Auto News Roundup 10-19-09: Honda claims model updates may come faster, crackdown on NY cabbies use of cellphones

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-- U.S. Honda exec says model updates may come faster. USA Today

-- Nissan readying next-generation lithium-ion technology for Leaf. Leftlanenews.com

-- New York cracking down on cabbies using cellphones - and it took only 10 years. Autoblog

-- Edmunds color survey says most 2009 model buyers prefer black cars. Edmunds

-- Lotus Exige Stealth Edition destined for 2009 Tokyo Motor Show. Automobile

-- Joni Gray