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Ford, Honda score high on safety test

The crash-happy folks over at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) have just released the results of their newest round of testing, and Acura and Ford have come out on top. Both the Acura MDX and the Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable earned the highest possible scores.

Acura announces pricing for 2007 MDX SUV

Acura announced Friday the pricing structure for its all-new MDX seven-passenger SUV, which hits U.S. showrooms October 17. The 3.7-liter 300-hp MDX will have a base price of $39,995, and will be available with three option packages:

2007 Acura MDX already reviewed

Just as Acura finally allowed its new MDX to touch tarmac, Joe Wiesenfelder ran up, snatched the keys and left a bewildered PR person wondering what the hell happened.

2007 Acura MDX unveiled early, too

AutoWeek followed up its "unapproved" online debut of the 2007 Honda CR-V with the unveiling of the 2007 Acura MDX, as well. Heavily inspired by the MD-X Concept that was unveiled at the 2006 New York Auto Show, the new MD-X sports an all-new design that differs sharply from the well-received looks of the current model. The new design works well too, especially the bold front grille treatment and gently bulg

Spy Shots: 2007 Acura MDX

As it turns out, the MDX Concept that Acura previewed at the New York Auto Show was a pretty good sneak peek at how the actual 2007 model will turn out. These spy photos show a front fascia similar to the one worn by the concept, if not a little less ostentatious. Otherwise, it appears the MDX may grow a little longer, with some extra length added behind the rear wheels to increase cargo capacity in the back

Japanese automakers fuelling record profits with new models

According to a Reuters report, Japan's five major automakers are set to post record profits as they prepare to close out their 2005/2006 fiscal year. While the depressed value of the yen has played a role in boosting profits for Japanese companies, there remains a strong link between new product launches and automaker profit

Acura to debut MDX concept in New York

With as long as the MDX has been around, it's nice to know that Acura's finally got a pending refresh of its big 'ute.  As expected, Acura will debut the MDX Concept at the New York Auto Show, the design and innards of which will likely become the 2007 Acura MDX. Honda's crew in the U.S. is responsible for this vehicle -- its research and development units here in the States have been toiling to prep this luxo-ute baby for arrival.

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