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Fast, Faster, Fastest. TheCarConnection.com Tests the New Mazdaspeed Miata, Cadillac's All-New STS and BMW's Latest M5. Spy Shots of Audi A4 and '06 Mitsubishi Eclipse. And the Big 3 Make Moves on Lexus.

DETROIT, July 6 -- For those who don't think fast is fast enough, check out the trio of performers headlining this issue of TheCarConnection.com.

Start with the all-new Mazdaspeed Miata. This turbocharged two-seater moves Mazda's mainstay into a whole new realm. But is it really the best Miata ever? TCC has the complete review.

Ignore temptation to dismiss the 2005 Cadillac STS as just another Seville. This all-new machine could put Caddy back in the game against players like Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Lexus. Read the report and decide for yourself.

BMW's all-new M5 will storm Autobahns and interstates alike with a massive new V-10 making a maximum 507 horsepower. Feel the power in an exclusive preview this week on TheCarConnection.com.

And get a glimpse of two more products people will be talking about in the months to come. Why wait when we've already captured spy shots of the 2005 Audi A4 and the '06 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

Once again, Lexus dominates the automotive quality charts. But J.D. Power's Vehicle Dependability Survey shows the Japanese luxury marque is facing some unexpected contenders. See how Detroit's Big Three are making solid gains in long-term reliability, while some well-known Europeans are slipping.

In business news, get the inside story on June's slump in car sales. And in TCC's WJR Audio Report, hear whether it's the beginning of the end for the long-running truck boom.

As the old adage goes, kids say the darndest things. So do some of TCC's readers. See what's got them encouraged, enraged ... and confused.

ABS and airbags? We love them. But there are plenty of other options and accessories we'd like to see go the way of dagmars and running boards. Check out TCC's report on the eight worst new car features.

And in TCC's award-winning Daily Edition, see why Peugeot is pitching a global, small-car revolution.

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

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