Acura NSX Hits Pebble Beach in Three Different Colors
At today’s hoity-toity Pebble Beach event, known as “The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering,” not one, not two, but three all-new Acura NSX models are on display. The trio of mid-engined hybrid supercars is there to show off the NSX’ three exterior color options: Valencia Red Pearl, Nouvelle Blue Pearl, and Berlina Black. Check out the […]
Is Honda Conceiving a “Baby” Acura NSX?
The 2016 NSX is Acura’s long-awaited, 560-horsepower supercar—which would be at the top of your Christmas list right now if it wasn’t for the $150,000 MSRP. But what if Honda made an NSX-like sports car with a smaller body and a smaller price tag? A recent statement from American Honda executive vice president John Mendel […]
Acura NSX Timeline: From 1989 to 2016 Production
The 2016 Acura NSX is one of our favorite models to have risen out of the ashes in the past few years. With roots in the late 1980s and a solid fan base, the NSX has seen its fair share of changes and upgrades. Let’s take a look at how the NSX turned into the […]
2015 Acura NSX Teaser Images Revealed
Update: Teaser video added * It seems like it has taken forever, but the debut of the 2015 Acura NSX supercar is very nearly upon us. With concept after concept hinting at what the production version will look like—going all the way back to the Advanced Sports Car Concept that hit Detroit around eight years […]
Acura Announces “NSX Insider Experience” Factory Tour for Customers
Boy, you really get what you pay for when you buy a $160,000 Acura NSX, huh? Not only does each purchase of the acclaimed and long-awaited hybrid supercar come with a personalized making-of film and a unique scale model, but today Acura announced that owners can also be treated to the “NSX Insider Experience,” a […]
Acura Donates Custom NSX to MusiCares Foundation Tribute to Tom Petty
Today Honda’s luxury brand Acura announced that it will be donating a custom 2017 Acura NSX to be auctioned at the 2017 MusiCares Person of the Year Tribute honoring rock and roll legend Tom Petty. The proceeds from the supercar’s auction will go to the MusiCares charity, which provides people in the music industry with […]
Rap Star Ludacris Upgrades from a 1993 Acura Legend to a NSX Supercar
Merry Ludacrismas to Me. @acura #nsx #gooddadgang @cthagod thanks for the plug! A photo posted by @ludacris on Dec 16, 2016 at 12:52pm PST Nowadays most people know actor Chris Bridges from his role as Tej Parker in the Fast and Furious movies, but back in the early 2000s he was better known as rapper […]
[PHOTOS] Acura Brings White NSX To Cold Chicago for the 2016 Auto Show
Acura made a big impression this year at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show. Besides showing off its new Precision Concept, it also brought along a 2017 Acura NSX that was white with black accents. The long anticipated NSX supercar recently starred in a new commercial that aired during Super Bowl 50 and NASCAR team owner […]
Honda Finally Reveals the ‘Baby NSX’—Unfortunately, It’s Not Real
For years it was rumored Honda was working on a smaller, more affordable version of its NSX supercar (sold as the Acura NSX in the United States but known as a Honda everywhere else in the world)—a baby NSX, if you will. The Japanese automaker teased us with renders and patents, including one for the […]
Race-Winning NSX GT3 Going On Sale Globally
Today Acura, Honda Performance Development, and Honda R&D announced that the race-winning Acura NSX GT3 racecar will be offered for sale around the world in advance of the 2018 racing season. The exposed carbon, race-ready NSX GT3 will carry a starting price of €465,000. The NSX GT3 is eligible to race in more than two […]
Honda NSX Engine Named “Best New Engine” at International Engine of the Year Awards
Honda has picked up another award, this time for the 3.5-liter gasoline-electric V6 hybrid powertrain found in the NSX hybrid supercar. The motor was named “Best New Engine” at the 2017 International Engine of the Year Awards, presented by Engine Technology International magazine. The awards, now in their 19th year, are determined by a panel of experts from […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
2017 Chicago Auto Show Photo Gallery: See the Cars Acura Had on Display
The Chicago Auto Show is officially done for this year, but we saw quite a few stunning vehicles and concepts on display. Acura brought a handful of cars and SUVs, including the exceptional 2017 NSX and many other attractive models. Below you’ll find a collection of all of the Acura vehicles that were on display […]
Honda Unveils NSX-Inspired Marine Engine Concept in Miami
Honda Marine introduced a new concept engine at the 2017 Miami International Boat Show; one that took inspiration from products across Honda’s lineup—including its automotive, marine, and aeronautical divisions—to provide a glimpse into what the future of marine engines could look like. “The Honda Marine Design Concept Engine is a clear indicator that Honda is […]