BBQ Ribs | Fox Acura of El Paso1. The State Line

From the outside, you wouldn’t suspect that this Spanish colonial-style building was home to one of the best barbecue restaurants in El Paso. If you’re looking for delectable pork ribs, look no further than the State Line. As the name suggests, it sits right along the Texas-New Mexico state line.

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Jumper Cables | Fox Acura of El Paso1. Overly Noisy Engine

One of the first signs of exhaust problems that you should to pay attention to is if you have an excessively noisy engine. If you have a faulty exhaust manifold gasket, it will cause an exhaust leak that sounds like a hissing or tapping sound. The sound is especially loud during a cold start or when you accelerate the vehicle.

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Country Music | Fox Acura of El Paso1. The Black Orchid Lounge

This classy bar and restaurant has trivia nights and live music throughout the week. Keep your eyes peeled for country music night, which changes each week. It’s a great spot to come with friends or for a date night and enjoy some great live tunes. The cocktails are excellent, and the food is great. And, it’s all done at a really reasonable price.

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Color, Cool, Car Light, Acura Headlight | Fox Acura of El PasoAs a luxury car division, Acura is among the leading developers of new car safety features and driver assistance systems. If you want the best in safety, you need to buy a luxury vehicle, and Acura has plenty of features you won’t see anywhere else.

Jewel Eye LED Headlights

Recently, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has added headlight coverage to the list of features it tests along with forward collision prevention and crash safety. Good headlights need to be bright and clear for straightaways as well as curves both sharp and gentle, plus they need to avoid dazzling the eyes of oncoming drivers. Acura’s Jewel Eye headlights aren’t just a distinctive look with their rows of gem-shaped lights, they also earn good marks on the IIHS headlight test. They even come with an auto-dimming feature that turns off the high beams when a car approaches.

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Crepe | Fox Acura of El PasoSharp Cookie

Like the name suggests, Sharp Cookie is a bakery that specializes in cookies of every shape, size, and number. Using special sheets of edible frosting, Sharp Cookie can cover your order with whatever logos and patterns you want no matter how complicated they might be. You can also have the expert chefs decorate a platter of cookies by hand for when you want that textured, homemade look. Sharp also offers classic cookie flavors like snickerdoodles and peanut butter, plus brownies that are plain or filled with all kinds of delicious ingredients. Best of all, they get their chocolate directly from Switzerland!

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2017 Acura MDX | Fox Acura of El Paso

Right now, Acura has introduced its sport hybrid technology on three models: the NSX supercar, the RLX full-size sedan, and the MDX three-row SUV. In each case, the sport hybrid powertrain uses a powerful battery and the instant torque of electric motors to offer better performance and greater efficiency at the same time, but which model is right for you depends on what kind of luxury vehicle you want.

RLX

If you can consider any car to be a “standard” luxury vehicle, it would be the full-size sedan. Sedans have been one of the all-time most popular car bodies of all time, and that remains true even as SUVs and crossovers keep growing in popularity in the United States. So if you want a straightforward luxury car with as many luxury features as possible, the RLX is the model you should choose.

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El Paso, TX Sky line | Fox Acura of El PasoGeoBetty Tours

This is a tour that explores the Franklin Mountains north of El Paso. The city splits east and west as it goes north because of the mountain range that aims straight at the heart of El Paso, and as a state park, the Franklin Mountains is a great way for locals and visitors to experience the sights and the life of a desert mountain.

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Acura MDX | Fox Acura of El PasoFun to Drive

One of the best things about the Acura MDX is that it’s fun to drive. The sporty exterior and comfortable interior give you everything you need to look great on the road. On top of this, you’ll also get a 3.5-liter direct injection V6 engine that offers 290 horsepower and 267 pound-feet of torque. The Drive-by-Wire throttle control offers a comfortable and fun drive, no matter where you’re going. Plus, depending on the trim level you choose, you can get either a seven-speed dual clutch transmission or a nine-speed automatic transmission with sequential SportShift paddle shifters.

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Car Wheel | Fox Acura of El PasoUnderstand Why Wheel Detailing is Important

Most people know that a good set of wheels is fun to show off. However, you may not realize how important it is to detail this area of your vehicle. A lot of the grime that builds up around the wheels and rims is actually dust from the brakes. This is corrosive material, and over time it will pit and corrode your wheels. A full detail of your wheels and rims should be done every two to three months for the best protection and maintenance.

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2018 Acura RLX | Fox Acura of El PasoThis year, start turning heads with your car. When you’re ready for a new vehicle, check out the 2017 Acura RLX. This stylish luxury sedan offers the features and benefits you’re looking for. Plus, you’ll get outstanding power and performance, such as you expect from an Acura vehicle.

Under the Hood

The 2017 Acura RLX comes standard with a 3.5-liter direct injection 24-valve SOHC i-VTEC V6 engine. This engine offers an outstanding 310 horsepower and 272 pound-feet of torque. If you choose the Sport Hybrid, you’ll get up to an EPA-estimated 29 miles per gallon city and 30 mpg highway. You can choose from a six-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift paddle shifters and Grade Logic Control, or an integrated seven-speed dual clutch transmission. Your drive is smooth and fun with the Agile Handling Assist system to give you better handling through curves and anywhere you drive.

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