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The Complete Automotive Buying Guide; A Real Saab Story; Spy Shots: The Next Mercedes-Benz CLK; Reviews of the Thunderbird, 2002 Saab 9-5; And a Look at How the Auto Industry is Losing Money Selling More Cars; All That and More on TheCarConnection.com

DETROIT, Oct. 22 -- It's time for the biannual Tokyo Motor Show, and this week at TheCarConnection.com , http://www.thecarconnection.com , it's nonstop action from the floor of the Tokyo Show, starting with a full preview of the 2001 Tokyo Show and a preview of the new midsize Mazda 6 sedan that the company hopes will compete with Camry and Passat.

Shopping for a new car -- or just feeding your enthusiast fever? TheCarConnection rolls out its complete 2002 Buyer's Guide, an A-to-Z round-up of everything you need to know about every new car and truck hitting your local showroom. TCC pairs that up with the most accurate pricing guide from Kelley Blue Book and an easy-to-use guide to recalls, crash and rollover statistics.

New car sales have recovered handsomely from the 9/11 slump. But may it be too much of a good thing? For consumers, now's the time to get some of the best buys in two decades. But for automakers, huge incentives are resulting in big losses. TheCarConnection looks at the sharp earnings slumps at Ford and General Motors.

In business news, TCC goes inside for a look at some of the big changes reshaping Saab. With at least one new model scheduled for each of the next five years, we could be seeing some breakthrough segment-busters from the Swedish automaker.

Then check out TheCarConnection's review of some of the 2002 Saab line, including the fast and sporty 9-5 Aero wagon. TCC also takes the top down for a spin behind the wheel of the long-awaited Ford Thunderbird. And this week's spy shot captures Mercedes' next-generation CLK coupe.

You hate to have one show up in your rearview mirror, but if you've always had a secret fascination for cop cars, check out our two inside reports at the cruisers driven by the men in black-and-white.

Keep your car in running order with help from our On-Site Mechanic.

Don't miss TCC's report on Beijing Jeep and the transformation of the Chinese auto industry. And Jerry Flint checks in with his curmudgeon's-eye view of GM's recent truck successes.

For your complete daily dose of the latest breaking news, check out Daily Edition. You'll find it on TheCarConnection.com every weekday morning. Or have it delivered directly to your personal e-mail box for FREE!

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