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Winter Car Care Tips

1. Have tools on hand. For peace of mind, keep an emergency kit in the car. Place items like first aid supplies, LED flashlight, car phone charger, hazard triangles, ski hats, emergency blankets and an ice scraper in the trunk and replenish as necessary.

Tip: It’s also a good idea to become a member of a roadside assistance program, since it ensures you’ll be provided with towing should your vehicle break down.

2. Get a tune-up. Let the pros inspect your vehicle so they can spot potential problems before they become dangerous or expensive. They’ll also top off necessary vehicle fluids and check to make sure the air filter is in good shape for the winter.

3. Consider snow tires. If you live in an area prone to heavy snow or icy roads, it’s a good idea to swap your tires with versions made to handle wintry weather. If you don’t want snow tires, make sure to check the pressure and tread wear on your current tires.

Tip: Keep plastic or fabric bags in your car to store wet or muddy items, then toss in the laundry when it needs to be cleaned.

4. Check wiper blades. Ice and snow wear down wiper blades and can make them ineffective when you need them the most. Replace as soon as you see signs of wear and tear. A good set of wiper blades should last about a year, but less in particularly rainy or snowy/icy climates.

Tip: Turn wipers off after every car trip. If the blades are frozen or stuck, the next time the engine’s turned on, the motor can burn out trying to get the stubborn blades moving.

5. Check fluid levels. Frequently pop the hood and make sure that all fluids and coolants for your transmission, power steering, oil, windshield washers and brakes are filled to proper levels. 

Source: HomeMadeSimple

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Acura hopes RLX can take on BMW, Lexus

Acura unveiled the RLX luxury sport sedan Tuesday at the North American International Auto Show, a car it hopes can challenge such performance luxury competitors as the BMW 5-series and Lexus GS.

The RLX replaces the slow-selling RL and goes on sale March 15.
There is a choice between a V6 gas engine or hybrid drivetrain. All-wheel drive is another option. Front-drive models can be equipped with rear steering for improved maneuverability and parking ease. The base model will come with a 310-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 that promises an EPA combined city/highway rating of 24 m.p.g.

A 370-horsepower hybrid model will have all-wheel drive. Other features include touch-screen controls, adaptive cruise control and capless fueling.
Acura also debuted its 2014 MDX prototype, a seven-passenger luxury crossover SUV that's very similar to a mid-2013 production model that will replace Acura's popular midsize crossover later this year.

The prototype is 1.5 inches shorter than the current MDX and interior room grows.


Source: Detroit Free Press

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Acura RLX History

The Acura RLX is the largest, most technology-laden sedan from Honda's luxury brand. Arriving at U.S. dealers in the first half of 2014, it will succeed the generation of Acura RL sedan that's been with us since 2005, but does so under an all-new nameplate.

The RLX pioneers several new features: a new hybrid system, all-wheel drive with advanced torque vectoring, and four-wheel steering. But technology aside, the more luxurious interior of a more spacious cabin may be just as deserving of the new name. With 2 inches more in the wheelbase and 2 inches' greater width, the new car offers more cabin space in about the same length as the old RL. Much of the car's specification was revealed by a concept car--also called RLX--shown at the New York Auto Show in April 2012.

Styling is attractive but hardly radical, with a typically aggressive Acura stance and a smooth arched roofline fronted by 'Jewel Eye' LED headlamps—framed in a dual-stacked array, with ultra-reflective optical lenses, that should be distinctive day or night.

Power is provided by Honda's well-known 3.5-liter V-6, with the optional Sport Hybrid system adding a triple-electric-motor hybrid system and a lithium-ion battery pack. Two of the motors power the rear wheels, in the latest version of Acura's SH-AWD system--replacing the mechanical all-wheel drive of its predecessor, the RL. Anticipated fuel efficiency is in the range of 30 mpg combined. The Acura RLX will also come as a front-wheel drive model, with a 310-horsepower version of that V-6. The front-drive model, however, adds a special Precision All Wheel Steer system that changes rear-wheel toe angles with electronic actuators—using the rear wheels to aid handling responsiveness.

All RLX models will include both Forward Collision Warning and Lane Departure Warning, with Lane Keep Assist as an addition to the latter. Acura already says it expects top five-star scores from the Federal government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the upcoming Safety Pick Plus status from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

The 2014 Acura RLX will come in five trim grades: RLX, RLX with Navigation, RLX with Technology package, RLX with Krell Audio package, and RLX with Advance package. The navigation system now includes surface-street traffic, and security features include stolen vehicle tracking, airbag deployment notification remote locking and unlocking, and 24-hour concierge services. Infotainment systems use both an embedded data connection and smartphone integration. The RLX will feature a next-generation AcuraLink Communication system, with dual LCD display screens, high-end audio, the Aha streaming-audio interface, and an expanded range of infotainment and connectivity features.

Expect more details on pricing and availability over the course of 2013, as the Acura RLX gets closer to arriving on the market.

Source: The Car Connection

Acura MDX: A Weekly Driver 2012 Top 10

Now in the sixth year of its second generation, the 2012 Acura MDX is the flagship midsize crossover Sport Utility Vehicle of Honda’s luxury brand.

 

As the first crossover to offer third-row seating, it’s hard to view the modern MDX as a sibling of the Isuzu Trooper. But 12 years after its debut, the MDX (Multi-Dimensional Luxury) retains little resemblance to the long-gone utilitarian SUV beast of a relative. Instead, it’s firmly positioned as the top-rated vehicle in its segment.

 

While hugely popular, SUVs aren’t for everyone. But the Acura MDX could easily sway car owners whose buying preferences are solely geared toward gas mileage and other economic considerations.

 

But why would a solo owner or small family buy the seven-passenger Acura MDX?

 

After my week’s test drive of an estimate combined 200 city and highway miles, it’s simple equation. The Acura MDX is so comfortable and presents such a dynamic, confident ride, it’s just as much a luxury sedan as it is a three-row SUV.

 

It may not be suited for extensive off-road use, but while not serving as a luxury vehicle, it’s a versatile SUV with plenty of cargo space and lots of leather and handsome trim.

 

The Acura’s qualities begin with its 3.7-liter, 300-horsepowers V6 engine featuring a six-speed transmission with a sequential sportshift and paddle shifters. From there, the positivrs include a long list of standard features: all-wheel drive, anti-lock brakes, stability, traction control, active headrests, a multi-view rear camera as well a power moonroof and a power tailgate.

 

The Advance edition I drove also included the Exterior, Tech and Advance packages, which total a few-dozen additional features.

 

Add it all up and what’s not to like? The MDX performed well in city and highway driving like few, if any, SUVs I’ve driving in nearly 10 years of weekly driver test drives.

 

Likes:

Confidence acceleration.

Smooth all-wheel drive system.

Accurately defined seven-passenger SUV.

Easy to maneuver, easy configure third-row seats.

Side view mirrors’ blind-spot warning system. It’s efficient but not shockingly overt.

 

Dislikes:

Cluttered dash features.

Gas mileage averages could be better.

 

Facts & Figures: 2012 Acura MDX
Fuel Economy: 16 mpg (city), 21 mpg (highway), 18 combined, six-speed automatic transmission.
Horsepower: 300.
Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price: $54,455.00
Price As Tested: $55,340.00

 

The Weekly Driver’s Final Words:

 

What the Honda Odyssey is to the family van, the Acura MDX is to the midsize SUV segment. It’s well built, has seven-passenger capacity, upscale features as well as grand performance and convenience. There’s no better vehicle in its class.

Source: The Weekly Driver

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