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Road Test: 2022 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec Advance

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The Acura RDX has been one of the best-selling compact premium SUVs since 2006, and has sold more than 50,000 every year since 2015. With this success you had better bet folks at Acura were careful when doing a light restyle for the 2022 RDX, with a refresh of the exterior, interior and suspension plus added standard technology.

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Honda’s Indiana plant to boost production capacity; add Civic Hybrid

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Indiana was the first Honda plant in North America to build a hybrid vehicle when it started Acura ILX Hybrid production in April. HMIN produces the Civic Sedan and the Civic Natural Gas on the same assembly line with the Acura ILX. million units per year. Additionally, Honda’s capacity in the region will total 1.92

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Honda to end production of the Insight hybrid, commits to the expansion of hybrid offerings in the US

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Honda said the move reflects its reinforced commitment to a clear product strategy focused on further advancing fuel-efficient and alternative-fuel vehicle technologies that are better aligned with customer needs and that strengthen the company’s US sales momentum. of total Honda sales in the US for that year. of total sales.

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Event: WAJ Media Day: A Million Dollar Drive

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Acura TLX Type S. WAJ Media Day is a special treat, even for auto journalists who review dozens of cars a year. Auto manufacturers work hard to develop good relationships and communication with journalists. Acura TLX Type S. Alphabetically, here are some thoughts on the cars I experienced. Outstanding in its field.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. Cadillac’s Midsize Contender. The XT5 has a low dash design that nicely incorporated the 8.0-inch

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis GV70 AWD 3.5T Sport Prestige

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SiriusXM satellite radio is included (three-month trial subscription) as is the AM/FM/MP3 HD radio, USB ports with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The GV70 competes against premium small SUVs including the Acura RDX , Audi Q3, BMW X3, Buick Envision , Lexus NX , Lincoln Corsair, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Tesla Model Y and the Volvo XC60.

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Road Test: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 4Matic Mild Hybrid

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The 15-speaker system has a combination of mid-range, bass, tweeter and surround speakers for SiriusXM, FM radio, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The term luxury is tossed around pretty loosely in the auto industry. Road Test: 2022 Acura RDX SH-AWD. Observations: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 4Matic.