Didn't know this:

Quoted: While some automakers — Honda, for example — have flexible plants that can shift productions from minivans or crossovers to cars, the factories of Detroit automakers are limited to specific models.
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So while Ford has shut down its big S.U.V. plant in Wayne, Mich., for nine weeks because those vehicles are not selling, its nearby Focus plant is running extra hours.

The Honda Civic was the top-selling car in May.

Quoted: In fact, after 17 years worth of being this country's best-selling vehicle, the Ford F-150 full-size pickup (42,973) has fallen for the first time to fifth place behind the Honda Accord (43,728), Toyota Camry (51,291), Corolla (52,826) and your new best-selling vehicle in the U.S., the Honda Civic (53,299).

Quoted: The weapon Fukui chose was a lineup of four models, including Honda's sole current hybrid in production, the Civic Hybrid; a new hybrid-only model yet to be named, which will be a five-door, five-passenger compact, with an exterior design similar to its new fuel cell vehicle concept, the FCX Clarity; a hybrid sports car version of its CR-Z line; and a new hybrid model for its Fit compact cars, sold as the Jazz in Europe.

More industry in India - good. More cars on the road - bad.

Quoted: Toyota Building Second Plant in India. - TOKYO (AP) -- Toyota, the world's second biggest automaker, is building its second plant in India to boost production in a key growing market.

Quoted: India's Tata Motors reveals a car that will sell for some $2,500
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This is roughly half the price of its nearest rival, and little more than the cost of a three-wheeled auto-rickshaw. But the “nano”, as the car is called, is no rickshaw.
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Commuting in India’s cities can be both cosy and deadly. Children squeeze snugly between father at the handlebars of a motorcycle, and mother riding side-saddle at the back.

This potentially is a good thing -- if you consider the alternative would be a scooter or an auto-rickshaw.

Quoted: A new car from Tata Motors of India would likely fail Western emission and safety standards, but it could be an affordable car for the developing world.

Quoted: It is quite at home being driven in a brisk fashion that would fluster a Camry.
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The 190-horsepower 4-cylinder does not let down the suspension. If there is a weakness, it is acceleration from a standing start since the empty vehicle weighs 3,408 pounds. Once under way, however, the reoccurring thought is, “Why would I get the V-6?”

I am not sure more affordable car ownership is good for India.

Quoted: Automakers in India, one of the world’s fastest-growing car markets, are racing to respond to Indians’ desire for small and inexpensive cars, some as cheap as $2,500.

My friend was asking about the 2008 Accord. These are the first unmasked pictures I've seen.

It is derivative (there's definitely some BMW) but ultimately nicer than the current generation, in my opinion.