October 2, 2009
If you've kind of lost interest in Acuras since they ditched the Integra/RSX and NSX and started slapping bionic beaks on every fascia in sight, well, here's some news you may have missed: the 2010 Acura ZDX is coming, and it's like no Acura ever before.
This five-passenger crossover SUV employs the venerable MDX crossover's platform, but it's got a lower seating position, and its shape is more akin to that of a fastback coupe. Yes, the Acura people were throwing around the c-word at a press event I attended yesterday, and no, a vehicle with four conventional doors cannot be a coupe no matter how many times they say so. But the ZDX certainly looks...special, and with a base price in the mid-$40s, it's a potentially interesting alternative to a wide range of luxury vehicles.
Three items of specific interest, coming right up.
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- Josh Sadlier October 2, 2009, 3:00 AM
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July 28, 2009
The latest highlights from Edmunds.com and its blogosphere.
IL News: Details of 2010 Acura RDX Revealed
The Acura RDX has been redesigned for 2010. The most prominent cosmetic change is the addition of the Acura's corporate grill and new alloy wheels. Pricing starts at $32,520 for the new front wheel drive model. Follow the link for more photos and details.
AutoObserver: The Inconvenient Truth About "Cash for Clunkers"
There is still a fair amount of debate on whether or not Cash for Clunkers is the shot in arm that the auto industry needs to get back on its feet. There are great deals out there for consumers who qualify. But how much does this cost us as taxpayers? Are we funding something that people would ordinarily do? Follow the link for the answer.
Green Car Advisor: Nissan and Jatco Claim Improved Fuel Efficiency with Lighter, Smaller CVT Design
Continually variable transmissions (CVT) are used by automakers to improve fuel efficiency. Nissan and its partner Jatco have co-developed a more efficient CVT that will eventually make its way into most of its new vehicles next year.
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- Ron Montoya July 28, 2009, 1:00 PM
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February 26, 2009
As they say, in life, timing is everything. The Kia Borrego is suffering from bad timing. Kia launched the truck-based Borrego SUV at the same time last summer when gas was hitting an all-time high. An all-new SUV that is rated as low as 15 mpg and gas prices over $4/gallon are like oil and water, they don't mix. Gas prices are down now, but so are overall vehicle sales. We all know that the recession has continued to decimate the sale of all cars and trucks. As a result, last month, Kia sold 272 Borregos. Do I smell a deal of the week?
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- Lee Scott February 26, 2009, 3:00 AM
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- Acura, Deal of the Week, Ford, Fuel Economy, Jeep, Nissan, Toyota
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November 24, 2008
So you've got about $40 grand to play with, and...wait a minute. Actually, these days you probably don't. For that matter, neither do I or my cohorts in this comparative venture, Automotive Editor John DiPietro and Associate Editor Mark Takahashi. Nonetheless, what would you do if a 2009 Acura TL SH-AWD, a 2009 Infiniti G37 Journey and a 2009 Volkswagen CC VR6 4Motion magically appeared in your garage?
You'd grab the keys and head for the hills, that's what. And that's exactly what the three of us did. We mapped out a 22-mile driving loop through the Santa Monica mountains and hot-lapped it three times, switching cars after each circuit. Then we sat down with our ratings sheets, ordered up some bloody burgers and debated the virtues and vices of each ride.
Truth be told, there wasn't much disagreement. In fact, the final rankings were unanimous. Read on to find out how these midsize sport sedans stack up -- and don't be afraid to tell us what you think.
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- Josh Sadlier November 24, 2008, 10:15 AM
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