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2013 Acura NSX Concept Interior Center Console Controls Closeup

2013 Detroit: Acura unveils updated NSX Concept, complete with interior, production still a ways away

Acura has really been leading the world on with their NSX. When the concept first debuted at last year’s North American International Auto Show, the automotive world was ecstatic to hear that the luxury brand of Honda would be reviving one of the most legendary and iconic Japanese sports cars in history. Part of the [...]

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2013 Detroit: 2014 Acura MDX Prototype Front 7/8 View

2013 Detroit: 2014 Acura MDX Prototype shows fresher look, production model coming this year

Today at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show Acura debuted the 2014 MDX concept, a 7-passenger luxury SUV. Expected to launch mid-2013, the 2014 Acura MDX features design elements such as “Aero Sculpture” styling, Acura Jewel Eye LED headlights, and an arching roofline 1.5-inches lower then its predecessor. The concept’s interior is still under development, but [...]

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2013 Detroit: Production Acura NSX Covered

2013 Detroit: Production Acura NSX hanging out under the covers?

Earlier this year, it was reported that the production version of the Acura NSX will make its world debut at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show. Well, today at Acura’s stand there is some version of the NSX (concept or production) on the auto show floor covered up in time for tomorrow’s press conference. Check out [...]

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These are the IIHS’ Safest Cars For 2013

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has announced its awards for 2013 Top Safety Picks Plus. All 13 models earned good or acceptable ratings in the new IIHS small overlap test as well as top marks in other IIHS evaluations. Winners include Acura TL Dodge Avenger and its twin the Chrysler 200 Sedan Ford Fusion [...]

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Facebook app lets you add any color to the Acura NSX Prototype

Even though the latest Acura NSX pre-production concept model has been hanging around for a while a making a variety of appearances, the hybrid sports car won’t be hitting the pavement until 2014. Check out more news on the Acura NSX. To keep it relevant and exciting in the meantime, Acura has released a new Facebook [...]

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2014 Acura MDX Prototype

2014 Acura MDX Concept to debut at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show

Acura confirmed today that it will be showing a concept sculpture version of the next-generation MDX SUV at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show. “Utilizing “Aero Sculpture” design language affecting both form and function, the 2014 MDX Prototype will feature alluring proportions with smooth, arching body lines matched to an efficient architecture,” Acura said in a [...]

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Report: Acura ILX not selling as well as expected, upgrades already in the works

While Acura’s sales are climbing once again after last year’s earthquake inventory crisis, the brand’s new ILX compact sedan has been a disappointment in terms of sales. The Acura ILX ‘is not hitting its sales expectations,” said John Mendel, American Honda executive vice president. Check out more news on the Acura ILX. Originally, the Civic-based Acura [...]

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2012 LA: 2014 Acura RLX Front

2012 LA: 2014 Acura RLX debuts in production form, gets EPA-rated 24 mpg combined

Here it is – the 2014 Acura RLX in full production form. The model made its debut at the 2012 LA Auto Show and will go on sale in the U.S. in the spring of 2013. The 2014 Acura RLX will be available in five grades – the well-equipped RLX, the RLX with Navigation, the [...]

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2013 Acura Supercharged ILX Street Build Front View

2012 SEMA: 2013 Acura Supercharged ILX Street Build by Evasive

Being shown at the 2012 SEMA Show this week, Acura teamed up with Evasive Motorsports to create what they call a Supercharged 2013 Acura ILX Street Build. The concept features an Acura Genuine Accessories aero kit and a collection of aftermarket modifications designed to provide a fun, daily drivable car that is tastefully done. Check out [...]

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Acura NSX

Report: Production Acura NSX to debut at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show

Honda has confirmed with AutoExpress of UK that the production version of the Acura NSX will debut at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show in January. Check out more news on the Acura NSX. Speaking to the publication at the 2012 Sao Paulo Motor Show, a top Honda exec said that the production NSX will be shown [...]

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