Sneak Peek: We Take a Look at Acura’s Role in Upcoming Thor Movie

The 2012 Acura TL is getting a 9-speed HYPER-shift transmission in May. That’s when theaters will start showing Thor, which features special Acura S.H.I.E.L.D. vehicles.

MT Then and Now: Acura Celebrates 25 Years in U.S., Full Acura, Lexus Sales Figures

“You paid how much for that Hyundai?” is a question that was preceded years earlier by “You’re paying how much for that fancy Honda?”

MT Then and Now: 1996, 1999, 2004, 2009, 2012 TL

Two generations of bland Acura TLs made way in 2004 for the competent midsize luxury sedan that, as we said in a 2005 review, was finally worthy of serious attention from the established German automakers. With the 2009 TL, Acura made the full transition from wallflower to hard-to-ignore. Acura’s Touring Luxury car became the best-selling luxury sedan in the U.S. in 2005, but some say the bold 2009 redesign went too far.

First Drive: 2012 Acura TL

“Now with less ugly!” isn’t the greatest selling point, but revised styling really is the most significant change to the refreshed 2012 Acura TL.

First Drive: 2011 Acura RDX FWD

The Acura RDX was designed to be among the sportiest in its segment, and except for a couple issues, the driving experience of the 2011 model is engaging as with our 2007 RDX long-termer. And that long-termer didn’t benefit from the changes Acura made for the 2010 model year.