SLR McLaren; Corvette C6; Driving New Durango; Auto Outlook Improves - and More on TheCarConnection.com

CLICK TO JUMP TO THE CAR CONNECTION

DETROIT, Nov. 24, 2003 -- The 617-hp, $400,000 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren has been unleashed -- ride through South Africa with our publisher and read up on his monkey business inside this week's issue of TheCarConnection.com .

TCC reveals Chrysler's '04 and '05 line-up. Check the Dodge Ram SRT-10, the world's fastest pickup, the 330-hp Crossfire SRT-6, and Jeep's stretched Wrangler Unlimited. You'll also get a glimpse of upcoming concepts, including the Jeep Rescue and Dodge Sling Shot.

Then get the Web's first uncamouflaged look at the all-new Corvette C6. Expect the new Corvette to be formally introduced at the 2004 Detroit auto show in January, and to arrive in dealer showrooms by next fall.

Ford's pulling the plug -- at least temporarily -- on its high-performance SVT operations. Get the complete story in Daily Edition, and find out if Ford has any alternatives for high-performance aficionados.

Increasing car sales and a robust economy are on the way, or so says the latest forecast from the University of Michigan. That's this week's top business story. And it leads columnist Jerry Flint to suggest Detroit better wait until next year -- or the year after that.

Go green! At least that's the demand being made by some environmentally- minded automotive investors. Meanwhile mega-investor Kirk Kerkorian finally gets his day in court in a bid to win billions from DaimlerChrysler. Find out why -- and what his chances are.

If you can't afford a $400,000 supercar, maybe the new Dodge Durango is more your speed. TheCarConnection tests it this week, along with the '04 GMC Sierra 2500 HD, and the new Bonneville GXP.

And this week's TCC Tip gets you ready for the Turkey Run. Don't leave home until you've adequately prepared for that drive.

Stay on top of the latest news, trends, tips and bargains with TheCarConnection's free newsletters: including Daily Edition, named Best-of-the-Web in the International Automotive Media Awards.

Let the OnSite Mechanic solve your service problems. Find Kelley Blue Book pricing, weekly racing results and more -- on the Web's Automotive Authority, TheCarConnection.com .

Web users also can access TheCarConnection through the PR Newswire site www.prnewswire.com .