earth. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
AJC Auto Show revs up with 600 vehicles Mar 13, 2009
Participating lines: Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Honda, Hummer, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln-Mercury, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Nissan, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn, Scion, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo. 2010 pre-production vehicles: Buick Lacrosse, Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon, Chevrolet Equinox, Ford F-150 Raptor, Ford Fusion, Ford Fusion Hybrid, Ford Mustang, Ford Taurus, Kia Soul, Lexus RX450h, Lincoln MKZ, Mazda 3 Sedan,... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Video from Medialink and General Motors: New Survey Shows Customer Service Crucial to Automotive Industry Mar 7, 2009
Jaguar, BMW, Cadillac and Acura helped round out the top five, while all GM brands ranked above industry standards. Registered journalists can access video, audio, text, graphics and photos for free and unrestricted use at. (PR Newswire)
Dealers try to stay out of reverse Mar 3, 2009
Toyota, Nissan, Hyundai, Acura and Audi all posted single-digit declines. All other brands had double-digit drops, including a 10 percent fall for Honda, the most popular make in Central Ohio in 2007. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Suspect identified in Plaza purse search Mar 3, 2009
A computer check on the registration number listed the vehicle as a gray Acura MDX owned by a 19-year-old Mattapan man. The victim received a call a short time later from a person who reported that he found some of her personal papers scattered on Morton Street in Mattapan, Jenkins said. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Where to take your car for repair Feb 28, 2009
And 74 percent of Acura owners reported that they were "very satisfied" with an independent repair shop, compared to 64 percent of Acura owners who were "very satisfied" with the job their dealer mechanics did. In the repair category, that 64 percent figure -- shared by Lexus and Acura -- represented the highest satisfaction rate when it came to the job done by the dealerships ... And with Acura owners, those numbers were 79 and 78 percent, respectively. (CNN)
Honda Replaces Chief Executive Amid Slowdown Feb 24, 2009
From 1998 to 2000, Ito served as executive vice president at Honda Ricas Inc., where he helped develop the first sport-utility vehicle under the Acura brand, Honda's luxury models. The MDX went on sale in the U.S. in 2000, according to Honda. (Time.com)
Honda replaces president amid sales slump Feb 24, 2009
He served as vice president at Honda R&D Americas, where he brought Honda's first sport utility vehicle under the Acura brand to market. Bettina Wassener contributed reporting from Hong Kong. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Announces New President & CEO Feb 23, 2009
From April 1998 to March 2000, Ito was stationed in the U.S. as Executive Vice President of Honda Ricas, Inc., where he became actively involved in the development of the Acura brand's first sport-utility vehicle, the MDX (which went on sale in the U.S. in October 2000). In June 2000, Ito was appointed to the Board of Directors of Honda Motor, simultaneously gaining promotion to Managing Director of Honda R Ltd. (Honda R subsequently became President and Director of Honda Rune 2003. (JCN Network, Japan)
Honda names new president amid slowdown Feb 23, 2009
From 1998 to 2000, Ito served as executive vice president at Honda R&D Americas Inc., where he helped develop the first sport-utility vehicle under the Acura brand, Honda's luxury models. The MDX went on sale in the U.S. in 2000, according to Honda. (MSNBC -- Business)
Drive it forever Feb 22, 2009
But the service manuals for my 2003 Acura and 2007 Hyundai both state to use no more than 10 percent alcohol content in fuel. Are there any fixes being produced to utilize this fuel that won't violate the warranty. (Boston Globe)
Con artist pretending to be soldier Feb 21, 2009
In another variation of the same scam, the seller claims to be Sgt. Mike Henson of the 27th Brigade Combat Team who is deploying to Afghanistan and needs to sell an Acura Infinity for 5,000. Malone/Henson promises to deliver the truck/car with the registration in exchange for money sent through eBay. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
No trade-in, no deal Feb 20, 2009
"In earlier years we might have been able to add $6,000 to the price of the new car and finance the entire amount," said Mr. Fox, owner of Ann Arbor Acura ... That was the case with the shopper at Fox's Michigan dealership for Honda Motor Co.'s Acura. (Insight on the News)
Built for the autobahn Feb 20, 2009
Alternatives: BMW 3-Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Infinti G35, Acura TL, Lexus IS 250/350, Cadillac CTS, Chrysler 300C, Lincoln MKZ, Saab 9-3, Volvo S60. Like. (Globe and Mail)
2010 Mazda3 Sport Feb 19, 2009
Driving in an Acura wonderland. The GTI of sport-cutes. (SLAM! Sports)
Honda 2009 Automobile Motorsports Overview Feb 19, 2009
Honda has also taken part in the American Le Mans Series since 2007, and alongside its participation in the LMP2 class, Honda will begin competing this season in the pinnacle of the series, the LMP1 class, with the Acura ARX-02a equipped with an Acura LM-AR7 4. 0-liter V8 engine. (JCN Network, Japan)
Let's explore what defines the American car Feb 17, 2009
Reader John Coletti and his '63 Buick Riviera, which he calls a veritable "stealth tank.". What do you love or hate about your car. (USA Today -- Autos)
Roomy powerful Volvo SUV is seriously stylish Feb 15, 2009
Spokespeople from the automaker say it's meant to take on several newcomers in the increasingly competitive premium small crossover category, including the Audi Q5, Infiniti EX35, Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class and Acura RDX.. Premium' is definitely one word that comes to mind when sitting inside the XC60. (St. Catharines Standard)
Audi presents 2010 S4 and R8 V10 in Toronto Feb 13, 2009
Toyota (4 photos) Maybach (11 photos) Mitsubishi (13 photos) Acura (13 photos) Volvo (17 photos) (36 photos) Lincoln (6 photos) (6 photos) Mitsubishi (7 photos) Jaguar (8 photos) Cadillac (8 photos) Honda (9 photos) Mazda (11 photos) Kia (11 photos) Maserati (13 photos). This Week's Popular News & Events. (Auto123)
Gaps and sticker shock detract from worthwhile Mercedes GLK 350 SUV Feb 13, 2009
More direct competitors for the GLK 350 4Matic include five-seat all-wheel drive luxury SUVs like the $33,695 Acura RDX, $39,700 BMW X3, $36,850 Infiniti EX35, $35,375 Land Rover LR2 and $39,695 Lincoln MKX.. Promising new competitors that go on sale over the next few months include the Audi Q5 and new versions of the Cadillac SRX and Lexus RX 350. (Detroit Free Press)
GM chief Rick Wagoner stays sunny despite bad economy Feb 12, 2009
The woman gushed about the new GMC Acadia SUV she'd bought, trading in her Acura MDX. She'd decided to give GM a chance after hearing so much about the company in the news. "It was terrific," Wagoner says. (USA Today -- Autos)
