Explore Chrysler's 800-hp ME 4-12 and Ford's Shelby Cobra GT. See the New Vette, Mustang and Ferrari 612, Learn How Small Cars May Make a Comeback. Detroit Auto Show's Beautiful Cars, Beautiful People and More - Only on TheCarConnection.com

DETROIT, Jan. 12, 2004 -- For those who can't satisfy their need for speed, the North American International Auto Show provides the fix. In this week's wrap-up special report, TheCarConnection provides a look at all the supercars, muscle cars, minicars and more.

Chrysler delivered the show-stopper with its 800-horsepower, V-10-powered ME Four-Twelve. They came, but will Chrysler build it? Get the complete story in TCC.

Then discover Detroit's worst-kept secret. Carroll Shelby, the guru of motor sports is back, and Ford has an all-new version of his legendary Cobra GT. Want to buy one? TheCarConnection.com has more.

Ferrari is celebrating its 50th anniversary in America with the striking 612 Scaglietti. If the prancing pony is beyond your price range, this year's auto show has power and performance for every pocketbook. There's the long- awaited Corvette C6, as well as Ford's retro-styled Mustang.

Then there's the Pontiac Solstice, the GM division's first 2-seater in two decades, and at $20,000, an unexpectedly affordable roadster that's absolutely true to the original concept car. Could Solstice spin off some other interesting variants? TheCarConnection has more on the old-is-new Chevy Nomad and Saturn's sleek and sexy Curve.

Are those just the first signs of a small car revival? Detroit is setting its sights on the Japanese stronghold, but are buyers ready?

Get the most complete coverage of the 2004 North American International Auto Show you'll find anywhere -- online or off. And after you've had your fill of all the beautiful new cars and trucks, check out the beautiful people who celebrated this year's Detroit show.

In business news, General Motors has upped its earnings forecast, while Saturn says yes to the Curve.

Take a test drive in Buick's new Rainier.

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