Is GM Riding a Wave?

'Car Czar' Bob Lutz Reveals His Plans; More Axes to Fall at Ford? Will Luxury Chief Wolfgang Reitzle Take it in the Neck? How High is Up for Hyundai? Audi Spy Shots; Feds Target Jeep; and a 500-Horsepower PT Cruiser - on TheCarConnection.com DETROIT, Nov. 12 -- It wasn't supposed to happen this way. Conventional wisdom had General Motors slowly fading into oblivion. But GM is ready to post its first market share upturn in three decades, and despite aberrations like the Pontiac Aztek, it's finally scoring with some hot new product, like the Chevrolet TrailBlazer. Is GM riding a wave? That's the top story in this week's edition of TheCarConnection.com .

Old soldiers don't die, some don't even fade away. Former Marine pilot Bob Lutz has the tough challenge of rebuilding GM's product development program. TCC talks tough with Lutz in an up-close-and-personal Q&A.

Speaking of things that weren't supposed to happen -- a year ago, Ford looked poised to overtake giant GM. Now the number two automaker is struggling under the weight of its own problems. With a massive reorganization under development, are more axes about to fall at Ford? TheCarConnection has the story.

What does that mean for Ford's plans to become a giant in the luxury car market? TCC's second Q&A this week focuses the spotlight on Wolfgang Reitzle, former number two and now the embattled head of Ford's Premier Automotive Group.

Have a hot car and some money to burn? Check out the 10 hottest new aftermarket products that'll make you stand out from the crowd. And while you're at it, don't miss our sneak peek at a customized, 500 horsepower Chrysler PT Cruiser!

Don't miss TCC's spy shots of the amazing, 340-horsepower Audi RS6. It won't hit market 'til 2003, but TheCarConnection has photos and details.

In this week's reviews, TCC takes some time behind the wheel of the sturdy Nissan Pathfinder, the tire-spinning Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG and the head- turning Cadillac Escalade EXT.

It's scoring some big hits with hot products and affordable prices? How high is up for Hyundai? TheCarConnection checks out the Korean carmaker's amazing turnaround.

Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss? Who is Ron Gettelfinger, and why is he likely to be taking over the United Autoworkers Union? After a series of setbacks, will Gettelfinger steer the troubled union in a new direction, or follow the predictable course? TheCarConnection has the inside story.

Check out this week's column from TheCarConnection's On-Site Mechanic. He's got the knowledge you need to keep your car running. TCC has the latest racing results. And this week's TCC Tip will help you decide whether you want an automatic or stick shift.

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