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The Acura RDX shows up in Chicago in production form with a new 3.5-liter V6 in place of the old turbo four.

Acura’s ILX debuts with a pair of four-cylinder options and a hybrid capable of 35/38 mpg.

Honda released a video showing the evolution of the Acura NSX as it tours its next-gen NSX Concept around the world’s auto shows

Acura says that production versions of the ILX and RDX it showed in Detroit will be in Chicago next month.

Acura’s NSX is back as a high-performance, all-wheel-drive hybrid!

Honda will leverage its newest North American assembly plant to build a new compact Acura model.

Acura will roll with a three-sedan lineup, meaning either the TSX or TL could die off to make way for the ILX and new RL.

The new components are part of a next-generation hybrid system claimed to provide the fuel economy of a four-cylinder along with V8 power.

Acura tweaks its high-tech TL for 2012. Does this wine get better with age?

Honda will move CR-V production to Canada, which means the MDX heads to Alabama.

Honda’s R&D department is “looking at” an NSX with hybrid power that could debut in concept form next month.

Reigniting a rumor that simply won’t die, it appears Honda may be working on an NSX-successor yet again.

Super stars, super heroes and super cars. when it comes to Iron Man and Tony Stark, all three are sure to be present.

Acura’s TSX model range expands for 2012 with the newly added Special Edition.

Acura’s future lineup has been revealed, with plenty of hybrids and even a high-end sports car planned.

Open wide! Acura dishes out an enthusiast-friendly wagon… but will it meet the demands of car guys (and gals)?

It’s been five years since Acura killed off its entry-level RSX hatchback as part of the brand’s plan to move upmarket, but now it seems there may be a return to the segment.

Acura gives its TL a nip, tuck and quick update for 2012. Do the myriad detail changes add up to a thoroughly fresh product?

While not quite the news many Acura fans likely hoped for, the brand is apparently developing a new sports car that will not follow in the tracks of the iconic NSX.

[Video] Acura’s current-generation TL is only 2 years old, but its controversial front end was criticized so widely that the automaker decided to make substantial changes.

Acura will debut a revised 2012 TL sedan at this year’s Chicago Auto Show.

Acura has updated its flagship RL sedan for the 2011 model year, including a new drivetrain.

Earlier today Acura released the details on a lightly revised RL flagship sedan, but now new information suggests the automaker may have changes in the works.

Acura may not be on the level of Mercedes-Benz and BMW, but the Japanese automaker is making strides in the U.S. market.

Acura’s entry-level TSX recently gained V6 motivation. Does this low-strung powerplant suit the automaker’s budget 3-Series rival?

Filmmakers have created a very well-done dramatic short film that tells the stories of seven different people – each based on their own interpretation of the NSX.

Acura’s only turbocharged model is a blast to drive, but can we overcome its new snout?

J.D. Power has released another auto study, this time on Vehicle Appeal – revealing that the domestics beat the imports for the first time in 13 years.

As a fully grown automaker, Acura has a few SUVs and crossovers on the market already filling needs of various segments and buyers. So, with this complete portfolio, what is an automaker to do? How about announce another: The Acura ZDX.

Honda’s luxury unit, Acura, takes a unique approach to the highly-competitive entry-level sports sedan market: Rather than directly taking on the obvious German and Japanese rivals, the automaker’s TSX sedan undercuts them on price, but not equipment or size, at the expense of underhood might.

After Leftlane took a substantial look at the all-new 2009 Acura TL SH-AWD last week, we’ve moved on to its smaller brother, the very similar but softer, less expensive, less-powerful, front-wheel-drive TL sedan aimed more at the entry-level luxury market.

After providing you with an exclusive first-drive of the all-new 2009 Acura TL and TL SH-AWD recently, Leftlane writer Gary Anderson has decided to go back and take a more extensive look at each model individually starting with the performance-oriented TL SH-AWD today and the standard TL next week.

Take the successful 2008 Acura TL, make all the performance upgrades that a tuner could desire, add a techno-geek’s dream package of technology and substitute an edgy grille to make sure everyone will recognize this car on the road and you’ve got the 2009 TL. Then increase the engine power and add all-wheel drive to [...]

Acura’s second generation TSX not only gained a few inches here and there, but also $770 to its bottom line for the 2009 model year. That price applies to the base models compared to last year, as the 2009 TSX now costs $29,675 with the $715 shipping charge. The TSX with technology package adds a [...]

As of late, dealer shows are proving to be a valuable source of insider information. Last week at Ford’s dealer meeting in Las Vegas, it was revealed that Ford was indeed working on a high-performance off-road version of the F-150 — dubbed the Raptor. And now, just a few weeks after Honda/Acura’s dealer meeting in [...]

Acura’s production NSX supercar was supposed to bow at last year’s Tokyo Motor Show, but an internal debate among Honda’s designers forced Acura to delay the launch of the next-generation NSX. But, thanks to a new rendering, we may have the first glimpse of what the road-going Acura NSX will look like.

With rumors of Honda’s luxury brand getting a V8 engine for its flagships circulating for years, new reports rekindle the flame. The current Acura RL makes do with a 300 horsepower V6 putting power to the ground via a front-wheel-biased all-wheel drive system. The reports hint the next generation RL will be built on a [...]

When Honda revealed its Advanced Sports Car Concept, the automaker said the vehicle was a direct preview of its next-generation NSX and the production car would make its debut at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show. Then word came that the project had been delayed and the Tokyo show came and went without any sign of [...]

Despite high gas prices and a slumping housing market, General Motors saw in increase in August sales compared to the same month a year ago. GM’s U.S. sales increased 6.1% over August 2006, aided by strong demand for its pickup trucks and SUVs. Combined sales of the GMC Acadia, Saturn Outlook and Buick Enclave totaled [...]

Critics of Honda’s Acura division have long said its front-wheel-drive-dominated model range and lack of V8 power prevent it from truly rivaling Lexus, BMW and Mercedes. But according to a top company executive, the brand has even more premium marquees in its sights: Bentley and Maybach.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has just released its most recent side-impact crash-test scores for large sedans. Of the 6 models tested, 3 earned a top score of Good, the Volvo S80, Kia Amanti and Acura RL. The Volvo S80 also took home the IIHS’ highest honor, Top Safety Pick, for receiving ratings of [...]

Honda is apparently developing a low-emission diesel V6 engine specifically designed for the U.S. market for the 2010 model year. The engine would be most likely to appear in the Odyssey minivan at first, although installation in Acura sedans and SUVs is a possibility.

June was a strong month in the United States for several Japanese and German automakers. But domestic manufacturers General Motors and Ford Motor Company saw what has become an increasingly common theme: steeply declining sales in the United States.

(5 new images added) After an arduous day of preparation, Honda engineers have finally hit the race track in their mule for the next NSX. Seeing this prototype in the light of day reveals proportions consistent with Acura’s Advanced Sports Car Concept, which debuted at the ’07 North American International Auto show.

When Honda unveiled the Advanced Sports Car Concept earlier this year, it said the vehicle was a direct preview of the 2008 Acura NSX. Typically automakers don’t say which future production cars ambiguously named concepts are supposed to represent, but Honda officials had no problem disclosing their intentions for this project.