Acura News
-
The 2017 Acura NSX has just gone on sale and naturally Jay Leno is one of the first people outside of Acura to drive it. On the latest episode of his web series Jay Leno’s Garage, the comedian and television host learns the ins and outs of the 573-horsepower hybrid supercar from its designer Michelle Christensen and lead engineer Ted Klaus. ALSO SEE: Hear the Bugatti Chiron’s 8.0-liter W-16 engine roar: Video Leno then hops in the driver’s seat before heading out for a quick spin. He comes away quite impressed with the car, which is to be expected given all the technology it...
-
Acura NSX Order Book Opens, Configurator Launched
Starting from today you can place an order for the all-new Acura NSX. To coincide with the sales launch, Acura has also launched a configurator at the web address nsx.acura.com which lets you build your ideal version. As previously reported, the new NSX arrives as a 2017 model and starts at...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2017 Acura MDX Getting Aggressive Look, 2016 New York Auto Show Debut
The Acura MDX is a competent, mid-size luxury SUV with plenty of technology, impressive levels of refinement and a reasonable price tag. What generations of the MDX have tended to lack is dynamic styling to let them stand out from the crowd. That should change with the arrival of the 2017 model...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
First 2017 Acura NSX sells for $1.2 million at charity auction
It’s been a heck of a long wait for Acura’s second-generation NSX supercar but we’re now just a few weeks out from the order books opening up. If you were hoping to get your hands on the very first customer example, though, you’re out of luck as the rights to the car have...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Here’s Acura’s Super Bowl 50 Spot Starring The NSX: Video
If we said there was a connection between the Acura NSX and Van Halen, we bet you’d be hard pressed to guess it. Perhaps Sammy Hagar’s a fan? We’re not sure on that front, but what we do know is that the Van Halen classic Runnin' with the Devil features in an ad starring the...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Acura Rolls Out 'Precision Crafted Performance' Ad Campaign, Including Super Bowl Spot
Acura has a new mantra. It's known as Precision Crafted Performance and the company views it not only as its new marketing tagline but also the brand's core promise. Actually, this tagline isn't new. Acura used Precision Crafted Automobiles in its advertising when the company launched 30 years ago...
Kirk Bell -
One of the highlights of the 2016 Detroit Auto Show was the Acura Precision Concept. A design study for future Acura sedans, the car debuts the company's new Precision Crafted Performance mantra and points to a more adventurous and stylish future for Honda's upscale brand. The car's aggressive outward appearance was created by exterior project leader Michelle Christensen at the company's Torrance, California, design studio, where Christensen also acts as the principal design leader. In Detroit, I sat down with Christensen to discuss the Precision Concept and how it will affect the future of...
-
Acura Examines Stylish Future With Precision Concept: Live Photos And Video
How often can you say that Acura wowed the crowd with its styling? Sure, the 2017 NSX is a looker, but it's a supercar and we've seen it for so long now that it no longer inspires passion. At this week's Detroit Auto Show, Acura unveiled the Precision concept as an expression of the brand's DNA of...
Kirk Bell -
2017 Acura NSX Priced From $157,800, Neither Seinfeld Nor Leno Will Get First One
Acura today announced that the 2017 NSX will start at $157,800, including an $1,800 destination charge, and cost as much as $207,500 when fully loaded. Honda's upscale brand also revealed more information about the 573-horsepower hybrid supercar's launch plans, and neither Jerry Seinfeld nor Jay...
Kirk Bell -
Acura To Preview New Design Direction With Precision Concept At 2016 Detroit Auto Show
Acura today provided a glimpse of what it will unveil at 2016 Detroit Auto Show on January 12. It's called the Precision concept, and it's a peek into the future of Acura design, especially that of the brand’s next-generation sedans. READ: 2017 Acura NSX Priced From $157,800, Neither Seinfeld...
Kirk Bell -
Acura Confirms Super Bowl 50 Spot
Acura will have a spot during the first quarter of Super Bowl 50 that will highlight the automaker’s North American presence. No other details on the spot were revealed but it’s likely the new NSX supercar will feature prominently in it. ALSO SEE: Watch All Five Of FCA’s Star...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Technology Preview: We Drive Honda's 10-Speed Automatic Transmission
It wasn't too long ago that a six-speed automatic transmission was state of the art. Then we got seven-speed, eight-speed, and nine-speed units. One of the nine-speeds, designed by noted transmission manufacturer ZF, has given multi-speed transmissions a bad reputation. Paired with four-cylinder...
Kirk Bell -
Chris Bridges is better known to the world as Ludacris. His albums have gone multi-platinum, he's a Grammy winner, and he's also an actor—most famously as Tej Parker in the Fast and the Furious movies. Additionally, he's a fan of Acura. More specifically, he's in love with his own 1993 Acura Legend. The car has been a big part of Luda's life and it wasn't in the best of shape... until Acura stepped in and brought it back to life. DON'T MISS: All-Wheel-Drive Dodge Challenger Leads Mopar SEMA Onslaught The Ludacris Legend has received a full restoration. We're talking frame, body, chassis...
-
Quick Spin: We Drive The 2017 Acura NSX, Ever So Briefly
The second-generation Acura NSX isn't due to be released until next spring, but Acura is giving early rides to some media outlets. Last week, Acura had a preview test drive at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, and this past week I had the chance to get a few minutes behind the wheel on the high-speed oval...
Kirk Bell -
2017 Acura NSX Coming With 573 HP, 0-60 MPH Time Of 3.0 Seconds
Acura has come out with some bold numbers for its second-generation NSX, but before you rush out to your local dealer recall that the hybrid supercar won’t be available in showrooms for some time as production only starts next spring. Nevertheless, fans have a lot to look forward to. Although...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Acura Bringing Ludacris' 1993 Legend And Custom ILX To SEMA 2015
Many an enthusiast has graduated to bigger and better cars, only to long for their old high school or college ride. But count rapper and Fast and Furious star Ludacris as one of the few who managed to hold on to his cherished classic. CHECK OUT: ‘Straight Outta Compton’ Director...
John Coyle -
Acura NSX Starting Production Next Spring, Arriving As 2017 Model
If you’ve been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the new NSX supercar, be prepared to wait a little longer. Acura has confirmed that production of its hybrid supercar has been pushed back until the spring of 2016, with the main cause of the delay being the decision to switch the layout of the...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Possible Donald Trump-Owned Acura NSX Found On eBay
Donald Trump is having a grand old time bloviating across the country about how Mexican immigrants are problematic, women he doesn't like are dogs and pigs, and John McCain isn't a war hero. It's all part of a calculated marketing effort known as his presidential campaign. It may have the...
Kirk Bell -
Acura is prepping for what will surely be a busy Monterey Car Week taking place next month. The automaker plans to show off some important vehicles both old and new at a number of the many events that occur during this annual crazy car week. There will be brand presence at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering as well as at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, McCall's Motorworks Revival, and the Carmel-By-The-Sea Concours on the Avenue. There should be no surprise that Acura will have a handful of its latest NSX supercars on hand. The highly anticipated machine will make many appearances...
-
Acura Replaces Its Chief
Acura has confirmed that it has appointed Jon Ikeda as its new chief, just as the brand prepares for the launch of its crucial second-generation NSX supercar. Former chief Mike Accavitti, a Chrysler veteran who only joined Honda in 2011 in a marketing role before being promoted to the head of the...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Watch The Acura NSX Take On The Pikes Peak Hill Climb: Video
The new Acura NSX has been tantalizing us with its clean lines and promised performance for the past couple of years, but soon we’ll finally be able to hop behind the wheel and tell you what it’s like to drive. Until then, sit back and enjoy this video showing a pre-production example...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Acura NSX Serves As Official Pace Car For 2015 Pikes Peak Hill Climb
This weekend is the Pikes Peak Hill Climb in Colorado, and one of the more standout cars racing to the 14,110-foot summit will be this Acura NSX supercar. It’s serving as the official pace car for this year’s event, and it’s just one of four Acura models that will be present. The...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2016 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid Gets More Tech, Same Great Price
Acura’s RLX flagship sedan doesn’t get that much attention in luxury circles but, in Sport Hybrid trim, actually features one of the most sophisticated drivetrains offered in a production car. That drivetrain is called the Sport Hybrid Super-Handling All-Wheel-Drive system, and it...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2016 Acura RDX Priced From $36,640
The 2016 Acura RDX is refreshed with new styling, a new powertrain, and other features.
Stephen Edelstein