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A Revolution in Automotive Design? A Big Change at Chrysler? The Gospel at Nissan? A Faster Caddy? A Reason to Celebrate at Ford? A Final Farewell From Oldsmobile? And How Much Have Cars Changed Since '82? Questions and Answers on TheCarConnection.com

DETROIT, June 2 -- Big changes in automotive design normally come at glacial speed, but one of the world's most respected stylists, Sergio Pininfarina, suggests a revolution is coming due to new powertrain technology. Find out what he has in mind in this week's issue of TheCarConnection.com.

You typically don't find gospel choirs at an automotive assembly plant. But Nissan had good reason to seek divine inspiration and assistance at its new Canton, Mississippi assembly plant. Get the story on TCC.

In other business news: the man who told us drive=love and equated Chrysler with Celine Dion is out of a job. Find out what happened to Jim Schroer. Then see why some Bush Administration supporters are suing to stop a government plan boosting SUV mileage. In this week's World Report, TCC gets inside GM's European Opel operations.

Cadillac's edgy CTS sedan is a hit. So how improve it? How about an all- new engine turning this 4-door into a real performer. And don't miss TCC's turn behind the wheel in the new Caddy XLR roadster.

Infiniti upgrades to first-class. See how as TCC's spies capture shots of the '05 QX56.

Have fond memories of that '83 sedan? Think things haven't changed much over the last 20 years? Think again and check out "Then and Now." You're in for some surprises.

Then check out this week's TCC Tip for a guide to modern gadgets that make working on the road easier than ever.

The countdown continues for two classic carmakers. Ford's centennial celebration kicks into high gear this month. In a special series beginning this week TheCarConnection explores the history -- and people -- behind the company that put America on wheels.

Time is running out for another automaker as Oldsmobile sets the date for a final shutdown. TCC has the story.

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