Ford And Nazis?

Will Booming Car Sales Go Bust? Did Ford Cooperate with the Nazis? Can the Number Two Automaker Reverse its Plunge? What's the New Range Rover Look Like? And Why is the Auto Industry Moving out to California? Get the Answers This Week on TheCarConnection.Com DETROIT, Dec. 10 -- Cue the recession. So far, it seems, car sales aren't performing much like the rest of the worsening economy, thanks to generous, zero-interest loans. November sales all-but ensure this will be the second-best year in U.S. automotive history. But will we soon be paying the price? This week, TheCarConnection.com asks the Wall Street whizzes and Detroit braintrust to see if sales are being created -- or just borrowed -- and what's in store for 2002.

One thing's certain, the coming year won't be easy for Ford Motor Co. It's predicting huge fourth-quarter losses, slashing white-collar benefits and eliminating blue-collar jobs. What can Number Two do to shore things up? Check this week's issue of TCC for the inside story.

Speaking of Ford, did the automaker profit on the back of Nazi slave labor? A newly-completed, three-year study uncovers the secrets hidden inside the automaker's archives. TheCarConnection has the surprising results.

Ford isn't the only automaker facing serious problems. TCC takes a look at Chrysler Corp. to see if its own turnaround plan is making progress.

Check out the hot new 2002 Dodge Stratus Turbo. It leads off this week's reviews. Then, for a touch of stylish luxury, join TheCarConnection for a run around the block in the Jaguar XJ8 Vanden Plas. Other reviews include the sporty Acura 3.2CL Type S and Toyota's go-anywhere Highlander crossover SUV.

Crawl under the covers with us as we get a good look at the next- generation Land Rover Range Rover.

You're never too old to learn, and Denise McCluggage has some tips on learning good driving techniques. Then check out our look at the ultimate in Stupid Car Records.

What would've happened if Henry Ford set up shop in California? Well, we may soon find out because Orange County is becoming the new center of the American auto industry. Don't believe it? See our report on Motown West.

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