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Acura is the luxury brand for Honda in America. Acura's MDX and RDX luxury crossovers are known for their handling prowess. The RL, TL and other sedans in the Acura line are among the quality leaders in their segment.

By Parks McCants on August 7, 2014 - 11:02PM
Entry level 2015 Acura TLX retains the fun driving aspect of the outgoing 4 cylinder TSX while capturing the interior dimensions and polish of the TL. We believe that the 4 cylinder TLX will be the best selling midsize luxury sport sedan in Acura’s lineup.
By Parks McCants on August 5, 2014 - 4:51PM
We believe that Acura TLX will not only elevate the brand to new hights, but change how you and the auto industry measure economy driven performance. TLX is a giant killer.
By Parks McCants on August 4, 2014 - 1:43PM
In a recent 280 mile real road conditions driving trial through the wine country of West Virginia, we determined that Acura’s latest offering has a measurable advantage over BMW, Lexus and Infiniti in handling and superior ergonomics driven comfort.
By Parks McCants on August 2, 2014 - 4:20PM
The 2015 Acura TLX GT looked at home in the midst of international and domestic superstars. the 11th round of PWC was red flagged for rain and ended. We think Acura would have dominated Mid-Ohio in rain conditions.
By Parks McCants on August 1, 2014 - 2:31PM
2015 TLX GT comes up against a pack of international supercars at this weekends Pirelli World Challenge Series, Mid-Ohio. Can a four wheel drive HPD V6 give Bentley, Ferrari and Porsche a run for the money? We believe it can.
By Parks McCants on July 31, 2014 - 4:09PM
A tall order but Acura engineering has achieved something that automotive manufacturers can only hope to achieve. They’ve set the new manufacturing benchmark for a very competitive automotive segment. The 2015 TLX will change the way you perceive economy driven fuel economy, luxury and performance.
By Parks McCants on July 25, 2014 - 2:12PM
Friday 25, Acura released official specifications for the 2015 RLX Sedan. It appears that Acura’s flagship will initially be released in conventional V6 front wheel drive. Where’s the much anticipated Sport Hybrid?
By Parks McCants on July 21, 2014 - 11:51PM
We revisit Acura’s iconic V6 TL with a final test drive. A great car in a very crowded segment, Acura fans bid farewell to a groundbreaking automotive design.
By Parks McCants on July 20, 2014 - 7:25PM
We bid a fond farewell To Acura’s TSX. Unfortunately, 2006 was the best sales year for the European Accord’s first cousin. We believe that TSX deserves a final test ride and review,
still an exciting performance sedan.
By Parks McCants on July 15, 2014 - 12:09AM
With Acura’s announced release of the U.S. built TLX Performance Sedan to dealerships in August, BMW, Mercedes and Lexus dealers will take note as former customers head for the new benchmark in affordable sports performance.
By Parks McCants on July 2, 2014 - 10:30AM
If paper plates are an economic indicator, the Acura MDX is the bellwether Blue Chip stock of Acura’s lineup. Torque News takes a closer look at the driving force behind the Acura renaissance.
By Parks McCants on June 17, 2014 - 7:43PM
Looking to the price-point, size and specifications of the 2015 Acura ILX, we noticed something missing and we believe we know why.
By Parks McCants on June 2, 2014 - 9:07AM
Coming off of a year of record sales and industry wide accolades, the 2015 Acura MDX goes on sale Tuesday as Acura’s best selling luxury SUV. We believe it to be an exceptional SUV value.
By Parks McCants on May 18, 2014 - 11:23AM
Perhaps “sport” is a bit of a stretch when describing Acura’s only wagon entry. However, we find that one of the last remaining wagons in the segment comes with a handful of pleasantly surprising attributes.
By Parks McCants on April 21, 2014 - 3:18PM
Honda's Prelude was first to offer all wheel steering back in 1988. Acura now takes computerized P-AWS to the next level with the 2015 RLX. Torque News looks at how it works and why you'll want it in your next car.
By Parks McCants on April 16, 2014 - 7:25PM
The unveiling of the 2015 TLX in New York received more than a few disappointing reviews online from Acura fans. Many found the TLX prototype to be bolder and a bit edgier than the production offering. We disagree.
By Parks McCants on April 7, 2014 - 6:17PM
With Acura’s Monday announcement of yet another consumer award for the entry level ILX, we take a look at the competition. Surprisingly enough, the Civic Si Sedan is sitting in the middle of the pack.
By Parks McCants on April 5, 2014 - 1:12AM
According to RealTime Racing’s Peter Cunningham, Acura has won more races and more manufacture championships than any other manufacturer in Pirelli World Champion Series racing. He should know, he’s the winningest driver in his class.
By Parks McCants on April 3, 2014 - 5:40PM
When comparing Acura RDX to the competition, Torque News discoveres that no other maker offers a ‘standard features’ list that compares. The RDX is an ever-evolving statement in refined automotive sensibility.
By Parks McCants on April 2, 2014 - 2:04AM
Looking to the numbers, Acura tells us that the popular MDX SUV drove a 10.5 percent increase in overall sales for March, generally a slow month for Auto sales. Torque News takes a closer look at the numbers.
By Parks McCants on March 26, 2014 - 4:47PM
The much anticipated HPD powered Real Time Racing 2015 Acura TLX GT will debut in May 30-31 at the Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix. We believe that the TLX will catapult Acura to the next level in customer appreciation.
By Parks McCants on March 18, 2014 - 2:52PM
While it may be another year or two before North America greets the release of a 2nd generation NSX, Acura’s Uber-advanced RLX Sport Hybrid is touring the nation, and is coming to a city near you.
By Parks McCants on March 17, 2014 - 1:33PM
NSX didn’t return to Super GT in 2014 and won’t be competing in World Challenge Tour Class. Lost in the design room since 2006, the NSX loyal ponder the return of what could prove to be the most advanced hybrid production Supercar on the planet.
By Parks McCants on March 16, 2014 - 6:28PM
With the release of Acura’s most advanced sedan mid-year 2014, anticipation runs high as team “ Real Time Racing” prepares for Acura’s attack on your perception of what a true performance luxury sedan can and can’t do.
By Parks McCants on February 16, 2014 - 7:09PM
As consumer and automotive journalism accolades pile high in the hallowed halls of American Honda Motors, Torque News-Honda takes a closer look at the soon to be most award winning luxury SUV in North America; the 2014 Acura MDX.
By Parks McCants on December 9, 2013 - 1:09AM
Although Acura did not unveil its next generation NSX gasoline, tri-electric Hybrid at the L.A. Auto show; as AMG presented its Gran Torismo 6 concept car to the world, they have designed a world class contender that Honda says will be available to the public in 2015.
By Parks McCants on November 7, 2013 - 1:03PM
For Acura enthusiasts demanding “ high end” performance and handling in a quality engineered 4 door sedan, Evasive Motorsports of Santa Fe Springs, Ca., presents a toe to toe middleweight contender in the “ executive” sports sedan class at the 2013 Las Vegas, Nev. SEMA Show.
By John Goreham on October 16, 2013 - 5:01PM
We state the opinion that the Honda Accord seems better in every way possible and comparison with 2014 Acrura ILX Hybrid raises serious questions.
By Don Bain on August 12, 2013 - 6:47PM
The Acura NSX hybrid supercar concept has been drawing large crowds and lots of interest ever since its 2012 NAIAS debut, Super Bowl ads and Mid-Ohio performance preview, along with video teasers confirming the car as a viable prototype.
By Patrick Rall on August 5, 2013 - 6:02PM
The midsized sport utility segment has become one of the main markets in the world of luxury vehicles and the Acura RDX is one of the best in the segment – with lots of power, a smooth ride, great handling and tons of interior goodies.