Honda, Acura Set New March Sales Record
Last year’s shutdown, which began at the end of March, skews the year-over-year statistics, but even taking those into account, Honda and its luxury subbrand have plenty to rejoice over
2021 Acura TLX Type S Arrives in May with 355 Horsepower
Based on the second-generation TLX, the Type S will be all about delivering a thrilling and totally unique driving experience
All-New Acura MDX Platform Will Be Used by Honda
This seems to be a step in the opposite direction taken by most other manufacturers, who are increasingly streamlining their platforms to be able to support all of the vehicles in their lineup
2018 Acura NSX Overview
Whether you want to take the 2018 Acura NSX for a drive through the neighborhood or take it on a track, it’s going to grab the attention of passersby. This engineering tour de force is equipped with the latest technology and mechanical components that allow it to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just […]
2018 Acura TLX Overview
The Acura TLX is back and ready for action with its 2018 model. The 2018 model sports all of the trims you’ve come to know and love, plus a brand new one for you to meet. With standard luxury features like a Power Moonroof and heated front seats, you’ll be proud to take a seat inside […]
Acura Motorsports and Team Penske Announce North American Prototype Effort
Today Acura Motorsports announced that it is joining forces with Team Penske to field a prototype effort in the 2018 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. A pair of new Acura ARX-05 Daytona Prototype International (DPi) entries will be fielded under the legendary Team Penske banner as part of the program. Acura Motorsports says that it will begin […]
Acura Promoting TLX A-Spec With First-Ever Live Augmented Reality Race
In order to show off the performance capabilities of the 2018 TLX A-Spec Package with Super Handling All-Wheel Drive, Acura is hosting the world’s first-ever live augmented reality (AR) driving experience. Titled “What A Race,” the groundbreaking AR race will feature four technology influencers competing against one another via Facebook Livestream today at 5 pm […]
Honda and Acura Trucks Set New June Sales Record
Both divisions of American Honda Motor Company performed well last month, with total June sales of 139,793 Honda and Acura vehicles, representing a 0.8% increase over June of last year. Honda and Acura trucks had an especially good month, gaining 1.9% on sales of 70,067 and setting a new June record in the process. Atypically, […]
Honda and Acura Sales Bounce Back in May
After a disappointing April, Honda today reported total May sales of 148,414 Honda and Acura vehicles, representing a small but positive increase of 0.9% over May 2016. The Honda Division itself rose 0.7% on sales of 134,475 units, while the Acura Division had its first good news in months, with sales up 2.8% in May […]
Acura MDX Production Begins at Second American Manufacturing Plant
The Acura MDX luxury SUV is one of the luxury brand’s most popular models, and today its production received a big boost, as the East Liberty Auto Plant (ELP) in Ohio began producing the award-winning vehicle. ELP now becomes the second US plant to build America’s best-selling 3-row luxury SUV of all time, joining Honda […]
2018 Acura TLX Going On Sale June 1 for $33,000
Today Acura announced that the refreshed 2018 TLX performance luxury sedan will go on sale June 1st, featuring a more sporty and alluring style that’s in keeping with the luxury brand’s new design direction. The new model will also launch with an all-new TLX A-Spec variant and new premium features. AcuraWatch will come as standard […]
Acura Removes Its Signature Beak Design from the Front of Its Vehicles
A new grille design for Acura will debut alongside the 2018 Acura TLX
One of the most recognizable design aspects of a vehicle is its front grille. Several automotive brands have iconic grilles found throughout their vehicle lineups. BMW has the twin kidney grille, Jeep has those seven vertical lines, and Acura infamously has its signature sharp silver beak. Or at least it used to. With the introduction […]
Honda and Acura Skid on Rough April Sales Results
For the past several months, Honda’s sales reports have told the same familiar story of continued gains for the Honda Division and continued losses for the Acura Division. In April, though, both Honda and its luxury brand suffered sales declines, totally 138,386 units sold, a 7% decrease in year-over-year results. The Honda Division accounted for […]
Acura Teams With Trombone Shorty Foundation to Support Future of Music Education in New Orleans
Acura has been sponsoring music in New Orleans for nearly two decades, and today the luxury brand announced its latest contribution to the NOLA cultural scene, as the Official Automotive Partner of the Trombone Shorty Foundation’s Shorty Fest and Trad Fridays. The non-profit Trombone Shorty Foundation is led by iconic bandleader, singer, songwriter, and producer […]
2018 Acura TLX Makes World Debut in New York
Today in New York, to kick off the auto show, Acura revealed a refreshed 2018 TLX. The new and enhanced performance luxury sedan features three distinct variants, an Acura Precision Concept-inspired design, an all-new TLX V6 A-Spec, and a host of new premium features. The 2018 TLX has a sportier, more aggressive look, which takes […]
2018 Acura TLX to Debut at New York Auto Show on April 11
Today Acura announced that it will reveal the refreshed and significantly enhanced 2018 TLX performance sedan on April 11th at the New York International Auto Show. In advance of the debut, the luxury brand also released a teaser image of the 2018 TLX, showing a more aggressive and sporty design inspired by the Acura Precision […]
2017 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport, Acura NSX Named 2017 AUTOMOBILE All-Stars
The 2017 AUTOMOBILE All-Star winners have been revealed, and both Honda and the automaker’s luxury brand Acura picked up an award this year. Honda won big with the all-new 2017 Civic Hatchback Sport, a European-inspired, five-door hot hatch equipped with a 1.5-liter turbo engine that yields 180 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque. In addition […]
Acura Becomes Official Columbus Crew Shirt Sponsor
Today Acura announced its role as the Official Jersey Sponsor and Official Automotive Partner of the Columbus Crew SC, a Major League Soccer team in Columbus, Ohio. Considering Honda’s American headquarters are located in central Ohio, this move makes a lot of sense—or at least, a lot more sense than Chevy’s backfiring $600 million deal […]