The 2008 models are rolling out this week inside TheCarConnection.com, where we'll keep the shiny side up in the new BMW M5 and Scion xD, bring you up to date on the Volvo lineup for 2008 and ride along in the new Chevrolet heavy-duty Silverado. We'll explain the latest J.D. Power quality results-and let you know why Ford is happy with the results-and tomorrow we've got the latest Vehicle Satisfaction awards from AutoPacific, too. Celebrate 40 years with AMG, find out why Honda is dropping the Accord Hybrid, and later this week, get updates on the new Subaru Tribeca and more. It's all here at TheCarConnection.com-get in the driver's seat.

New Cars

2008 BMW M5 Road Test (6/5/2007)
A road-going tech jet.

2008 Scion xD Road Test (6/4/2007)
Affordable urban expression gets a racier canvas.

2007 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD (6/7/2007)
A Duramax diesel brings more luster to GM's trucks.

2009 Ford Fiesta: First Spy Shots! (6/7/2007)
Euro subcompact coming Stateside next year.

2008 Land Rover Range Rover: What's New (6/7/2007)
Climate change affects the plush Landie.

2008 Infiniti QX56: What's New (6/6/2007)
Restyled, with major entertainment inside.

2008 Audi RS4 Cabriolet: What's New (6/6/2007)
Audi reverses, brings RS4 ragtop to U.S.

2008 Audi RS4 Sedan: What's New (6/6/2007)
New features for 420-hp V-8 sedan.

2008 Volvo V50: What's New (6/6/2007)
A boost of a different kind for '08.

2008 Volvo S40: What's New (6/6/2007)
BLIS arrives in Volvo's entry-level sedan.

2008 Volvo S80: What's New (6/5/2007)
Turbo power, heartbeat sensors arrive in the flagship.

2008 Volvo C70: What's New (6/5/2007)
Pony up - Volvo's hardtop ragtop gets more.

2008 Volvo XC90: What's New (6/5/2007)
New trim and lots of standard safety, again.

2008 Volvo S60: What's New (6/5/2007)
Minus its R, the S60 returns with Geartronic.

  

Car News

Power: Porsche, Ford Big on Initial Quality (6/6/2007)
Mercedes up also; Land Rover improves.

Saab Kicks Off 60th Anniversary (6/7/2007)
Celebrations rock the small town of Trollhattan.

The Best Interior? Check Out Fit, Aura, S80 (6/6/2007)
Ward's names cars, trucks with best cabins.

Hyundai Tops Strategic Vision TQI (6/4/2007)
Korean automaker has the most top models.

Bernhard Takes Up with Chrysler (6/4/2007)
He's not on the board - but definitely on board.

AMG Turns 40 - With a Bullet (6/4/2007)
Brand within a brand could get diesel power.

Brabus Bumps AMG 63s (6/5/2007)
More power for big V-8 Benzes.

Ask A Mechanic: June 8, 2007 (6/7/2007)
Smoking guns, spare tire damage, and oxygen.

Car Trivia: June 9, 2007 (6/7/2007)
Dodge convertibles, Dukes of Hazzard, and Jan and Dean.

Green Car News

Honda Drops Hybrid Accord (6/5/2007)
Will focus on small hybrids, diesels.

GM Signs Two to Build Volt Batteries (6/5/2007)
New batteries would power hybrid or fuel-cell vehicles

  

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