'But officer ... ' TheCarConnection.com Launches its Speeders' Excuses Contest; Captures Spy Shots of GMC Acadia and BMW M3 Coupe; Tests the 2007 Acura RDX and Nissan NISMO Frontier; Explores NASCAR's Interest in Scientology, and Goes Green in Paris

DETROIT, June 13 -- Let's be honest; we've all had that painful moment when we've had to hand over our license to a police officer and explain why we were doing, er, extra-legal speed. Every so often, the right words pop out of your mouth that touches the officer's heart and gets you off with no more than a warning. Maybe you'd like to share that special story with the readers of TheCarConnection.com. The best -- real -- excuse will win some big prizes, including the hot new Garmin StreetPilot 2730 navigation/traffic/XM/MP3 system, as part of the 3rd Speeding Excuses Contest.

It's easy to enter. Just visit TheCarConnection at http://www.thecarconnection.com/ for complete rules and the entry form.

There are plenty of other reasons to visit TheCarConnection.com this week. Catch spy shots of the GMC Acadia SUV/crossover, as well as a sneak peek at the new BMW M3 Coupe.

Check out TheCarConnection's test drive of the next-generation Acura RDX and Nissan's new NISMO Frontier.

Then find out more about the odd NASCAR-Scientology connection - it's on our blog, TCConfidential.

Rising fuel prices and concerns about global warming are increasing interest in alternate technology, like fuel cells and hybrid-electric vehicles, along with alternative fuels, such as ethanol, diesel and hydrogen. Join TheCarConnection.com as it visits the 8th Challenge Bibendum, the Parisian gathering of some of the world's cleanest and most fuel-efficient automotive technology. Is there a "silver bullet" in the auto industry's future?

In business news, get more on the situation at Delphi, which is still staggering under Chapter 11 paperwork. See what's shaking as a shaken-up United Auto Workers Union meets to elect new leaders. And find out why Buick is betting big on the Enclave.

Let OnSite Mechanic Bob Weber answer your questions about servicing and maintaining your car.

Get accurate pricing information and great dealer quotes. Find where J.D. Power's quality circles rank your favorite car, truck or crossover.

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