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A Peek Inside the RealTime Collection Hall

Gallery: A Peek Inside the RealTime Collection Hall

Posted on 2016/07/20 by Tyson Hugie

For nearly 3 decades, the RealTime name has been synonymous with Acura performance. RealTime’s Peter Cunningham has taken the brand to dozens of race wins since 1987. And now, he’s unveiled RealTime’s own private collection of special Honda and Acura… READ MORE →

Posted in: Acura Galleries, Acura History, Acura Motorsports | Tags: Drive to Five, RealTime Racing | 3 Comments
Josh Clymer's 2005 Acura TSX, Tyson Hugie's 1994 Acura Legend

Video: Dueling Acuras – Over 1 Million Miles

Posted on 2016/03/01 by Tyson Hugie

On March 27, 1986, the Acura brand was born. On this day in 2016, my friend Josh Clymer of TSX Travels and I are tipping our hats to the brand that got us to the moon and back – multiple times. Here’s… READ MORE →

Posted in: Legend, TLX | Tags: 2005 Acura TSX, Acura Reliability, Drive to Five, Tyson Hugie | Comment
Drive to Five Review: 2016 Acura RDX

Drive to Five Review: 2016 Acura RDX

Posted on 2016/02/23 by Tyson Hugie

The RDX has been hitting home runs for some time now – last month, it sold nearly as many units as the TLX and ILX sedans combined. What’s so special about this crossover? I got my hands on one for 7… READ MORE →

Posted in: Acura Reviews, RDX | Tags: 2016 Acura RDX, Drive to Five, Tyson Hugie | Comment
11th Annual National Acura Legend Meet

11th Annual National Acura Legend Meet

Posted on 2015/10/13 by Tyson Hugie

By Tyson Hugie. Photos by Dani Stir. The Lone Star State welcomed a few dozen enthusiastic Acura Legend owners from all across the country for the 11th Annual National Acura Legend Meet (NALM) in late September. Hosted by Event Director TJ Vetrone,… READ MORE →

Posted in: Acura Galleries, Legend | Tags: National Acura Legend Meet, Tyson Hugie | Comment
NSXPO 2015 - Palm Springs, California

NSXPO 2015 – Palm Springs, California

Posted on 2015/10/12 by Tyson Hugie

By Tyson Hugie. Photos by Jhae Pfenning. The unsuspecting residents of Southern California’s Coachella Valley were swarmed over Columbus Day weekend by upwards of 200 Acura NSXs participating on a 4-day convention. The event, called NSXPO, is an annual tradition of… READ MORE →

Posted in: Acura Galleries, Acura News, NSX | Tags: 2017 Acura NSX, NSXPO, RealTime Racing, Tyson Hugie | 2 Comments

2013 Acura ILX 2.4: 100,000 Miles Achieved

Posted on 2014/10/17 by Tyson Hugie

When Acura’s John Watts handed me the key to my 2013 Acura ILX 6-speed on June 12, 2012, I don’t think he realized just how quickly I was going to put that car through its paces. By the time it… READ MORE →

Posted in: ILX | Tags: 2013 Acura ILX, Acura Reliability, Drive to Five, Tyson Hugie | Comment

National Acura Legend Meet 2014

Posted on 2014/08/06 by Tyson Hugie

The Legend, sold as Acura’s flagship model from 1986 through 1995, offered luxurious appointments as well as a sense of style that has endured the test of time. In its day, Legend was the best-selling import luxury car in America…. READ MORE →

Posted in: Acura History, Legend | Tags: Acura History, Drive to Five, Tyson Hugie | 2 Comments

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@ludacris’ latest post shows he’s still rolling in @ludacris’ latest post shows he’s still rolling in his ’93 Acura Legend sedan — now at 266K miles! 💪
333,333 km and still going strong 💪 My 2005 Acura 333,333 km and still going strong 💪 My 2005 Acura TSX hit some 3s yesterday.

What's the mileage on your Acura? 

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On March 27, 1986, Acura launched as the first Jap On March 27, 1986, Acura launched as the first Japanese luxury brand in the U.S., debuting with the Legend and Integra.

Over 5 million vehicles later, Acura celebrates 40 years of precision crafted performance.

To mark the milestone, Acura heads back to its home race with the Integra 40 Racer, a first-generation build inspired by the IMSA championship-winning Comptech Integra. Built by Honda Racing Corporation US, it makes its debut at the 51st Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach

Any Acura owners out there still driving a first-gen Legend or Integra?
The #90sTrend got us looking back... Acura’s lineu The #90sTrend got us looking back... Acura’s lineup was legendary. 🔥 Which one was your favorite?
This #FrontEndFriday we’re paying tribute to the n This #FrontEndFriday we’re paying tribute to the now-cancelled Acura RSX EV.

It was announced yesterday that Honda is cancelling three EVs in North America as EV demand slows and development costs continue to rise.

Because of that shift, Acura has decided to cancel the Acura RSX EV and focus more on hybrids in the near future.

How would you feel if this RSX Prototype design carried over to the next generation Acura RDX?
Good news for classic NSX owners. Acura has annou Good news for classic NSX owners.

Acura has announced the Honda Heritage Parts program in the United States, launching this summer with reproduction parts for the first-generation Acura NSX available through Acura dealerships nationwide. The program is designed to help owners maintain and restore one of Acura’s most iconic sports cars for years to come.

The program will include Genuine Honda Reproduction Parts made using the same materials and manufacturing processes as the originals, along with Honda Compatible Parts that have been newly engineered to replace discontinued components.

Honda is also exploring the possibility of supporting other Acura and Honda performance models.

What Acura models do you think should be considered for the Honda Heritage Parts Program?
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