TheCarConnection Tests Out the All-New Q45;
Will it Save Infiniti? TCC Reveals Mazda's Future Product
Plans and Gives A First Look at the 2003 Jaguar XJ.
Test drive the Lexus LS430 and Hummer H1
and discover America's most stolen cars.
DETROIT, March 26 TheCarConnection.com has a product-
filled issue this week, starting with the first behind-the-wheels report on
Infiniti's new Q45. It's a techno-rich, super-sedan with a distinct look and
a high-performance powertrain. Read this report to see if the 2002 Q can
finally make Infiniti a serious player in the luxury market.
TCC's spy photographers have caught another big fish, the next-generation
Jaguar XJ. This all-new, 2003 sedan will certainly be the most sophisticated
product ever introduced by the British automaker. Codenamed X600, it features
an all-new aluminum chassis and a variety of other innovative ideas. Check
TheCarConnection.com for the complete details.
With an all-new version of its rotary-powered sports car under
development, Mazda is struggling to convince American buyers it's a brand that
belongs on their shopping list. What else does the Japanese marque have
planned? In this week's edition, TCC lifts the covers on an assortment of new
products, some mainstream, some a little bit eccentric.
The Toyota Camry has proven to be America's most popular car in a couple
of ways -- one not so appealing. The car, last year's top-selling car in the
United States, was also the car most likely to be stolen. Check out this
surprising report to see if your own car or truck may be on the most-popular
list with car thieves.
Other reviews in this week's edition include the sleek and sophisticated
Lexus LS430; can a luxury car ever be too quiet? From the sublime we turn to,
well, the 2001 Hummer. Rude and crude, it still has plenty of wow power.
Fans of TCC's spy shots are in for a treat with a second Caught in the Web:
we've caught the next Hyundai Tiburon.
On the consumer side: TheCarConnection.com takes a look at what happens
when your car isn't all it's touted to be. With sport-utes, sports cars,
sports sedans and sports coupes, Cargirl asks just how many "sport" cars
Americans need? Taking a road trip? Check out the TCC tip for planning your
Spring or Summer travel.
In business news: it was looking like it would Ghosn, going, gone at
Nissan. But the automaker's top exec, Carlos Ghosn, has agreed to stay on and
complete the turnaround program he launched. Daewoo is hoping it can finally
strike a deal with GM.
And don't forget the latest TCC contest: help us design a better-looking
Aztek.
Avoid traffic snarls with TCC's real-time traffic alerts. Get the most
accurate pricing data from Kelley Blue Book and info on all the cars and
trucks on the road with the TCC Buying Guide. Whatever you're interested in,
you'll find everything automotive on the Web's Automotive Authority,
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