Honda and Acura in hot seat as judge approves class-action settled over …News from The Star-Ledger – NJ.com:

A federal judge in New Jersey has approved a nationwide class-action settlement for the current and former owners and lessees of more than 1 million Honda and Acura cars that allegedly suffered from broken air conditioning systems that manufacturers refused to fix under warranty, according to a lawyer representing the class of [...] Continue Reading…

Honda recalls Acura TL sedans to repair power-steering hoseNews from Los Angeles Times:
American Honda Motor Co.said it will recall 52,615 model year 2007-2008 Acura TL sedans in the United States to replace the power-steering hose.
The automaker said the hose may deteriorate and leak fluid. That might cause a loss of power-steering assistance or, if it leaks onto a catalytic converter, may result in smoke or in the worst case, [...] Continue Reading…

Honda’s Acura recalls over 52000 cars in USNews from Chicago Tribune:
Reuters
6:27 a.m. CDT, May 17, 2012

May 17 (Reuters) – Honda Motor Co Ltd’s Acura brand
is recalling 52,615 TL sedans from model years 2007 and 2008 in
the United States to replace the power steering hose that could
leak over time and potentially cause a fire.Acura said the hose may deteriorate and leak over time.Leaking fluid could lead to a loss of [...] Continue Reading…

DUI Arrests Involve Man Passed Out in Front of Police Station, Driving Without …News from Patch.com:
DUI Arrests
George A. Beneos, 35, 120 S. Spruce Apt. 308, Wood Dale, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol after police pulled over his gray Acura TL for improper lane use, failure to signal, disobeying a stop sign and speeding at York and Grand at 12:46 a.m. May 5. He [...] Continue Reading…

DUI Arrests Involve Man Passed Out in Front of Police Station, Driving Without …News from Patch.com:
DUI Arrests
George A. Beneos, 35, 120 S. Spruce Apt. 308, Wood Dale, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol after police pulled over his gray Acura TL for improper lane use, failure to signal, disobeying a stop sign and speeding at York and Grand at 12:46 a.m. May 5. He [...] Continue Reading…

Honda launch new scheme to create ‘Green Dealers’News from Manufacturing Digital:
Written by Jonny Williamson
The Honda Environmental and Acura Environmental Leadership Award programs launched in April this year, and are presented to US Honda and Acura dealers who can prove that they have significantly reduced their overall effect on the environment.
There are three levels of award which dealerships can attain. Silver is for those which manage to reduce their total [...] Continue Reading…

2013 Acura ILX: Car Seat CheckNews from Chicago Tribune:

For 2013, Acura introduced an all-new compact sedan, the ILX, that’s based on a modified 2012 Honda Civic. Like the Civic, the ILX seats five, and even though its backseat is surprisingly roomy, it holds only two child-safety seats. This entry-level car has a starting MSRP of $ 26,795, including an $ 895 destination fee.
For the Car Seat Check, [...] Continue Reading…

Which non-Subaru sedan should I buy to replace my Outback?News from Chicago Tribune:
Rick Popely Cars.com
6:50 p.m. CDT, May 13, 2012

Looking for an all-wheel-drive foreign sedan. I have a Subaru Outback now but want to trade for a sedan, but not necessarily a Subaru.
If all-wheel-drive and a foreign nameplate are your main criteria, you have many sedans to choose from. However, most are priced much higher than the Subaru Outback, [...] Continue Reading…

Honda’s Acura division records 24 percent sales rise: Betters the top 3 luxury …News from SpeedLux:

The upscale division of Honda Motor Co, Acura recorded a whopping 24 percent increase in sales for the year 2010 when compared to sales of 2009. This record increase crosses the marks set by the other big luxury car makers namely Lexus, Mercedes-Benz and BMW. The only factor that stopped Acura from being the [...] Continue Reading…

Two city men arrested in car theft, filing false reportNews from Eagle Tribune:
LAWRENCE — Police arrested a man on charges of stealing a car from a body shop, then arrested the owner of the body shop on charges of filing a false stolen vehicle report and misleading or lying to police during the investigation.
The 2007 Acura TL sedan was reported stolen by Jose Munoz, 41, owner of Munoz Auto [...] Continue Reading…