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Acura Signs on as Exclusive Sponsor of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee

Acura, one of the world's most technologically advanced luxury automotive brands, has signed on as the sole sponsor of "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee," the popular award-winning web series created by and starring Jerry Seinfeld, returning this summer to Crackle and www.ComediansInCarsGettingCoffee.com. Acura will sponsor 24 new episodes to be released in 2013 and 2014. Seinfeld, who [...]

New Acura TL Special Edition Debuts with Key Feature Upgrades

Slotted between the TL and TL with Technology Package, the TL Special Edition offers popular added features at a tremendous value The new 2013 Acura TL Special Edition is now on sale with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $37,405. Joining the TL line as a mid-2013 model, the TL Special Edition offers a step up from the standard TL, with the addition of highly desirable feature [...]

How to get your Acura in showroom shape

Service Manager Gord gives some valuable advice  Summer is coming soon and that means warm weather maintenance for your Acura!  Summer can be tough on cars, especially during high temperatures when heat can destroy and erode your car. Your Acura deserves the best attention possible so we asked Gord Klatt, Acura of Langley's Service Manager what we should be doing to prepare for [...]

Ten-City Acura "Style Tour" Pairs 2014 Acura RLX Flagship Luxury Sedan with Local Fashion Designers

Acura today announced the kickoff of the "Acura RLX Style Tour," a 10-city experiential marketing campaign that will showcase Acura's new flagship luxury sedan, the 2014 Acura RLX, in photo shoots with the works of up-and-coming local fashion designers. The tour begins Saturday, May 4, in Dallas with a photo session from 12 noon to 8 p.m. at Westside Village in Uptown, featuring the work of [...]

All-New 2014 Acura MDX Debuted at VIAS

ALL-NEW 2014 ACURA MDX DEBUTED AT THE VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW Third-generation MDX raises the bar with more performance, class-leading fuel economy ratings, innovative interior features and signature Acura technologies. Acura unveiled the all-new 2014 MDX SUV at the 2013 Vancouver International Auto Show (VIAS) on March 26, 2013. Built on a completely new platform, the seven-passenger [...]

Acura TL Wins "Best Cars for Families" Award From U.S. News & World Report

2013 Acura TL named Best Upscale Midsize Car for Families The 2013 TL, Acura's performance luxury sedan, has been named "Best Upscale Midsize Car for Families" by U.S. News & World Report in its 2013 "Best Cars for Families" awards. "The Acura TL offers the ideal blend of performance, comfort and safety, resulting in a luxury sedan that's a smart choice for families," said [...]

2013 Acura MDX Wins Award

2013 Acura MDX named "Best Car for the Money" The dynamically styled, seven-passenger 2013 Acura MDX has been named the "Best Luxury 3-Row Midsize SUV for the Money" by U.S. News & World Report in its 2013 Best Cars for the Money awards.  The Acura MDX has long been recognized as a benchmark vehicle in its class, combining outstanding performance and fuel efficiency with [...]

All you need to know about the all-new 2014 Acura RLX

The 2014 Acura RLX is the most powerful, spacious, and technologically advanced Acura sedan ever. Powered by an all-new 310-horsepower direct-injected V-6 engine, and featuring an array of Acura signature technologies, including Precision All-Wheel Steer™, Jewel Eye™ LED headlights, and the next generation of the AcuraLink® connected car system, the RLX fulfills Acura's [...]

Acura NSX Concept Interior Revealed

NSX. Here are three letters that conjure up light-weight and high-performance. Acura repeatedly tried to revive the supercar over the last half-decade but every time had to back off. This time around, the essence of the NSX has been retained in this concept, with the added bonus of AWD.Expected for the 2015 model year, the NSX will feature a mid mounted V6 coupled to a hybrid drivetrain. As one [...]

Acura 2014 MDX Prototype Makes World Debut at North American International Auto Show

2014 MDX Prototype provides glimpse at luxurious third-generation MDX The 2014 Acura MDX Prototype made its world debut today at the 2013 North American International Auto Show, offering a strong indication of the styling and design direction for the third generation of the popular, 7-passenger Acura MDX performance luxury SUV, launching by mid-2013 in both all-wheel-drive and [...]

Acura to Present the World Premiere of History of the Eagles: Part One at 2013 Sundance Film Festival

Acura to Present the World Premiere of History of the Eagles: Part One at 2013 Sundance Film Festival Third time presenting auto sponsor of the Sundance Film Festival, Acura, will be presenting multi-GRAMMY® award winning rock band, the Eagles, world premiere of their documentary, History of the Eagles: Part One at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival. Prior to the film's premiere, the [...]

Acura to Debut the All-New 2014 MDX Prototype at the 2013 North American International Auto Show

Acura to Debut the All-New 2014 MDX Prototype at the 2013 North American International Auto Show Acura announced today that it will unveil a prototype of the next-generation MDX luxury sport utility vehicle during the press days of the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), held in Detroit over January 14-15. Utilizing "Aero Sculpture" design language affecting both form and [...]

Acura Debuts 2014 RLX Sedan at Los Angeles Auto Show

Acura Debuts 2014 RLX Sedan at Los Angeles Auto Show All-new flagship sedan showcases signature new Acura technologies; boasts class-leading fuel-efficiency, handling agility and rear-seat legroom. Acura took the wraps off its all-new 2014 RLX luxury-performance sedan – the most powerful, spacious, and technologically advanced Acura sedan, ever. In keeping with the Man-Machine Synergy [...]

Acura Unveils Supercharged 2013 ILX "Street Build"

A supercharged 2013 Acura ILX "Street Build" project car made its debut today in the Acura booth at the 2012 SEMA Show. Built by Evasive Motorsports, the ILX luxury sedan features an Acura Genuine Accessories aero kit and a collection of aftermarket modifications designed to provide a fun, daily drivable car that is tastefully done. The supercharged ILX "Street Build" project marks Acura’s [...]

Introducing the 2013 Acura TL

INTRODUCTION With athletic and emotional styling, powerful engine performance and a Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) model, the fourth-generation TL is nothing less than the most exciting performance luxury sedan in Acura history. After a complete from-the-wheels-up redesign for 2009, Acura aimed to enhance every aspect of the original model. Featuring a stiff unit-body [...]

Bliss Ball 2012

Bliss Ball - A Fundraiser for SickKids Hospital Bliss Ball, a Canadian gala unlike any other. Broke away from the expected gala regime to offer a never-before-experienced evening of visual mastery, heart-warming performances, delectable food and drink, and remarkable visual spectacle - all enjoyed beneath a first-of-its-kind Innovation Dome. A luxe tented environment erected amongst the unique [...]

The Dilawri Group of Companies gears up for new expansion in the B.C. luxury car market

The Dilawri Group of Companies is featured in the October issue of BC Business. The article features the Dilawri family and it's growth in the B.C. luxury car market.

Meet the 2013 Acura ZDX Luxury Crossover

2013 Acura ZDX Luxury Crossover To Get Numerous Enhancements in its Final Model Year The innovative and stylish Acura ZDX crossover vehicle, introduced in 2009, will receive numerous styling and technology enhancements for the 2013 model year, which will be the final year on the market for ZDX as the Acura brand sharpens its focus on new models and core products, the company announced [...]

An Introduction to the 2013 Acura TSX

The TSX has long been one of Acura's most popular models. As an all-new, clean sheet design for 2009, the automotive media was immediately impressed and TSX sales were strong. Thanks to a great mix of styling, sporty performance, luxury appointments, good fuel efficiency and outstanding value, the TSX has remained the volume leader within its segment according to Global Insight. Rather than [...]

Dilawri breaks ground for the state of the art Audi Downtown dealership

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUDI AND DILAWRI PARTNER FOR AUDI DOWNTOWN - A LANDMARK NEW SALES AND SERVICE CENTRE IN VANCOUVER Audi Canada, the Dilawri Group of Companies and the Mayor of Vancouver officially break ground on new $25 million project September 20, 2012 (Vancouver, B.C.) - Wolfgang Hoffmann, President Audi Canada, joined Ajay Dilawri, President of [...]

All-New 2013 Acura ILX Joins Acura Line-Up of IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK Vehicles

All-New 2013 Acura ILX Joins Acura Line-Up of IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK VehiclesSix vehicles in Acura’s current line-up have garnered an IIHS 2012 TOP SAFETY PICK rating The all-new 2013 Acura ILX has received the highest possible safety rating of TOP SAFETY PICK from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The IIHS award recognizes vehicles that do the best job of protecting vehicle [...]

Dilawri Mercedes Benz Groundbreaking

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Acura TL in top rating for safety

The 2012 Acura TL has earned a top-level rating of GOOD in the new Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) small overlap frontal barrier crash test, designed to simulate a collision between a vehicle and a fixed object, such as a utility pole, where only 25 percent of the vehicle's front structure is engaged by the opposing object. The TL was one of only two vehicles to achieve the highest [...]

2013 Model

Here is an update on the changes made to the 2013 models from the 2012 line up. 2013 Acura ILX The all-new Acura ILX went on sale May 22, 2012. Positioned at the gateway to the Acura brand, it serves as Acura's all-new compact luxury sedan. The ILX features three powertrain options: The entry-level ILX 2.0L is powered by a 150-horsepower, 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder paired with a 5-speed [...]

Acura RDX Sets Best-Ever June Records

American Honda Reports June Auto Sales: 48-Percent Surge Nets Best June Sales Since 2008; Honda CR-V and Acura RDX Set Best-Ever June Records Honda division sales up 45 percent, Acura sales up 76 percent Here are a few highlights for Acura:  Acura - Total Acura sales of 15,370 units were up 76.5 percent over June 2011, the best June sales since 2007 - The new RDX continued its [...]

The 2013 Acura RDX-Built for Vancouver

The 2013 Acura RDX – Built for Vancouver   The completely redesigned 2013 Acura RDX combines new, cutting edge technology and a 273 horsepower V6 engine with a luxurious sense of style, to bring to you the “most powerful, most fuel-efficient, and most technologically advanced RDX ever. ”The new RDX truly is packed with the latest features. When you [...]

2012 Acura TL photo shoot: A new shade of grey

Acuraconnected showcased the Vossenwheels photo shoot of the Graphite Luster Metallic 2012 Acura TL giving Acura a whole new look in a shade of grey. Click the link for a full preview of images http://ow.ly/bGxaO  Photos courteous of vossenwheels

Dilawri Group Donates $7 Million to Sick Kids Foundation

Dilawri Group's $7 million donation to SickKids helps drive the future of children's health Canada's largest automotive group supports SickKids Centre for Research and Learning and Patient Amenities Fund TORONTO, May 30, 2012 /CNW/ - The Dilawri Group of Companies, owned and operated by brothers Kap Dilawri, Ajay Dilawri and Tony Dilawri, today announced a $7 [...]

Dilawri Simulation Centre opens in Regina

June 2012 marked the grand opening of the Dilawri Simulation Centre, Saskatchewan’s first state-of-the-art, hands-on medical training centre. The Dilawri Foundation donated $1.6 million to the Hospitals of Regina Foundation to help build the centre, which provides doctors, nurses, students and other medical professionals a chance to practice medical techniques and scenarios in a safe [...]

2013 Acura RDX Tops IIHS Top Safety List

All-New 2013 Acura RDX Joins Acura Line-Up of IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK Vehicles Five vehicles in Acura's current Line-Up have garnered an IIHS 2012 TOP SAFETY PICK rating 05/21/2012 - TORRANCE, Calif. The all-new 2013 Acura RDX has received the highest possible safety rating of TOP SAFETY PICK from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The IIHS award recognizes vehicles that do [...]

Acura Announces Pricing for the all-new 2013 ILX

ACURA ANNOUNCES PRICING FOR THE ALL-NEW 2013 ILX   MARKHAM, ON (April 20, 2012) – Acura announced pricing today for the all-new 2013 ILX luxury compact sedan that serves as the gateway to the Acura brand.  Available in Acura dealerships across Canada on May 25, the 2013 ILX will start with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $27,790 for [...]

Acura Teamed With Marvel's The Avengers as Official Sponsor of Red Carpet World Premiere

Marvel's The Avengers opened in theaters nationwide Friday, May 4, 2012 to a record shattering $200.3 Million in the domestic market. April 13th in Hollywood, CA, thousands watched with amazement as actor Robert Downey Jr. ("Tony Stark") drove onto the red carpet in a custom Acura-created sports car at the Marvel's The Avengers Hollywood premiere on Wednesday, April 11, at the [...]

Dilawri Group at the Vancouver International Auto Show

The 92nd Vancouver International Auto Show arrives back at BC Place from April 3-8, 2012 – and with a revitalized venue comes a reinvigorated industry ready to remind visitors that sophisticated design and power are back at the province’s premiere auto industry event. The Dilawri Group of Companies will showcase displays for all of the brands we represent in BC.  The SuperCars [...]

Sponsored by the Dilawri Group in Vancouver Jason Glass appears on the Golf Channel

The partnership between the Dilawri Automotive Group in Vancouver with Vancouver's Tour Performance Lab TPI instructor Jason Glass is captured on the Golf Channel airing around the Masters. Jason is a Titleist Performance Institute certified golf fitnes coach who works with swing coach Matt Palsenbarg at The Tour Performance Lab located at Northview Golf Course in Surrey [...]

The Ride to Conquer Cancer, Dilawri Group of Companies, Calgary, AB

The Ride to Conquer Cancer has been described as "a national fundraiser that draws thousands of cyclists from across the country for successive epic races". At 200 kilometers over rugged terrain, it draws only the hardiest and the most committed of contestants. So in 2010, it was only natural that the Dilawri Group of Companies match that commitment as the Exclusive Automotive Sponsor of the [...]