Exclusive Preview of the Chicago Auto Show, Including All-New Dodge Nitro, Next-Generation Toyota Tundra, 2007 Chevy Avalanche and More. Also, First Drives of New Jaguar XK and Volvo C70 Hardtop Convertible - Only on TheCarConnection.com.

DETROIT, Feb. 6, 2006 -- There's a lot blowing into the Windy City this week, just in time for the annual Chicago Auto Show. But why wait for the press conferences, when you can get an exclusive sneak peek on TheCarConnection.com, http//www.thecarconnection.com .

Get a close-up look at the next-generation Chevrolet Avalanche, the all- new Dodge Nitro, and the completely redesigned Toyota Tundra. See what Mitsubishi has in mind with the Galant RalliArt, what you can look for with the new Lexus ES350, and why Hyundai is hoping for some tuner magic from the new 3-door Accent.

And don't forget to come back all week for TheCarConnection's team coverage from the floor of McCormick Place, as we add exclusive reports on other introductions by Ford, GM, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Honda and Subaru, among others.

Join TheCarConnection.com on a South African adventure, as we test out Jaguar's all-new, '07 XK sports car. Something's wild in the Veldt. Then head halfway 'round the world to the lush tropics of Maui as we pull back the top in Volvo's stylish and sporty C70 hardtop convertible.

Then go for a spin in the all-new, '07 Toyota Camry. Appliance? Maybe, but it's likely to win even more fans, according to TheCarConnection's new review.

Spy shots this week capture the 2007 Audi S3 and the German automaker's reborn Allroad, a new take on off-roadability.

In business news, Jeep's got big problems at its new Wrangler plant; DaimlerChrysler's new boss is shaking things up, big time; the Big Three post a sales surprise.

And President Bush is taking his ethanol message on the road. But is E85 really an answer to America's oil "addiction"?

The bimbos are back, it seems. See why automakers have decided to use sex to sell at U.S. auto shows again.

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