Acura’s touchpad infotainment interface has been previously described by Jalopnik writers using words like “loathe” and “distractingly sensitive,” but Acura has finally liberated the MDX from the oppressive iron shackles of its touchpad controller and replaced it with an intuitive touchscreen setup. That’s the biggest news in this 2025 Acura MDX refresh, along with a … Read more
Members of a self-exiled Russian rock group known for opposing Moscow’s war in Ukraine face possible deportation home after being arrested in Thailand for breaking immigration rules. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on Saturday accused them of sponsoring terrorism by publicly supporting Ukraine, raising concerns they may face criminal charges in Russia. The Russian … Read more
The Smile: Wall Of Eyes. Like a cheating husband, Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood are investing more energy on their ‘bit on the side’ than on Radiohead these days. This is the second album from the Paranoid Android stars, aided and abetted by drummer Tom Skinner and producer Sam Petts-Davies. And they’ve broadened their palette, including … Read more
Rock icon Francis Rossi, 74, has been enjoying his one-man show called Tunes And Chat. And he has now confided to friends that he is unsure whether the group, which started out in 1962 and began having hits from 1967, will carry on beyond their tour in 2024. The Quo had continued to perform worldwide, … Read more
