The 2008 Nissan Skyline has been just been caught on film over in Germany. It recently made landing for some aggressive (no doubt) testing on the Nürburgring this week and some photographer spies have already snapped some shots of the new, near-production supercar. Some sources have hinted at this being the 2009 model, but the revamped production version is due out in 2008 and will likely feature a twin-turbo 3.5 or 3.8 liter V-6. All that's been told is to keep an eye out for something "in excess of 450 horsepower." The new Skyline is expected to reach Japanese showrooms soon after its official debut at the 2007 Tokyo Show and will hit U.S. soil in early 2008. Check out more shots of the car, below.

It's been 3 years since the Acura division produced any cars that carried the Type-S badge. That wait is all but over now, as Acura will be re-introducing the Type-S into the 2007 TL line up. Previous generations of the Type-S line included the TL and CL. This time around only the TL is in production, but you have a choice of a 6 speed manual gearbox or a 5 speed automatic with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters when you check the option box for Type-S. Power comes from a 3.5L V6 that makes 286 horsepower and 256 lb-ft of torque. The base TL comes with a 3.2L V6 that will propel the car to 60MPH (from a stop) in the low-7 second range.

The once edgy Honda CRV has rounded out and taken upon the increasingly popular egg shape look. With a base price estimated around $21,500, the 2007 Comfort Runabout Vehicle is expected to increase it selling power with the demand for crossover vehicles rising amidst concerns over fuel consumption and cost. Refinement is paramount in this next chapter of the CRV saga. Improving interior quality, ride comfort, and the overall impression of the CRV was a primary focus of the Honda engineering team. "Our goal," project leader Mitsuru Horikoshi said, "was to make it solid and tight and evolve from an SUV to a more sedan-like feel. We were able to achieve this through three main goals: lowering the center of gravity, making a more rigid body structure and improving the driving performance."

What happens when premiere cars and the information surrounding them hasn't yet been released? We count on foreign counterparts, such as Nihon Car & Bike in this case, to keep us abreast of upcoming model changes. The updated Lexus IS500 shown here will have a 5.0 liter V8, producing 420 hp and 405 ft-lb of torque; more than the 4.6 liter V8 many have expected to see applied to this fine specimen. A slightly wider stance, flared fenders, and a new wheel/tire combination all assist in bolstering the IS500's sport-promising look. When the IS500 makes landfall in the states, we'll get some more information and better images to share with you.

Debuting early next year (January 2007) is Toyota's all new Tundra full sized pickup truck. The launch timing was strangely close to the original launch of the new GM full size pickups. I wonder if GM knew about the Tundra when they pulled their GMT-900 program ahead 13 weeks. These pictures of an early pre-production test vehicle were captured by Autoweek reader Tim Yale in California. The new truck has a bolder design and a 350 horsepower / 350 ft-lb torque 5.7L V8. A 4.7L V8 and 4.0L V6 will also be offered. The new Tundra will try to gain market share in the last remaining segment dominated by the American car manufacturers.

A quick snapshot of this SUV considered to be the next Nissan Armada (photo taken in Death Valley) shows that it has a redesigned front end for starters. Interior updates are expected as well, as Nissan continues to update its latter models. The updates on the inside are a welcomed event, as the current model seems like a blend between a late ‘80s Toyota Land Cruiser and a ‘70s Cadillac. Much of the components are likely to be shared between the Armada and the Nissan Titan. If more shots are found, RPM Planets will bring them you.

That's right, it is the next-generation Hyundai luxury sedan, soon to come to the United States. While the Equus name is applied to this car now, it doesn't really matter, as the name is likely to change before the car's debut in the 2008 model year. The car, code named BH, is a rear-wheel drive sedan with a 116" wheelbase (longer than the current Equus) and will come with a 3.8 liter V-6 engine, producing 270 horsepower. If we hear any more on this new Hyundai, we'll keep you posted!

The pictures you see here are of the 2008 Lexus IS500. Due in dealer showrooms for 2008, this car has one purpose in life. That is to compete against the industry favorite BMW M5 and the super sleeper Mercedes Benz AMG for top honors as the ultimate luxury speeder. With all of the go fast goodies you can see in the pictures [big brakes, lower stance, aggressive front and rear bumper covers], this car should make out just fine. We are still waiting for confirmation of drivetrain configurations but rumor has it the 4.6L 380HP motor will be use. So check back with RPM to learn more about the Lexus IS500.

Some clever photographers over at Priddy & Co made a fine catch late last week, as they snapped a few shots of what seems to be the prototype of the forthcoming Mitsubishi Evo X. Not much is known at this point, but the Evo X is said to go public for the 2008 model year and is built upon the GS platform (used by the Dodge Caliber).