This month, I'm not going to talk about how summer is over or how to get your car ready for the winter...we're no where near winter. What I am going to talk about is cars. New cars. New cars that I like and wouldn't mind putting in my garage. Well if I had more than a one car garage. These are some of the rides out on the market that have caught my eye in the last few months. First up is the Honda Accord Coupefollowed by the Volvo c70. Next I picked the Nissan Maxima and the Toyota Yaris and ending with the Saturn Outlook. Now, maybe these aren't the rides that you like and if they're not, then send me an email on which car you like and why. Just click HERE to send me an email with the name of the car and a couple sentences on why you think it should be here. Maybe I'll put a couple of your emails here IF I think I missed something. By the way, this is just my own little list and is in no means something from you to decide which car you should buy. Buying a car is a huge decision and should be thoroughly researched by you since you're shelling out the cash for it!

• 2009 Honda Accord EX-L V6 : Okay, now you might think why this Accord? Why now? I think this is the absolute best Accord to date. When I first saw this car, I had to do a double take because I thought it was a new Acura coupe being introduced (hint,hint) and then I realized it was indeed an Accord. First off, the styling. Now Honda does very well with revamping their Accords and Civics every few years, which to me is a good thing. This keeps their brand fresh as well as their resale value way up. But THIS Accord has to be their best revamp look ever. The sleek shaping and the bulking up of the body makes this Accord stand out more than any other Accord in their line-up. The squaring of the grill was also a plus in giving this car a stronger and meaner look. With the base model you'll get standard options like power steering and power locks, the 4 cylinder i-Vtec engine with 190 horses, ABS and all the cute bells and whistles for a nice two door car. With the EX-L V6 you get some extras that are well worth it. First lets boost those horses up to 271. Then add the 6 speed close-ratio tranny for a dual experience. Along with that you'll get 18inch wheels and a spoiler that I think sets this coupe off. Leather trimmed seats, slotted rotors up front and XM radio...need I say more? Price range is from about $22,000 for the base model with a manual tranny up to about $28,000 for the V6 model pictured above. Wanna get one? Head on over to your local Honda dealership or check out their website. Tell them GyrlSpeed sent ya and it won't help, but they'll want to know who I am. ;)! Honda Website: automobiles.honda.com

• 2009 Volvo c70 T5: To me it's never the wrong time for a convertible and girl is this a convertible. I have always liked Volvos and the fact that safety is their number one priority. To be honest, I never thought that they would have a car that I really wanted. That changed when they introduced the c70 some years ago. My feelings have not changed since then and don't think they ever will. Here is the 2009 Volvo c70 in it's best form...with the top down! This is one beautiful convertible and believe it or not, it looks just a good with the top up. Not many covertibles appeal to me with their tops up but this car looks good either way. Add to that the fact that this baby has a Turbo, uh huh, turbo and I'm in convertible heaven. Well almost heaven because this five cylinder turbocharged engine only ends up giving you 227 horsepower. That's not a total loss, but when the Accord coupe you just looked at gives you 271 without a turbo, it makes you think. But don't fret, it's still a fun car and if you need more ponies than that, maybe this Volvo isn't for you. On to the features. Again you get great standards like 17 inch wheels, leather interior and a great sound system. But for a few pennies more, you can choose one of the hottest colors for a car that I've seen in a long time: Magic Blue Metallic. I think it beats that Prowler/Burnt Orange everyone is obsessed with...hands down. You can also add 18inch wheels, sport pedals (which should be standard on the T5) and a five speed geartronic auto tranny. I would actually get that geatronic set up because I live and drive in the city. Having a manual is never fun with stop and go traffic, even if you have been doing it for 75 years. Alright, the starting price for this beauty is $39,240 and adding some of the premium packages can raise the cost. But if you're looking at buying one, then you already know that, right? Volvo Website: volvocars.com

• 2009 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV : This was a little bit of a hard choice. Why? Well because I didn't like the last generation of the Maxima and for me to like it now is just odd. Not odd just, nevermind all that, I like it! I like the new look of the grill and lighting as well as the rear and it's contoured lighting. I'm glad it lost that shape that I just couldn't get past to really liking this car. It now has a stance that says get outta my way, I'm on the road. Yeah it sounds corny but when that V6, 290 horsepower engine gets going, you'll do exaclty what she says. (Yes I said she). This car is front wheel drive as and has slotted rotors on the front and rear. What I like about this is that more of the automakers are adding slotted rotors to their sport tuned vehicles direct from the factory. With the 3.5 S, you'll also get a sport tuned suspension with a bigger front sway bar and stiffer springs. Very nice! There's also other goodies like 19inch wheels with all season tires, turn signal mirrors, rear spoiler, HID headlights and a ton more. Figured I talk about fuel economy for this ride and it's about what I expected. 19 for city driving and 26 for highway...same for most models which again is good. Oh, I almost forgot. Nissan has this optional feature called the Music Box. This hard drive and compact flash drive can hold 9.3GB worth of all your music files along with a 7 inch touch screen...now that's an option. On to the piricng. You will be shelling out $29,290 up to $35,440 for one of these...more when you add other options. So would I really still get one of these new Maximas...I'll say....yes. Nissan Website: nissanusa.com

• 2008 Toyota Yaris Liftback S : First of all, don't even ask why this car is here. I don't even think I know. But it is and you have to accept it! To start off, this car is NOT a beast! And it's not supposed to be. It's supposed to be a fun tiny car with great gas mileage, 29mpg city and 36mpg highway that you can add little extras too to make you feel good about driving it. Let's remember that this IS a Toyota, therefore you have the option of getting TRD accessories for it. That in itself should be a plus. From Toyoya Research and Development, you can add extras like a leather shift knob, 18inch, yes I said 18inch wheels, Oil and Radiator caps and get this: a spring and strut combo. Yes girlies, you can now drop your Yaris! Who'd have thunk that? Maybe that's why I would get one of these little cars. The fact that you can do all that to it and still get super-duper gas mileage is kool. While you may not do any burn-outs or kill somebody in the quarter, you can still have a bag-o-fun with this Yaris and turn heads at the same time. But who am I to say that you can't spruce this baby up under the hood? Only time will tell before one of you do that too. And with the starting price of $11,550 up to $14,125 for this Liftback S model, you'll have the extra cash to do anything else to this spunky car that your little heart desires. Toyota Website: toyota.com

• 2008 Saturn Outlook XR AWD : No it's not the Vue, it's much bigger and better. It's the Outlook and once you get a really good look at it, you will have a new outlook on it AND Saturn as a whole. To me, Saturn has come a long way from their S-series line-up. I happen to have one and have loved it from the first day I bought it home. She has been good to me since day one. And that is what a lot of Saturn owners can say about their vehicles: they last! And I think this Outlook will be on that list as well. This SUV is a beauty in itself. It seats 8 passengers easily and all of your stuff as well. The 3.6L V6 VVT 275 horsepower engine will get you and your friends where you are going in no time flat. Add to that the all wheel drive option and it doesn't matter what type of road you're on. Now I'll say tread lightly because if you fly over a cliff I don't want you calling me saying I told you you could drive over any and everything. But you will be comfortable. For it's size, the Outlook has a smooth ride and you don't feel like you're swaying all over the road like some SUVs and crossovers can make you feel. Safety is also a plus for this vehicle. StabiliTrak with Brake Assist is standard along with side mounted and head curtain air bags and the OnStar system. One little quirk I have about the Outlook is not performance or safety related at all...it's the interior. Not that it's not comfortable because it is very comfortable. It's the interior color choices. The only options are black, gray and tan which works well for some of the exterior colors like black, gray and gold. But for colors like Red Jewel and Cocoa, it's a huge clash to me. But it's not something that would make me not put this SUV in my garage...actually, I need an Outlook in my garage and for the starting price of $29,360, you can have one too. The one I have listed here is priced at $33,770 which still is a great deal for an All Wheel Drive SUV with all the bells and whistles AND great gas mileage of 16mpg city and 22mpg highway. Now who's looking? Saturn Website: saturn.com

I hope some of these cars helped to give you a little more insight as to what the automakers are putting out there for you to buy. As I said earlier, don't let this be your only way of deciding which car you would like to buy. This is an iinvestment and eventhough it's an investment that depreciates as soon as you look at it, it's an investment. So, take the time and do your research and do a test drive. There's been plenty of cars that I have liked and then sat in them and hated them...oh yeah, that happens. You have a lot of work to do deciding on a new car, get to it! One more thing, if you do actually purchase one of the cars thatI have listed here, shoot me an email and let me know how you like the ride and if it 'lives' up to it's standards.