The 3 Safest Acura Vehicles Available Now
2016 Acura ILX
In the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s small car category, the 2016 Acura ILX drove away with a Top Safety Pick+, which is the highest mention a car can receive in terms of safety. When equipped with the optional front crash prevention system, you can’t beat this model’s inherent accident protection. It’s also nice that this is one luxury vehicle well within most driver’s budgets.
Standard safety equipment on the 2016 ILX include antilock brakes, traction and stability control, multiple airbags, and a rearview camera. You can also opt for the frontal collision mitigation with automatic braking, lane keeping assist, a lane departure warning system, and road-departure mitigation. In performance tests, the ILX stopped from 60 miles per hour in just 118 feet, which is a shorter distance than most cars in this segment.
6 Ways to Save on Gas
Develop Better Driving Habits
Rapid acceleration, speeding, and other forms of aggressive driving are not only a nuisance to other drivers, but they’re also costing you big. Stopping gradually and slowly accelerating from a stop can help cut fuel consumption by as much as 30 percent. When driving on the highway, turn on cruise control, as this handy feature will boost your vehicle’s gas mileage by a noticeable amount. As long as you take it easy and develop good driving habits, you’re already coming out ahead.
5 Common Car Myths to Stop Believing
Manual Transmissions Offer Better Gas Mileage
This myth persists because it once was true back when automatic transmission were new, but this is no longer the case. Advances in technology, particularly with options like continuously variable transmission (CVT), offer a broader range of gear ratios, which is where manuals once had the edge. Today, automatic vehicles offer the same (or even better) fuel economy than their manual counterparts. Which one you end up buying all depends on your personal preference.
Top 5 Reasons to Buy a Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle
1. You Get Peace of Mind
Pre-owned vehicles gain certification after undergoing a rigorous review by a manufacturer’s mechanic. Through a detailed inspection process that may include a checklist of 150 or more items, the mechanic evaluates the condition of the vehicle. If the vehicle is in tiptop shape, it will clear the evaluation and earn certification for its superior condition.
4 Ways to Prepare Your Car for Colder Weather
1. Check Fluids and Top Them Off
Your car relies on a number of fluids to work properly. While it’s a good idea to keep tabs on all your vehicle’s fluids, some are more important than others when the mercury drops. For example, you definitely want to check your vehicle’s engine cooling system. Though the system is crucial year-round, it’s especially important during cold weather because the antifreeze and water prevent corrosion. Ask your dealership to replenish the fluids in the cooling system, because vehicles require a different water-to-antifreeze ratio during cooler weather.
Other important fluids to check include windshield wiper fluid, oil, and brake fluid. Like the fluids in the cooling system, the other liquids in your car may need to be tweaked in anticipation of cold temperatures. When the cold begins to wane, it’s a good idea to have the dealership check your fluids again.
4 Fun Fall Family Events in El Paso, TX
1. Join Chalk the Block
In downtown El Paso from October 14 through 16, artists of all ages and experience levels join Chalk the Block to draw works of art with chalk, set up temporary art installations, perform dance routines, and present theatrical works. Kids love the lively atmosphere and adults appreciate the artistry that transforms downtown El Paso. This three-day public art event is free and open to the public. Consider arriving early on one of the three days, because this event attracts more than 38,000 people.
5 Essentials to Keep in Your Car’s Emergency Kit
1. Take Food and Water
If you get stuck in a remote area because your car broke down, you’ll need food and hydration, so you should keep a case of six to eight water bottles in your car’s trunk. If you’re going to be traveling with more people during bad weather or to an isolated location, bring one or two more cases. For food, you can keep trail mix, protein bars, and other non-perishable items that will give you a burst of energy if you find yourself stuck someplace.
Why You Should Never Ignore Car Maintenance
Smells
If you have ever been in your car and smelled something like rotten eggs or gas, your vehicle might be in need of some serious maintenance. Most of the time, if you can smell something coming from under the hood of your car or from the vents, you should get your car checked. If the smell is of gas, you could smell a gas leak coming from underneath your car, which causes a fire hazard.
Burning smells are a sign that your brakes are in need of changing or that you need a new clutch. No matter what the smell is, if it’s not something you normally smell, you should have it checked.
What Buyers Should Know About the 2017 Acura RDX
The 2017 Acura RDX has received several new updates throughout the car. The RDX is full of all new technology and had a complete redesign for the exterior. The car is complete with 10 different trims, and all of them include the features mentioned below. The newest features to safety and performance will put the 2017 Acura RDX at the top of the list.
Performance Features
The 2017 Acura RDX has a boost to the power from last year with a 3.5-liter V6 and 279 horsepower. The Acura has also had work done, so it has better tuning and a better response time for even better control. Most of the competition is going with a four-cylinder, while the RDX’s V6 is stronger and more responsive than ever. The sedan also has stronger torque, which allows it to work more smoothly and without needing to downshift while accelerating.
The new styling to the Acura RDX is sleeker and has thicker fenders. The new design includes a string of five LEDs for headlights.
Apps to Help You Stay Connected
Acura has taken a big step forward in increasing the connectivity of its vehicles with improvements to the AcuraLink connectivity package. Not only does it bring a high-tech experience to the cabin through a touchscreen, but it extends to your laptop, tablet, and smartphone, giving you additional ways to interact with your vehicle. The newest generation of AcuraLink allows you to remotely check vitals, unlock your doors, and perform other tasks related to your vehicle using apps on external devices. Check out more details on these apps.
Interact With Your Vehicle via the AcuraLink Connect App
Use this app with select MDX and RLX models going back to 2014 and on TLX from 2015 to the present. With the Connect App, you can check the status of each tire’s pressure, the current reading on your odometer, how much fuel’s in the tank, and battery life. If you think there’s a mechanical problem, you can run a diagnostics check with this app.
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