Risk

At the Dilawri Group we realize that a lot of people feel there is risk involved in buying a vehicle whether it’s paying too much, not getting the right car, or not getting serviced well after you purchase it. We want to take the risk away from you and President Glen Daman encourages you to call him on his direct line if you ever have a problem.

Time

At the Dilawri Group we know and respect that your time is a precious commodity. We treat you quickly, professionally and precisely to ensure that your time is spent wisely and that you are completely satisfied.

Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies

At the Dilawri Group we have the people and processes in place to ensure success. That’s why we’ve been named one of Canada’s top 50 Best Managed Companies for the third year in a row. We are honored to be recognized with this award and look forward to serving you.

The Honda Civic won the top position in the sedan under $20,000 category, The CR-V won the top position in the SUV $25,000 to $35,000 category, the Honda Odyssey won the top position in the Vans category and the Civic Hybrid won the top position in the Hybrid category.

“A reliable assessment of a vehicle’s resale value can be a critical piece of information for consumers in the car-buying process.  Smart car shoppers will choose a car with a high retained value so they can maximize its worth at trade-in or sale.  And for consumers who lease, selecting a car with strong resale value is just as important, because resale value is a key factor in determining the monthly lease payment.”

New York, U.S.A., April 4, 2012 – Honda unveiled the 2013 Crosstour Concept today at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), providing the first official glimpse of a more capable-looking exterior styling direction for the luxurious mid-size CUV. Set to go on sale this fall, the Crosstour’s defined lines will resonate more clearly with the active consumers that form the largest portion of the premium crossover segment. The 2013 Crosstour V-6 will feature improved fuel economy thanks to its new 6-speed automatic transmission, while both four-cylinder and V-6 versions will benefit from a host of safety and visibility upgrades.

“Fueled by a combination of versatility, luxury, and efficiency, owners have demonstrated remarkable devotion to the Honda Crosstour,” said John Mendel, executive vice president of sales for American Honda. “The 2013 Crosstour Concept shows how Honda will strengthen the styling and add even more content to one of the most efficient offerings in the class.”

Concept Design

The Crosstour Concept features a more capable, SUV-like styling direction for Honda’s mid-size crossover. A more aggressive and athletic front end, new contrasting moldings on the lower door garnish, and cleaner front and rear fascias anchored by the rugged look of finished sill plates provide more visual strength to the Crosstour Concept. Adding to the SUV-like stance, a new rear-fender finish helps give the Concept a more solidly planted appearance.

Up front, the new integrated foglamp treatment is complemented by a slotted finish beneath the headlights, which helps integrate the new, bolder grille. The revised tailgate sports a more horizontal design to add visual width to the sculpted lines at the rear of the Crosstour.

The Crosstour Concept is coated in a fresh hue, similar to one of two new shades that will appear on the 2013 Crosstour. Anchoring the Crosstour Concept are unique 5-spoke 19-inch wheels, while the 2013 Honda Crosstour will feature new 18-inch alloy wheels.

Though not on display in the Crosstour Concept, the luxurious interior of the Honda Crosstour will see even further refinement for 2013, including heavily revised trim materials, the addition of an 8-inch, in-dash information display, keyless ignition, and steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters on V-6 models.

Advanced and Efficient Powertrains

The Crosstour will offer two powertrains for the 2013 model year: a re-engineered and more powerful 3.5-liter, 24-valve, SOHC, i-VTEC V-6 engine, or a 2.4-liter i-VTEC inline four-cylinder engine. The 2013 Crosstour V-6 models will feature a 6-speed automatic transmission and utilize Honda Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) technology to achieve class-leading V-6 fuel economy1 along with an overall improvement in fuel economy compared to the outgoing model. Also available on Crosstour EX-L V-6 models is Honda’s Real Time 4WDTM system, which sends power to all four wheels when front-wheel slippage is detected.

The four-cylinder Crosstour models are powered by a 2.4-liter, 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC® engine producing 192 horsepower at 7,000 RPM and 162 lb-ft of torque at 4,400 RPM. To maximize efficiency, a 5-speed automatic transmission with Grade Logic Control is standard equipment.

Safety and Technology Innovations

The 2013 Crosstour will introduce numerous new safety features, and is targeted to earn top scores in the federal government’s New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). The next Crosstour will be available with Honda’s Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Forward Collision Warning (FCW) technology. Both systems use a camera mounted behind the windshield to alert drivers if the car is moving unexpectedly out of its lane or to warn drivers of a potential collision in front of them.

The 2013 Crosstour will provide a host of visibility enhancements, and will be one of the first models to receive the Honda-exclusive LaneWatch™ blind-spot display, which uses a camera system mounted on the passenger mirror for an enhanced view of the passenger-side roadway. Standard equipment to further enhance visibility on the 2013 Crosstour will also include re-shaped rear headrests, a rearview camera and an ExpandedView Driver’s Mirror.

Standard Crosstour convenience features include an automatic dimming rearview mirror, auto-on/off headlights, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® and USB audio interface. Other available features on the 2013 Crosstour will include a hard-drive based navigation system, Pandora internet radio interface, XM satellite radio and an SMS text-to-speech function.

Sales, Accolades and Manufacturing History

First launched in 2009, and now available with both V-6 and four-cylinder engines, the Crosstour remains one of the most versatile choices in the midsize crossover segment, and earned the distinction of J.D. Power and Associates’ “Highest Ranked Midsize Crossover/SUV in Initial Quality” in their 2011 Initial Quality Study SM (IQS). The Crosstour is produced2 at Honda’s East Liberty Auto Plant in East Liberty, Ohio.

Official Press Release from Honda Worldwide

ALG’s fourth annual Canadian Residual Value awards recognize the sum total and over all value of a strong product, effective marketing strategies and a powerful performance in the marketplace.

Honda placed third for mainstream brand residual value rankings.  The 2012 Honda Odyssey took first place in the MPV category and the 2012 Honda CR-V took first place for the compact utility category.

If you’re looking to buy a vehicle with excellent value ALG has shown that you can’t go wrong with a Honda.

Canadian Black Book has just released its annual 2012 Best Retained Value Awards which is an annual collection of passenger cars and light trucks that lead the market in maintaining their value.

According to the Canadian Black Book Toyota, Lexus, Subaru and Honda all tied for first place in 11 of 17 vehicle classes.

The Canadian Black Book Best Retained Value Awards help shoppers scope out a vehicle that delivers excellent value because they retain their value the best and if you’re looking for a vehicle with excellent value then you can’t go wrong with a Honda.

You can watch the commercial below and see if you can pick out all of the Ferris Bueller’s Day Off references.

You can view fuel consumption ratings for all 2012 model year vehicles on natural Resources Canada’s website at vehicles.nrcan.gc.ca.

According to Minister Oliver, “These manufacturers are developing the latest vehicle technologies to help Canadians reduce their greenhouse gas emissions” and “The fuel consumption ratings for vehicles provide Canadians with the right tools to help make informed decisions to lower their fuel costs while reducing their environmental impact.”

Winning the award for the most fuel efficient two-seater car was the Honda CR-Z.

The back of the Accord has newly designed taillights and dual exhaust pipes. We’re not sure what design changes will actually make it to production but we hope most of them do.

The 2013 Honda Accord Coupe concept will be the ninth generation of the Accord lineup and will be available in a number of different models. The  2013 Accord Coupe will have a 2.4-liter, 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC® four-cylinder engine developing 181 hp and 177 lb-ft of torque. You’ll be able to choose either a 6-speed manual transmission or a newly developed Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).

A more powerful V6 version of the Accord Coupe 2013 will have a 3.5-liter, 24-valve, SOHC, i-VTEC V6 engine.  Honda will sell the 2013 Accord Coupe with the Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) technology, which will be available for the automatic versions of the model. A Hybrid model with a 2.0 liter, i-VTEC four-cylinder gasoline engine will also be available.  Honda claims that the 2013 Accord Coupe will have a range of 10-15 miles in city in the electric-only mode, at a top speed of 62 mph.

We can’t wait to see the final version parked in our show room. We’ll make sure to post any production updates and photos to our sites and Facebook pages. Once we have an actually launch date we’ll let everyone know when the first one arrives. Hopefully it’s a red V6 model!

This information has to be clearly written in the sales contract and you should be told about it before you sign.

Consider buying from a registered dealer.

Avoid curbsiders – imposters who pose as private individuals but are actually in the business of selling damaged or defective cars to unsuspecting consumers.

Private citizens selling their own vehicle are not required to disclose information about the vehicle’s history.

Buying from a registered dealer provides increased consumer protection.

If you have any questions about consumer protection when buying a vehicle, please contact the Consumer Protection Office at 945-3800 in Winnipeg; tool free in Manitoba at 1-800-782-0067; or via email at consumers@gov.mb.ca.

The end result: $6,253

Two Schools that benefited from the donation were George V and Salisbury Morse. Each school plans on using the funds differently. George V hopes to purchase smart boards and iPads for their Early Years Project. Whereas Salisbury Morse is hoping to help more students get involved with their spring play.

Hopefully we receive an invite!