CAR Magazine has been given special access to the Honda Open Study Model (or OSM for short), in the wake of the British International Motor Show where it made its world debut.

But what the hell is the OSM all about? Honda plays a game of cat and mouse with reporter Ben Barry, who turns detective after being stonewalled whenever he asks a difficult question. Forget the information-free press release, read the new October 2008 issue of CAR Magazine to find out the real story behind the OSM:

How it will replace the S2000
Details on the hybrid drivetrain
Why it will be based on the Civic
Timeline, expected prices