Shake-Ups Rock the Automotive World; TheCarConnection.com Goes Behind the Scenes at Ford and Mitsubishi; Then Drive the Go-Kart-Like Lotus Elise; TCC Spies Reveal a Crossover May be Coming from Jaguar; Point/Counterpoint on New Gas Taxes - and More This Week

DETROIT, April 26 -- You say you want a revolution? There've been plenty of big changes in the automotive world lately, and TheCarConnection.com goes behind the scenes to check in on two of the most significant shake-ups.

In this week's edition, find out more about DaimlerChrysler's decision to abandon its Asian ally, Mitsubishi. Where does this leave Chrysler, which was looking to Japan for its next-generation small cars? And can Mitsu survive without the $4 billion or so DCX was promising to supply?

Then take a trip to the executive suites at Ford Motor Co. to find out where there are some old faces in new offices following a sweeping shake-up in the number two automaker's management team.

One thing's clear: the old rules don't work anymore. And if Porsche can have an SUV, might there be a crossover in the cards for Jaguar? If you're wondering what would happen if Jaguar really, really wanted a new wagon-like vehicle for the U.S., you'll want to check out the spy shots on TheCarConnection.com this week.

TCC's got four spy shots this week. You'll also get a look at the 2005 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab, Honda's '05 MPV and the 2006 Hyundai Accent.

Then if you like go-karts, you'll love the new Lotus Elise. TCC takes a ride in one very quick and nimble little 2-seater. Then test the car that could change the way you think about Korean automobiles, the new Kia Spectra.

Then there's the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI. Everything you always knew about diesels was probably wrong. Here's the car that could change your mind.

And weigh in with your opinion on the calls for higher gas taxes and CAFE changes in this week's issue of TheCarConnection.

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