http://www.thecarconnection.com/reviews Car Reviews -- Get the consensus and opinions from TheCarConnection and from around the Web on your favorite car. Sat, 30 Aug 2008 10:31:38 -0400 Lifestyle/Fashion http://www.thecarconnection.com/images/website/tcc-feed.jpg http://www.thecarconnection.com/reviews http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/acura_rl_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/acura_rl_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta  2008 ACURA RL STYLING | [7 out of 10] Autoblog: "anonymous face and rather bland overall styling" J.D. Power: "fundamentally good-looking car, but it is bland" Kelley Blue Book: "from the front and side, the RL is unmistakably Acura " The 2008 Acura RL sports clean but not compelling lines framing an interior that's much more ...]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:20:58 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/acura_tsx_2009 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/acura_tsx_2009?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta  2009 ACURA TSX STYLING | [8 out of 10] ConsumerGuide: "Gauges are large and quick to decipher at a glance" Autoblog: "A much more aggressive stance than before" Edmunds: "Not as streamlined as the original 'flying wedge' design" After five years on the market, the Acura TSX was due for an overhaul. For 2009, Acura offers that ...]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:30:26 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/acura_tsx_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/acura_tsx_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta  2008 ACURA TSX STYLING | [7 out of 10] Car and Driver: "Driver-oriented cockpit" Edmunds: "attractive and well-made" Kelley Blue Book: "sharp lines and clean appearance" While the 2008 Acura TSX may put off those who appreciate tradition, its contemporary styling will appeal to drivers with a high-tech aesthetic. The ...]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:17:28 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/acura_tl_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/acura_tl_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta  2008 ACURA TL STYLING | [8 out of 10] Car and Driver: "an attractive blend of style and luxury" Kelley Blue Book: "can be confused with no other in the segment" ConsumerGuide: "an impressive blend of sport and luxury" The 2008 Acura TL retains its place in the market as a classy and comfortable front-wheel-drive sports sedan. ...]]> Fri, 30 May 2008 09:20:10 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/acura_rdx_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/acura_rdx_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta  2008 ACURA RDX STYLING | [8 out of 10] Edmunds: "considerably more upscale than the average small SUV" ConsumerGuide: "a trendy mix of textures and shapes" Kelley Blue Book: "there isn't much not to like about the 2008 Acura RDX" MyRide.com: "sleek lines and an aggressive snout" Reviews read by TheCarConnection.com found little ...]]> Thu, 29 May 2008 16:06:35 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/acura_mdx_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/acura_mdx_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta 2008 ACURA MDX STYLING | 9 out of 10 Car and Driver: "The MDX goes for a techno-futuristic look" Cars.com: "a more integrated look" Edmunds.com: "metallic grille looks as if it could be wielded by a Spartan in battle" Washington Post: "a big, ugly grille that is supposed to convey aggressiveness" Generally, ...]]> Mon, 12 May 2008 18:08:19 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/bottomline/acura_tsx_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/bottomline/acura_tsx_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta As the experts at TheCarConnection.com put together this review on the new 2008 Acura TSX, they studied the range of available reviews. Then TheCarConnection.com's editors incorporated their firsthand experience with the vehicle to help assure the most useful review. Likes: - Very peppy and fun to drive with manual transmission - ...]]> Fri, 09 May 2008 10:23:10 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/bottomline/acura_rl_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/bottomline/acura_rl_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta The luxury-car fans at TheCarConnection.com read reviews of the 2008 Acura RL from around the Web and compiled this conclusive profile of the RL from that research. Experts from TheCarConnection.com have driven the Acura RL on several different occasions, then added opinions and impressions where they help you make a better buying ...]]> Wed, 07 May 2008 20:20:34 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/bottomline/acura_tl_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/bottomline/acura_tl_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta TheCarConnection.com's editors studied reviews from around the Web to bring you this conclusive report on the 2008 Acura TL. Experts from TheCarConnection.com have driven the Acura TL and TL Type-S on several different occasions. These experiences enable our team to offer you a definitive opinion on this sports sedan. This review also ...]]> Wed, 07 May 2008 20:05:47 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/bottomline/acura_rdx_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/bottomline/acura_rdx_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta The car experts at TheCarConnection.com researched online reviews from respected Web resources to produce this comprehensive review of the 2008 Acura RDX. TheCarConnection.com's editors also drove the Acura RDX, so that we can deliver you the best information on Acura's new crossover, on its competition, and help you figure out which ...]]> Mon, 05 May 2008 23:07:32 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/bottomline/acura_tsx_2009 http://www.thecarconnection.com/bottomline/acura_tsx_2009?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta To put together this review on the new 2009 Acura TSX, the experts at TheCarConnection.com looked at the range of available reviews. TheCarConnection.com's editors incorporate firsthand information wherever possible to assure the best in accuracy and depth. Likes: - Swooping instrument panel design - Peppy performance with manual ...]]> Mon, 05 May 2008 22:52:15 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/bottomline/acura_mdx_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/bottomline/acura_mdx_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta To assemble a comprehensive review on the new 2008 Acura MDX, the car pros at TheCarConnection.com consulted reviews from a wide range of reputable sources. TheCarConnection.com's editors also drove 2008 Acura MDX and combined their impressions with all the available information to create this conclusive review. Likes: - Strong ...]]> Mon, 05 May 2008 22:22:49 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/acura_rl_2009 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/acura_rl_2009?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta Hoping to kick some new life into the brand, Acura rolled into Chicago with an almost completely new version of its RL flagship, which will hit U.S. showrooms later this year. The 2009 Acura RL "defines our brand and further refines our engineering credentials," declared the Honda luxury division's marketing ...]]> Wed, 06 Feb 2008 03:00:00 -0500 http://www.thecarconnection.com/article/1013498_1993-acura-legend-torn-cv-boot http://www.thecarconnection.com/article/1013498_1993-acura-legend-torn-cv-boot?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta Wed, 10 Oct 2007 03:00:00 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/acura_mdx_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/acura_mdx_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta The seven-passenger MDX crossover SUV was new for 2007. Changes for 2008 are limited to a new auto-dimming rearview mirror. The MDX is Acura's big luxury crossover. It gets its power from a 300-horsepower 3.7-liter V-6 engine, which brings strong acceleration, along with a maximum tow rating of 5000 pounds. A five-speed ...]]> Mon, 08 Oct 2007 03:00:00 -0400