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Acura MDX chases plush Lexus RX, plus it can count to seven
June 12, 2013 3:30 PM

The 2014 redesign of the upscale Acura MDX pushes the popular SUV closer toward the class best-seller, the Lexus RX. But the MDX has a trick up its sleeve.

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First drive: 2014 Acura MDX boasts improvements, yet feels unremarkable
May 31, 2013 3:30 PM

The Acura MDX has long been a favorite SUV choice for many affluent suburbanites. We think its 2014 redesign will continue to please many, though impress few.

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Best SUVs for third-row seating space
April 11, 2013 9:00 AM

Automakers tout the size of their SUV's third-row seats claiming they are accessible and usable. And while SUVs are pitched as a hipper alternative to the minivan, they still can't rival the big people movers.

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First drive: Bland Acura RLX is under equipped and outclassed
April 9, 2013 4:30 PM

After more than 400 miles of driving the new Acura RLX, I can think of little good to say about it. Being neither luxurious nor sporty, the RLX fails to excite. And that's putting it mildly.

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Audi Allroad: Smart money or stupid money?
April 5, 2013 2:30 PM

We love driving the Audi Allroad. It's tough to label anything a "staff favorite," but with over six months of service and 12,000+ miles on the odometer, it's clear that the Allroad doesn't stay stationary for long.

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Our favorite cars at the New York Auto Show
April 3, 2013 10:00 AM

With the media days at the New York International Auto Show behind us, the cars team has had time to reflect on the approximately 1,000 vehicles on display. Many new models made impressions, and some were utterly forgettable. To share our perspective, we've named standouts in 10 categories.

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Best used cars for under $15,000
March 14, 2013 7:00 AM

Buying a used car can be a great way to save money. The trick is to find a not only a good deal, but a good car—one that will be safe, reliable, and enjoyable for years. Our picks for the best used cars can help steer you in the right direction.

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Connecting with cars presents new challenges for car buyers
March 5, 2013 7:00 AM

If you're still thinking that the latest new cars are all about styling, features, horsepower, and fuel mileage, think again.

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Video: 2014 Acura RLX faces a tough challenge
March 4, 2013 3:00 PM

Acura's redesigned RLX sedan is a rolling example of the challenges faced by Honda's luxury brand. We drove an RLX press car to get a first impression.

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Consumer Reports names the best and worst cars by brand
March 1, 2013 12:00 PM

While car brand reputation can be a strong influence on purchase decisions, such perceptions can be misleading. The reality is, every brand offers models that perform across a spectrum, with some are clearly better than others.

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Most and least expensive cars to own
February 27, 2013 11:00 AM

It's important, of course, to get a good deal when you buy a car. But it's just as critical to look down the road at how much a vehicle will cost you to own.

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How to find the cars that offer the best value
December 27, 2012 9:00 AM

When shopping for a new car, it is natural to want to get a great value for your automotive dollar. And that's what our latest best new-car values analysis is designed to do.

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Top 10 most researched new and used cars for 2012
December 24, 2012 9:00 AM

As 2012 winds down, we wanted to take a look back and see which new and used vehicles were most popular on ConsumerReports.org.

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Are car deals better at the end of the year?
December 20, 2012 11:15 AM

Conventional wisdom says that car deals are better at the end of the year. But is this still true? Our analysis shows, some new-car offers in late December are great, while others are just hype.

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2013 Acura ILX proves to be a Civic in a tuxedo
October 8, 2012 9:00 AM

Our complaints about the current Honda Civic are well documented. Despite its pedigree of past outstanding small cars, the current model is too noisy, has an unrefined ride, and unimpressive fit and finish. It falls well short in our testing, conceding ground to numerous, better competitors. It turns out, many of those shortcomings were addressed in its upscale mechanical sibling, the Acura ILX.

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