Acura

Stylish, Efficient and Affordable: 2019 Honda Insight Hybrid Goes On Sale

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Friday, June 29, 2018
Transport, Private transport, Automotive industry, Sedans, Honda, Hatchbacks, Subcompact cars, Coupés, Acura, American Honda Motor Company, Honda Legend

To join the Insight community on Facebook, visit https://www.facebook.com/hondainsight .

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  • To join the Insight community on Facebook, visit https://www.facebook.com/hondainsight .
  • Honda offers a full line of reliable, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive vehicles with advanced safety technologies sold through over 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers.
  • Honda has been producing automobiles in America for 35 years and currently operates 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America.
  • In 2016, more than 95% of all Honda and Acura vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

Acura TLX GT Cards Class Win and Third Overall as Acura Sets Multiple Records at 2018 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

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Monday, June 25, 2018
Geography of Colorado, Colorado, Motorsport, SCCA World Challenge, Pikes Peak, Acura, Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, RealTime Racing, The Broadmoor

PIKES PEAK, Colo., June 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Acura once again showcased its performance credentials with a multiple record-setting campaign of the 2018 Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, its seventh consecutive run to the mountain's 14,115-foot summit.

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  • PIKES PEAK, Colo., June 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Acura once again showcased its performance credentials with a multiple record-setting campaign of the 2018 Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, its seventh consecutive run to the mountain's 14,115-foot summit.
  • It's a tremendous test of Acura technology and of our performance capabilities," said Jon Ikeda, vice president and general manager of Acura.
  • Long-time Acura racing partner and owner of RealTime Racing, Peter Cunningham, was last year's Pikes Peak Rookie of the Year.
  • Acura is also celebrating its seventh year of racing at the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb and serves as Official Pace Vehicle of the annual 'Race to the Clouds'.

Acura ILX Tops its Segment in J.D. Power Initial Quality Study

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Thursday, June 21, 2018
Transport, Sedans, Private transport, Sports sedans, Automotive industry, Acura

TORRANCE, Calif., June 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The 2018 Acura ILX received an Initial Quality Power Circle Rating of 5 out of 5 from J.D.

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  • TORRANCE, Calif., June 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The 2018 Acura ILX received an Initial Quality Power Circle Rating of 5 out of 5 from J.D.
  • Power, topping its class and receiving a quality award in the Small Premium Car segment in the J.D.
  • Serving as an automotive industry benchmark study for over 30 years, the annual J.D.
  • Power Initial Quality Study measures design and defect problems in new vehicles.

Empire Exotic Motors specializes in pre-owned luxury and performance cars

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Thursday, June 14, 2018
Car classifications, Automotive industry, Transport, Luxury vehicle, Lexus, Acura, Infiniti, Middle East Motor Awards, First Hawaiian International Auto Show

The pre-owned luxury car dealership located in Addison, Texas possesses an extensive inventory of used luxury and performance cars that include countless years, makes, models and trim levels.

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  • The pre-owned luxury car dealership located in Addison, Texas possesses an extensive inventory of used luxury and performance cars that include countless years, makes, models and trim levels.
  • Luxury car buyers who explore the Empire Exotic Motors online inventory will find pre-owned Mercedes-Benz , BMW, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Bentley, Audi, Acura, Infiniti, Jaguar, Lamborghini, Land Rover, Lexus, Rolls-Royce, McLaren models and more.
  • Individuals in the Dallas-Fort Worth areawho already own a high-end luxury or performance car can take advantage of the Empire Exotic Motors consignment and conciergeprogram.
  • Automotive aficionadosin search of their dream car or who need to sell a high-end luxury or performance car can learn more about the Empire Exotic Motors inventory or the dealership consignment program online at www.empireexoticmotors.com .

'Everything We Ever Imagined and Then Some': 2019 Acura RDX Marketing Campaign Harkens to Brand's Precision Crafted Performance Roots

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Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Acura, Transport, Le Mans Prototypes, Automotive industry, Private transport, NSX

The 2019 RDX is a modern take on the brand's original mantra: Precision Crafted Performance.

Key Points: 
  • The 2019 RDX is a modern take on the brand's original mantra: Precision Crafted Performance.
  • Led by Acura's AOR MullenLowe, the new RDX marketing campaign traces the authentic roots of Precision Crafted Performance.
  • From the first generation NSX and Acura's storied motorsports history, all have helped establish the sportier design direction reflected in today's RDX.
  • The spot also highlights additional Acura products that speak to the brand's performance core, including: the Acura Precision Concept, second-generation NSX and Acura ARX-05 Daytona Prototype international race car.

Acura Recognized in Autotrader's 10-Best Luxury CPO Programs for 2018

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Friday, May 25, 2018
Transport, Private transport, Automotive industry, Sports sedans, Sedans, Acura, Mid-size cars, Executive cars, Flagship vehicles, Acura TLX, American Honda Motor Company

TORRANCE, Calif., May 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Autotrader has recognized Acura as one of its 10-Best Luxury CPO Programs for 2018 .

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  • TORRANCE, Calif., May 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Autotrader has recognized Acura as one of its 10-Best Luxury CPO Programs for 2018 .
  • "Sometimes, that warranty is longer than you get with a new car and is certainly better than with a non-certified used car."
  • Acura is a leading automotive luxury nameplate that delivers Precision Crafted Performance, representing the original values of the Acura brand a commitment to evocative styling, high performance and innovative engineering, all built on a foundation of quality and reliability.
  • The Acura lineup features six distinctive models the RLX premium, luxury sedan, the TLX performance luxury sedan, the ILX sport sedan, the 5-passenger RDX luxury crossover SUV, the seven-passenger Acura MDX, America's all-time best-selling three-row luxury SUV and the next-generation, electrified NSX supercar as a new and pinnacle expression of Acura Precision Crafted Performance.

Production of All-New 2019 Acura RDX Begins at East Liberty Auto Plant

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Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Transport, Private transport, Automotive industry, Sports sedans, Sedans, Acura, East Liberty Auto Plant, Acura CDX, Acura TLX

EAST LIBERTY, Ohio, May 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Acura today celebrated the start of mass production of the all-new 2019 Acura RDX, the first in a new generation of Acura products built around Acura's Precision Crafted Performance brand direction.

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  • EAST LIBERTY, Ohio, May 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Acura today celebrated the start of mass production of the all-new 2019 Acura RDX, the first in a new generation of Acura products built around Acura's Precision Crafted Performance brand direction.
  • "This new RDX defines the future of Acura, and our Ohio team did an incredible job preparing this first in a new generation of Acura vehicles for our customers," said Jim Hefner, plant manager at the East Liberty Auto Plant.
  • The new Acura RDX takes its power from a direct-injected and turbocharged 2.0-liter, VTEC Turbo engine produced at the nearby Anna, Ohio engine plant.
  • The all-new 2019 Acura RDX will begin arriving at U.S. Acura dealerships in June.

Goodyear Recognized by Honda for Sustainability Leadership

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Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Transport, Automotive industry, Private transport, Mid-size cars, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, U.S. Synthetic Rubber Program, Goodyear, Sedans, Acura, Honda

AKRON, Ohio, May 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) was recognized by Honda North America with its prestigious Supplier Sustainability Award for demonstrating an exceptional commitment to social and environmental responsibility.

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  • AKRON, Ohio, May 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) was recognized by Honda North America with its prestigious Supplier Sustainability Award for demonstrating an exceptional commitment to social and environmental responsibility.
  • Goodyear was honored for excelling in all areas of Honda's seven-part sustainability program: human rights; compliance and ethics; governance; diversity; trade compliance; health and safety; and environmental.
  • Goodyear has a long history of working with Honda and has been supplying tires for the automaker for more than 30 years.
  • Some of the most recent original equipment fitments that were awarded to Goodyear include the Honda Accord and Acura RDX and TLX vehicles.

American Honda Celebrates its Racing Spirit with #MayMotorsports Month

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Friday, May 4, 2018
Transport, Automotive industry, Economy of Japan, Honda, Acura, Motorsport, Honda Performance Development, American Honda Motor Company

To celebrate the racing world's biggest month and Honda's own storied racing legacy, American Honda is launching a month-long social media campaign touting its past, present and future in motorsports through #MayMotorsports.

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  • To celebrate the racing world's biggest month and Honda's own storied racing legacy, American Honda is launching a month-long social media campaign touting its past, present and future in motorsports through #MayMotorsports.
  • With perhaps the most expansive and diverse racing portfolio in all the automotive world, American Honda is participating in multiple racing series in May, from grassroots racing to pinnacle events like the IMSA Acura Sports Car Challenge at Mid-Ohio and SCORE Baja 500.
  • Additionally, Honda will tap race team members and racing fans to share their passion for racing throughout May via their social channels.
  • The video highlights Honda racing programs including the Verizon IndyCar Series, Rally America and SCORE desert truck racing demonstrating how the brand's deep roots in competition inspire the engineering of the Honda vehicles available to its customers.