Acura slow-selling SLX, which was little more than a rebadged Isuzu Trooper. The MDX was a car-like crossover SUV with limited off-road capability that catered to the demands of the luxury SUV market. It was given top honors by Car and Driver in its first comparison test against seven other SUVs. Other cars in Acura's line-up during this time included the 3.2 TL, 3.2 CL, RSX (formerly the Integra hatchback), and the NSX. By the late 2000s, Acura had dropped the inclusion of engine displacement numbers in its vehicle designations, retaining a simpler, two- or three-letter designation instead (e.g. 3.5 RL
Just What I Needed: The Cars Anthology was eventually re-recorded for 1979's "Candy-O". The previously unreleased "Slipaway" was recorded as a 24-track demo by The Cars between their first and second albums. Rather than record a finished studio version, The Cars gave the song to Ian Lloyd, who issued his version later in 1979. The following two songs, both cover versions, were initially made as backing tracks for Bebe Buell to record vocals over for her 1981 EP "Covers Girl". These versions feature lead vocals by Ric Ocasek and Benjamin Orr, and were previously unreleased. Just What I Needed: The Cars Anthology Just What I Needed: The