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Acura's New Design Language - Falling From an Ugly Tree and Hitting Every Branch on the Way Down!

Agent00J submitted on 7/12/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 9:28:59 AM

I wrote an article a couple months ago regarding the new TSX and the "beak" that existed almost as an afterthought to the entire vehicle. This past week we saw the first "official" photos of the forthcoming TL. I have ...

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2009 Acura RL To Surface at the Chicago Auto Show Next Week?

Agent001 submitted on 1/28/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 8:13:40 PM

Over the past few days, more and more '09 Acura info has been trickling out of the pipe. First off, we have heard an on-sale date of April 24 for the '09 TSX. Secondly, the '09 RL should be appearing in showrooms in a similar timeframe. Now, what are...

63 user comments | Category: Spy News

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Sneak Peek At The New Hyundai Sonata Interior

Agent009 submitted on 1/21/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 3:28:23 PM

Here is a sneak peek of the upcoming Korean spec Hyundai Sonata interior. The Sonata is the bread and butter sedan for Hyundai and competes directly with Toyota's Camry and Honda's Accord for the all important US midsize market. Hyund...

39 user comments | Category: Spy Shots

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Redesigned Acura TSX to go diesel in 2009

omarrana submitted on 1/21/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 2:58:12 PM

So you remember that i-DTEC diesel engine we showed you at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show? While Honda said that its Acura brand will be the first to offer the clean diesel engine in the North American market, it did not specify which model will carry th...

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The clock is ticking: Acura still can’t decide on the look for the NSX

omarrana submitted on 1/21/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 7:50:17 AM

Even though Honda has confirmed the next-generation Acura NSX for 2010, Acura designers still can’t decide on the look for the successor of the iconic sports car. “All of the designers are working together on the NSX, but they can’t agree on the s...

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NBC Bringing Top Gear Remake To US Market

Agent009 submitted on 1/15/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:53:12 AM

The popular BBC car show "Top Gear" is revving up a US edition. NBC has ordered a pilot for "Gear," which will be announced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit (January 19-27). Casting is under way for hos...

47 user comments | Category: Misc News

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Toyota Wins Over Texas In Tundra Sales

Agent009 submitted on 1/11/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:32:31 PM

Toyota Motor Corp. is winning the battle for full-sized pickup buyers in Texas, the biggest market for the trucks that are Detroit automakers' best-selling models. Promoting the redesigned 2007 Tundra, Toyota forced General Motors Corp., Ford Motor ...

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Acura Executives Stunned With Consumer Reports Low Rankings

Agent009 submitted on 1/11/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:21:55 PM

Consumer Reports’ 2008 Car Brand Perception Survey shows the usual suspects, Toyota and Honda, atop the heap, but finds Honda’s upscale marque in the basement – which shocks brand officials. “In a nutshell w...

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Is The Lexus LS460L More For "Riders" Than "Drivers"?

Agent009 submitted on 1/9/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:23:05 PM

It's tough to pity Lexus LS owners. After all, Executive-Class luxury sedans don't exactly suck. We wouldn't blame LS drivers for feeling pangs of over-inconspicuousness whenever they see a Camry, though. Understated luxury is one thing, but when you...

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