Evolution or Revolution? TheCarConnection.com Drives the New 'C6' Corvette, Spins Tires on the 605-hp Porsche Carrera GT, Uncovers Spy Shots of Subaru's 5+2 Tribeca Crossover and Honda's New SUT, Then Gets Up-Close-and-Personal With Bill Ford.

DETROIT, Aug. 2, 2004 -- Sometimes it's the little changes that make the big difference, and nowhere is that more obvious than with Chevrolet's all-new "C6" Corvette. Is the new 'Vette finally up to the import competition? The sixth-generation sports car won't hit the streets until later this year, but TheCarConnection.com takes readers for a ride in this week's issue.

And for those who think money is no object in their need for speed, TCC also puts the 605-horsepower Porsche Carrera GT to the test. See if this exotic erotic really is worth $440,000.

Dodge is treading into new territory with a bigger, bolder pickup. Haul more than cargo as TheCarConnection takes to the road in the 2005 Dodge Dakota.

Subaru has a history full of surprises and the Japanese automaker may catch TCC readers off guard once again as they check out spy shots of the 2006 Tribeca, a 5+2 crossover with seriously up-market intentions. Then catch a glimpse of the American-made, 2007 Mercedes-Benz G-Class as the 'Bama-built bruiser hits the development trail. This week's bonus spy shot captures the 2006 Honda SUT. If it looks familiar, that's not entirely unintentional. For those who look forward to the past, TheCarConnection pays a visit to one of the year's most significant classic car events, the Meadowbrook Concours d'Elegance.

In this week's business news, TheCarConnection turns to politics to examine how the two presidential candidates might deal with the auto industry. Then find out why the Sierra Club is targeting HUMMER again. And find out why American auto suppliers now prefer to work for Japanese carmakers.

Get up-close-and-personal with Bill Ford as TCC excerpts the new book, "Ford Tough."

And see how long-troubled Chrysler is suddenly the source of big profits for struggling DaimlerChrysler.

What do you do when you find rust on your car? Get answers in the weekly TCC Tip.

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