Can GM Bend the UAW? Will a Miracle Save Rover? Revive Jaguar? Save Lincoln? Will the Feds Take Down Delphi? on TheCarConnection

DETROIT, April 18 -- Airbags, stability control, ABS, pre- safe? In this week's issue, TheCarConnection cuts through all the jargon and acronyms to reveal the safest cars, trucks and crossovers of 2005. It's a must-read issue.

The situation at General Motors is this week's top story at TheCarConnection. While GM execs duck the press, the UAW isn't flinching in its contractual demands. Will GM be able to extract some healthcare concessions? Get the latest news in this week's edition.

The news is glum in Great Britain, where the last large-scale, locally- owned automaker seems all but certain to go belly-up. Is there a miracle in store for MG Rover? TCC has the inside story.

Things haven't been going very well for that other British brand, Jaguar. The automaker needs a big hit, and it's hoping to score with the next generation XK sports car. Why wait for 2007, when you can see the spy shots today on TheCarConnection.com?

Meanwhile, Ford is finally getting ready to roll out a new Ranger pickup. TCC has the spy shots this week.

Lincoln is another brand looking for salvation. And TheCarConnection's reviewers reveal what they found testing the unexpectedly solid Mark LT luxury pickup. Then join TCC behind the wheel of the new Audi A4 sedan and A4 Avant wagon.

In other business news this week, learn the latest about Delphi's financial reporting problems and see who is getting caught up in the dragnet, as the feds extend their investigation.

Columnist Gary Witzenberg touched off a storm when he argued that U.S. automakers really do face an uphill battle and deserve to have the playing field leveled. See what readers had to say -- then offer your own opinion.

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