NCE Decapitates Acura TL Sedan, Proposes to do the Same to AM Rapide and Hyundai Equus

To be frank, I never understood the allure or the reasoning, for that matter, behind the aftermarket conversion of four-door sedans to convertibles, but I guess each to his own taste.

While we're on the subject of taste (or the lack thereof…), the drop-top specialists over at Newport Convertible Engineering (NEC) from Placentia, California, have sharpened their scalpels on the roof of an Acura TL sedan turning it into a four-door cabriolet with a center roll-bar to keep things in place. The gold stripes running down the middle are the cherry icing to this strangely flavored cake.

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Seinfeld Airs Season 2 Trailer of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee Show

Following the announcement of the sponsorship deal with Acura, Jerry Seinfeld has released the second season’s trailer for the “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee” internet series. Read more »

Acura Sprinkles Some Extra Amenities to 2013 TL Sedan and Calls it a Special Edition

While you could give a car featuring more extras than another model in the same range a new trim grade name, we guess using the "Special Edition" moniker sounds more alluring to buyers. Read more »

Acura to Sponsor 24 New Episodes of Seinfeld’s "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee"

Acura has signed on as the sole sponsor of "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee," the popular web series created by and starring Jerry Seinfeld. The series will return this summer to Crackle and www.ComediansInCarsGettingCoffee.com, with Acura to sponsor 24 new episodes to be released in 2013 and 2014. Read more »

TSX Sedan May Not Get Direct Replacement in Acura Range

As we previously reported a good while ago, Acura is in the midst of a major overhaul of its product range, due to lackluster sales performance in recent years. We also learnt that the premium Japanese automaker was looking to get rid of the Euro-spec Accord-based TSX from its lineup, and replace it with the ILX. Now, a report on Autonews further strengthens the previous claim, peppering it with a few new details. Read more »

Acura Releases Prices as Well as New Photo Gallery and Video on 2014 MDX

Acura is moving fast with its third generation MDX, as two months after its world premiere at the New York Auto Show in March, and about a month before sales start in July, the Japanese automaker announced pricing for the seven-seater luxury SUV. Read more »

Acura to Expand in Emerging Markets, Report Says

Honda’s luxury division Acura will expand beyond North America over the next few years, as the Japanese company plans to take its upscale brand onto the global stage. Mostly focused in North America since it was formed in 1986, Acura will expand in Russia and the Ukraine in 2014 and to Brazil and the Middle East in 2015. Acura also plans to expand its sales operation in China. Read more »

All-New Acura NSX to be Built in New Ohio Facility from 2015

Honda's luxury arm Acura today announced that the much-anticipated NSX supercar will be built in Ohio at a new Performance Manufacturing Center. The $70 million (€53.9 million) production plant that will occupy 184,000 square feet (17,100 square meters) will be housed inside Honda’s former North American Logistics facility.

The new plant will employ approximately 100 workers drawn from within Honda’s existing operations in Ohio. The V6 hybrid powertrain for the NSX will also be assembled at Honda’s engine plant in Anna, Ohio.

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2014 Acura ILX Gets More Features and a $1,000 Price Hike

Acura’s cheapest model, the 2014 ILX compact sedan, goes on sale tomorrow bringing with it a series of new standard features, mainly aimed at improving interior comfort.

While on the outside, the only difference with the 2014 Acura ILX are the upgraded 17-inch alloy wheels, on the inside, the car comes with added standard features such as new leather seating surfaces and leatherette door liners, an eight-way power driver's seat, heated front seats and a new Multi-Angle Rearview Camera. There’s also a new audio-system subwoofer and an Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) system.

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A Video Tribute to Ayrton Senna and the Honda / Acura NSX

One of the saddest moments in the history of Formula 1, and motorsports in general, was the death of the great Ayrton Senna on May 1, 1994, after the Brazilian pilot's Williams F1 crashed into a concrete barrier during the San Marino Grand Prix at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Italy.

If you happened to have noticed the date today, it's May 1, which means it's been precisely 19 years since the legendary F1 pilot's untimely death.

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These Are the 10 Best New Interiors of 2013, According to Ward’s Automotive

Every year, Ward’s Automotive has its editorial staff pick out the best interior of any new or significantly improved car. This year they picked out their 10 Best Interiors from a total of 46 cars "that were all-new or sported interiors that have been significantly upgraded" for 2013, with Asian brands taking 7 top spots, and American marques occupying the remaining three positions. Read more »

New Acura Concept SUV-X will Lead to a China-Made Production Model [w/Video]

For the first time in Acura's 27-year long history, Honda's premium brand has introduced the world premiere of a concept car outside of North America with the new SUV-X at the Auto China 2013 in Shanghai, as further proof that the automaker wants to expand its global reach.

Acura describes the SUV-X as a "global concept vehicle for a small SUV developing primarily for the Chinese market" adding that it combines "sharp styling and driving performance" with "the environmental performance of a small vehicle and excellent utility of an SUV".

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Honda to Present Production C Sedan and S MPV, Plus New Concept and Acura Study in Shanghai

There will be a lot to see and talk about at the Honda and Acura stands at the upcoming Auto Shanghai 2013 in China next week (April 20 to 29), as the Japanese manufacturer has prepared a multitude of world premieres, beginning with the production versions of the Honda Concept C and S, both of which were displayed for the first time at the 2012 Beijing Auto Show last April.

Honda said it will "display models substantially identical to the mass-production versions" of the C mid-size sedan (pictured above) and S compact minivan, both of which are scheduled to be introduced to the market this year.

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2014 Acura RDX starts from $34,520* in the U.S., AWD Option Costs $1,400

The 2014 model year Acura RDX goes on sale today with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price starting at $34,520 (€26,860), excluding a destination charge of $895 (*), or an increase of $200 over last year's model. The luxury SUV features a 273-hp 3.5-liter V6 engine, a six-speed automatic transmission and an all-wheel-drive system, which is available as a $1,400 option. Read more »

Bigger and Lighter 2014 Acura MDX Bows in New York [40 Photos & Video]

Acura unveiled the all-new seven-passenger 2014 MDX luxury SUV at the New York Auto Show today. Riding on a completely new platform, the 2014 MDX promises increased fuel efficiency, better dynamics and a more versatile and luxurious cabin. Also, in a first for the MDX, the SUV will be offered in a front-wheel drive configuration. Read more »

Production Version of Acura's 2014 MDX Surfaces Online Ahead of NY Debut

The 2014 Acura MDX, which was previewed by a concept/prototype bearing the same name, earlier in the year, in Detroit, has now been revealed in its production form, via three photos which made their way online, just before the car's official debut at the 2013 New York motor show.

To our eyes, it looks nearly identical to the concept, retaining the angular styling, and all the other cues like the full-LED headlights.

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Production 2014 Acura MDX to Debut in New York with 3.5-liter V6 Engine and FWD Option

Following the release of the 2014 Acura MDX Prototype (pictured above) in Detroit earlier this year, Honda’s luxury division has announced the debut of the production version of its mid-size SUV at the New York International Auto Show on March 27.

The three-row, seven-seater luxury SUV will ride on a new platform, with Honda promising an enhanced ride comfort, a more versatile cabin, increased fuel efficiency and improved dynamic performance.

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"Neck Twisting" Lamborghini Diablo Replica Based on an Acura NSX Looking for a New Home

For most, the NSX is the Holy Grail of Honda and Acura automobiles, for some, though, it's just a more reliable alternative to the Pontiac Fiero as a donor car.

Well, at least this NSX ended up forming the base for a Lamborghini Diablo clone that was discovered for sale on Craigslist in Suwanee, Georgia, by CarScoop reader Trey W. who did his homework and informed us that it may very well be the same replica we found back in 2010 on eBay.

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This 1991 Acura NSX has Only 4,882 Miles on the Odo and it's up for Grabs

While many of us might not understand why anyone would buy a real sports car like the Acura NSX (sold as a Honda outside of North America) and keep it parked in a warehouse for most of its life, we guess that you will appreciate the fact that someone did and you now have the opportunity to acquire it.

The eBay find is a one-owner, unmolested, 1991 NSX with only 4,882 miles (7,855 kilometers) on the odometer and no accidents. That's pretty rare in our book, at least in North America.

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Acura Prices All-New 2014 RLX Flagship from $48,500*

We already saw the new RLX at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show, but at this week's Detroit event, Acura announced that sales of the car will begin on March 15, with prices for the front-wheel drive model with a 310hp 3.5-liter V6 ranging from $48,450 to $60,450, excluding a destination charge* of $895. Read more »