The Up to Speed video series has jumped on the Acura Integra and all the VTEC goodness that goes with it. The sadly discontinued front-wheel-drive sporty hatch (and sometimes sedan) is especially dear to my heart, — I’ve been the proud owner of a 2001 Integra GS-R since I was 15 years old. From […]
Acura is continuing its push for sedan renaissance by introducing a new-look RLX for the 2018 model year with a refreshed style, improved handling and new tech offerings that include semi-autonomous driving capabilities. Set to officially break cover during next week’s Monterey Car Week, the 2018 RLX picks up where […]
It’s a wonderful thing to own a luxury SUV that doesn’t spend half its life in the repair shop. Not all premium brands are cut from the same cloth in this area, and if you want to avoid the hassle of frequent repair visits, it’s important to choose a model […]
A sense of mysterious presence in a sophisticated sedan is behind the looks of Acura’s Advanced Sedan Concept. The AASC is a combination of advanced design, performance, and luxury that is highlighted by its powerful-looking wide stance and deeply sculpted surfaces. Acura Advanced Sedan Concept The concept’s bold exterior suggests […]
In the midst of the national launch of the 2012 Honda Civic, I had a nostalgic moment. During the early 1980’s, a high school friend showed up with a 1978 Civic. It turned into the hub of our social life for 3 years. It became the conduit for all the […]
The CR-V has been a staple in Honda’s lineup since its introduction in 1997 – it is their second highest selling vehicle sitting behind the Civic. Its popularity is such that Honda has sold over 260,000 CR-Vs in Canada and over 5 million around the world. For the first time […]
Honda and its luxury division Acura, received a total of three awards from the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for its sport utility vehicles. Top Safety Picks went to the new 2007 Honda CR-V, and the 2007 Honda Pilot, while the new Acura RDX, pictured below, got the stamp […]
November will see the launch of Honda’s new version of the 2007 Acura CSX, the Type-S, a high-performance luxury sedan available only in Canada. This model follows last year’s introduction of the CSX class to Honda’s luxury field with a compact sedan. “The new Type-S model will serve as a […]
In the Olympics of qualty, General Motors’ assembly plant in Oshawa has won a gold medal for a second consecutive year. The Ontario plant received the Gold Plant Quality Award for producing vehicles with the fewest number of defects in a study of car and truck assembly plants in North […]
The 2007 all-new Acura RDX sport utility vehicle has captured the 2007 AJAC Utility Vehicle of the Year award following last October’s Testfest held near Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. The RDX had won the “Best New CUV Between $35,000 and $60,000″ category in results released earlier. Acura RDX wins AJAC SUV of […]
