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The Acura RDX Continues to Be Unique for 2012

The Acura RDX Continues to Be Unique for 2012

One of the most underestimated Hondas in recent history just so happens to carry an Acura badge.  For 2012, the “right-sized” RDX crossover not only manages to mix utility, economy and luxury with Acura reliability, but it also carries one of the most unique engines to be found in a modern Honda.  Currently, the RDX is the only production Honda to feature a turbocharged [...]

Forum Friday: Daily Driver Help

Forum Friday: Daily Driver Help

Welcome to another Forum Friday! http://www.autotalk.com/forums/honda/honda-acura-help-please-10297/ 1. Honda/Acura Help.  This thread was started by someone who admits to being “new” to the car scene and needs help decided on his next purchase.  With their eyes set on an Acura, fuel mileage and elegance is obviously in mind for this poster.  Granted, there are plenty of different models out [...]

Newly Refined 2012 Acura TL Debuts At Chicago Auto Show

Newly Refined 2012 Acura TL Debuts At Chicago Auto Show

Making its debut at the 2011 Chicago Auto show, Acura’s newly refined TL delivers fresh looks, improved performance and upgraded technology. Most apparent are the visual changes that incorporate new front and rear styling, but also present is a new Sequential SportShift 6-speed automatic transmission for improved performance and fuel economy, a revised interior and [...]

American Honda Reports January Sales Increase of 13 Percent

American Honda Reports January Sales Increase of 13 Percent

American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted January sales of 76,269 vehicles, an increase of 13.0 percent, the company announced today. Honda Division posted January sales of 68,308, an increase of 13.2 percent versus January 2010. The CR-V was the top-selling Honda model with record January sales of 16,339, up 68.9 percent, leading overall Honda Division [...]

First-Ever Acura Facebook Contest Challenges Action Sports Fans to “Compete Like a Pro”

First-Ever Acura Facebook Contest Challenges Action Sports Fans to “Compete Like a Pro”

Acura announced today that it will launch a social marketing campaign to help promote the all-new 2011 TSX Sport Wagon. The “Compete Like a Pro” campaign, hosted on Acura’s Facebook page, aims to engage action sports athletes to compete by activating their social networks for top votes to win a TSX Sport Wagon. “The TSX [...]

American Honda December Sales Up 25.5 Percent

American Honda December Sales Up 25.5 Percent

American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today reported December monthly new vehicle sales of 129,616, an increase of 25.5 percent on a daily selling-rate* basis. American Honda’s 2010 annual vehicle sales totaled 1,230,480, an increase of 7.6 percent compared to 2009 results. The Honda Division’s December monthly sales of 114,127 represented an increase of 22.6 percent [...]

American Honda Reports November Sales Increase of 16.1 Percent

American Honda Reports November Sales Increase of 16.1 Percent

American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted November sales of 89,617 vehicles, an increase of 16.1 percent based on the daily selling rate*, the company announced today. American Honda year-to-date sales reached 1,100,864, an increase of 5.9 percent versus last year based on the daily selling rate. Honda Division posted November sales of 78,899, an increase [...]

Acura Wins 2011 ALG Residual Value Award

Acura Wins 2011 ALG Residual Value Award

Acura announced that the TL performance luxury sedan received the 2011 ALG Residual Value Award for Best Near Luxury Car. The ALG Residual Value Awards recognize the vehicle in each industry segment that is predicted to retain the highest percentage of original purchase price after a conventional three-year period. “It is an honor to win [...]

2011 Acura TSX Sedan Further Improves Style, Performance and Efficiency

2011 Acura TSX Sedan Further Improves Style, Performance and Efficiency

Despite the TSX sedan being a top choice in its class, Acura has not rested on its laurels, as a host of major updates have been made for 2011. Topping the list, the TSX sedan receives a freshened exterior look along with a wide array of new features and technology- with particular attention being paid [...]

Acura October Sales up 17.1 Percent

Acura October Sales up 17.1 Percent

Acura announced today that October 2010 monthly sales were 11,011— a 17.1 percent increase based on daily selling rate*. Collectively, Acura year-to-date sales reached 107,399 that represent a 25.3 percent increase over 2009 sales. October marks the ninth consecutive month that Acura sales have experienced a double-digit increase. “While the luxury vehicle market has been [...]

 
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