MCL Motor Cars Joins National Automotive Company, Dilawri Group

VANCOUVER, June 1 /CNW/ - One of Vancouver's most prestigious luxury car dealerships has joined the Dilawri Group, a dynamic family-owned network of 30 automobile dealerships across Canada. Former owner, Dr. T.K. Ho, will maintain a minority interest in the company.

"Our sales team, service technicians and staff will continue working for the Dilawri Group," said MCL General Manager John Chesman. "We will also remain strongly committed to the community, to our charity work and to local sponsorships." According to Chesman, joining the Dilawri Group will benefit everyone involved with our company, from customers to staff. "Leveraging Dilawri's impressive buying group, systems and international connections will help take MCL to the next level of sales, service and performance," he said. "We're all extremely pleased."

MCL and Dilawri share a belief in continuous improvement in products, value and services, human relations, teamwork and competitiveness. "This is a good fit for us," explains Ajay Dilawri. "We believe in continuous improvement in products, services, human relations and teamwork." MCL has always believed in contributing to the community, a belief shared by the Dilawri family. "MCL is an important addition to our Group and we're proud to welcome them to our company," he said.

ABOUT MCL

For over 30 years, MCL has represented some of the world's finest luxury vehicles. The largest dealership in Canada for Jaguar, Aston Martin, Porsche, Bentley and Land Rover vehicles, MCL has separate showroom locations for Porsche and Aston Martin. The company's reputation in Vancouver has been built on the strength of its people and its extremely high level of customer satisfaction.

ABOUT THE DILAWRI GROUP

The Dilawri Group of Companies includes 30 dealerships in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan. With over 1500 employees and a reputation for excellence in selling and servicing fine automobiles, the company has earned its place as one of the nation's most respected dealership groups. For more than two decades, the Dilawri Family, led by brothers Ajay, Tony, and Kap has shown a deep commitment to supporting communities across Canada, with donations totaling in the millions of dollars. In 2002, the family established the Dilawri Foundation to oversee the family's philanthropic activities.

For further information: Lisa Kavanagh, Public Relations Manager, The Dilawri Group of Companies, Email: [email protected]