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NEW YORK AUTO SHOW

Some dazzled N.Y.; some blew their noses

12:01 am U.S. ET | April 1, 2013
As West Coast Editor Mark Rechtin considered the vehicles unveiled at the New York auto show, he encountered a design trait we're destined to see more of: Sleek, sloping hoods are being replaced with bulkier snouts and corners.... Read More »

 

2013 NEW YORK AUTO SHOW

Acura adds longer wheelbase, roominess to MDX

12:00 pm U.S. ET | March 27, 2013
While slightly narrower, the redesigned 2014 Acura MDX gains several inches of wheelbase and two inches of overall length to increase roominess. Responding to Sun Belt dealers' requests, the MDX will be sold with a front-drive powertrain as well as with its traditional all-wheel-drive setup.... Read More »

 

NEW YORK AUTO SHOW PREVIEW

Show to star a cavalcade of crossovers and SUVs

12:01 am U.S. ET | March 25, 2013
A parade of new and redesigned crossovers and SUVs will headline the New York auto show this week. The list includes the Jeep Cherokee, which replaces the Liberty, and new renditions of the Acura MDX, Toyota Highlander and Range Rover Sport. Subaru will debut a hybrid version of its XV Crosstrek.... Read More »

 

Honda recalls 250,000 vehicles for braking problems

8:14 am U.S. ET | March 14, 2013
Honda Motor Co. is recalling nearly 250,000 vehicles globally, including some Acura MDX crossover SUVs, due to braking problems, the automaker said on Thursday.... Read More »

 

WES RAYNAL

Detroit auto show promises to be hot

3:24 pm U.S. ET | Jan. 10, 2013
It's getting to be time for the Detroit auto show around here. This is, of course, the annual party when the Motor City opens its doors to the world and puts on a first-class event, not to mention a motor show competitive with the best in the world.... Read More »

 

Honda to preview crossover, next MDX in Detroit

12:01 am U.S. ET | Dec. 17, 2012
American Honda will preview two vehicles next month at the Detroit auto show, a small crossover that will join the lineup in 2014 and the redesigned Acura MDX. The company released teaser shots of two concepts that are expected to closely resemble the production versions.... Read More »

 

2013 DETROIT AUTO SHOW

Acura plans MDX successor with 'aero sculpture' design

2:01 pm U.S. ET | Dec. 12, 2012
Acura will introduce a prototype of the 2014 MDX mid-sized crossover in January at the Detroit auto show. American Honda’s prototypes often closely resemble the production versions, so the concept should provide a clear idea of where Acura’s new “aero sculpture” design direction is headed.... Read More »

 

CARS & CONCEPTS

Acura tweaks beak on the MDX

12:01 am U.S. ET | Oct. 22, 2012
Acura has toned down the polarizing "beak" grille on the redesigned MDX crossover that is due in mid-2013. The lightly camouflaged front fascia seen in spy photos shows the beak has been transformed into something more shieldlike.... Read More »