GTO: Hit or Miss - and What's Next. Find Out on TheCarConnection.com, Then Spot Spy Shots of the Massive New Jeep Commander, Caddy's Next DeVille and Chevrolet's Edgy HHR. Also See What's Driving Fuel Prices Up Again, and Why Lincoln Topped J.D. Power.
DETROIT, July 26 -- There was a time nothing could beat the Pontiac GTO, but the reborn muscle car is off to a slow start, critics panning its bland, jellybean styling. But is the "Goat" really a dud? Not necessarily. Get the inside story on http://www.thecarconnection.com/ , including word on what could fire up GTO fever.
Everything old is new again, it's said, but this week's spy shot of the '06 Chevrolet HHR shows the "heritage high roof" to be more than just an homage to the past. Then catch spy shots of the 2006 Jeep Commander -- the return of the Jeep Wagoneer. And get a bonus spy shot this week with a peek at the '06 Cadillac DeVille.
Weren't fuel prices heading back down? If you've noticed the numbers at the pump creeping up again, you'll want to get the story on TheCarConnection.com.
Those who think Lincoln isn't playing in the big league luxury market anymore will get a shock out of the latest J.D. Power Customer Satisfaction Index. Domestic automakers are leading the industry for the first time in years, and TCC tells you why Lincoln is the new CSI king-of-the-hill.
In business news, GM had mixed news with strong earnings but weak market share, while Ford's profit surge supports a renaissance in Dearborn. Then see what a difference three months can make -- but has the explosive Chinese market really gone from boom to bust?
In this week's reviews, TheCarConnection gets behind the wheel of the new Lexus LS430 Sport, runs wild in the new Chevy Equinox crossover, and then zooms in on the changes in the '05 Ford Focus.
And in the weekly TCC Tip, find out how to get an effective auto alarm that will keep you on your neighbors' good side.
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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