Tokyo Motor Show Previews and Show Floor Coverage

DETROIT, Oct. 17, 2005 -- Honda's got a car for your dog. Mitusbishi's got an all-new Outlander. Mercedes is lifting the covers on its hydrogen-powered HYgenious, while Nissan reveals its new sports car; Toyota's got an array of concepts and production vehicles, and even Chrysler weighs in with its Asian-influenced Akino.

There's a reason why the world will be watching the Tokyo Motor Show later this week. But with TheCarConnection.com, why wait? Start with TCC's exclusive Tokyo preview for a look at the likes of Nissan's swiveling PIVO, and Suzuki's Mom's Personal Car. Then keep coming back all week as TheCarConnection reports like from the show floor at expansive Makuhari Messe.

On the other side of the world, things aren't looking very good right now. Delphi's bankruptcy is rocking Detroit, and overall U.S. car sales are plunging. Get the complete inside story on all the news, including the United Autoworker's Union's plan to give General Motors billions of dollars in concessions.

It's all about product, or so the pundits say. So check out this week's review of the ultimate Corvette, the 505-horsepower Z06. It can launch from 0-60 in just 3.7 seconds, but will it also get you to the store and back with a week's worth of groceries.

Other reviews this week include the Ferrari F430 and next-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

Then check out exclusive spy shots of the next Jaguar S-Type.

In other business news, GM is streamlining its product creation process. And Hyundai plans for 500,000 sales in 2006.