My Own Auto

The round, solid-aluminum shift knob adopts the temperature of the air around it, and on that bright, frigid Michigan morning, the air was cold. My contact with the gear knob was brief, thanks to the short throws of the six-speed manual shifter. Slotting the stubby gear lever into each gate …

You’d be forgiven for forgetting about the mid-size Acura TLX sedan.  Up against heavyweights from other luxury automakers, the TLX fell behind. Up against best-selling crossovers from Acura, the TLX got lost in the shuffle.  This time around, the 2021 Acura TLX sculpts a daring shape around zesty turbocharged engines …

As lenders tighten credit access to mitigate risk from the coronavirus pandemic, dealerships face more difficulty getting customers approved for auto loans. A survey by the Federal Reserve issued to “select large banks” signals that more stringent lending practices have been adopted for consumer loans, including auto loans. Sixteen percent …