The Roots of Acura

06.10.16 - Acura Logo

There have been luxury models for many years and they have come from a variety of places. BMW and Mercedes-Benz have their own story, but Acura was born from Honda which already had the reputation of being one of the most reliable car companies on the market when it took the wraps off its luxury division thirty years ago. Over these three decades the Acura brand has shown us that Honda could build more than just small, fuel efficient models, but could be the right choice for luxury and a brand that would appeal to a younger demographic than any other luxury car brand. Here are some of the cars that have made Acura what it is today.

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Classic Car Ads that Got Us Started

06.06.16 - 1975 Chrysler Cordoba

Taking up advertising space on your TV is not a new concept, just the high price to have the prime spots during the Super Bowl is. For as long as there have been television commercials cars have been sold this way to show you a new car that would be the next great ride for your family to enjoy. While we often admire and love classic cars, let’s take a look at some classic car commercials that show us where advertising began and can give you a great idea of just how far we have come from those early days of advertising.

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Testing the Waters

06.02.16 - Mazda CX-4

When you consider the market of today automotive world we see there is a segment that has stormed the castle and taken over where sedans once ruled. This segment of the market is the crossover SUV segment and it now offers automakers the chance to do many things with their SUVs that have never been done before. Decades ago an SUV was much more utility than sport and were built based on truck platforms, but in today’s market we see most of the SUVs are of a unibody build and have gotten smaller than some of our sedans to be an active vehicle that is fun to drive but offers a bit more space and a higher ride.

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Which Car Would You Rather Have?

05.29.16 - 2016 Hyundai Azera

Sometimes when you compare two items it’s not clear which one is preferred as soon as you look at them. It’s not as if you had to choose between two types of fruit such as apples and oranges, but instead you have to choose the grade of the fruit and on the outside they look exactly the same. When this happens how do you make a choice between the two to make sure you have the better pick and the one that will be the most satisfying and free of any defects, the same is the case with cars that are extremely similar.

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Come Out of Winter Like a Champ

05.25.16 - Winter Road

There is no doubt that winter is one of the worst seasons for any vehicle. If you live in an area where there is a long stretch of ice and snow along with dark and gloomy days you certainly look forward to the spring and summer months with sunshine and colorful flowers, but is your car ready for the warmer months. The toll winter can have on your car and be compounded in the spring if you don’t take some precautions, but there are some ways you can ensure your car is ready for these warmer months and it will be ready to give you the best performance you can ask for from you ride.

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Comfort Doesn’t Have to Come at a High Price

05.21.16 - 2016 Chrysler 300

There is nothing more enjoyable to most of us than a comfortable ride in a car that is made to be comfortable. The challenge with comfort is most of the time this is thought of as something you can only have on a luxury car, but the reality is there are plenty of cars that offer the spacious comfort you want in a price range you can certainly enjoy. When it comes to comfort, don’t spend all your income to be in a luxury car, go ahead and enjoy the right space and seating in a car that you can buy for under $30,000.

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Tires; You Don’t Think About Them Until You Have To

05.17.16 - Tires

Most of us drive around on all season tires and are more than happy with the results we get. For the most part we don’t even think about the tires on our car until it’s time to check the pressure, which should be done at least once a month, they appear to be bald, or we experience a flat tire. On a performance car the thought process should be different. You need to think about your tires on a regular basis and if you don’t have an alternative set of summer tires you’re missing out. These tires are great for any cars, not just for the high performance models, but they aren’t cheap. Here are some of the best summer tires to give you the grip in the corners you want during the warmer days of the year.

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Cars that Don’t Earn the “Mom” Seal of Approval

05.13.16 - Monster Truck

You can only imagine how quickly a car won’t get an approval from most mothers. Unless you have a mother who is a gear head that loves the smell of fumes and wants to see just how much power and torque she can get from her latest sports car, not likely, you will only get her approval if the car is sufficiently safe with record for keeping everyone aboard from getting hurt. Sorry mothers, there is just too much horsepower and fun for us to have on the market today and while some of the European exotics would make obvious choices as cars you don’t want us to drive, here are some that might have slipped past your view but still don’t get your approval.

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How Does the Ford Focus RS Give You Value?

05.09.16 - 2016 Ford Focus RS

The amazing thing we see today is automakers trying to sell us on cars that are extremely expensive but only shave a small amount of time off the speed of a car that you can have for around $40,000. While it’s not likely you will ever see a Ford Focus RS on the same track with any Ferrari or Porsche model, the difference in price for the speed gained puts horsepower and track times at a premium. If you are going to spend a lot of time at the track and want a winner, the investment might make sense, but if you simply want a car that has good power and is lots of fun, the Ford Focus RS is a great choice.

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The Hypnotic Car You Must Drive

05.05.16 - Rolls-Royce Dawn

Think about the car you want to drive and how it might smell and feel. Can you picture it? What car is it? If you have visions of a high speed race car and the fumes from the exhaust that come with taking off on the track as you add burnt rubber to the mix, this won’t be the article for you. While many of us at a young age do love a fast car and want that excitement, the symbol of all things exotic and wonderful about the world would give you visions of a Roll-Royce model to cruise around the streets in and enjoy the country cruises.

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