2014 Acura MDX

In April, the Acura MDX in New York celebrated its world premiere, now it is also available in North America.

The third generation of Acura's big SUV is not only present in a new outfit, but also on a completely new platform.

Compared to its predecessor, the new MDX 2014 offers more space for passengers and luggage, as well as a new interior with even more luxury to do than before. Still have room for up to seven people.

The new MDX but can also come up with lots of new technical highlights. Among other things there is for the sporty SUV LED headlights, air-conditioned seats, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, blind spot-Warner, the "forword Collision Warning" system or a new infotainment system with online access.

The Acura MDX is powered by a new 3.5-liter V6, which replaces the previous 3.7-liter V6. The performance of the new gasoline engine is 290 hp. Thanks to cylinder deactivation, the new engine is also much more economical than the old engine in the predecessor.

In addition, customers can choose between front or the SH-AWD (Super Handling All Wheel Drive) all-wheel drive, which ensures optimum power distribution to all four wheels for the first time.

Price of the new Acura MDX starts at $ 42,290 U.S., the top model, the MDX SH-AWD with Advance Package, comes to U.S. $ 56,505.

By: Austin On 03:08

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Acura NSX

Honda NSX (sold as the Acura NSX in North America and Hong Kong) is a sports car that was originally produced from 1990 to 2005 by the Japanese automaker Honda. It was powered by a mid-engine, rear wheel drive design, a V-6 gasoline engine aluminum (gasoline) engine with variable valve timing, electronically controlled by Honda (VTEC) system. A second generation long-rumored NSX debuted as a concept car in 2012, with a V6 hybrid motor vehicle and production in 2015.

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Acura NSX

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European autos have resale edge over domestics

Recent surveys show that the Detroit Big Three are starting to lose footing on their vehicles resale values. Kelly Blue Book is saying that the top five brands with the best overall predicted resale value are Volkswagen, BMW, Honda, Acura, and Porsche. The rest of the Top Ten are Lexus, Subaru, Toyota, Infiniti, and Audi. Of course, none of these are Big Three domestics. Many of those brands made up the 1o worst picks for resale value for 2008.

Why the big turn? Simple. Over production. The Big Three lean towards overproducing their vehicles. Then they slap on huge discounts and rebates. Those combined with the over abundant supply of Taurus, Impala, and Stratus fleet and rental cars. Helps to absolutely destroy the resale value of those cars.

Volkswagen is the surprise comeback kid on the survey list. They have steadily grown over the last 5 years. Thanks to big boosts in quality, fuel efficiency, European styling, and exceptional value.

Source: The Wall Street Journal

By: Austin On 19:39

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