While Acura has confirmed that it will bring the European Honda Accord Tourer to the U.S. as the 2011 TSX Sport Wagon in fall 2010 (the Euro Accord and the TSX are virtually one and the same), it’s highly unlikely that you’ll ever see one in a yellowish finish with a Taxi roof sign. But if you’re planning a trip to Germany, you might very well be able to hitch a ride on a Accord Tourer Taxi – that is, if you manage to spot one among all the Mercs.

Few will disagree with us when we say that the Accord CrossTour is one of the, if not the most, talked about new cars of the year here in the States, but not for the reason(s) that Honda hoped for. In any case, the Japanese automaker released detailed pricing on its liftback-crossover version of the NA Accord that will hit U.S. dealerships on November 20 with prices ranging between $29,670 and $36,220 – not including a $710 destination and handling charge.

While the Japanese market 2010 CR-V facelift isn’t due to be revealed until September 17, Honda’s European division surprised us today with the unveiling of the domestic market model that’s set to go on sale from January 2010. In addition to the gentle cosmetic facelift, the European-spec CR-V that is built in the UK also benefits from a cleaner and more powerful 2.2-liter turbo diesel engine that can now be coupled to a new automatic transmission.

Following Australia and South Africa, Japan will be the third country outside Europe to receive the British-built Civic Type R 3-door hatchback. The model, which will be called the Civic Type R EURO to distinguish it from the Japanese-market 4-door Civic Type R saloon, will go on sale in Japan from 2010 in limited numbers. The European-spec Type R is powered by a high-revving 2.0-liter naturally aspirated four that makes 201 HP at 7,800 rpm and 142 lb-ft of torque at 5,600 rpm.

Owners of the 2009MY Honda Odyssey minivan need to pay attention as the Japanese firm is recalling 421 vehicles in the States over a problem with the braking system. According to Honda, during assembly, incorrect front brake hoses were installed on these particular cars. The brake hose may come in contact with the caliper bolt and over time a hole may develop allowing the brake fluid to leak and consequently, result in reduced brake system performance. Honda’s dealers will inspect both front brake hoses and replace with the correct brake hoses free of charge.