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Acura Unveils New Electric Vision Design Study at Monterey Car Week

Electric Cars Report

Accelerating toward its electrified future, Acura gave enthusiasts an unexpected sneak peek at its latest Electric Vision during its annual event at the world-famous Monterey Car Week.

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Acura Debuts Performance Electric Vision Design Concept

The Truth About Cars

While Acura recently unveiled its first production EV, the 2024 ZDX crossover , during Monterey Car Week, the model didn’t quite reach the ridiculous levels of extravagance the event is known for. & It’s not a production vehicle and may not even qualify as a prototype for some model Acura has yet to deliver. .&

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EV tax credit eligibility, Dodge electric muscle car, Tesla Supercharging win, Acura EV concept: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Tesla tops a study of the charging experience. Acura shows how its design draws out in EVs. Dodge goes loud-and-proud with its electric muscle car. Evidence mounts for BMW shifting its battery strategy. And we distill the list of eligible vehicles for the EV tax credit down to a very few. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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IIHS study finds GM front crash prevention systems cut police-reported crashes

Green Car Congress

An IIHS study of General Motors vehicles with optional front crash prevention systems found that GM vehicles with autobrake and forward collision warning had 43% fewer police-reported front-to-rear crashes of all severities and 64% fewer front-to-rear crashes with injuries than the same vehicles without any front crash prevention technology.

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Acura to debut 3 new vehicles at the 2012 North American International Auto Show including its first gasoline-electric hybrid

Green Car Congress

Acura will unveil three new vehicles at the 2012 North American International Auto Show including a new compact sports sedan, a redesigned RDX crossover sport utility vehicle, and a concept version of the next generation Acura NSX super car.

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Study: Collision Avoidance Technology Continues to Struggle

The Truth About Cars

In a study that comprised more than 160,000 accidents, the IIHS asserted that these systems prevented accidents with regular passenger vehicles 53 percent of the time. We’ve likewise reported on numerous studies showing that these types of features dramatically reduce driver response times and boast failure rates higher than we’d like to see.

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Consumer Reports: Most Reliable Car Brands of the Year - Find Out Who Ranks Highest

The Truth About Cars

A recent study by Consumer Reports provides a detailed look into the reliability of various car brands, helping buyers make informed decisions. Leading Brands in Reliability Lexus (Score: 79) Toyota (Score: 76) Mini (Score: 71) Acura (Score: 70) Honda (Score: 70) Rounding out the top 10 are Subaru, Mazda, Porsche, BMW, and Kia.

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