It's Xtreme Off-Roading Time as TheCarConnection Hits the Trails With The Hummer H2 and 3rd-Generation Land Rover. Then Get an Exclusive, Inside Look At Hummer's Future Product Plans. Also, Ford Auctioning Concept Vehicles, 40th Anniversary Cobra and More!

DETROIT, June 10 -- It's time to head off-road as TheCarConnection.com puts two of the market's most Xtreme vehicles to the test. Get a first-hand, first look at the amazing capabilities of the new Hummer H2, as well as Land Rover's rugged-yet-refined Range Rover. TCC will take you to places you never thought you could drive -- and survive!

Want more? How about the inside skinny on future product plans for General Motors' new Hummer brand? Look for a variety of new models and variants from the off-road brand, TheCarConnection.com has learned, and the smaller H3 is only one. TCC also reveals some of Land Rover's future plans, including a 3-door version of the compact Freelander, and the likely return of the ultimate British off-roader, the massive Defender. Check this week's issue for complete details.

At the other end of the automotive spectrum, go for a tire-spinning ride with TheCarConnection as we check out the 40th-anniversary Shelby Cobra. Then put Acura's fire-breathing NSX through its paces. And guess what TCC's spy photographers have Caught in the Web this week? (Hint: think the '04 Chevy Malibu.)

Everyone loves concept cars. Now you can own your own! In a first-of- its-kind auction on June 16th, Ford Motor Co. will sell off 51 concepts from its vast collection, including the Mustang Mach III and several rare Ghias never before seen in the U.S. TCC has the advance story -- and tips to help you get in on the bidding action.

In business news: Meet the new boss at the United Autoworkers Union, but is Ron Gettelfinger just the same as the old boss? GM announces some big changes, including the upcoming departure of Chairman Jack Smith, at its annual meeting. And May sales deflate hopes that the automotive recession is over.

The cones and construction crews are out in record number. TCC has tips for avoiding construction tie-ups.

Need a racing fix? TheCarConnection has this week's complete motor sports round-up.

And remember, you could win one of the great prizes in TheCarConnection's 3rd Annual Speeders' Excuses Contest!

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