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.

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