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DETROIT, March 19 /PRNewswire/ -- You've come a long way, Baby. Baby Benz, that is. Twenty-five years after Mercedes launched its first-generation "Baby Benz," catch a ride in the stylish and sophisticated, 2008 fourth- generation compact luxury car on TheCarConnection.com, ( http: http://www.thecarconnection.com/ ). Check out the German automaker's unusual decision to offer two distinctly different designs: with a traditional Luxury edition, and the knife-edged Sport model, based on Mercedes' ultra-luxury SLR sports car.
Thinking of something more rugged? But not too expensive?
Don't miss TheCarConnection's review of the all-new, 2008 Ford Escape.
Then check out spy shots of the next-generation Pontiac Vibe, as well as the updated, BMW 6-Series.
BMW's got some big plans for the crossover segment, and TheCarConnection.com has some breaking news about the long-rumored X6, including the inside story on plans to produce the crossover/ute at BMW's South Carolina assembly plant.
The German automaker has a lot more new product moving through the pipeline, including its answer to the Mercedes' coupe-like sedan, the CLS, as well as a procession of super-clean diesels. Get the scoop, only on TheCarConnection.com.
From the other side of the globe, Lexus plans to introduce an all-new LX570 at the upcoming New York Auto Show. But why wait? TheCarConnection.com has the details in this week's issue.
The Big Apple's annual auto-fest is still weeks away, but TheCarConnection isn't waiting, and readers can catch quite a few of the products that will only make their official debut at Jacob Javits Center next month. Check out Infiniti's new G Coupe and EX concept, the Hyundai's Concept Genesis, and Honda's hot S2000 club racer.
From the news desk: GM turned in some surprisingly good numbers on the balance sheet. But see why GMAC's problems could scuttle General Motors' plans to buy Chrysler. Nissan/Renault's Uber-CEO Carlos Ghosn is giving up on America. See what that means, in this week's edition of TheCarConnection.com.
And would you go Topless with Toyota? Would you go inside-out with Ford? Maybe you'd prefer a Daihatsu Widget? Check out some of the wild, weird and wacky names automakers have come up with, only on TheCarConnection.com.
Looking to buy a new car, truck or crossover? TheCarConnection.com is your one stop source for news, buying tips, pricing and more.
TheCarConnection.com has teamed up with J.D. Power and Associates, readers access to J.D. Power's benchmark quality and reliability ratings, tools to "build" a virtual car, and the ability to compare product prices and features.
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Source: TheCarConnection
