Octoberfest in August as TheCarConnection.com Previews the Frankfurt Motor Show, Reveals Some Good News for the Explorer, Reports on the Blending of Ford's British Brands, Visits Bike Week in Sturgis, And Launches Its New Recall, Rollover and Safety Guide

    DETROIT, Aug. 13 Wonder what hot new products will be
taking their bow at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show?  Get first word from
TheCarConnection.com in this week's preview of Autumn's first global auto
show.  Check out the Audi A4 convertible, the Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG and the
Maserati Spyder, to name a few.
    Ford's Explorer has been traveling a rocky road.  But there's some good
news for the nation's best-selling SUV.  Can an endorsement from an
influential consumer's group put Explorer back on track?
    Wonder how your car fared in the latest government crash tests?  Is that
SUV prone to rollovers?  Have you missed an important recall for your sedan?
Now it's easy to check.  Simply point your browser to TCC's new Recall,
Rollover and Safety Guide.
    The British are coming ... together, that is.  Ford's three U.K. brands,
Jaguar, Land Rover and Aston Martin, are forming a super brand.
TheCarConnection broke the news and now brings you this analysis.
    Speaking of Jaguar, TCC's spies have captured some hot shots -- of the
2004 XJ sedan.  Codenamed X350, will this car redefine the British marque?
Take a look and decide for yourself.  This week's reviews include the tire-
spinning BMW M3 Convertible, Acura's 3.2TL Type S, and the retro Mustang
Bullitt.
    Then take a trip out to Sturgis, South Dakota, for the world's largest
motorcycle rally, an annual event that just gets bigger by the year.
    In business news, TheCarConnection looks at the latest in the bidding
battle for GM's DirecTV unit.  Dodge "takes it by the horns," with its new ad
campaign.  And TCC has a complete round-up of all the news, views and
revelations to come from the Summer's most important automotive event, which
brought hundreds of top industry executives to Traverse City, Michigan last
week.
    With kids soon heading back to school, this week's TCC Tip offers some
good advice for School Time Safety.  And if you're buying a car or truck, new
or used, don't miss TCC's weekly guide to the best buys.
    Every week, TheCarConnection will help you find the best deals in new and
used vehicles.  And check out TCC's Video Library, where you can watch your
favorite cars and trucks in action.
    You'll find Kelley Blue Book pricing, service tips from resident gearhead
Bob Weber, and more ... all on the Web's Automotive Authority,
http://www.TheCarConnection.com .
    Web users also can access TheCarConnection through the PR Newswire
site http://www.prnewswire.com .

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