Go, Go, Little GTO; Nissan's Titan-ic Bombshell; Ford Takes a Hit; Cadillac Goes Chinese; Hyundai Heads for a Half Million; Going Topless In Volvo's New C70 Convertible - and More on TheCarConnection.com

DETROIT, Nov. 17, 2003 -- Go, go, little GTO. The legend has returned, but does the new car with that old name deliver on some lofty expectations? Take a spin as TheCarConnection.com puts the new Pontiac muscle car through its paces.

Then get behind the wheel of the new Pontiac Bonneville GXP and Buick's Park Avenue Ultra. And go topless as we put down the roof on the Volvo C70 Convertible. This week's spy shots capture the 2006 Renault SUV and the '04 Mitsubishi Colt -- the foundation for America's upcoming Smart car.

Hyundai's new Tucson crossover vehicle will join a fast-growing line-up of cars and trucks, all part of a plan to push sales over the half-million mark by 2006. Get an inside look at the Korean carmaker's future product plans, as well as the role its new plant in Alabama will play in this lofty growth strategy.

Nissan's delivered a $22,400 shocker. That undercuts the competition by several thousand dollars with its new Titan full-size pickup. TCC has the figures and a look at what this might mean for the likes of Ford with its new F-150.

Ford's taking several body blows. S&P has slashed its credit rating to just a wee bit above junk bond status. TCC takes a look at the impact on the ailing automaker's turnaround plan.

General Motors continues its rapid expansion plans for China with news it will add Cadillac production at a plant in Shanghai. TheCarConnection has the story.

Beyond the minivan boon, disabled customers are finding even more transportation options. TCC looks at how General Motor is assisting disabled drivers.

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