Spy shots: 500-Horsepower 2006 Corvette Z06, and Next-Gen Maserati Coupe; Jaguar 'X' Videos; Some Kisses from Hershey, the Mecca of Motordom; First Drive New Porsche 911; and Volkswagen losses Mount Fast - That and More on TheCarConnection.com.

DETROIT, Oct. 25, 2004 -- Think the all-new Corvette C6 is fast? Wait until you see the next-generation Z06, the first Vette to roll out of the factory breaking the 500-horsepower mark. TheCarConnection.com has exclusive spy shots, as well as a sneak peek of the next-gen Maserati Coupe.

Then join TCC for come hot laps behind the wheel of the all-new Porsche 911. With its new computerized suspension system, it may take you by surprise.

Other reviews this week include the 2005 Dodge Magnum SXT -- almost perfectly executed Americana, thanks to Germany and Canada; and the 2005 Nissan Titan King Cab.

It's known as Chocolate Town, but for one week a year, Hershey, PA is the Mecca of Motordom. Join TCC for a visit to this unbelievable, barely contained universe of car history -- all in one corner of Pennsylvania.

It's not quite X-rated, but Jaguar's got a new video series launching that's meant to be more entertainment than advertisement. Catch the soft-sell with TheCarConnection.

In business news: things are looking bleak for Volkswagen, with the automaker's losses soaring close to $1 billion. The SEC is probing automotive pension funds; are Ford's and General Motors' accounting methods kosher? GM production cuts are chilling the outlook for automotive suppliers. And drop in on Convergence 2004 to see all the latest in automotive electronics.

In this week's TCC Tip, get a helping hand finding a good mechanic. If you're looking for Mr. Goodwrench, remember these hints.

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