Here is part two of my thread on the ACURA KEY MOMENTS IN HISTORY....according to corporate.honda.com...enjoy.

Fall 1997 - The RL is the first production car with an in-dash satellite-linked navigation system. It uses a combination of the Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites, electro-gyros and sophisticated state-of-the-art software to map out the best route to a destination and to tell drivers their exact location at all times.
1998 - Richard Colliver, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Company, assumes responsibility for the Acura Division.
Fall 1998 - A redesigned TL goes on sale and quickly becomes a brisk seller.
1999 - TL is listed as a "Best Buy" in Consumer Digest and Consumer Guide.
March 1999 - Acura releases the limited edition Alex Zanardi Edition NSX as a tribute to the two-time CART open-wheel racing championship driver. Only 49 vehicles of this limited edition model are available, featuring a revised suspension, exclusive Formula Red color and a curb weight 149 pounds lighter than a standard NSX.
December 1999 - TL is the best-selling luxury sedan in its class.
January 2000 - Acura launches its first mid-size SUV, the U.S.-designed, developed and engineered MDX. MDX is the first luxury SUV to have standard third-row seating; independent front and rear climate control systems, Variable Torque Management four-wheel drive and have a ULEV (Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle) rating. The vehicle is named North American Truck of the Year.
December 2000 - TL is the best selling luxury sedan in its class for the second year in a row.
2000 - The RL incorporates significant technical advances such as Vehicle Stability Assistance (VSA) and the application of a DVD database to the Acura Navigation system.
2000 - NSX receives a Low Emissions Vehicle (LEV) certification from the Air Resources Board, a testament to Acura's innovation and industry-leading technology.
March 2001 - Acura celebrates its 15th anniversary.
July 2001 - The RSX sports coupe debuts as a 2002 model year vehicle, replacing the Integra. The car features a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, which employs the i-VTEC® "intelligent" valve control system with new VTC (Variable Timing Control) for 160 horsepower. The RSX Type-S boasts 200 horsepower and an exclusive 6-speed manual transmission.
December 2001 - TL is the best-selling luxury sedan in its class for the third consecutive year. For 2002, a new 260-hp Type-S version is added.
December 2001 - Acura posts record year-end sales of 170,469, shattering the previous record set in 1991. The division also sets monthly sales records in 11 out of the 12 months during the 2001 calendar year.
January 2002 - Car and Driver names RSX to its "10Best" list.
January 2002 - Acura introduces the RD-X Concept SUV at the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show. The performance-oriented sporty SUV hints at a 2.4-liter, 4-cylinder, 16-valve, DOHC i-VTEC engine with Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) and a 6-speed, close-ratio clutchless manual transmission.
2002 - Acura sales reach 2 million units.
2002 - Detroit Free Press names RSX "Car of the Year."
2002 - MDX is the first luxuries SUV to receive NHTSA's quadruple five star safety rating. The new model also has the ULEV-II rating.
November 2002 - Automobile names MDX "Best Mid-Size SUV."
January 2003 - Car and Driver names RSX to its "10Best" list. RSX is also named to Ward's "10Best Engines."
January 2003 - The 3.2 CL Type-S receives a new close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission, along with a limited slip differential to provide additional performance and handling responsiveness.
Spring 2003 - The all-new TSX goes on sale as a 2004 model year car. With a 200-horsepower inline-4 engine, the sports sedan bridges the buyers' gap between RSX and TL, and is instantly hailed as a serious rival to Audi, Mercedes-Benz and BMW.
August 2003 - J.D. Powers and Associates rate RL the Most Dependable Midsize Luxury Car.
Fall 2003 - The all-new TL goes on sale, featuring a 270 hp engine, Bluetooth® cellphone integration, a DVD-Audio Surround System, solar sensing GPS-linked climate control, dual mode/dual zone climate control, bi-xenon headlights and an acoustic glass windshield as standard equipment.
January 2004 - TSX is named to Car and Driver's "10Best Cars."
April 2004 - Koichi Kondo is named Chief Executive Officer and President of American Honda.
August 2004 - J.D. Powers and Associates recognize TSX as Highest Ranked Entry Luxury Car in Initial Quality Survey.
October 2004 - The 2005 RSX Type-S receives a 210-hp engine, a minor exterior refreshing, a retuned suspension and improved steering and braking systems.
October 2004 - A nearly stock TL wins its class and finishes third overall in the super-endurance "25 Hours of Thunderhill" race at Thunderhill Park Raceway in Willows, CA.
November 2004 - The all-new RL goes on sale, featuring a 3.5-liter 300-horsepower V-6 mated to a 5-speed automatic with Sequential SportShift. It also features Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD™), the first North American application of a satellite-based real-time traffic information system, a HandsFreeLink™ wireless telephone interface and a Keyless Access System.
January 2005 - Acura announces that 2004 set an all-new record high for sales, totally 198,919 units for the calendar year. That is a 16-percent increase from total sales in 2003.
January 2005 - RL is named to Car and Driver's "10Best Cars."
January 2005 - RL is named to Ward's "10Best Engines."
January 2005 - Acura unveils the all-new RD-X Concept SUV at the North American International Auto Show. It combines the performance of a sports sedan with all-wheel drive capability with the functionality of a SUV. Built on an all-new platform, RD-X features Super Handling All-Wheel Drive and the next generation of the AcuraLink™ satellite communication system.
April 2005 - Tom Elliott, Executive Vice President of American Honda, retires; John Mendel is named Senior Vice President, Auto Operations.
July 2005 - Acura Division announces it will halt production of the NSX at the end of the 2005 calendar year, but also reveals plans for a replacement vehicle in an unspecified timeframe.
July 2005 - Honda Motor Company announces it will launch the Acura brand in China in early 2006 as a response to the country's growing desire for luxury vehicles.
August 2005 - Eric Curran wins his first World Challenge Touring Car race in the RealTime Acura RSX. College sophomore Brandon Davis clinches the Rookie of the Year award.
October 2005 - The 2006 RL offers an optional technology package featuring three innovative safety features: Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™); Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC); Michelin PAX Run-Flat Tires, which can run up to 125 miles at 55 mph with a puncture or leak.
January 2006 - TSX is named to Car and Driver's "10Best" list for the third time.
January 2006 - Acura unveils the RDX Prototype at the North American International Auto Show that hints strongly at the production model scheduled to go on sale in the summer. The vehicle features a 2.3-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine and Acura's exclusive Super Handling All-Wheel Drive.
March 27, 2006 - Acura celebrates 20 years of excellence and innovation.

 

That/Those were interesting, thanks