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Tag Archives: Jon Ikeda

Video: 2021 Acura TLX with Jon Ikeda

Video: 2021 Acura TLX with Jon Ikeda

Posted on 2020/06/17 by AcuraConnected

MDX Type S? A new performance compact sedan? TLX wagon? Take a ride with the man who’s brought back Precision Crafted Performance. Acura’s Jon Ikeda chats with Motor Trend’s Miguel Cortina about the new 2021 TLX and what’s coming up… READ MORE →

Posted in: Acura News, TLX | Tags: 2021 Acura MDX, 2021 Acura TLX, Jon Ikeda, Motor Trend, TLX Type S | Comment

Video: Jon Ikeda Discusses the NSX Concept at NAIAS 2013

Posted on 2013/01/20 by AcuraConnected

Find out how the NSX Concept has evolved into its second iteration from Acura Chief Designer Jon Ikeda in a Temple of VTEC video interview below.

Posted in: Acura Videos, NSX | Tags: Jon Ikeda, North American International Auto Show, NSX Concept, Temple of VTEC | Comment

Tyson Hugie’s ILX Experience

Posted on 2012/03/13 by AcuraConnected

Acura Enthusiast Tyson Hugie was invited to Acura headquarters in Torrance, California to learn more about the ILX directly from the design team. Hear him discuss the ILX’s exterior and interior design in the videos below. There’s still more coming up… READ MORE →

Posted in: Acura Videos, ILX | Tags: 2013 Acura ILX, Jon Ikeda, Tyson Hugie | 5 Comments

Drive to Five’s Tyson Hugie Discusses the ILX

Posted on 2012/02/09 by AcuraConnected

The newest model of the Acura family showed its true production form yesterday, revealing some improved adjustments to an already beautiful concept design. If the 2013 ILX is an indication of where Acura design is headed, I’m definitely looking forward… READ MORE →

Posted in: Acura Videos, ILX | Tags: 2013 Acura ILX, Drive to Five, Jon Ikeda, Tyson Hugie | 4 Comments

Video: Jon Ikeda walk-around of all 3 Acura Concepts

Posted on 2012/01/20 by AcuraConnected

Acura Chief Designer Jon Ikeda Acura Chief Designer Jon Ikeda shares his insight on the Acura concepts shown at NAIAS 2012 in a series of videos produced by the Temple of VTEC team. Find out which design features are staying, and… READ MORE →

Posted in: Acura Videos | Tags: Jon Ikeda, North American International Auto Show, Temple of VTEC | Comment

Acura Chief Designer Jon Ikeda’s 5 Favorites on the NSX Concept

Posted on 2012/01/17 by AcuraConnected

Automobile Magazine caught up with Acura’s Chief Designer Jon Ikeda at the 2012 NAIAS last week for a little discussion on the NSX Concept. A short article about the meeting revealed Ikeda’s five favorite aspects of the vehicle: Proportion, Size, Front-end graphics/roof… READ MORE →

Posted in: Acura Videos, NSX | Tags: Automobile Magazine, Jon Ikeda, Road & Track | 1 Comment

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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? 

#motivationmonday
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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