I'm breaking that unwritten rule that I should be talking about Valencia Acura, rather than about the cars. Because I'm really, really excited about the new RDX.

What's an RDX? It's Acura's upcoming small SUV. Except it's not really just an SUV. It's a car for today.

How's that? Well, the RDX is big enough to give you the room you need for all your kids' stuff, but small and nimble enough that you might not want to take the kids. It's sporty and swift with 240 horsepower, but it's efficient with Acura's first 4-cylinder turbocharged engine. And even though it's practical, it's also very, very stylish. I mean, wow, you can get 19" wheels! And the available technology package lets you use your cellphone and iPod seamlessly, as the nav system helps steer you out of our LA traffic.

So yes, I think the new RDX is a winner. The official launch is August 10, but if you want to stop by early and get on the pre-order list, we won't stop you!