NSX Delayed Until 2010

All-New HondaFit Coming For 2008
It's about time. When the '07 Honda Fit came stateside, it was already a best seller in Japan and Europe (where it is sold as the Jazz). And while the vehicle has been endlessly praised for its interior versatility, comfort and sporty potential (numerous K-series motor swaps have already been noted), it still had one major problem: it was old. The vehicle came straight from Japan with virtually no technical upgrades. It still used an ancient 1.5L SOHC inline four with VTEC, and the gas mileage was actually worse than the new Civic with its 1.8L motor and substantial weight gains. That's about to change, as Honda CEO Takeo Fukui announced in a recent speech that we can expect to see something new from the Fit family at the Tokyo Motor Show this fall. Achieving excellent gas mileage is still top of mind for Honda engineers, and the company has announced future plans for a diesel engine and the next generation of VTEC and hybrid technology. Earlier in the year, rumors swirled of a hybrid Fit. With the Accord Hybrid heading to the graveyard, don't be surprised if Honda decides to go battery-powered on the next generation Fit.

Being Number One Means Nothing If The Kids Don'tThink You'reCool
They're the number one automaker in America, and they're inches from claiming the global crown. You can't hold that distinction and let Honda steal your thunder at the SEMA Show. In 2006, Honda was the "Manufacturer of the Show" and the Civic Si was the official "Vehicle of the Show," the first time a non-domestic car company held that title. It seemed inevitable that Toyota would follow them shortly after. This year, Toyota has announced that they will unveil three vehicles, including the all-new '09 Corolla. While the current generation model speaks more to broke teenagers than driving enthusiasts, the new car will include the familiar sedan body type and also a coupe/hatchback. In case you tried calling Toyota Racing Development (TRD), they probably won't get back to you for a while because they're busying prototyping new factory parts for us all to buy and bolt on to our new Corollas. Try back later.

Would Have,Could Have,Should Have
When specs for the Mazdaspeed6 first came out, the product brains at Mitsubishi nearly soiled themselves at the thought of being displaced as the kings of turbocharged, four-cylinder greatness. On paper, there was nothing to indicate why the new sports sedan couldn't go head to head with the Mitsubishi Evo. It offered an all aluminum 2.3-liter turbocharged inline four, direct fuel injection, all-wheel drive and 270 hp-comparable or better than say, an Evo 8 with its ancient cast iron 4G63 engine and 276 hp. Oh well. It was nice while it lasted. The Mazda6 Sport Wagon will also be discontinued, as demand for the standard sedan and 5-door continue to grow.