In December of 2006, Honda showed a sketch of a soon-to-be-released Accord concept.[2] On 8 January, 2007, Honda debuted the 2007 Accord Coupe Concept at the 2007 North American International Auto Show.[3] This concept car would be a precursor to the styling of the eight-generation Honda Accord which should be introduced for the 2008 model year. Production should start in mid-2007.