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MDX design stands test of time

When a new model of car or truck is launched, manufacturers work hard to generate excitement.


 
The Acura MDX

MDX offers proven value

WHEN a new model of car or truck is launched, manufacturers work hard to generate excitement.


 
Titanium

Titanium CUV a shiny ride

Ordinarily, the dollars and cents equation comes a little later in any car review, but no pussy-footing around it, this little trucklet from Ford is one expensive ride.


 

Acura attempts return to past glory

Most people don't remember that Acura, not Lexus, was first to offer a compelling Japanese alternative to the German luxury automakers.


 
The ILX

Premium feel to entry level model

Most people don't remember that Acura, not Lexus, was first to offer a compelling Japanese alternative to the German luxury automakers. Two debut models were offered in 1986: the Legend, which was a proper luxury car, and the Integra, which wasn't.


 

Acura first to offer luxury alternative

Most people don't remember that Acura, not Lexus, was first to offer a compelling Japanese alternative to the German luxury automakers. Two debut models were offered in 1986: the Legend, which was a proper luxury car, and the Integra, which wasn't.


 
The four interlocking rings

Uncovering the meanings behind emblems

As I glanced over my shoulder to change lanes, a shiny red BMW M3 zoomed by me as if it was being swept by a tornado. The car appeared to be in a perfect condition, but then I quickly noticed the missing blue-and-white emblems from not only the hood and the trunk, but from all four cross-laced aluminum wheels as well.


 
The 2013 ILX

Acura expects success for ILX

MOST people don't remember that Acura, not Lexus, was first to offer a compelling Japanese alternative to the German luxury automakers.


 
Cadillac

Long history behind those logos

As I glanced over my shoulder to change lanes, a shiny red BMW M3 zoomed by as if it was being swept by a tornado. The car appeared to be in a perfect condition, but then I quickly noticed the missing blue-and-white emblems from not only the hood and the trunk, but from all four cross-laced aluminum wheels as well.


 
1956 Lincoln Continental Mk2 heritage display at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

Lincoln needs to bring back the one that we liked

AT this year's Los Angeles Auto Show, Lincoln pulled quite the clever PR coup: they stacked their display with a smattering of historical greats, from a 1929 L Dietrich Convertible Coupe to a breathtakingly blue '56 Continental Mark II coupe once owned by Elizabeth Taylor.


 

Autonomous autos making streets safer

I n the future, your car will drive itself. And thank goodness for that. Forget electric vehicles, forget hydrogen fuel-cell experiments, forget about F1-style Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems adapted from spidery racecars and affixed to the ol' family crossover.


 
2013 Acura RDX

Acura RDX takes a leap forward

The Acura RDX was always a different "kind" of a car. Designed to pro-vide great performance and superb handling, the previous generation RDX was perhaps a bit too aggressive in its approach to maximize performance while some-what compromising comfort and luxury.


 
The maturation of RDX

The maturation of the RDX

THE Acura RDX was always a different kind of a car.


 
Many cars, luxury and economy alike

Robots are (gulp) better drivers than humans

IN the future, your car will drive itself. And thank goodness for that.


 
The price of a 2013 Acura RDX starts at $42,935

RDX adds maturity, luxury

T Designed to provide great performance and superb handling, the previous generation RDX was perhaps a bit too aggressive in its approach to maximize performance while somewhat compromising comfort and luxury.


 
Colin Furze

Baby carriage packs a punch

Here's a round up of automotive news: good, bad and just plain weird.


 

Braking news: An automotive roundup

A weekly round-up of automotive news, good, bad and just plain weird.


 

Braking news: Built pram tough

A weekly round-up of automotive news, good, bad and just plain weird.


 
Mad Englishman Colin Furze

High-powered pram sets stroller speed record

A biweekly roundup of automotive news, good, bad and just plain weird: