Jeep Compass Ralleye and Patriot, New Volvo C70, Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder, VW Golf R32 and More in TheCarConnection.com's Exclusive Frankfurt Motor Show Preview; Also Spy Shots of '07 Porsche 911 Turbo, Mitsubishi Outlander; and Week in Reverse

DETROIT, Aug. 15, 2005 -- The clock is ticking towards the year's most important international auto show, but you can move the calendar ahead by pointing your web browser to http://www.thecarconnection.com/ , TheCarConnection.com for an exclusive preview of the 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show.

This special report lifts the covers on two new small Jeeps, the rugged Patriot, and the smooth and sleek Compass Ralleye. You'll find dozens of exclusive previews of products ranging from the next-generation Volvo C70 convertible to the sporty Golf R32 and Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder supercar -- only on TheCarConnection.com.

Then check out spy shots of the 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo and the rugged '07 Mitsubishi Outlander.

This week's reviews include Volvo's speedy S40 T5, and the obviously updated '06 Ford Explorer.

Notice something different at the gas pump? You will when you tank up again. Petroleum has hit a record $67 a barrel, with no end in sight. TheCarConnection explores the real and potential impact on motorists, automakers and the American economy.

In the award-winning Mechanic's Tale, columnist Doug Flint says Volkswagen needs to be the people's car, not the mechanic's friend.

In business news, Malcolm Bricklin is moving closer and closer to the launch of his new line of Chinese cars, but the effort is turning into a feud with General Motors.

Mazda and NBC have created an unusual marketing alignment that you'll see in theaters and magazines, as well as on the small screen.

And Toyota has been billing itself as an American car company lately. A new study shows just how big an impact the automaker is having on the U.S.

And in TCC's new blog, TccConfidential, check out the Week in Reverse to see, among other things, why some folks are barring 4-cylinder Chevies.

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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