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Acura News: Acura TL Names Best Performing
 The 2004 Acura TL was rated the top upscale sedan by a leading source for
information on consumer products and services. The redesigned TL topped the BMW
330i, the Lexus ES330, the SAAB 9-5, and the Volvo S60 in a series of tests
including acceleration, braking and safety, measuring overall driving
experience. The BMW 330i had maintained the top spot for the past three years.
"It is an honor for the TL to be named as the top in its class against such
solid competition," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president, sales. "This
accomplishment demonstrates the exciting direction in which Acura is headed with
its focus on performance, technology and style."
The all-new 2004 TL debuted in October and continues to set monthly sales
records. Powered by a 270 horsepower V-6, the TL features track tuned
suspension, sporty new styling, and an assortment of the latest technology, as
standard equipment, including DVD-Audio surround sound and Bluetooth wireless
phone connectivity.
Posted by The_News_Guy on Wednesday, February 04 @ 14:45:15 EST
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Acura News: Acura HSC (High-Performance Sports Concept) to be Displayed at Detroit Auto Show
Acura's 300-plus horsepower HSC (High-Performance Sports Concept) will make
its domestic debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
The HSC is a design study combining the ultimate in supercar performance with
the interior comfort and handling ease of a daily driver. It features a
lightweight body, a compact yet powerful engine and a racing-inspired interior.
The High-Performance Sports Concept features a lightweight 3.5-liter V-6
engine located midship for optimum balance and superior handling. Shifting is
accomplished through a unique dial shifter located on the center console or an
F-1 style paddle shifter located on the steering wheel.
The HSC features a 4-wheel double wishbone suspension with six-piston caliper
Brembo disc brakes on each wheel. Five-spoke forged aluminum alloy racing wheels
are shod with 245/35ZR19 tires in front and 295/30ZR20 tires in the rear.
The HSC body is composed of carbon fiber panels over an all-aluminum unit
body frame. Short overhangs and a 104.7-inch wheelbase maximize handling and
agility
Posted by The_News_Guy on Tuesday, January 06 @ 14:17:47 EST
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Acura News: Acura TL A-SPEC Concept To Debut at Los Angeles Auto Show
The Acura TL A- SPEC Concept vehicle will make its debut at the Greater Los
Angeles Auto Show. This extensively modified TL is an exercise built to explore
the next level of performance accessory possibilities for Acura's best-selling
sedan.
Based on the all-new 2004 TL, the TL A- SPEC Concept takes the performance
theme to the extreme, with a combination of aggressive styling, powertrain
enhancements and racing-inspired interior modifications. Styling highlights
include a wider track, 21-inch alloy wheels, wide fender flares, redesigned
front and rear fascias and a full-length glass roof.
The 2004 TL debuted in October and has shattered sales records in each of its
first two months on sale. Dramatically redesigned with sporty new exterior
styling, a 270-horsepower engine, sport-tuned suspension and an assortment of
the latest technology, the TL is a true driving enthusiast's car.
Posted by The_News_Guy on Wednesday, December 24 @ 16:52:06 EST
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Acura News: All 2004 Honda and Acura Light Trucks Comply with New Crash Compatibility Guidel
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today announced that it has joined in an
industry-wide program to improve vehicle-to-vehicle crash compatibility by
designing all future Honda and Acura vehicles to meet or exceed new criteria set
forth by the industry's Enhanced Vehicle-to-Vehicle Compatibility Working Group.
For Frontal-to-Frontal crash compatibility, Honda has already undertaken the
task of improving the compatibility of its own fleet through years of research,
development and application of advanced safety designs. Accordingly, all 2004
model Honda and Acura light trucks sold in North America already comply with the
Phase 1 industry Frontal-to-Frontal compatibility guidelines.
"Honda believes that one of the most important strategies to achieving
greater safety is to improve the compatibility of all vehicles, large and
small," said Tom Elliott, executive vice president of American Honda. "We are
pleased that this important safety program focusing on compatibility has gained
industry-wide participation."
Posted by The_News_Guy on Wednesday, December 24 @ 16:50:32 EST
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Acura News: Honda and Acura Vehicles capture three Car and Driver '10Best Cars' Awards
Car and Driver Magazine's January 2004 issue named the Honda Accord, S2000 and
Acura TSX as winners of its prestigious and highly competitive annual "10Best
Cars" award. Nearly 60 vehicles were nominated for the 2004 award, with Honda
and Acura vehicles named as three of the ten final selections.
The TSX is a first-time recipient of this award, while the S2000 is a
four-time honoree. The Accord continues to hold the publication's record for the
most "10Best" trophies in the history of the competition. The Honda Accord has
been awarded "10Best" status in 18 of the 22 years that Car and Driver editors
have been evaluating new vehicles for their style, value, features and
performance.
"We're very pleased and honored that America's most popular car magazine
continues to recognize Honda and Acura products as some of the best vehicles on
the road," said Tom Elliott, executive vice president of American Honda. "Like
the editors of Car and Driver, Honda is driven by its passion for the automobile
and its belief that all cars should be fun to drive."
Posted by The_News_Guy on Wednesday, December 24 @ 16:47:57 EST
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Acura News: Acura Shatters November Sales Record
Acura posted its best November ever including record sales of the all-new TL
performance luxury sedan and the MDX luxury SUV. November sales of 14,423 units
shattered the previous Acura record of 13,645 set in 2001 and betters November
2002 sales by 24.7 percent based on 25 selling days for the month.
In its second month on sale, the dramatically redesigned 2004 TL sold 5,608
units. That number eclipses the previous record of 5,233 set in 2001 and marks a
49.2 percent increase compared to last year. MDX sales of 4,940 units shattered
the 2002 record by 12.4 percent. Year-to-date MDX sales climbed to 51,493, up
7.9 percent compared to last year. The TSX sports sedan remained very popular
with November sales of 1,745 units pushing year-to-date sales to 17,081.
"Great new product has been the key for Acura this year," said Dick Colliver,
executive vice president, sales. "The introduction of the all-new TL, combined
with continued strong sales of the MDX and the TSX have given us some great
momentum and we're looking forward to a strong finish for 2003."
Posted by The_News_Guy on Wednesday, December 24 @ 16:46:22 EST
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Acura News: Pricing For TL A-SPEC Performance Kit
The TL A-SPEC package is the latest high-performance accessory offering from
Acura and features a variety of components designed specifically for Acura's
best-selling sedan. The Acura A-SPEC performance package for the 2004 TL will go
on sale December 1, be priced at $5,200 plus dealer installation, and like all
A-SPEC kits, be covered under a full factory warranty. The TL A-SPEC kit will
include:
- High performance, track-tuned shocks and springs
- Lightweight 18x8.5 alloy wheels
- High performance Yokohama 235/40VR18 95W tires
- Performance brake pads (automatic transmission-equipped models)
- Aero kit featuring front air dam, chin spoiler, side skirts and choice of
deck lid or rear wing spoiler
- A-SPEC steering wheel
- A-SPEC badging
Posted by The_News_Guy on Wednesday, December 24 @ 16:44:13 EST
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Suspension: Information: Alignment Basic Terms
I am planning on writing several informative articles on Suspension in the
near future, so I thought I would start of with a nice little glossary of Suspension
terms that you may find useful.
Ackerman Steering - It is simple really the greater the radius the
greater the circumference of an a circle. You may be asking yourself what does
that have to with steering and cornering. Well, when going around a corner/arc
you are simply traveling the circumference of some circle. Since the outside
wheel is further from the center it must travel a greater distance, and the
inside wheel of the steered axle must travel a tighter arc than the outside. If
both wheels turned the same amount as with a straight axel both wheels would
effectively be following different curves around the same corner which would
result in a significant reduction in grip. The concept behind Ackerman steering
allows the inside wheel to turn on a tighter arc than the outside wheel.
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, December 15 @ 11:47:25 EST
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Acura News: Honda Factory Performance,(TM) Acura A-SPEC(TM) Vehicles T
Honda unveiled the high performance kits for the Civic Si and Acura TL at the
2003 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) trade show in Las Vegas on
Tuesday 11/04/03. The Acura A-SPEC package for the TL performance luxury sedan
debuts in November while the Honda Factory Performance (HFP) kit for the Civic
Si goes on sale in December. Acura also announced it has re-launched its Factory
Performance program as Acura A-SPEC, a term signifying the highest level of
engineering quality, to brand Acura's program and differentiate it from Honda
Factory Performance.
Honda also debuted new stylized concept versions of the Honda Element and
Acura TSX, as well as cars driven by standout drivers Stephan Papadakis and RJ
DeVera.
"The vehicles we have on display at SEMA not only confirm Honda's and Acura's
present commitment to the performance aftermarket, they also give a good
indication of how important we expect this market to be to us in the future,"
said Jim Roach, American Honda vice president of the Parts Division.
"Participating in SEMA is extremely important for American Honda because it lets
us reach out to this influential group of customers at one of the most important
trade shows of the year."
Posted by AcuraImport on Tuesday, November 11 @ 08:56:57 EST
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Acura News: Acura Factory Performance' Renamed A-SPEC(TM)
Acura is re-launching its Acura Factory Performance program as Acura
A-SPEC, the company announced on 11/4/03 at SEMA. When launching the program
at last year's SEMA show with the announcement of a performance kit for the
Acura RSX Type-S, Acura called the program Acura Factory Performance. The
name change was made to brand Acura's program and differentiate it from
Honda Factory Performance, a similar program for Honda vehicles.
"A-SPEC stands for the highest level of quality and engineering, and more
accurately reflects the standard we're striving for with our high
performance accessory package program," said Jim Roach, American Honda vice
president of the Parts Division.
Posted by AcuraImport on Tuesday, November 11 @ 08:50:08 EST
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