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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
BMW's Exceptional X5 Feb 7, 2007
8i have base prices of $46,595 and $55,195, respectively, and while Japanese rival models such as Honda's () Acura MDX have relatively few pricey add-ons, I count more than two dozen possible a la carte options on the X5 ... However, the transmission isn't as smooth as the Acura MDX's. (BusinessWeek)
Drivers steer clear of green concerns Feb 1, 2007
Luxury SUVs include such Canadian-built vehicles as the Lexus RX 330, Chrysler Pacifica and Acura MDX.. Increases in sales of those vehicles came in a year when the average price of regular gasoline topped out at $1. (Globe and Mail)
MDX makeover adds fun personality Jan 25, 2007
That's certainly the case with the 2007 Acura MDX. ... comThe 2007 Acura MDX has a fuel mileage rating of 17 mpg in the city and 22 on the highway. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
No charges filed in accident Jan 10, 2007
A Washington-area woman reported her husband stole her purse containing about $1,100 in various items from her 2004 Acura MDX in the 3400 block of East Baywood Lane on Monday night. Thefts. (The Daily Reflector)
It's more than a pretty face Jan 8, 2007
You can drive on the road, or, if you're in the 2007 Acura MDX, you can assault it and have a lot more fun ... "Freshly redesigned for 2007, the new Acura MDX is a luxury SUV built with enthusiasts in mind, offering the sort of performance that puts it on par with the segment's Teutonic leaders. [The MDX includes] cutting-edge electronic entertainment and telematic features, exemplary handling, powerful yet relatively fuel-efficient V-6 engine. Compared to the previous generation, this year's... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
POLICE BRIEFS: Apartment burglarized twice Jan 7, 2007
12000 block of Ambrosia Court - A white 2002 Acura MDX was stolen between 7:30 p.m. Monday and noon Tuesdday. Apartment complex at 4083 Sunbeam Road - A green 1998 Volvo was stolen between 5 p.m. Dec. 30 and 1:45 p.m. Sunday. (Florida Times-Union)
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: The Panasonic Rear-Seat Entertainment System in the Honda Pilot Ranks Highest in Overall Customer Satisfaction Jan 6, 2007
Included in the study but not ranked due to small sample size are: Acura MDX (Panasonic), Chevrolet Silverado/Silverado HD (Panasonic), Chevrolet Suburban (Panasonic), Chevrolet Tahoe (Panasonic), Chevrolet Trailblazer (Panasonic), Chevrolet Uplander (Johnson Controls), Chrysler 300 (Mitsubishi Electric), Dodge Charger (Mitsubishi Electric), Dodge Ram (Mitsubishi Electric), Ford Five Hundred (Delphi), GMC Sierra/Sierra HD (Panasonic), GMC Yukon/Denali (Panasonic), GMC Yukon XL/Denali XL... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
