2017 Acura MDX Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick + Again

The 2017 Acura MDX has earned top honors from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS). The award is known as the IIHS Top Safety Pick + (or plus)*. It's a great achievement for any vehicle on the road today.

What Does Collision Mitigation Braking System Mean For ME?

Sometimes, you just don't see it coming. You can get distracted by a cell phone ringing, backseat passengers, or unusual goings-on outside your car. And with most cars, it would be too late to do anything about it. You're in an accident, risking injuries and damage that could easily have been avoided. That's why Collision Mitigation Braking System exists.

Luxury in the Acura ILX

Everyone wants to be admired, and what easier way is there than by the car you choose to drive? Your vehicle choice tells a lot about you. That's from your desire for excitement and your environmental conscience to your appreciation of the finer things. The 2017 Acura ILX does all of that.

What is Variable Cylinder Management in My Acura?

You don't want to spend more money on fuel than you have to, and Acura understands. So picture this: you accelerate from a stop with a little extra spirit than necessary and your Acura's engine happily obliges with a hearty effort. But once you get to your cruising speed, you don't need as much power as during acceleration, but you're still burning fuel in all your cylinders. That's what Variable Cylinder Management is for.

Winter Car Care Tips for Your Acura

In the depths of these cold months, your car probably isn't on the forefront of your thoughts. You're just trying to make it through without frostbite, right? Maybe all you need is a little bit of distraction, and to do some good at the same time. Maybe a bit of winter car care will take your mind off the cold for just a little while.It might seem like an exercise in futility. Dealing with that mess in and on your Acura right now will just be negated the moment you get on the road once again. But it's not all for nothing. Here are a few winter car care tips for your Acura, and how they can help.

Keep Your Car Battery Going Strong With These Tips

If you haven't been them, you've seen it: the person in the parking lot with booster cables extending from under an open hood. A dead battery happens at the worst of times. It's in the throes of winter when the snow is swirling outside your window. It's when the sun blisters your back as you wait for a tow truck in the sweltering heat. But, there are ways to keep your car battery going strong.

Is it Time to Ditch Your Clunker?

We've all got items we can't bear to get rid of. There's that comfy college sweatshirt and the pair of Nike high-tops that went out of style twenty years ago. You have a yearbook dogeared to the page of your high school girlfriend. And you've got your first car, an honest-to-goodness clunker, sitting in the driveway.Eventually, the time comes to move on. You can finally turn the page, moving on with your life and tossing that ratty sweatshirt. Even your car - you know it past due to be retired. Here are just a few signs it's time to ditch your clunker.

What Makes the Acura RDX So Special?

The Acura RDX is in its second generation now, originally introduced in the 2007 model year. That first RDX was great, and made a huge splash in the luxury crossover SUV segment. But the second-gen RDX? No that's a marvel of the automotive market.

Acura Leasing or Financing - Which is Better?

There's always a debate raging over which option is best when you buy a new Acura. Is Acura leasing the better way to go, or is it best to finance your new car? While the decision ultimately is up to you, here are a few questions to help you decide the best route for you.

The Joys of Winter Driving...

There aren't a great many people who enjoy winter driving in the blustery, freezing-cold climate of Kansas City. The roads get slick, other drivers get in the way, and traffic comes to a standstill. But for you in your Acura, winter driving isn't such a chore.When you have the right vehicle and you're equipped for the weather, winter driving isn't such a big deal. Here are a few tips to get your vehicle ready for the winter.