Tests and Features

I first came into contact with the 2017 Acura NSX back in October 2015 on the track at the Honda Research Centre in Tochigi, Japan. The encounter was brief as it was intense; I was only able to do two laps in it. So I jumped at the opportunity to …

MARYSVILLE, Ohio – “This is a very big day in our history,” said Tom Shoupe, Executive Vice President and COO of Honda of America Manufacturing. Those are the first words spoken to the inaugural group of automotive journalists ever to step foot in Acura's Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC), solely dedicated …

Next week, the Car Guide will be off to the Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Marysville, Ohio. This isn't just your typical plant tour visit, as the PMC is the new, dedicated facility for the second-generation 2017 Acura NSX. It's been a long time coming for Acura's halo car to …

Choosing my top five favourite road tests for 2015 is no easy task, but since I’ve been asked to come up with a shortlist, here are my picks. The McLaren 650S and the Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S could have made the cut, much like the Mazda CX-3, but …

It’s a gorgeous fall day at Honda’s research and development centre in Tochigi, Japan, and I’ve got an appointment with the new sports car designed to show off Honda’s technical capabilities and bring the glory back to the Acura brand. In fact, the new NSX is Acura’s new flagship car …

In January 2012, Honda pulled the wraps off the NSX concept car at the North American International Auto Show. Since then it has been one of the longest reveals in automotive history. Finally, the real deal is set to hit Canadian roads in spring 2016. As with the concept, the …

At last! The Car Guide is headed to Japan this week to test drive the highly anticipated 2017 Acura NSX on the oval track at Honda’s research and development centre. With a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 and three electric motors connected to a nine-speed dual-clutch transmission, we’re expecting the NSX to …

When Honda launched Acura in 1986, it wanted to offer North American drivers a more high-end alternative. Back then, buyers in our market didn’t think of the Japanese manufacturer as a maker of luxury products, so it made sense to create a separate division. Acura initially selected models from Honda …

During World War II, Japan christened the Yamato, their largest battleship at the time. Displacing 72,200 tonnes, this vessel was the most-advanced of its kind with 181 guns and a top speed of 27 knots. But despite all that, it wasn't enough to help Japan win the war, and it …

Honda’s luxury brand hasn’t had it easy lately, with many models hungry for buyers. This is especially true for Acura’s cars, since its SUVs are generally doing better. Surprisingly, the MDX—the biggest and most expensive model in their portfolio—is generating the most sales and its little brother, the RDX, is …