2 cars, 3 states, 4 editors, 5 days and 6-speed transmissions. So begins TOV's multi-faceted test of the Acura TSX 6-spd and the Honda Accord V6 6MT Coupe. Stay tuned for daily updates from the TOV editors as we drive the cars, see the sights and take some video for you. A full article will follow soon after.

updated 6/28/03 11:24pm EST [Read More]

You just purchased a new sporty Honda car and, if you are like the rest of us, you are already planning your first car modification. The choices seem limitless: headers, exhausts, air intakes, wheels, etc. But if you want to protect your investment, the first improvement you should plan is to your driving skills. [Read More]

Monza test results and a very little race review [Read More]

Here's a sampler of just what Honda's K-motor is capable of. Hytech Exhaust has put together a new engine build up kit that sets new standards for pump gas power output. Check out the dyno charts and stay tuned for a test drive! UPDATE 5.19.03: Small video clip of HyTech RSX during track testing. 9100 rpms sounds sweet! [Read More]

Honda's mainstream sedan is now in its 7th generation. Over the years it has grown significantly, yet it still retains the qualities that have made it a best seller. This article will be released in several phases. New section added today (05.14.03). [Read More]

This is a photo tour of our time in the Acura RSX-S and CL-S6 through 5 different states. [Read More]

Last video uploaded: 06/03/2003. The TOV interviews various companies and individuals at the SEMA International Auto Salon in Los Angeles. We will place all videos in this article. 13 videos have been posted. [Read More]

For 2003, I've decided to compete at the next level and started to enter regional competitions in my S2000. With 17 drivers in the B-Stock class, it was the largest class of the event. It would also be the most I've ever competed against and was a sign of things to come. If I do okay here, I may consider competing at Nationals in Topeka, KS come September. Wish me luck. I'll need it. [Read More]

Here's a look at all the non-Honda specific sights of the SEMA International Auto Salon. It'll give you an idea of what we saw at the show and what you missed out on if you couldn't attend. [Read More]

Here are photos of various Honda and Acura cars at the 2003 SEMA International Auto Salon in Los Angeles, California. [Read More]

A collection of photos of some of the other cars shown at the New York International Auto Show.
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A collection of photos of the TL Concept unveiled at the 2003 New York International Auto Show. [Read More]

Its Saturday night in Los Angeles. There's a race on Sunday in Sacramento. There's work to do on Monday. Obviously, we decided to make a day trip to Sacramento, in a 2002 Odyssey. What a long strange trip.... [Read More]

In a totally unprecedented move, Honda Malaysia blatantly packaged a special edition low-production Civic RX specially for the local Civic fans. As an indication of their sincerity, the pricing for this car is actually effectively -subsidized by Honda Malaysia! [Read More]

Press Releases and Op-Ed about the March 23rd race... [Read More]

As part of an initiative to expand our view of the automotive marketplace, the TOV arranged to borrow a 2003 Mazda 6S for a few days. This sporty sedan proves to be a worthy competitor to Honda's Accord and the upcoming Acura TSX, sort of splitting the difference between the two. Read my impressions within. [Read More]

Info and views on 12-14 March testing session on Jerez, and race previews for the upcoming Malaysian GP. [Read More]

Press Releases, Results, and Op-Ed coverage of the Australian GP. [Read More]

The F1 season is about to commence! What will it hold for us, the fans..and when will BAR-Honda begin to live up to their potential? [Read More]

The Acura TSX has been the subject of much discussion and anticipation on the TOV. Was it worth the wait? You betcha. [Read More]

Pre-Season Q&A with answers to some of our questions.
And the results of a final 3 day test session, the last one before the season starts. [Read More]

We first drove the RSX Factory Performance last summer, if only briefly. Now we've had the chance to drive it again for an extended period on our own roads and find the setup to be excellent. [Read More]

In our never ending quest for better track performance on the S2000, we turned to Cobalt Friction Technologies for a new set of brake pads. Andy Lin of Cobalt recommended the Ferodo DS3000 for the front, and the Cobalt IT Spec C for the rear. After a quick break in, we tested these pads at the notoriously hard-on-brakes Streets of Willow road course in Rosamond, CA. [Read More]

TOV details the installation of this intake system and shows how it is one of the most cost effective modifications one can make to the RSX Type S in the way of increasing both the horsepower and the grin factor. [Read More]

Latest in testing as the F1 season looms ahead... [Read More]

The times and reaction from the Barcelona circuit. [Read More]

Follow our coverage of the Barcelona Launch and First Test of the new 2003 BAR Honda 005 powered by the new and improved RA003E engine! [Read More]

Re-release - Given the recent discussions of hybrids I thought it might be worthwhile to re-release our test of the Civic Hybrid to add to the discussion. Originally tested over a year and a half ago, note how the financial environment has changed (and how about that war prediction? ;).

I also noticed we never updated the dyno plots. Look for that soon (I promise this time!) [Read More]

We take the keys to a 2003 Accord EX V6 sedan for a week. This review will be updated in several installments, beginning with our first impressions on December 17, 2002. Next week we will have a 4-cylinder 2003 Accord to compare with the V6 model.

Update: 12.21 Dyno Plots added! [Read More]

Info from the Jerez circuit as BAR drivers Jacques Villeneuve and Jensen Button are joined by Matsuura and Davidson for the last test of the 2002 calendar year! [Read More]