Bush Wants More Fuel-Efficient, 'Greener' Cars; Chrysler Looking at China Car Imports; Shoot-Out: Suzuki Reno v Kia Spectra; Spy Shots of Audi S6 and Benz CLS65; Best 2nd-Hand Cars; Holy Roller: New Pope, New Popemobile. This Week on TheCarConnection.com.
DETROIT, April 25 -- Take a deep breath. For the moment, at least, pump prices seem to be stabilizing, but will it hold? The message apparently has reached the White House, where Pres. Bush is weighing in with a warning to the auto industry: it's time for cleaner, more fuel efficient automobiles. TheCarConnection.com has the complete story in this week's issue.
You'll also find the inside word on what's happening at DaimlerChrysler. The automaker says it may soon start importing cars from China for sale through U.S. Chrysler dealers. A real deal -- or a way to put pressure on the UAW for concessions? Find out more at http://www.thecarconnection.com/ .
General Motors, like its Big Three brethren, is blaming the union for a lot of its problems, especially with rising health care costs now adding up to about $2000 a vehicle. But as TCC reports, GM has a lot more problems, and management takes much of the blame.
Will the UAW lend a helping hand to the troubled Big Three? Columnist and curmudgeon-at-large Jerry Flint isn't holding his breath.
Got these and the rest of the week's business news on TheCarConnection.com.
Then check out the latest consumer and enthusiast reports. Start with TCC's econocar shoot-out: we pit the Suzuki Reno against the Kia Spectra.
Check out spy shots of the 2006 Audi S6 and '07 Benz CLS65.
And will the new Pope lend his blessings to a new Popemobile? TheCarConnection has the scoop, straight from the Vatican, along with spy shots of Volkswagen's holy roller.
With some cars, it's better to buy 'em used. See the best second-hand cars, only on TheCarConnection.com .
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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