Nissan Titan Takes on Ford F-150; Wellburn Takes on GM Design Job; Spies Take on BMW 1-Series and Next-Generation Ford Focus; Analysts Take On New UAW Contract; and VW Takes You for a Ride at Autostadt Theme Park, That and More - on TheCarConnection.com!

DETROIT, Sept. 29 -- The year's most Titan-ic struggle pits Nissan's first-ever full-size pickup truck against the all-new Ford F-150? Find out more this week on TheCarConnection.com .

Then see how Titan stacks up against Toyota's new Tundra Double Cab. And read TCC's review of the new Honda Accord Coupe and the 400-hp Cadillac CTSv.

Caddy's scoring big with its edgy design theme, but the pen behind Chevy's retro SSR will have a lot more on his plate when he becomes GM's new design director. TheCarConnection profiles Ed Wellburn in this week's edition.

BMW's made waves with controversial designs like the 7-Series and Z4. Now see what you think of the upcoming 1-Series. TCC's spies also capture shots of the next-generation Ford Focus in this week's edition.

And in Daily Edition, find out the latest on Mercedes' quirky GST crossover vehicle.

In business news: car sales are slipping -- but how low will they go? Saab isn't crying anymore, not with share growing, along with its line-up. TCC reveals what the automaker has in store. And see why industry analysts are grumbling about the UAW/Big Three contract.

No Mickey Mouse operation, Volkswagen's built one of Europe's cleverest theme parks. Take a trip to Autostadt with TheCarConnection.com .

Automakers are offering longer, more comprehensive warranties, but are they worth the paper they're written on? Get the answer in this month's Mechanic's Tale.

Grab your driving gloves, get your shades, and maybe head for the showroom after you get a look at the 10 Coolest Cars for 2004.

And parents should check out this week's TCC Tip to find out how to pick the best -- and safest -- child seat.

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