With the rollout of the 2012 A7, Audi has joined the growing list of automakers that are either ahead of their time, or going back in time (you decide), by introducing midsize hatchback sedans that are designed to look like sexy sport coupes.

It's probably safe to say that this is a new take on an old concept - a sedan with a rear hatch instead of a conventional trunk lid, offering more utility when it comes to loading and carrying luggage and cargo.

Among the current offerings in this new vehicle class are premium models such as the A7, BMW X6 and Acura ZDX, all of which can run upward of $50,000, and more affordable entries such as the Honda Accord Crosstour and Toyota Venza.

The 2003 recall covered 570,000 vehicles and included the 1998–99 Honda Accord, the 1999 Odyssey and Acura TL as well as the 1997-99 Acura CL. The 2005 recall covered almost 487,000 vehicles and included the 1999-2002 Accord, the 1997–2001 Prelude... Honda is recalling an additional 384,000 2003-4 models after a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration investigation into whether two earlier recalls for the same problem covered all the defective vehicles. The new recall covers some 2003 Accords and Civics as well as some 2003-4 Elements. The problem is that a defect in the shift interlock system could allow the vehicle to be turned off and the key removed without the vehicle’s......

The standard 8-way power adjustable driver’s seat features two-position memory, so when the driver enters the car with the key fob, the TSX automatically adjusts the driver seat to a pre-set position. To ensure proper maintenance intervals and to reduce the number of service visits, the TSX features a Maintenance Minder™ system that automatically monitors the vehicle’s unique operating profile and alerts the driver via a Multi-Information... ‘It serves as a critical entry point into the Acura brand for thousands of new luxury customers each year, and delivers in spades on the advanced performance, technology and style of Acura. On the active (accident avoidance) front, in addition to its...

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Speaking of interesting, Deals of the Week was downright stunned to see that Acura is offering a $12000 cash rebate on the ZDX luxury crossover.

Acura, Honda and Infiniti completed the top five brands, followed by Toyota, which fared well despite its safety recalls over the last year or so.

Others, such as Nissan/Infiniti and Honda/Acura models, use similarly configured control knobs mounted on the dash, close to the screen itself.

Could Peugeot have adopted the "four rear tires" strategy that Nick Wirth pioneered with the Acura ARX-02a? Rumors of Audi employing rear tires/wheels on

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Since alloy wheels are lighrer than sreel wheels they are recommended. The factory Honda and Acura alloys are excellent choices for autoctossing in stock ...

Hi! Does anyone know if you can use the factory 2007 Acura TL wheels/rims on a 2005 model TL?

Yes, they will fit without a problem. The rims/ tires are the exact same specifications, so they are interchangeable.

Yes, they are the same size and everything and the bolt pattern is the same.

How to remove Paint from Acura TL Wheels?

Is there some sort of liquid I can use to remove the factory paint off the TL rims?

Please feel free to list any other methods of removing paint.
I forgot to add that they were 2005

paint thinner wont work because they are powdercoated rims. aircraft paint stripper should work, they sell it at most auto places. youll have to take your tires off tho. Sandblasting would work as wel