| The next-gen in headlight technology has arrived | | Posted Sunday, October 29, 2006 2:46:41 PM by Blog57 Team | | Every part of our vehicles are continully receiving upgrades, be it for increased comfort, power, or efficiency. Those glowing globes in the front are no exception. Some years back, we saw the introduction of high intensity discharge (HID) headlights, which we now find on a number of cars like the Acura TL. The next step? LED-based headlights. This emerging technology is already being implemented in the Audi R8 and the Lexus LS. LEDs are nothing new, even in the automotive industry (they've been used as turn signals and brake lights), but this is the first time they've been used as headlights. They boast lower power consumption, higher efficiency (because they're directional), longer life, and "significantly more flexible packaging." The trade-off is that they are much more sensitive to heat, and considering their proximity to the engine bay, this could be a problem.... | |
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| | | Honda Canada Sets Record September Sales | | Posted Friday, October 06, 2006 2:45:57 PM by Blog57 Team | | Powered by strong monthly sales of Honda and Acura light-duty trucks and its popular cars, Honda Canada Inc. reported record sales of 16,888 units by its Honda and Acura divisions. Combined Honda and Acura division record sales for September were up 46 per cent over last year, with Honda automobile division sales of 14,702 units up 52 per cent, and Acura division reporting a 13 per cent increase with sales of 2,186 units. "Honda and Acura truck products in September created an overall increase of 80 per cent with part of that success due to the strong interest in the all-new Acura RDX luxury crossover utility vehicle," said Jim Miller, executive vice president of Honda Canada Inc. "We're also encouraged by Canada's best selling car, Honda Civic, which also set an all-time record with a monthly increase of 45 per cent." Honda's innovative tough trucks achieved an overall increase of 70%, with Pilot, Odyssey, Element, and Ridgeline all achieving record sales: Technology-advanced trucks in the Acura family - MDX and the all-new 2007 RDX crossover utility vehicle that went on sale in July - increased Acura truck sales by 174%.... | |
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| | | No more mystery: Acura TL Type-S official photos hit the web | | Posted Friday, September 08, 2006 12:45:37 AM by Blog57 Team | | Over the weekend, the Boston Globe let loose with the first details on the new Acura TL Type-S. We didn't expect to hear any more on the subject until 9/1, when Acura was set to officially pull off the wraps, but Autoweek has accelerated things a bit by publishing official pictures and additional details.We already told you about the car's 286-horse 3.5L V6, which is connected to either a 6-speed manual or a 5-speed auto with paddles. Also covered was the new stiffer suspension for the Type-S, so let's move on to how the car looks. Appearance-wise, the Type-S has adopted the former TL A-Spec's bodywork. The lower side skirts, the fender bulges, and the decklid spoiler that all first appeared on that package are now part of the Type-S trimmings. All TL models receive revised front fascias featuring integrated foglamps, new head and taillight assemblies, and an updated interior.... | |
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| | | Honda truck sales increase | | Posted Monday, September 04, 2006 10:46:06 AM by Blog57 Team | | American Honda light truck sales increased 10.5 percent for August and set an all-time record with sales of 69,385 light trucks. American Honda year-to-date sales are up 5.3 percent to 1,044,284 units, while sales for the month are down 6.7 percent to 151,253 units based on the daily selling rate. Honda Division light truck sales also posted an all-time record with 63,731 units delivered, up 11.4 percent. Odyssey sales of 18,773 units broke the all-time record, increasing 11.6 percent over year-ago results. Also setting records for the month were the Pilot and CR-V, both posting record August sales of 19,100 and 16,321 units, increasing by 31.6 and 6.8 percent respectively. Total Honda division sales were down 6.5 percent for the month to 132,990 units, while year-to-date sales are up 7.5 percent to 911,517.... | |
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| | | Acura TL Becomes First US Model Exported to China by Japanese ... | | Posted Monday, August 14, 2006 12:45:36 AM by Blog57 Team | | TORRANCE, Calif., July 27 -- Acura took a major step forward in its global plans with the export of the first U.S.-made Acura vehicle to China, the company announced today. Scheduled to go on-sale beginning in September at newly constructed Acura dealerships in key metropolitan areas of China, the first shipment of TL performance luxury sedans was off-loaded at the port of Shanghai earlier this week. Designed, developed and assembled in the United States, the sporty TL is the number one selling Acura model in the U.S., and will be sold alongside the top-of-the-line RL luxury sedan. .... | |
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| | | AIADA July 2006 US Sales: International Brands Help Down Month: Toyota, Honda Take No. 2 and 3 Spots | | Posted Saturday, August 12, 2006 2:46:35 PM by Blog57 Team | | Even as total U.S. auto sales dropped 17 percent for the month, international nameplate autos continued their charge in July, rising as a group 1.7 percent over the same period last year. An historic feat, Toyota, up 11.7 percent for the month, emerged in July as the No. 2 best-selling automaker in the U.S., surpassing Ford Motor Company (-35.3 percent in July) for the first time ever. Honda, with a rise in sales of 6 percent for July, slid into the No. 3 spot, skipping over Chrysler who suffered a 37.4 percent loss for the month. As gas prices across the nation remained at their high levels, consumers defected from SUVs and full-size pickups. Through July, full-sized pickup sales followed the trend of SUVs and dropped 15.3 percent, hurting GM and Ford's cash cows as well as sales of the Toyota Tundra, which was down 7.7 for the month.... | |
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| | | Lost keys a pain in the wallet | | Posted Saturday, July 22, 2006 12:45:58 AM by Blog57 Team | | Don't ever lose the keys to a modern car. Getting new computerized keys is complex, expensive and even humiliating. Even when you have the new keys, one little slip and you feel like an idiot. For the last two and a half years, I've leased an Acura 3.2 TL. So far, the Acura has lived up to its reputation of reliability. Just about the most expensive thing I have ever done is deal with the lost keys. Like many new cars, the Acura comes with a standard set of keys. Each key is attached to one of those all-purpose fobs that open and close the doors and the trunk and come with a red panic button. There is also a valet key, which will start the car and open doors but not the locked glove box or trunk, so the parking attendant can't remove things. Modern keys are clever.... | |
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| | | Police/fire log | | Posted Thursday, July 20, 2006 2:45:50 PM by Blog57 Team | | The following information was provided by the Placer County Sheriff's Department and the Roseville and Rocklin police departments from reports available for public review. • 4495 Pacific St., Rocklin, burglary. Someone broke a sliding window and entered Ocean Shore Printing Co. between 9:30 p.m. Friday and 9:15 a.m. Saturday. The intruder took $25 from a cash drawer, along with a black canvas bag containing design software, including about 100 graphic art compact discs. The bag's content was valued at an estimated $25,000. .... | |
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