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First Drive: Porsche's All-New 911; Sneak Peek of the Redesigned Honda Odyssey; New Smart May Also be Safe and Small; Ford's New F-Series Super Duty, UAW Launches Cutbacks of Its Own; Fuel Prices Slipping; and More on TheCarConnection.com.

DETROIT, June 28 -- There's some good news on the gas front for a change, fuel prices falling just in time for the holiday weekend, and TheCarConnection.com has the inside story.

Whatever the price of petrol, there aren't many things likely to keep you from enjoying the delights of the all-new Porsche 911. It may look like the sports car the world has come to know and respect, but, Porsche has made a lot of significant improvements under the skin. Find out more at http://www.thecarconnection.com/ .

TCC also has spy shots of the next-generation 911 Cabrio.

If space is more important than speed, you'll want to take a closer look at the latest incarnation of Honda's hot minivan, the Odyssey. There's an all-new version coming this Fall, and TCC has a sneak peek in this week's issue.

For those who need real pulling power, TheCarConnection will put you at the helm of Ford's new F-Series Super Duty pickup.

And in the new math, according to Mercedes Smart = small = safe. TCC went along to see how the automaker's new line of super-small cars fared in a tough crash test. The results will likely surprise you.

In business news this week, learn why the UAW is cutting back on staff, and see how GM's once-radical Saturn division is continuing to lose its independence. And ask what could happen to U.S. suppliers if China has to balance its undervalued currency.

Can a case be made for making money off the newest auto celebrities? For more, read Hybrids: where are the profits?

And in TCC's award-winning Daily Edition, get word on the latest shake-up at Subaru.

Let OnSite Mechanic solve your service problems. Find Kelley Blue Book pricing and more -- on the Web's Automotive Authority, TheCarConnection.com. Web users also can access TheCarConnection through the PR Newswire site http://www.prnewswire.com/ .