Big Three Struggle to 'Keep America Rolling' and That Could be Good News For Consumers; GM and Daewoo do a Deal; Spy Shots of the '03 Lincoln Aviator; First Review of the Cadillac EXT; and Six Top Industry Leaders Speak Their Mind - Only on TheCarConnectio

    DETROIT, Sept. 24 "The auto industry is likely to be among
the hardest hit" by the tragedy of 9/11.  That prompted an unprecedented
meeting between automakers, labor leaders and top government officials last
week.  Will this automotive summit lead to an airline-like bail-out?  What
will the Big Three do in return to keep their plants -- and the economy --
rolling?  TheCarConnection has the story -- and a cautious forecast from our
curmudgeon-at-large, columnist Jerry Flint.
    The trouble facing the carmakers could be great news for consumers.
TheCarConnection.com takes a closer look at the crisis in the auto industry
-- and the deals being rolled out to get buyers back to the showroom,
including zero-percent financing at General Motors and Ford.
    Should you do your "patriotic duty" and buy a new car?  This week's TCC
Tip helps you decide when the time is right to trade-in.
    One thing's clear, those in the market have a lot more to choose from in
2002.  TheCarConnection puts some of the hottest new products through their
paces this week, including the crossover Cadillac Escalade EXT and its
pickup/SUV sibling, the Chevrolet Avalanche.  Then check out Acura's new
pocket rocket, the RSX Type-S.  For those wanting something new without
breaking the bank, there's the all-new Mitsubishi Lancer and the Hyundai
Elantra GLS.
    Don't miss this week's spy shots for a first look at Lincoln's up-coming
baby SUV, the all-new Aviator.  Is this domestic alternative ready to
challenge the Lexus RX300?
    In this week's business news:  TCC has the complete details of the deal
between Daewoo and General Motors.  Did the American automaker really get a
bargain?  Or is GM in for tough times ahead?  TCC also gets up-close and
personal with a sextet of interviews with six of the industry's top
executives, including GM CEO Rick Wagoner, Nissan Chief Carlos Ghosn, and
Volkswagen's Jens Neumann.
    Don't miss Driver's News, our weekly round-up of consumer news.  And check
out the latest in ceramic brake technology.
    Sign up for TCC's new Daily Edition.  Be the first to learn all the
breaking automotive news -- and it's FREE.
    Don't begin your daily commute without checking TCC's real-time traffic
advisories, which cover virtually every significant metro area in the U.S.
    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 .
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