I've been collecting articles via Google Alert for "Honda Fit". Haven't been on the Forum for awhile or checking my e-mail, so they've been accumulating. The Chevy Aveo was redesigned to help it compete against Fit and Yaris. Apparently Chevy didn't want to make the Aveo, or improve upon it, because of the low profit on a small car, but Honda and Toyota forced them to bring out a "B" segment car that could be competitive. One of the articles says Ford blew it and has no "B" car -- but doesn't the Focus qualify? Nissan is hurting; only the Versa is selling well. Here's an assortment of articles --no matter what vehicle they talk about, Fit always seems to warrant at least a mention.

8/26/06 Google Alert
Civic Si & Fit at show
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=116624

8/25/06 Google Alert
Nissan sales down; Fit & Yaris ahead of Versa
http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll...608250355/1148

Chevy Aveo – small car, small profits (comparing against Fit & Yaris)
http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_f...tent_id=138473

8/24/06 Google Alert
Smart Car (mentions Fit):
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=116591

Chevy Aveo again (mixed bag):
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?p...d=a0Reuky2g44o

8/22/06 Google Alert
"Nice Fit"
http://www.businessweek.com/autos/co...tos+index+page

Small Fit long on practicality
http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/...608180328/1003

8/21/06 Google Alert
Redesigned Aveo:
http://www.thecarconnection.com/Auto...75.A10781.html

Detroit’s big 3 losing out
http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dl.../60821001/1041

8/20/06 Google Alert
Boomers and geezers like the Fit
http://www.cmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dl...1028/OPINION02

8/19/06 Google Alert
Ford’s glaring failure to produce a "B" segment car to compete with Fit, etc.
http://www.moneyweb.co.za/shares/international_news/939627.htm

Scooters gaining in popularity (mentions Fit & Yaris)
http://www.ashlandcitytimes.com/apps...25/1291/MTCN01

 

I think the Focus is more Corolla-Civic sized, and so it's not a direct comparison for the Fit. The Fit sure is a winner!