Wednesday, July 16. 2008
 | TORRANCE, Calif. - 07/10/2008
The all-new, completely redesigned 2009 Acura TL employs dramatic new styling along with a luxurious interior that includes more driver relevant technology than ever. Featuring the most powerful Acura engine ever, the 2009 TL will be available in two distinctive versions including the first ever application of Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) on TL. Available in the fall of 2008, the new TL will deliver a driving experience that achieves new highs within the performance luxury sedan category.
Acura offers a full line of technologically advanced performance luxury vehicles through a network of 270 dealers within the United States. The Acura lineup features five distinctive models including the RL luxury performance sedan, the TL performance luxury sedan, the TSX sports sedan, the turbocharged RDX luxury crossover SUV and the award-winning MDX luxury sport utility vehicle. |
Continue reading "2009 Acura TL Set For a Fall Debut"
Wednesday, June 25. 2008
 | | It is always difficult to lose a friend, and unfortunately, on Sunday June 1st, my friend Jerry lost his battle with heart disease and passed away from congestive heart failure. He was only 47. | Download my tribute video here: Jerry Balcer ("right click" and "save as") |
Continue reading "In Memory of Jerry Balcer"
Wednesday, June 11. 2008
 | | Honda invests more money in Research and Development than any other car maker. The benefits of this are best demonstrated by the innovations they've brought to market over the last 50 years. | | | Edit: This was originally posted on January 2nd, 2008 but I wanted to update this without creating an entirely new page. Autoline Detroit recently visited the Honda facility in Torrance and they shot a great piece showing the Clarity. I've added this video here: Autoline in LA: Honda FCX Clarity ('right click' and 'save as') |
Continue reading "FCX Clarity: Honda's Vision of a Hydrogen Future"
Monday, June 2. 2008
 | After a month of hard work, I've finally completed the video introduction for the 2009 Acura TSX. This video serves as both an introduction to our Acura TSX and an introduction to me. The nature of my work (Internet Sales) means that this video might be my first contact with a new client and I want to "put a face" on my e-mail. I hope you find this video fun and informative. I also hope that if you appreciate the effort that went into the video, you will contact me to make an appointment for a test drive. With a little advanced notice, I will meet with you virtually any day at a time that is convenient for you. - Mahalo! | | Download Here: 2009 Acura TSX Introduction ("Right Click" and "Save As") | |
Continue reading "2009 Acura TSX Video Brochure"
Monday, April 28. 2008
 | This weekend we shot a lot of video for an upcoming video brochure for the 2009 Acura TSX. The brochure video will take a while to assemble, but I thought I throw together a few clips just for the fun of it. Most of these will probably find their way into the finished video, but enjoy this preview for now and check back for the full brochure video around the end of May. The music is by Jonathan Coulton. If you haven't heard of him, he's an independent musician who used to be a computer programmer. His music is an eclectic blend of styles, but he writes the music, performs all the instruments and vocals in his home studio. His music is available for download from his webpage: www.jonathancoulton.com. Download the video here: 2009 Acura TSX "Drive"
| | (May 1st, edit: When you click the link, you will get a different video than the one uploated on 4/28, I've revised it slightly) |
Thursday, April 24. 2008
 | | It’s been 5 years since the original TSX debuted in early 2003. That car went on to score three consecutive Car and Driver “10 Best” Awards and numerous comparison test victories. In the last few years, this segment has received a number of strong new players, including the IS250, BMW 3 series, and a new Audi A4 is on the horizon. Does the new TSX still have what it takes? Read on! |
Continue reading "2009 Acura TSX - First Drive Impressions"
Sunday, April 6. 2008
 | Motorweek just reviewed the new 2009 Acura TSX! This video has some great shots of the car in motion, and a good overview of the car's new features. They are also the first to confirm the price for the base TSX. The 2009 MSRP will be $28,860 plus destination charge. I'm hoping we will get our cars this week and I'll be able to get my hands on it to provide my impressions of the new car, but for now, enjoy the Motorweek review. Download the Motorweek Preview: 2009 Acura TSX |  |
Friday, April 4. 2008
 | | I've added a few pics today of the 2009 TSX wearing a full body kit, spoiler and 18" wheels. There are also all the various exterior and interior accessories available. The images themselves are the links to the full sized version so click on them for greater detail. |
Continue reading "2009 Acura TSX Body Kit and Accessories"
Saturday, March 22. 2008
 | | This is for the geeks of the world. We're going to take a closer look at the changes under the sheetmetal for the new TSX. For those more interested in the sheetmetal itself, the accompanying photos provide our first good look at the all new 2009 TSX. |
Continue reading "Let's Geek Out with the 2009 TSX"
Monday, February 11. 2008
 | TORRANCE, Calif., U.S.A., February 11, 2008- Designed and engineered to reaffirm its place as a desirable and affordable entry point for entry-premium buyers, the all-new second-generation 2009 TSX is larger, more agile, more performance minded and even "more Acura" than ever before. Carefully crafted to honor the original TSX's vision as a world-class sports sedan, the new TSX has significantly evolved to offer more comfort, convenience, driving performance and safety. It does so with expanded luxury and electronic features, a wider stance for more agile performance, and advanced safety systems. |
Continue reading "The 2009 TSX will be at the New York Auto Show"
Wednesday, February 6. 2008
 | In about a few months, we will receive the first of the re-engineered and restyled 2009 Acura RLs. Acura went over the car with a critical eye and refined just about every aspect of the car to enhance the performance and luxury. |
Continue reading "New styling and Improved Features for the 2009 RL"
Sunday, January 13. 2008
 | Acura has made it official! The name might sound a little funny but the new i-DTEC Clean Diesel will make it's debute in the fall of 2009 in the 2010 TSX. The new engine is a part of Honda's Global Strategy for the future of personal mobility. In the long term, Honda envisions Hydrogen as our fuel of choice. (see the FCX Clarity). In the near term, Hybrids will power the smaller cars and Diesels will power the larger vechcles. So far, here is what we know about the new engine.... |  |
Continue reading "The New Clean Diesel is named i-DTEC"
Saturday, January 12. 2008
 | | Edited 1/18/2008: We received our first allocation for 2009. This will be for March production with April delivery. We're ordering 18 cars for our first batch. While this might sound like a lot of cars, remember that with 8 exterior colors, 3 interior colors, two trim levers and two transmissions. There are about 64 possible combinations! I am relieved that there is going to be a 6-speed manual transmission. Frankly, I've had a few moments of doubt that we would continue to offer a stick! | | Edited 1/15/2008: The color chart below is a link to the full sized chart so click to enlarge. | 
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January 12, 2008 Acura has informed us that our first opportunity to order the all new TSX will arrive shortly. These cars are intended for March production with late April delivery. The new car has been designed to reassert the TSXs position as Acura's entry level sport sedan. The second generation TSX will be available in two trim levels. Standard TSX: The standard model will mirror the feature set on the base RDX. This means that the luxury features that are available on the current base TSX will carry over and be supplemented by "new luxury amenities and audio capabilities that will all contribute the the new TSXs added appeal" Technology Package: Again, this will mirror the feature set of the RDX Tech package and will include Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition with new functionality. AcuraLink Satellite Communication system (where XM is available), and a new 10 speaker Acura ELS Premium 10 speaker surround sound system. There is no word on powertrains at this time and as I noted earlier, the first look at the new body design will come sometime in April. |
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Sunday, January 6. 2008
 | The 2009 Acura TSX will be an all new design and is certain to create a big stir when it arrives. Our first look at the new TSX will be in early April at the annual dealer meeting for Acura dealer principals. The car will appear in our showrooms shortly thereafter. The outgoing car was a three time Car and Driver '10 Best" Award winner and one of the best all around sport sedans Acura has ever produced. Since we're all waiting for the 2009 TSX to become available, I thought it would be kind of cool to look back to 2003 when we were in the SAME situation as we are now.
My original Ride and Drive video was probably the first to hit the internet back in March of 2003. This is a condensed version of that original footage. 5 years later, I think my editing is a bit tighter but try to remember that this was the first video footage (of any type) that I ever filmed! I actually got the camera only a few days before we left for this trip. Enjoy a look back at the earliest days of the TSX. | | Download Here: Acura TSX Ride and Drive - 2003 ('right click' and 'save as') |
Thursday, November 15. 2007
 | | Over the last few years, I've added a lot of new video content to my site. It's reached the point that an Index of the files seems appropriate. I've divided it into sections: Acura related, S2000 Videos and Fun videos. "Right Click" and "Save As" on the title to download the video directly. |
Continue reading "Video Index"
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