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Spied: 2017 Acura MDX. Photo by vtec.net.

Spied: 2017 Acura MDX

Posted on 2016/01/31 by AcuraConnected

A member over at Temple of VTEC snapped a few photos of what appears to be a 2017 Acura MDX prototype out on the streets in LA. The photos don’t reveal much, but the covered areas indicate a refreshed rear bumper and front fascia are on… READ MORE →

Posted in: MDX, Spy Shots | Tags: 2017 Acura MDX, Temple of VTEC | Comment

More 2015 Acura TLX Spy Shots

Posted on 2014/03/10 by AcuraConnected

A new batch of 2015 Acura TLX spy shots have emerged today from KGP Photography: “We caught a couple of undisguised, fresh-from-the-factory 2015 Acura TLX test cars, giving us the first look at at the truly production-spec replacement for the… READ MORE →

Posted in: Acura Rumors, Spy Shots, TLX | Tags: 2015 Acura TLX, Temple of VTEC | Comment

Video: Walkaround with Acura TLX Lead Designer Jared Hall

Posted on 2014/01/17 by AcuraConnected

Delve into some of the design features of the new Acura TLX Prototype with Lead Designer Jared Hall in this video from Temple of VTEC. Watch the clip below and head over to vtec.net for more discussion.

Posted in: Acura Videos, TLX | Tags: 2015 Acura TLX, Temple of VTEC | 2 Comments

More 2015 Acura TLX Spy Shots

Posted on 2013/06/28 by AcuraConnected

There’s been some debate about this vehicle’s true identity, but the general consensus is that it is indeed an Acura TLX prototype. A new batch of photos have just been released from KGP Photography along with some of their predictions on the upcoming model: “A prototype… READ MORE →

Posted in: Acura Rumors, Spy Shots, TLX | Tags: 2015 Acura TLX, Temple of VTEC | Comment

Spied: 2015 Acura TLX?

Posted on 2013/06/25 by AcuraConnected

A pair of mystery Acura sedans were spied in the California desert this past weekend, many speculate the two vehicles are test mules of the rumored TLX model that will succeed the outgoing TSX and TL models. Although under heavy… READ MORE →

Posted in: Acura Rumors, Spy Shots, TLX | Tags: 2015 Acura TLX, Temple of VTEC | 2 Comments

Video: 2014 Acura MDX Overview with Chief Engineer Jim Keller

Posted on 2013/04/01 by AcuraConnected

From the 2013 New York International Auto Show, 2014 Acura MDX Chief Engineer Jim Keller takes some time to talk with the Temple of VTEC about the new model. Providing a good bit of information and insight, the interview is split… READ MORE →

Posted in: Acura Videos, MDX | Tags: 2014 Acura MDX, Temple of VTEC | 4 Comments

Video: Acura’s Precision All-Wheel Steer (P-AWS) in Action

Posted on 2013/02/18 by AcuraConnected

Putting a pair of GoPro cameras to good use, The Temple of VTEC effectively displays how the 2014 Acura RLX’s Precision All-Wheel Steer (P-AWS) works in real time. The quick angle movements of the rear wheel is especially noticeable during the S-curve… READ MORE →

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A new report from Automotive News suggests Acura i A new report from Automotive News suggests Acura is targeting the Lexus TX with a new flagship SUV, internally referred to as the "Acura XL" in a Honda document.

The new three-row SUV would slot above the MDX and is expected to feature an all-new large-vehicle hybrid powertrain. Production is reportedly slated to begin in September 2029 at Honda's Lincoln, Alabama, plant.

Would you trade your MDX for an even larger Acura SUV?
If you're a model car collector, you're probably f If you're a model car collector, you're probably familiar with the Maisto brand.

For the 4th of July Parade in Juneau, Alaska, a custom-built, full-scale Maisto toy box returned this year, this time with a 1996 Acura NSX-T inside.

It featured some fun details, including the clear plastic "ties" that keep the doors from opening, along with a nostalgic $21.95 price tag.

🚘: @collectordriven
40 years of Acura. 40 years of the Acura Integra. 40 years of Acura. 40 years of the Acura Integra.

At the @pikespeakhillclimb Fan Fest, Acura put its past and present on display, showcasing the Integra 40 Racer alongside the Integra Type S DE5 race car.

Tomorrow, Dai Yoshihara takes on the mountain in the Integra Type S DE5.

📸: @daiyoshihara
Acura is headed to the 2026 Pikes Peak Internation Acura is headed to the 2026 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, competing with the Integra Type S DE5 race car and leading the field with the Acura MDX Type S as the official pace car.

Two-time Formula Drift champion @daiyoshihara will be behind the wheel of the Integra Type S DE5, while two-time U.S. Olympian and Team USA Bobsled pilot Kaysha Love drives the official MDX Type S pace vehicle.

Competing in the Time Attack 1 (TA1) division, the Integra Type S DE5 will sport a special Acura 40th anniversary livery. Driven by two-time Formula Drift champion Dai Yoshihara, Acura will try to break the front-wheel-drive course record,  previously set in 2018 by Acura engineer and Pikes Peak veteran Nick Robinson with a 500-horsepower Acura TLX.

The 104th Running of the “Race to the Clouds” takes place on June 21st!
Who watched the Indy 500 yesterday?! The Acura-sp Who watched the Indy 500 yesterday?!

The Acura-sponsored MSR #66, driven by Marcus Armstrong, started 16th and was P1 heading into the final lap. In the end, it was his MSR teammate Felix Rosenqvist taking the win in the Honda-powered #60, delivering the closest Indy 500 finish in history!

Congrats on the top 5 finish, Marcus, MSR, Honda and Acura!

📸: @armstrongsmotorsport @acura
Is this the first bagged Acura ADX? The Urban Gra Is this the first bagged Acura ADX?

The Urban Gray Pearl ADX is rocking the new @flyyairr suspension kit, complete with paint-matched trim all around.

ADX owners, where you at? Let’s see your rides!

🚘: @flyyairr
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