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Acura NSX GT3 Program Progressing with Surprise Public Test Debut Slated for Mid-Ohio

http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=1287248

NSX returns to Japan as an American hybrid import

http://www.autonews.com/article/20160824/OEM04/160829930/nsx-returns-to-japan-as-an-american-hybrid-import?CSAuthResp=1%3A473620079390925%3A423310%3A8209%3A24%3Aapproved%3AD897EAC261400186F8CFB00D3DFBAC46

Pebble Beach: Acura Precision Concept Is Probably The Car They Should Have Been Making All Along

http://www.autospies.com/news/PEBBLE-BEACH-Acura-Precision-Concept-Is-Probably-The-Car-They-Should-Have-Been-Making-All-Along-89303/

Acura Completely Destroyed A Ferrari 458 For Analysis

http://jalopnik.com/acura-completely-destroyed-a-ferrari-458-for-analysis-1785181836

2017 Acura ILX Review and Official Photos

http://www.autospies.com/news/2017-Acura-ILX-Review-and-Official-Photos-89190/

Acura TLX Moves Into 2017 MY With New Colors And A Starting Price Of $31,900 [40 Images]

http://www.carscoops.com/2016/07/acura-tlx-moves-into-2017-my-with-new.html

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Snapshots: 2017 Honda NSX Displays Around Japan



With the 2017 NSX now on sale in Japan, Honda has wasted no time flaunting its sexy new sports car with several public displays around Tokyo and Osaka. A hashtag search on Instagram shows the NSX in high traffic areas such as Omotesando Hills, Haneda Airport Terminal, and the Umeda Station in Osaka. According to Honda there should be a few more popping up around Japan.

[Source: tokyonur_hiro, honda.dna, anzu59 via Instagram]

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Acura USA August 2016 Sales Report

Official release from Acura Media Newsroom:

Trucks and Compacts Star as American Honda Reports August Sales

Sep 1, 2016 – TORRANCE, Calif.

    American Honda and Honda Division trucks have best August sales ever
    Honda CR-V sets 2nd consecutive all-time sales record
    Honda core models—Civic, Accord and CR-V—each top more than 30,000 sales
    Honda’s smallest vehicles—Fit and HR-V—post largest gains for the brand
    Refreshed Acura MDX posts 8.1 percent gain to push Acura trucks up 2.5 percent in August

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported strong August sales of 149,571 Honda and Acura vehicles, a 3.8 percent decrease over August 2015 due in part to one fewer weekends than last year. American Honda trucks set a new August record, rising 4.3 percent on sales of 76,140. Honda Division sales totaled 135,325 units, with Honda trucks also setting an August record, gaining 4.5 percent on sales of 66,802. Acura Division sales were down 7 percent on sales of 14,246 units, also feeling the effects of the lost weekend. However, Acura trucks were up 2.5 percent on sales of 9,338 as new models continued to fill the pipeline.

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With inventories building for the new 2017 MDX, sales continue to rise as more customers experience the bold new exterior styling and expanded complement of premium features and technologies. Adding a solid result from RDX, Acura truck sales were up 2.5 percent in August, with sedan sales held back in part due to one less weekend compared to August 2015.

    MDX sales increased 8.1 percent in August on sales of 5,131 units
    Acura trucks were up 2.5 percent overall for the month, with 9,338 vehicles sold
    The new NSX posted 22 sales in August as production continues to ramp up in Acura’s new NSX global production facility

“It’s great to see Acura’s Precision Crafted Performance DNA resonate with customers, as the new MDX gives luxury buyers their first taste of our new performance design direction,” said Jon Ikeda, vice president and general manager of the Acura division. “Together with the launch of the amazing new NSX, a resurgent Acura Motorsports program and growing intentions from younger buyers, we continue to build strong momentum for the Acura brand.”
American Acura Vehicle Sales for August 2016
   Month-to-Date    Year-to-Date
   August    August    DSR**    August    August    DSR**
   2016    2015    % Chg.    2016    2015    % Chg.
Acura Division Total    14,246    15,313    -7.0%    106,914    117,315    -8.9%
ILX    1,172    1,660    -29.4%    10,831    11,744    -7.8%
NSX    22    0    0.0%    45    0    0.0%
RLX/RL    118    187    -36.9%    951    1,600    -40.6%
TL    0    1    -100.0%    0    85    -100.0%
TLX    3,595    4,353    -17.4%    25,632    30,055    -14.7%
TSX    1    1    0.0%    4    31    -87.1%
MDX    5,131    4,747    8.1%    34,648    39,144    -11.5%
RDX    4,207    4,364    -3.6%    34,803    34,654    0.4%
ZDX    0    0    0.0%    0    2    -100.0%
*** ILX Hybrid    0    1    -100.0%    1    20    -95.0%
*** RLX Hybrid    19    34    -44.1%    134    181    -26.0%
*** TSX Wagon    0    0    0.0%    0    2    -100.0%
Selling Days    26    26       204    204    
* Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic & global sourced parts
** Daily Selling Rate
*** Memo line items are included in the respective model total

[Source: Acura]

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2017 Acura MDX “Performance Like Wow” Ads


Official release from Acura Media Newsroom:

Sep 6, 2016 – TORRANCE, Calif.

    Integrated marketing campaign introduces the restyled and refreshed 2017 Acura MDX luxury SUV
    New TV spots including “Anthem,” set to the soundtrack of Beck’s high-energy summer smash, “Wow”
    TV and digital executions showcase AcuraWatch™ suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies, now standard on all 2017 MDX models
    Multichannel campaign features custom-tailored digital marketing approach tied to customer purchase motivation

Acura is introducing its 2017 MDX flagship luxury sport utility vehicle through an integrated marketing campaign launching today, highlighting the vehicle’s bold exterior design and premium features, including the new “Anthem” spot: http://acura.us/MDXAnthem, set to Beck’s kaleidoscopic psych-hip hop anthem, “Wow.” The campaign tells multiple stories of how the new MDX is “Designed to Wow” and will feature numerous consumer touch points with a focus on high-profile video, custom digital and targeted TV advertising.

“The new Acura MDX is a true performance SUV, and this campaign speaks to the ‘Wow’ factor that drivers will experience when they get behind the wheel,” said Jon Ikeda, vice president and general manager of Acura.

MDX TV Spots

The 2017 MDX marketing campaign features a content-rich campaign with multiple executions, including three new high-impact TV spots that tout the premium, 7-passenger SUV’s youthful confidence, high-level performance, and upgraded safety and technology features.

“Anthem” is all about energy, set to Beck’s latest surrealist smash, “Wow,” highlighting the MDX’s outstanding handling in almost any driving conditions, its performance capabilities and bold new design. The music-driven spot expresses Acura’s Precision Crafted Performance brand direction through the use of vivid colors, and generates excitement and enthusiasm through high-energy music.

The “Focus” spot (http://acura.us/MDXFocus) incorporates one of the MDX’s most important standard safety features – AcuraWatch™ – into the film with a moving representation of the benefits of the SUV’s Collision Mitigation Braking System in an everyday driving scenario involving a father and son. The new MDX features the AcuraWatch™ suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies as standard equipment on all grades.

In “Wake” (https://acura.us/MDXWake), the 2017 Acura MDX is driven through the California desert to show the SUV’s power and precise handling. And after a day spent kicking up the sand, the MDX gets cleaned-up in a way that’s as epic as the driving in the spot —a plane swoops in and drops water on the SUV while it speeds down a highway for a high-performance wash that leaves the MDX showcasing its glistening, upgraded exterior.

The MDX Gets Personal

Debuting with the 2017 Acura MDX campaign, the brand has evolved its digital targeting approach, delivering custom-tailored communication to specific audiences based on their primary car purchase motivations. For example, young affluent families that value seating and safety above other purchase motivators, will sequentially receive MDX information specific to those drivers. This targeted approach will also extend to social efforts surrounding the MDX. Acura will reach key customer segments utilizing Facebook’s newest and most immersive ad unit – the Canvas unit. Instagram also will be used to deliver targeted photo and video content, which will be specifically edited and optimized for the platform. The same customer segments will extend to Addressable TV, allowing Acura to deliver another level of targeted messaging on a household-by-household level.

To launch the 2017 Acura MDX, a premium video campaign including “Anthem,” “Wake” and “Focus” will air throughout September and October. The new MDX advertising will be seen on network primetime programming on NBC, built atop of a foundation of cable, late night and online video executions. To round out this high-profile video support, MDX spots will be featured on CBS NFL games for the majority of the season. In addition to general market support, the launch also will include Hispanic ads airing in select markets.

The 2017 Acura MDX

The 2017 Acura MDX raises its game with bold new exterior styling, larger wheel and tire options and an expanded complement of premium features and technologies, including AcuraWatch™, which makes MDX the first luxury SUV to offer a comprehensive suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies standard equipment (www.acura.com/mdx/features – AcuraWatch).

The new MDX, America’s all-time best-selling three-row luxury SUV, reflects the new Acura design direction including the adoption of Acura’s bold and distinctive new diamond pentagon grille. It also features a more sculpted hood, front fascia, front fenders and revised Jewel Eye™ headlights, the result is a more “executive athletic” appearance for Acura’s class-leading luxury SUV. Additional styling updates include new chrome rocker panel trim, a revised rear bumper and skid garnish, and the return of visible dual exhausts with bright finishers.

Acura is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2016, marking a major milestone since launching in America on March 27, 1986, as the first Japanese luxury automotive brand. The brand debuted with the Acura Legend Sedan and Integra Coupe and 5-door under the tagline “Precision Crafted Automobiles.”  The tagline evolved into “Precision Crafted Performance” with the 1990 introduction of the first generation Acura NSX.

[Source: Acura]

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The original Acura NSX: Development history and driving the icon

http://www.autoblog.com/2016/09/28/the-original-acura-nsx-development-history-and-driving-the-icon/


2017 Acura RLX Specs Prices and Comparisons

http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2016/09/21/285551-2017-acura-rlx-takes-stage.html

DRIVEN + VIDEO: So, What's The REAL DEAL With The All-New Acura NSX?

http://www.autospies.com/news/DRIVEN-VIDEO-So-What-s-The-REAL-DEAL-With-The-All-New-Acura-NSX-89725/

The Acura NSX Supercar. Hard charger.

http://nuvomagazine.com/magazine/autumn-2016/the-acura-nsx-supercar


Acura Sells Its 500,000th Vehicle In Canada

http://www.carscoops.com/2016/09/acura-sells-its-500000th-vehicle-in.html

2017 Acura NSX Is A Jack Of All Trades, Says Consumer Reports

http://www.carscoops.com/2016/09/2017-acura-nsx-is-jack-of-all-trades.html

2017 Acura RLX Offers More Features, But Base Model Gets $3,480 Price Hike

http://www.carscoops.com/2016/09/2017-acura-rlx-offers-more-features-but.html

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Gallery: 89 Racing Team’s Acura TLX Build



Here’s an Acura TLX race car you probably haven’t seen or heard of. The 89 Racing Team in Canada has built their own race-ready “Acura TLX GT” that’s likely to compete in the Canadian Touring Car Championship. We actually don’t know much about the car, but the photos and video show that the TLX has been completely stripped down and rebuilt as a racing machine.

Check out a few photos from their Facebook page and a video montage that includes some driving footage:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DePGWshqzQ   

[Source: 89 Racing Team via Facebook]


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Bruce Audley’s 1999 Acura TL Reaches 1,000,000 Kms


Another Acura reached a major milestone this week, congratulations to Bruce Audley on logging one million kilometres on his 1999 Acura TL!

Bruce was at the West Side Acura dealership in Edmonton to celebrate the big rollover, and although the odometer just froze at 999,999 kms, it was great to see this rare achievement recognized. To our knowledge, this is the most miles or kilometres an Acura has ever reached.

So what’s the story behind this high mileage Acura TL? Bruce swapped his 532,000 km Acura Legend for the brand new 1999 Acura TL back in the day, and he’s been driving it steadily for the last 17 years. The high mileage comes from his job as a sales agent which requires him to take frequent road trips away from his hometown of Edmonton, Canada. All servicing, aside from two emergency situations, have been done at the West Side Acura dealership. The TL still has its original engine, but that pesky transmission has been replaced more than once.

At the rollover event Bruce actually said goodbye to his trusty TL, and said hello to a brand new Acura RLX. A local news crew was on hand to cover the story and the clip can be seen here: edmonton.ctvnews.ca – Local vehicle reached one million kilometres.


[Source: Marty Quon – West Side Acura, CTV News Edmonton]

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Acura NSX Named Road & Track 2017 Performance Car of the Year



Official release from Acura Media Newsroom:

Oct 31, 2016- TORRANCE, Calif.

The Acura NSX has been named Road & Track‘s 2017 Performance Car of the Year, besting eight of the world’s finest sports cars by exhibiting a potent mix of performance, style and emotion.

The Acura NSX won this year’s competition largely thanks to its unique driving experience. According to the feature in Road & Track, “For the first time in a hybrid automobile of any price or capability, technology has been placed firmly in the service of emotional involvement rather than in place of it.” The magazine goes on to say, “Everything about the car—from the way in which the brake-by-wire pedal lengthens its travel when the brakes are hot to the manner in which the mid-mounted V-6 permits itself a bit of the ol’ barbaric yawp when it’s winding out in fourth gear—is intended to enhance the driver’s involvement.”

“Every aspect of the new NSX—acceleration, braking and cornering—is a precise, new experience,” said Jon Ikeda, vice president and general manager of Acura. “Having the NSX recognized by Road & Track‘s esteemed group of evaluators is not only a great honor for the car, but a testament to the skill, determination and challenging spirit of our team—we are immensely proud.”

Now in its fifth year, Road & Track‘s Performance Car of the Year award is chosen based on testing that takes place over the course of four days, two of which are dedicated to the back roads of Kentucky and Tennessee and two of which are spent on track at the National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

To be considered for the competition, cars need to be brand new or significantly revised for 2016. During the four-day testing process, the Road & Track editors and writers evaluate each car based on a combination of emotion, performance and value.

For the performance evaluation, editors take note of acceleration, braking, handling, shift points, sound level and weight, accounting for the weather conditions present during testing. They also evaluate the engine, transmission, drivetrain, steering, tires and brakes.

The 2017 NSX launched in the spring, challenging conventional supercar thinking with a three-motor, 573 horsepower, twin-turbocharged Sport Hybrid Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) powertraini. Produced exclusively at the Performance Manufacturing Center in Marysville, Ohio, the Acura NSX is the only supercar manufactured in Americaii.

The 2017 Acura NSX that won the competition featured Valencia Red Pearl Exterior paint with Semi-Aniline Red Leather and Alcantara® Power Seats, the Carbon Fiber Exterior and Interior Sport Package, Premium Audio, Signature Y-Spoke Wheels, Carbon Fiber Roof and Rear Decklid Spoiler, Carbon-Ceramic Rotors with Black Brake Calipers, Pirelli Pzero Trofeo R 245/35ZR 19XL front tires and Pirelli Pzero Trofeo R 305/30ZR 20XL rear tires. The MSRP of the tested 2017 Acura NSX was $201,160. The 2017 Acura NSX starts at $156,000.

The Acura NSX competed against eight other cars: Audi R8 V10 Plus, BMW M4 GTS, Corvette Grand Sport, Jaguar F-Type SVR, Lotus Evora 400, Mercedes-AMG C63 S, Nissan GT-R NISMO and Porsche 911 Turbo S.

Full coverage of Road & Track‘s Performance Car of the Year can be found in the December/January issue, on newsstands November 15, and online at RoadandTrack.com.

[Source: Acura]

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Acura USA October 2016 Sales Report

Official release from Acura Media Newsroom:

Car and Truck Balance Continues to Power American Honda Sales in October

Nov 1, 2016 – TORRANCE, Calif.

    American Honda trucks set new October sales record with both Honda and Acura trucks setting new October benchmarks
    Honda CR-V has best-ever October sales
    Honda Civic remains on pace for best annual sales in model history
    Powering Acura’s October truck record, RDX also set a new October mark and MDX jumped 14.7 percent

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported October sales of 126,161 Honda and Acura vehicles, a decrease of just 4.2 percent versus October 2015 reflecting two less selling days than a year ago. American Honda trucks set a new October record, gaining 2.1 percent while overall sales at the Honda Division dipped slightly, by 2 percent. Both Honda and Acura trucks enjoyed a brisk October pace, setting new records for the month with gains of 1.1 and 8.4 percent respectively.

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Acura light trucks set a new October sales record, led by the redesigned MDX with a double digit gain, even with two fewer selling days in the month. RDX returned to its record ways, surpassing its previous best October (2015) for another new record. The new NSX supercar posted its best month to date as the Performance Manufacturing Center, the exclusive global home for the only supercar made in America, continues to work to meet demand for this customized model.

    Acura trucks climbed 8.4 percent with sales of 8,996 to set a new October record.
    The new MDX posted a gain of 14.7 percent on sales of 5,052 in October.
    RDX had it best October in history, rising 1.4 percent on sales of 3,944 vehicles.

“With sales of the redesigned MDX continuing to gather strength and the all-new NSX earning the Road & Track 2017 Performance Car of the Year award, we are excited about the continued momentum of the Acura brand,” said Jon Ikeda, vice president and general manager of the Acura division. “We will continue to point Acura in a strong performance direction.”
American Acura Vehicle Sales for October 2016
   Month-to-Date    Year-to-Date
   October    October    DSR**    October    October    DSR**
   2016    2015    % Chg.    2016    2015    % Chg.
Acura Division Total    12,869    16,079    -13.8%    132,596    148,098    -9.8%
ILX    999    1,860    -42.2%    12,746    15,218    -15.6%
NSX    67    0    0.0%    150    0    0.0%
RLX/RL    93    142    -29.5%    1,146    1,916    -39.7%
TL    0    1    -100.0%    0    87    -100.0%
TLX    2,714    5,777    -49.4%    31,254    40,585    -22.4%
TSX    0    3    -100.0%    4    35    -88.5%
MDX    5,052    4,405    23.5%    44,630    47,862    -6.0%
RDX    3,944    3,891    9.2%    42,666    42,393    1.4%
ZDX    0    0    0.0%    0    2    -100.0%
*** ILX Hybrid    0    0    0.0%    1    22    -95.4%
*** RLX Hybrid    13    14    0.0%    171    221    -22.0%
*** TSX Wagon    0    0    0.0%    0    2    -100.0%
Selling Days    26    28       255    257    
* Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic & global sourced parts
** Daily Selling Rate
*** Memo line items are included in the respective model total

[Source: Acura]

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Ratings and Review: With the updated 2017 MDX, Acura takes a new path on its long quest to redefine itself

http://www.nydailynews.com/autos/latest-reviews/ratings-review-2017-acura-mdx-article-1.2855609

Acura MDX: 2017 Motor Trend SUV of the Year Contender

http://www.motortrend.com/news/acura-mdx-2017-suv-of-the-year-contender/

Acura TLX Gets Hotter With New GT Package

http://www.automoblog.net/2016/11/02/acura-tlx-gets-hotter-new-gt-package/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Automoblognet+%28Automoblog.net%29

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Rendered: Acura Precision Concept Coupe

The Acura Precision Concept looks great as a four-door sedan, but what if it lost the rear suicide doors and had the proportions of a coupe? Graphic Designer Jose Mikhail gives us a glimpse of what a future Acura two-door coupe could resemble with this “Frankenstein” render based on the Acura Precision Concept.

The diamond pentagon grille and headlamps are distinctively from the Acura Precision Concept, but other elements of the car graciously take from the 2017 NSX and the Aston Martin DB11.

Visit Jose Mikhail’s blog post for a few more variations of the render: Acura Precision Concept Coupe



[Source: Jose Mikhail]

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Acura USA November 2016 Sales Report

Official release from Acura Media Newsroom:

Car Sales Quicken and Trucks Continue Momentum as American Honda Sets New Sales Records in November

Dec 1, 2016 – TORRANCE, Calif.

    Powered by both cars and trucks, American Honda and the Honda Division set new November sales records
    American Honda and Honda Division trucks also set new November sales marks
    Sub-Compacts lead, with Fit gaining 43 percent and HR-V soaring 132 percent above year ago levels
    MDX sets November pace for Acura while RDX gets new November record
    Acura NSX reaches another milestone

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported total November sales of 122,924 Honda and Acura vehicles, an increase of 6.5 percent versus November of last year to set a new November record. American Honda trucks gained 9.9 percent for a new November record on sales of 62,737 units. Honda Division overall vehicle sales also set a new November mark of 111,308 units, rising 7.9 percent. Acura Division sales held fairly steady in November, totaling 11,616 units for a decrease of 5.1 percent.

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Acura light trucks continued to show sales muscle, with MDX leading the month of November for the brand and RDX recording best-ever November sales. On the car side, RLX showed an uptick while NSX reached a new milestone.

    Acura trucks continued on pace to top 2015, gaining 7.6 percent with sales of 8,372 units in November.
    Sales of the redesigned MDX rose 13 percent on sales of 4,622 for the month.
    RDX had its best November sales to date, rising 1.6 percent on sales of 3,750 vehicles.
    RLX sales moved up slightly in November, gaining 16.7 percent on sales of 140 units.
    Reaching another milestone, the custom-crafted NSX supercar has topped 200 customer deliveries since sales commenced in May.

“Strong sales of the new Acura MDX demonstrate that our design direction and focus on performance is the right path for the Acura brand,” said Jon Ikeda, vice president and general manager of the Acura division. “With the NSX and the MDX leading the way, we will take our entire lineup toward Acura’s Precision Crafted Performance DNA.”
American Acura Vehicle Sales for November 2016
   Month-to-Date    Year-to-Date
   November    November    DSR**    November    November    DSR**
   2016    2015    % Chg.    2016    2015    % Chg.
Acura Division Total    11,616    12,244    -12.7%    144,212    160,342    -10.1%
ILX    772    1,353    -47.5%    13,518    16,571    -18.4%
NSX    51    0    0.0%    201    0    0.0%
RLX/RL    140    120    7.3%    1,286    2,036    -36.8%
TL    0    1    -100.0%    0    88    -100.0%
TLX    2,281    2,987    -29.7%    33,535    43,572    -23.0%
TSX    0    0    0.0%    4    35    -88.6%
MDX    4,622    4,092    3.9%    49,252    51,954    -5.2%
RDX    3,750    3,691    -6.5%    46,416    46,084    0.7%
ZDX    0    0    0.0%    0    2    -100.0%
*** ILX Hybrid    0    0    0.0%    1    22    -95.5%
*** RLX Hybrid    33    13    133.5%    204    234    -12.8%
*** TSX Wagon    0    0    0.0%    0    2    -100.0%
Selling Days    25    23       280    280    
* Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic & global sourced parts
** Daily Selling Rate
*** Memo line items are included in the respective model total

[Source: Acura]

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Spied: 2018 Acura TLX Prototype


The 2018 TLX prototype sightings have been pretty scarce since it was first spied back in July, but Motor Trend has just posted a few shots of the car taken recently in Southern California.

Although the prototype still wears heavy padded camouflage, the photos give us a better look at the new diamond pentagon grille proportions and a few other details. The lower front bumper seems to have opened up a bit more, especially in the center. Also note the new wheel design and blacked-out chrome trim. There’s not much to see in the rear, but we’re certain there will be a few updates including the return of exposed exhaust tips.

See the rest of the spy shots over at motortrend.com – Spied! 2018 Acura TLX Prototype Shows off New Grille.

[Source: Motor Trend]

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Rendered: Next Generation Acura/Honda S2000



Will the next generation Honda S2000 come to North America as an Acura? That’s the impression I got after looking at this render from the Japanese Magazine Holiday Auto.

On the cover of Holiday Auto’s January 2017 issue is their latest rendering of a Honda S2000 successor that looks very much like an Acura – it’s got the diamond pentagon grille, jewel eye headlights, and a front fascia that reminds us a lot of the Acura Precision Concept. Swap out that Honda badge and you have the a new Acura roadster.

Don’t get your hopes up though, in the past few years Holiday Auto has rendered several versions of the next S2000.

Check out the full cover of Holiday Auto’s January 2017 issue below:

Next Generation Honda S2000/Acura Roadster


[Source: Motor Magazine]

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More 2018 Acura TLX Prototype Spy Shots

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A few more photos of a 2018 Acura TLX prototype have surfaced and they’ve given us a really good idea of how the new front will shape up. Although we can’t pinpoint the original source, the shots have been posted on Temple of VTEC, the Acura TLX Facebook group, and on AcuraZine.

The new photos show a blue prototype now with jewel eye headlights and just a thin layer of camouflage up front and in the rear. Take a closer look and it’s easy to make out the lines of the diamond pentagon grille, headlights, and front bumper features. In the back, dual exhausts can be seen and it seems badging has been covered up just below each tail light. There’s some speculation that the extra badge could signify a new trim package.

We were a bit unsure about how the new grille will look grafted onto the existing TLX, but after seeing these photos we’re feeling a lot more optimistic. Hopefully we’ll get to see the refreshed 2018 Acura TLX unveiled at the the 2017 North American International Auto Show in early January.

[Source: Acura TLX Facebook Group]


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Snapshots: Ludacris’ 2017 Acura NSX

He’s a longtime owner of a 1993 Acura Legend, but today rapper and actor Ludacris shared photos of his newest Acura – a 2017 NSX.

Ludacris posted two photos of himself posing with the white NSX on his Instagram account. He’s even dressed to match – red Air Jordans and a red shirt to compliment the NSX’s red interior.

[Source: Ludacris via Instagram]

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“NSX Originals” Gives Each New NSX its Own Unique Video

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Official release from Acura Media Newsroom:

Acura Celebrates New NSX Owners with Customized Films Tied to Each Unique, Built-to-Order Supercar

Dec 19, 2016 – TORRANCE, Calif.

    “NSX Originals” campaign gives early owners a personalized film matching the exact specs and serial number of their supercar
    Campaign reinforces the originality of the second generation NSX powertrain concept and manufacturing processes
    All videos are hosted on a new microsite at nsxoriginals.com
    NSX owners also receive a customized 1:18 scale model matching their unique vehicle specs

As owners of the 2017 Acura NSX begin taking delivery across the U.S., Acura has revealed a new campaign – “NSX Originals” – that brings each unique, built-to-order supercar to life in a customized, digital film. Owners will begin receiving their custom films today.

Each owner film is customized to match the exact specs and options tied to their specific NSX, and features that vehicle’s unique serial number. See Jay Leno’s custom NSX, serial number three, at https://www.nsxoriginals.com/acura/en/explore/0003/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KzAeU67SXw

There are seven distinct versions of the film, each showcasing the power, dynamism and beauty of the NSX, alongside a unique development technology or manufacturing process that helped bring it to life. The campaign celebrates the originality of the concept behind NSX, or New Sports eXperience. All “NSX Originals” custom owner films, including those tied to vehicles delivered to date, are featured on a new microsite, www.nsxoriginals.com. i

“The Acura NSX is a bespoke supercar inspired by an original concept, and this campaign speaks directly to that heritage,” said Jon Ikeda, vice president and general manager of Acura.

The campaign was developed by mcgarrybowen London, and is one of several customized perks of NSX ownership, including a custom 1:18 scale model, again crafted with exact exterior paint color, interior scheme, and factory installed features (carbon fiber pieces, brake calipers, custom wheels, etc.) as each unique NSX.

Performance Manufacturing Center and NSX Technologies Highlighted

Keyed to seven unique manufacturing processes, the NSX Originals video series offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Performance Manufacturing Center in Marysville, Ohio, the exclusive manufacturing home to the next-generation NSXii.

The seven processes detailed in the NSX Originals films are: Precision Robotic Weld technology, space frame construction, Zirconium Bath, state-of-the-art paint robotics, Three-Motor Sport Hybrid power unit, NSX custom hand assembly and the NSX Rolling Dynamometer.

    Precision Robotic Weld Technology: The aluminum-intensive, multi-material NSX space frame and body is constructed entirely in-house, using advanced robotic MIG welding to ensure the highest levels of body accuracy and rigidity to support the NSX’s incredible performance and world-class quality.
    Space Frame Construction: The NSX space frame uses the optimal blend of materials, including aluminum, carbon fiber and ultra-high strength steel, to deliver incredible rigidity, low weight and precision-crafted performance.
    Zirconium Bath: Every NSX space frame gets bathed in an environmentally friendly zirconium material that virtually eliminates waste from the coating process while protecting the aluminum-intensive structure from the elements.
    State-of-the-art Paint Robotics: The NSX body is painted using start-of-the-art robotics as the first step in producing a truly world-class finish. This all-glass paint booth allows customers to see their NSX body in the finishing process.
    Three-motor Sport Hybrid Power Unit: The NSX’s revolutionary power unit is composed of a 75-degree DOHC twin-turbocharged V6, rear Direct Drive electric motor and 9-speed Dual Clutch Transmission, and front-mounted Twin-Motor Unit.
    NSX Custom Hand Assembly: Each NSX is hand assembled by 16 highly skilled technicians to meticulous standards of quality at the bespoke Performance Manufacturing Center.
    NSX Rolling Dynamometer: Each NSX undergoes rigorous testing to verify its dynamic capabilities before it leaves the Performance Manufacturing Center, including four corner weight checks and dynamic validation of power unit and braking performance.

Learn more about the NSX philosophy, technology and dynamics, and a get more detailed look inside the Performance Manufacturing Center at acura.com/NSX.

For More Information

Consumer information is available at www.acura.com. To join the Acura community on Facebook, visit facebook.com/Acura. Additional media information including pricing, features and high-resolution photography is available at acuranews.com/channels/acura-automobiles

[Source: Acura]

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Acura Reveals NSX GT3 Race Liveries; Rolex 24 Driver Pairings Set
Posted on 2016/12/21 by AcuraConnected

Official release from Acura Media Newsroom:

Dec 21, 2016 – Santa Clarita, CA

    Acura Motorsports and Michael Shank Racing team will debut at the Rolex 24 in January, take part in the 2017 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
    Driver lineup features Graham Rahal, Andy Lally, Katherine Legge and Mark Wilkins in the #93 Acura NSX GT3; Ryan Hunter-Reay, Ozz Negri, Jeff Segal and Tom Dyer to drive #86

The two-car Michael Shank Racing effort in the 2017 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship will feature striking “mirror image” black, grey and white graphics on the team’s pair of Acura NSX GT3 entries.

The #86 car, commemorating Acura’s 30th anniversary since its establishment in 1986, will have a black nose, fading to a grey cross hatch pattern before giving way to white at the rear. The #93 team car, representing 1993, the year HPD was founded, will reverse the color pattern, with a white front end transitioning to a black rear deck.

Acura’s rich heritage of success in sports car racing is reflected in the design. Splashes of orange, a traditional color for Acura Motorsports dating to the company’s first era of IMSA competition in the 1990s, and green, indicating that the cars are GT Daytona class entries, complete the graphic package on both cars.

“The debut of the Acura NSX GT3 at the prestigious Rolex 24 will mark the return of the Acura brand to IMSA sports car competition,” said Art St. Cyr, president of Honda Performance Development (HPD) and Acura Motorsports. “We’ve aimed to race the NSX in North America since the car was just a sketch on paper, and we couldn’t more excited than to debut at Daytona.”

MSR team principal Michael Shank has also revealed the driver lineups for each of the team’s two Acura NSX GT3 racers.

Second-generation racer and IndyCar Series race winner Graham Rahal will join series regulars Andy Lally and Katherine Legge in the #93 NSX GT3, joined by endurance racer Mark Wilkins.

The team’s #86 Acura will feature Indy 500 and IndyCar Series champion Ryan Hunter-Reay alongside full-season drivers Jeff Segal and Oswaldo “Ozz” Negri, Jr.; with Tom Dyer completing the endurance race lineup.

All eight drivers will take part in the January 6-8 “Roar Before the 24”, IMSA series open test prior to January 28-29 Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway, the opening round of the 12-race 2017 WeatherTech Championship.




[Source: Acura]

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Acura USA December 2016 Sales Report

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Official release from Acura Media Newsroom:

American Honda Sets All-Time Sales Records Powered by Demand for Cars and Trucks

Jan 4, 2017 – TORRANCE, Calif.

    Honda & Acura vehicles combined to break all-time annual sales record, up 6.4 percent over last year’s record while combined trucks captured new annual and monthly records, rising 5.6 percent for the year and 17.4 percent in December
    Honda Division sales set new annual total vehicle record: up 4.8 percent over last year’s record, plus all-time best monthly truck sales, gaining 19 percent over the 2015 record
    Honda CR-V sets new annual and monthly sales records as America’s best-selling SUV
    Civic breaks annual record with strong support from new Hatchback
    Acura trucks record best month in history, up 8.9 percent versus last year
    Acura RDX streaks to best-ever annual and monthly totals, gaining 2.6 percent for the year and 20.3 percent in December

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported an all-time annual sales record of 1,637,942 Honda and Acura vehicles for 2016, an increase of 3.2 percent to eclipse the company’s previous best set in 2015. AHM also set new annual and monthly total truck sales records, gaining 5.6 percent on sales of 813,243 units for the year, and 17.4 percent in December on sales of 85,568. Honda Division sales also set a new annual record, rising 4.8 percent on sales of 1,476,582 vehicles in 2016, as well as a new December record, gaining 6.9 percent on sales of 143,329 units. Honda trucks set new all-time best annual and monthly marks, gaining 6.7 percent on sales of 705,387 for the year, and 19 percent on sales of 73,380 for December. Honda cars were up 3.1 percent for the year on sales of 771,195 units. Acura car and truck sales totaled 17,148 in December, up 1.9 percent over the same month last year. Acura total annual sales reached 161,360 in 2016, down 8.9 percent for the year. However, Acura trucks set a new all-time monthly record in December, gaining 8.9 percent on sales of 12,188 vehicles.

“2016 was a very rewarding year for American Honda in which we set a second consecutive all-time sales record while maintaining our unique focus on retail sales to individual buyers,” said John Mendel, executive vice president of the Automobile Division of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “We are going to build on this success with a continued focus on strong products and sound sales strategies that increase quality and value for our customers.”

Acura

Acura Division sales in December topped 2015 with positive contributions from both cars and trucks. RDX had a best-ever year and month, while MDX enjoyed its best sales month of 2016, pushing Acura trucks to a new all-time record month. Despite declining luxury sedan sales in the U.S., TLX sales were up and RLX made a notable gain in December. Continuing its steady production ramp up, the second-generation NSX supercar had its best month to date.

    Acura trucks recorded best-ever monthly sales, gaining 8.9 percent on sales of 12,188 units.
    Total Acura truck sales exceeded 100,000 units for the third year in a row.
    RDX set a new all-time monthly sales record, jumping 20.3 percent on sales of 5,945 vehicles, as well as a new annual benchmark, rising 2.6 percent on sales of 52,361 units.
    MDX sales in 2016 topped 50,000 units for the fifth straight year, helping extend its reign as the all-time best-selling luxury three-row SUV in America.
    Acura sold 68 NSX supercars in December, its best month since sales began last spring.

“With Acura trucks leading the way and the TLX performing strongly in a challenging market for sedans, we were able to finish our 30th anniversary year on a strong note,” said Jon Ikeda, vice president & general manager of the Acura division. “We’re excited to carry this momentum, with a strong future vision for Acura, into the new year.”
American Acura Vehicle Sales for December 2016
   Month-to-Date    Year-to-Date
   December    December    DSR**    December    December    DSR**
   2016    2015    % Chg.    2016    2015    % Chg.
Acura Division Total    17,148    16,823    5.7%    161,360    177,165    -8.6%
ILX    1,079    1,960    -42.9%    14,597    18,531    -21.0%
NSX    68    0    0.0%    269    0    0.0%
RLX/RL    192    159    25.2%    1,478    2,195    -32.4%
TL    0    0    0.0%    0    88    -100.0%
TLX    3,621    3,508    7.0%    37,156    47,080    -20.8%
TSX    0    0    0.0%    4    35    -88.5%
MDX    6,243    6,254    3.5%    55,495    58,208    -4.4%
RDX    5,945    4,942    24.8%    52,361    51,026    3.0%
ZDX    0    0    0.0%    0    2    -100.0%
*** ILX Hybrid    0    1    -100.0%    1    23    -95.6%
*** RLX Hybrid    31    16    100.9%    235    250    -5.7%
*** TSX Wagon    0    0    0.0%    0    2    -100.0%
Selling Days    27    28       307    308    
* Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic & global sourced parts
** Daily Selling Rate
*** Memo line items are included in the respective model total

[Source: Acura]


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Snapshots: Acura NSX GT3 Race Liveries



You’ve probably seen the rendered images of the Acura NSX GT3 race liveries, but here they are in the flesh. The black #86 car was shared by the Michael Shank Racing Facebook page, while the photo of the white #93 car was recently posted by driver Katherine Legge via Instagram.

The two cars will participate in “Roar Before the 24” event from January 6-8, and will make their racing debut at the Rolex 24 at Daytona on January 28-29.





[Source: Michael Shank Racing via Facebook, Katherine Legge via Instagram]

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Liberty Walk Reveals Wide-body Kit for the New NSX



It’s only a matter of time before we start seeing wide-body kits for the new Acura NSX, and to no one’s surprise, the first one should be coming soon from Japanese tuner Liberty Walk.

Liberty Walk recently shared renders of their upcoming “LB Works” Acura NSX and it looks like it will get the full treatment – riveted fender flares, side skirts, front/rear diffusers, and a massive rear wing.

I’m sure we’ll see a lot of this car once it’s built, but for now check out the renders below:






[Source: Liberty Walk LB Performance]

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Snapshots: NSXs at the 2017 Tokyo Auto Salon



While you won’t typically find Acuras over at the Tokyo Auto Salon, there’s usually going to be a few NSXs on display.  So far we’ve come across two second generations NSXs making their rounds on Instagram, one from Forgiato Wheels, and another from AIMGAIN.

[Source: Forgiato Wheels via Instagram]

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Acura dealers want factory to fill gaps in lineup

http://www.autonews.com/article/20170123/RETAIL06/301239856/acura-dealers-want-factory-to-fill-gaps-in-lineup

Acura MDX “Morph” by Art Studio Vilner. SUV gets the butterfly effect

http://www.automobilemag.com/news/acura-mdx-morph-by-art-studio-vilner/

Review: Upgrades keep Acura MDX crossover in fast lane

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2017/01/06/review-upgrades-keep-acura-mdx-crossover-fast-lane/96188762/?utm_source=feedblitz&utm_medium=FeedBlitzRss&utm_campaign=usatodaycommoney-topstories

How Do You Feel About A Liberty Walk Acura NSX?

http://www.carscoops.com/2017/01/how-does-liberty-walk-acura-nsx-make.html

Imagine If The New Acura NSX More Closely Mirrored The Original's Design

http://www.carscoops.com/2017/01/imagine-if-new-acura-nsx-more-closely.html

1.3 Million Hondas Recalled Over Takata Passenger Airbags

http://www.carscoops.com/2017/01/13-million-hondas-recalled-over-takata.html

Ludacris Doesn’t 'Act A Fool' With His New Ride, An Acura NSX

http://www.carscoops.com/2017/01/ludacris-doesnt-act-fool-with-his-new.html

Is A 14-Year-Old Acura NSX Really Worth $125,000?

http://www.carscoops.com/2017/01/is-14-year-old-acura-nsx-really-worth.html

Acura NSX Officially Launches In China

http://www.carscoops.com/2016/12/acura-nsx-officially-launches-in-china.html