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VIDEO: Drifting in America has come a long way since 1998

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Ben Hsu

Drifting was still a little-known underground activity in the United States back in 1998. However, that didn’t stop some of Japan’s most famous drift racers and judges from visiting southern California to see what the nascent scene was all about. … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged acura, ae86, Civic EG, crx, drifting, eclipse, honda, integra, keiichi tsuchiya, Ken Nomura, mitsubishi, mr2, s13, s14, sw20 | 5 Comments

VIDEO: It’s easy to forget how weird import drag racing was

Posted on January 28, 2022 by Ben Hsu

Back in 1996 the idea of a front-wheel-drive Honda being anything but an economic commuter was still an alien concept to most Americans. But, it had grown big enough that even a public broadcast show like Motorweek was reporting on … Continue reading →

Posted in Video | Tagged acura, civic, crx, drag racing, fd3s, honda, mazda, rotary engine, rx-7 | 3 Comments

Acura anime series “Chiaki’s Journey” has Initial D vibes

Posted on January 21, 2022 by Dan Hsu

Acura has launched its own anime series, titled Chiaki’s Journey. The story features a young driver, a lonely mountain road, a cocky rival, and a gruff father figure that pushes her to hone her driving skills. Sound familiar? It’s like … Continue reading →

Posted in manga, Video | Tagged acura, anime, integra, Integra Type R, nsx | 2 Comments

Japanese Classic Car Show 2021, Part 01

Posted on December 30, 2021 by Ben Hsu

To close out 2021, a year where things were finally opening up again, we’re going back to the Japanese Classic Car Show. After a hiatus in 2020 due to the pandemic, JCCS was back in full form. Perhaps trying to … Continue reading →

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Integra was almost the original name for the Ford Taurus

Posted on November 22, 2021 by Ben Hsu

Companies spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to pick names for their products. They have to sound good, be memorable, and not accidentally mean something offensive in other languages. Despite the number of words, the pool of usable names is … Continue reading →

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QotW: What’s your fondest memory of the Acura Integra?

Posted on November 15, 2021 by Dave Yuan

The elephant in the room this week is obviously the new Acura Integra. We thought about asking how Honda could have done better or, why automakers were constantly disappointing enthusiasts, but we felt that that horse had been well-beaten. So … Continue reading →

Posted in Question of the Week | Tagged acura, honda, integra, QotW | 10 Comments

Let’s talk about the new Acura Integra and how to fix it

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Ben Hsu

With a name like Integra, expectations were bound to be high. But we don’t think Honda knew just how high they would be, especially from enthusiasts who still have an enormous amount of love for the trio of original Integra … Continue reading →

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Acura Integra returns for 2023 a reskinned Honda Civic Si

Posted on November 11, 2021 by Ben Hsu

It’s been 20 years since an Integra was sold under the Acura banner (20 years if you want to get technical and exclude the RSX). It’s back for 2023, looking like a reskinned current-generation Civic Si. The good news is, … Continue reading →

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Watch an original Acura NSX being slung around by an F1 driver

Posted on October 27, 2021 by Ben Hsu

At last weekend’s US Grand Prix, Formula One drivers from the Honda-powered Scuderia AlphaTauri team got the chance to throw an original Acura NSX around Austin, Texas’ Circuit of the Americas. Though their driving was impressive, it’s almost funny because … Continue reading →

Posted in motorsport | Tagged acura, honda, nsx, Pierre Gasly, Yuki Tsunoda | 2 Comments

This 400,000-mile Acura NSX’s owner is our new hero

Posted on October 21, 2021 by Ben Hsu

When it comes to classics, bone stock examples with as few miles as possible are always going to fetch the most coin. But there is another way to live, and that is by putting the most damn miles a person … Continue reading →

Posted in profiles | Tagged acura, honda, NA1, nsx | 3 Comments

Honda brings out all the classics in new ad, “The Origin of Determination”

Posted on October 18, 2021 by Ben Hsu

Every once in a while Honda will put out an ad that reaches deep into its past and pull out all the classics. Sometimes the results are downright beautiful, sometimes they’re terrible. The latest one, released today, falls somewhere in … Continue reading →

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Reborn Acura Integra’s manual transmission confirmed

Posted on October 14, 2021 by Ben Hsu

Stick shifters, rejoice! The 2022 Acura Integra will have a manual gearbox. Acura revealed the teaser in a clever video titled “Generational Shift” that depicted the standard transmissions (remember when they were called that?) of all past Integra models, including … Continue reading →

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Acura’s second Integra teaser confirms 5-door body style

Posted on September 29, 2021 by Ben Hsu

Acura has dropped a second teaser for the upcoming Integra revival. This time, it’s the rear corner in a shadowy preview. In it, you can see the shut lines for a set of rear doors and a wide-opening fifth door … Continue reading →

Posted in Next Version | Tagged acura, integra | 14 Comments

Acura files for Integra Type S trademark

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Ben Hsu

Acura has filed for a trademark for the name “Integra Type S”. It’s been just two weeks since they melted the internet by surprise-announcing the return of the Integra nameplate in 2022, and now they’ve taken the additional step of … Continue reading →

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The Acura Integra will return in 2022

Posted on August 12, 2021 by J Elrick

Last time we checked, today isn’t April Fool’s, but apparently Acura is going to revive the Integra in 2022. That’s right, the 90s Tuner Era darling, perhaps even the platonic ideal of a sport compact, will be making a comeback … Continue reading →

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VIDEO: A British-built Acura Legend just wasn’t the same

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Ben Hsu

In 1987 the Austin Rover Group embarked on an interesting experiment. They would sell Acura Legend-based luxury sedans with Honda guts. Everything else would be developed in-house, and the result would be unleashed on an unsuspecting American public as the … Continue reading →

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EVENTS: Ryu Asada Memorial Drive and Fundraiser

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Ben Hsu

Ryu Asada was loved. By his family, by his friends, by his colleagues, and by the 200 people that showed up with a week’s notice to celebrate his life. The venerated Hot Wheels and Matchbox designer was taken from all … Continue reading →

Posted in events | Tagged acura, Cadillac, Corvette, datsun, DeLorean, Dodge Challenger, Ford Mustang, GMC Typhoon, honda, infiniti, jun imai, mazda, Meyers Manx, mitsubishi, nissan, Pontiac Firebird, Pontiac GTO, porsche, porsche 911, Ryu Asada, subaru, tacoma, toyota | 19 Comments

VIDEO: The Acura Legend was aptly named

Posted on January 8, 2021 by Ben Hsu

You have to admire the cojones on Acura. Legends usually take a while to establish themselves as such, but they named their debut luxury flagship the Legend from day one. It was a class unto itself upon launch, but by … Continue reading →

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MOTORSPORT: The Raybrig NSX finished its final race in a jaw-dropping blaze of glory

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Ben Hsu

For nearly 25 years, the Raybrig NSX has been a fixture in the Japan Grand Touring Championships. In the heyday of JGTC, the striking blue racing machine was one of the most recognizable on the track. Over the weekend, however, … Continue reading →

Posted in motorsport | Tagged acura, honda, Jenson Button, JGTC, kunimitsu takahashi, nsx, SuperGT | 6 Comments

Acura revives Long Beach Blue heritage color on the new NSX

Posted on November 13, 2020 by Dan Hsu

Acura is continuing to bring back what it calls heritage colors on the new NSX for 2021. Long Beach Blue Pearl is one of the rarest paint colors offered on the first-generation NSX. Though it was offered for four years, … Continue reading →

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