Corvette, Mitsu Lancer Evolution and Porsche'sCayenne-they're all up for renewal at TheCarConnection.com this week. Get the latest on the revised power on the 'Vette, the new pictures of the Evo and a full road test of the Cayenne (and of the cheeky Kia Rondo, too). Then, take a look at the new HUMMER H3T and Chevy HHR SS before GM wants you to, and find out why GM may be delaying the next Malibu . Find out which TCCer doubts global warming, listen up to this week's podcast of Letters to the Editor, and stay tuned all week for more on the top stories and the newest cars. It's all here at TheCarConnection.com-get in the driver's seat.

PODCAST: Letters to the Editor - April 29, 2007

New Cars

Chevrolet Powers Up 2008 Corvette (4/27/2007)
Fastest-ever automatic version among updates.

NEW EVO BREAKS COVER!
Turbo AWD model coming early in 2008.

2008 Porsche Cayenne (4/25/2007)
Fewer sacrifices, yet with more of a sports-car heart.

2007 Kia Rondo (4/24/2007)
Larger than life, and positively inside out.

2009 HUMMER H3T SPIED!
New version of H3 coming next summer

2008 CHEVROLET HHR SS SPIED!
Body mods minimal - but God, the power.

ETHANOL POWER: 10 CARS YOU CAN BUY
What to buy without a tiger in your tank.

Car News

Is GM Delaying the Next Malibu? (4/27/2007)
Dow Jones says yes, but delay length not known.

FORD SHOWS SIGNS OF TURNAROUND
Losses in Q1 still far better than predictions.

MUSEUM HAWK: THE "OTHER KRUSE"
Cars, coaches and carriages gets a visit.

ON THE BLOCK: PHIL HILL FERRARI
Ferrari celebrates Mille by cleaning out its closet.

CAR TRIVIA: APRIL 26, 2007
HUMMER owners, Breedlove records, and X-cars.

ASK A MECHANIC: APRIL 25, 2007
Valve jobs, oil changes, and springing to action.

TOYOTA TAKES OVER IN GLOBAL SALES
Can GM regain lead?

Chrysler Sale on Fast Track (4/23/2007)
But negotiations could take months.

GM Wows China - But Still Fixing America (4/23/2007)
Progress in Asia won't distract hometown turnaround.

Saturn Says New Cars Paying Off (4/23/2007)
Astra, Vue will push momentum of brand.

Toyota Worried About Own Quality (4/23/2007)
Record profits ahead, but improvement needed?

Green Car News

At Witz' End: I Don't Buy Global Warming (4/25/2007)
An inconvenient truth or incredible pack of lies? 

  

From TheCarConnectionBlog

The Week in Reverse

SHOULD GM CUT MORE BRANDS?
CNNMoney says yes; what say you?

AP: $4 GAS IS NEARLY HERE
Where do you think gas prices are headed?

WARREN AVIS, RENTAL KING, DEAD AT 92
Off to the big rental counter in the sky.

CHRYSLER SEBRING HEADS TO THE KY. DERBY
Hats off to horses: three milliners make Sebring hats.

NIC CAGE'S CAR BROKER GOING TO JAIL
Five years for taking $300K from Ferrari sale.