This Just In: New on the Net

New York was a blast, but I still feel pretty wiped out. Good thing I have a couple of days at home before I head to Detroit for the start of the DUB tour. Anyway, here’s the news:

• Looks like Honda finally going to bring Acura into the UK. Since Infiniti and Lexus have been there for years, you have to wonder why the company was dragging their feet. Hey, better late than never. Auto Express
• The strike at American Axle is still underway, and while the management is asking employees to accept benefit and pay cuts of up to 50%—yup, 50%—the just gave the head honcho a million dollar raise. Classy. Auto Observer
• BMW just won the 2008 World Green Car award, but like so many other killer rides, it won’t be available in the US. What’s the deal guys? Wired
• There are still two years to go until 2010, but it looks like automotive folks are already starting to talk about "Car of the Decade." I have to admit, the fact that the Porsche’s Cayenne is being floated caught me by surprise. The New York Times