2014 Acura RLX flags Acura’s improving fortunes

In its heyday, Honda's Acura brand succeeded where names like Buick, Lincoln and even Chrysler once thrived, luring modestly wealthy buyers with the promise of Honda quality and luxury accoutrements. In the past few years, Acura stumbled amid tougher competition, production delays and the unfortunate styling choice of a grille with a massive chrome fang. But with sales rising again, Acura will launch a new flagship, the 2014 Acura RLX, designed to gently reassure its fans that the troubles are far behind.