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1922 Duesenberg Straight-8

In 1922, Duesenberg introduced its new Straight-8. Built to outclass, outrun and outlast any car on the road.

After more than 20 years of effort by its creator, Fred S.Duesenberg, a car was produced that has proven its superiority all over the world with its speed, durability and endless attention to detail.

The extraordinary flexibility of the Duesenberg Straight-8 engine, operation from three to ninety miles per hour on high gear with velvety quiet smoothness.

Its all-wheel hydraulic brakes allow the car to stop at virtually its own length at a speed of thirty miles per hour. At higher speed its action is phenomenal.

The Straight-8 is a combination of the best features that can be found in other vehicles.

As it becomes a motor carriages of such sterling qualities, the coach work employed is the best that artistic taste, coupled with the beauty of design, and luxurious appointments can supply. Extraordinary attention to detail, to materials and workmanship, to care of inspection, purchase cost, but insure to tech owner that sense of comfort and security which only comes from painstaking methods.

Every part of the Duesenberg Straight-8 is especially designed for the purpose intended. Molybdenum and Chrome nickel steels and aluminum alloys are used, each after exhaustive tests to determine their adaptability for the particular work required of them, resulting in an extremely light car.

Every part of the Duesenberg Straight-8 is especially designed for the purpose intended. Molybdenum and Chrome nickel steels and aluminum alloys are used, each after exhaustive tests to determine their adaptability for the particular work required of them, resulting in an extremely light car.

That this crowning achievement in automobile engine building is reached in the Duesenberg Straight-8 is evidence by its perfect performance on street, road and track. No engine in the industry has an equal record for power, speed and endurance.

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Acura RDX

New Acura RDX. Every car is designed to take you on a journey. The aggressive lines announce a focus on performance.

The exterior is adorned with an aggressive front bumper complete with LED fog lights that provides confidence. Massive 20-inch five-spoke Shark Gray alloy wheels give this SUV unmistakable presence in a crowd. Even small details like the dark exterior trim and matte black diffuser, proudly end with prominent A-Spec badges.

Acura’s next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure was designed to absorb and disperse frontal impact energy more evenly around the car. In the event of a collision, the occupants are more protected.

The interior of the RDX is designed to support you in everything you do. You can choose an exclusive red leather interior complete with luxurious black Ultrasuede® inserts or a combination of all-black leather and Ultrasuede. Both leather choices are finished with precisely crafted sports-oriented stitches. Nothing feels cheap or chintzy, and the driving position is high enough to satisfy SUV fans and flexible enough to appease driving enthusiasts.

The front seats and rear seats provide refined comfort, thanks to the flat floor design. The RDX also offers a generous 79.8-cubic-foot cargo capacity, including smart underfloor storage.

Rising above the dash, a 10.2-inch HD display effortlessly delivers audio and available navigation. It’s managed by both the True Touchpad Interface™ and a new voice recognition system. AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ with Traffic Rerouting™ pulls surface-street information, including traffic flow. The RDX comes standard with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability and a Wi-Fi hotspot.

The Acura RDX has a 2.0 four-cylinder turbo engine with Direct Injection that delivers 272 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque. The engine is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission and either front- or all-wheel drive. Accelerates from 0-60 mph in 6.6 seconds, with a top speed of 113 mph.

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Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class

Mercedes-Benz CLA with elegant lines and agile movements. With its design, it speaks not only about your boldness, but also about its performance.

The diamond-block texture of its wide grille is one of many intriguing details. Its arching roofline, frameless door glass and taut sheet metal complement the stance of its 17″ or 18″ wheels.

Inside, the CLA design is still handsome, like a leather-wrapped steering wheel with shift paddles, and an 8″ high-res color screen. A wide choice of dash trim options, including gloss or matte wood, aluminum and AMG Carbon Fiber. Options range from a multimode suspension to multi media perks like WiFi, voice control, Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto.

POWER front seats balance sporty design with sumptuous comfort. Each seat features adjustable lumbar and thigh support, a 3-position memory, and LED downlighting beneath the integrated head restraints. Folding rear seats with integrated outboard head restraints, center armrest and cup holders.

Automatic climate control offers dual zones, and filters for dust, pollen, smog and even odors. Satisfying click-turn fins adjust the executive jet-inspired dash vents. The rear cabin has its own adjustable vents.

The Mercedes-Benz CLA has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder direct-injection turbo engine that delivers 208 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. Accelerates from 0-60 mph in 6.1 seconds. Also, the engine is paired with seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Available 4MATIC all- wheel drive can send up to 50% of the engine’s torque to the rear wheels. This improves handling when the weather turns or when the road does. There are three driving modes on offer: ECO, Sport and Individual.