Get the Inside Story on Ford's 550-hp GR-1 Supercar, and the 425-hp Chrysler 300C SRT-8 on TheCarConnection.com

DETROIT, Aug. 16, 2004 -- Both Ford and Chrysler put on major shows of power and style over the weekend at the world's most exclusive classic car show, the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. In this week's edition of TheCarConnection.com, get the inside story on the Shelby GR-1, and learn whether this 550-horsepower supercar will make it to market.

See the latest from Chrysler's performance wizards as TCC previews the 300C SRT-V8. This audacious sedan pumps out 425-hp, 25 more than Chevy's next-generation Corvette.

Wonder what's next from Chrysler? Check out spy shots of the '06 Hemi Grand Cherokee. At the other extreme, see how diesels could transform the Jeep brand.

Then join TheCarConnection.com for a visit to the 19th hole at Pebble Beach for the annual Concours d'Elegance. This year's event drew more than 200 of the world's rarest and most desirable cars, including featured marques Ferrari, Rolls-Royce and Hispana-Suiza.

This week's reviews include the fashionably controversial, technically amazing BMW 530i, and the bold new HUMMER H2 SUT. And catch spy shots of the 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe.

In business news, get the story behind the marketing shake-up at General Motors and see why it may be bad news for network television. See how Ford is retooling its Chicago plant for the future, with a supplier park that sets a new model for the Ford empire. Find out how Mitsubishi will redefine itself as it struggles to find the formula for a turnaround.

And learn why J.D. Power is warning of a downturn in SUV sales.

Speaking of J.D. Power, get the latest quality and reliability ratings on every new car and truck on TheCarConnection.com.

Take a trip to Skid Row. This week's TCC Tip fills you in on the various stability control systems, and defines the difference between stability control and traction control.

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