http://www.gtplanet.net/kazunori-yamauchis-best-interview-ever/
Main points:
.Game relesing before 2010 going by Yamauchis reaction
.Damage going ok with Porsche saying fine but Ferrari complaing
.Private online races on the way
Very good news for someone like myself who is a huge fan of the franchise and I am sure many others are looking forward to this one.