Sneak peek: 2012 Acura TL | detnews.com | The Detroit News

Sneak peek: 2012 Acura TL | detnews.com | The Detroit News
While Acura's TL has only been on sale since the 2009 model year, it appears Acura engineers are prepping an updated model.

The "Power Plenum" grille featured on the TL has been nothing short of controversial, and it appears that is where the bulk of the changes will occur on the updated TL. Given the instrumentation attached to this prototype, some modest powertrain updates may also be in the works.

Watch for the official debut sometime this fall.

From The Detroit News: http://detnews.com/article/20100819/AUTO03/8190378/1148/rss25#ixzz0xBEhSCeQ

Second National Distracted Driving Summit Set for September

Second National Distracted Driving Summit Set for September
The federal government on Tuesday said it will hold a second National Distracted Driving summit on September 21 . The first summit last year triggered a number of state laws that ban texting while driving, and celebrity endorsements — from people like Oprah — for government crackdowns on the problem.

The second summit will "explore accomplishments since our first summit, as well as the many challenges that lie ahead," said a statement from U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. "Key topics will include research, technology, policy, public outreach and best practices in enforcement."

Following last year's summit, the Obama administration banned texting while driving by 4 million federal employees while they are driving government-owned vehicles. The government also launched a new www.distraction.gov to draw attention to the problem.

[source: Edmunds Inside Line]

Advance | Pageant of the Masters | Acura.com

Advance | Pageant of the Masters | Acura.com
Acura is proud to be the presenting sponsor of Pageant of the Masters. This celebrated event has real people recreating classical and contemporary artworks by posing in full regalia to look like their counterparts in the original pieces. Set in an outdoor amphitheater with an orchestra, live narration, and intricate sets, the Pageant has won recognition for being the best presentation of its kind. This year’s theme is “Eat, Drink and Be Merry” and will be performed nightly from July 7 – August 31 in Laguna Beach, California.
For more information about the event, please visit the official Pageant of the Masters site at http://foapom.com. Click here to get complimentary passes from Acura linked by DCH Acura of Temecula.

California License Plates May go Digital and Show Ads to Increase the State's Revenue - Carscoop

California License Plates May go Digital and Show Ads to Increase the State's Revenue - Carscoop
As you most likely know, the State of California is in a dire budget crunch - $20 million to be precise. And when there are financial difficulties, legislators tend to come up with all sorts of ideas to increase the State's revenue.  Click here to check out this idea for generating additional revenues linked by DCH Acura of Temecula.

Check out the AP story here.

Acura Makes Impressive Gains in 2010 J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study (IQS) - Honda.com

Acura Makes Impressive Gains in 2010 J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study (IQS) - Honda.com

J.D. Power and Associates today announced its results for the 2010 Initial Quality Study (IQS). For 2010, Acura moved up 12 positions within nameplate performance, garnering second place overall in IQS rankings.  Click here and check out the full story liked by DCH Acura of Temecula.

WeGo HUD Adds Navigation - KickingTires

WeGo HUD Adds Navigation - KickingTires
SpringTeq’s WeGo HUD Navigator mashes together one old-school piece of car technology with a new one. Much like GM’s HUD, which offers turn-by-turn directions with arrows alerting the driver via OnStar, the WeGo combines GPS satellite navigation with a head-up display that projects onto the windshield.