What was that? The sound of a bombshell? Rumors are exploding around Detroit that Chrysler is going to be bought by General Motors - and TheCarConnection is following the story this week, from the official denials to the speculation at hand. Meanwhile, we're also bringing you the latest Benz C-Class Wagon spy shots, the new Lancer from behind the wheel, and the wonders of the talking, anti-drunk-driving urinal cake. Stay with TCC all this week as the Chrysler-GM drama unfolds. It's all here at TheCarConnection - get in the driver's seat.

New Cars

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer (2/16/2007)
On its way to super-mega-ultra-awesome?

2008 smart fortwo: First Drive! (2/12/2007)
It's bigger, but will it be useful on U.S. roads?

Ford-and 007-Present New Mondeo (2/13/2007)
New sedan spins off wagon seen in Casino Royale.

2008 Porsche Cayenne (2/13/2007)
Nosing ahead of its sportscar brethren.

Mazda2 Bows Hours After Pricey Spy Shots (2/13/2007)
Subcompact could be coming to the States.

2007 Hyundai Elantra (2/12/2007)
Selling on a lot more than just value.

2008 Scion tC Preview (2/12/2007)
Presenting a new family face to the world.

G-Class Dresses Up on the Inside (2/15/2007)
Is it a facelift when the face stays the same?

Benz Confirms SLR Convertible (2/15/2007)
Vision SLR to become a reality, finally.

Concepts and Auto Shows

2007 Geneva Auto Show (2/14/2007)
Volvo V70, MINI Clubman, BMW 7er, Jaguar XJ and more.

2007 Rinspeed eXasis Concept (2/14/2007)
See-through publicity: those wacky Swiss go see-through for "3-D" concept.

Hyundai Crossover Coming to Geneva (2/16/2007)
Unnamed vehicle will show off Korea 's green side.

Toyota Hybrid X Bows in Geneva (2/16/2007)
New hybrid concept teased with photo.

Spy Shots

2008 Mercedes C-Class Wagon Spy Shots (2/18/2007)
Hardly camouflaged - and due for Frankfurt.

2008 Mercedes C-Class Coupe Spy Shots (2/14/2007)
A short Frankfurter with a new skin.

2009 Toyota Land Cruiser Spy Shots (2/12/2007)
A new generation coming to Tokyo this fall.

2008 Saab 9-3 Spy Shots (2/12/2007)
Not bad for 60 years old.

  

Car News

Chrysler-GM Match Denied (2/15/2007)
But joint projects are routinely discussed, execs say.

DC Cuts 13K Jobs--And Seeks New Partner? (2/14/2007)
But who -- and will it be enough?

Rental Companies Next to Merge? (2/14/2007)
It's not just automakers - a four-way could be at hand.

DC To Cut 10,000 Jobs Today? (2/13/2007)
But will it be enough?

GM Outlook Up; Ford, Not So Much (2/13/2007)
Detroit 's stand-alone automakers head in opposite directions.

Green Car News

Smart Harnesses the Wind (2/15/2007)
Benz brand goes green in U.K. via the air.

Colo. Plans 40 New Ethanol Stations (2/15/2007)
Push for E85 fuel spreads from Midwest, with GM's help.

  

Driver's News and Tips

Blind Want Prius to Make Noise (2/13/2007)
Hybrids are too quiet for sightless pedestrians, group says.

And Now, the Anti-DUI Talking Urinal Cake (2/15/2007)
New Mexico gets drunk-driving message across in a swirl of ingenuity.

Car Trivia: February 16, 2007 (2/16/2007)
NASCAR flicks, Dream Cruises, and Miss Hurst.

Ask A Mechanic: February 16, 2007 (2/16/2007)
Ethanol, old-lady advice, and heaven's gate.