Audi's All-New, All-Aluminum A8, Topless A4 Cabriolet and Porsche's Boxster S; Previews Paris Motor Show; Reveals Next-Generation Toyota Tundra Pickup; and Explores Crown Victoria Burning Cop Car Crisis

DETROIT, Sept. 9 -- It's fast, sleek, and extravagant, and you'll get a sneak peek at the all-new, all-aluminum Audi A8 in this week's issue of TheCarConnection.com , the Web's Automotive Authority. With a lightweight body, a 330-horsepower V-8 and a 0-60 time of 6.3 seconds, this lavishly-equipped Euro-sedan will take aim at the likes of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and BMW's 7-Series.

But like the big Bimmer, Audi is taking some sizable risks with its high- tech Multimedia Interface, or MMI. Will luxury buyers accept this computer- on-wheels technology? Check this issue of TCC to find out. And then see what Audi has in store for the long run, including an assortment of new, aluminum high-performance sedans and sports cars.

You'll also find a review of the new Audi A4 Cabriolet in this week's issue, as well as a test drive of the updated Porsche Boxster S. And for those looking for something more substantial, check out the hard working Dodge Ram 2500 pickup.

This week's spy shot captures Toyota's upcoming Tundra Crew Cab pickup.

Far from the madding crowds of Frankfurt, Detroit, and Tokyo, the Mondial de L'Automobile, the Paris Motor Show is rife with new product introductions, but against the romantic backdrop of the City of Lights in the fall. TCC will be there with daily reports later this month -- but why wait? Check out the Paris Preview in this week's issue for a look at the likes of the Volkswagen Touareg, the new Jaguar XJ, the Ferrari Enzo and the next-generation Toyota Land Cruiser.

In business news, it's been a year of surprises for the auto industry. See our report on who the sales winners and losers are. Then see how Volkswagen is planning to rewrite the definition of the "people's car," by taking aim at those folks with a lot of money to spend.

Protests are mounting as Ford struggles to solve the problem of exploding Crown Victoria police cars. TheCarConnection has the latest on this crisis.

The legendary Denise McCluggage is book with a column on the zen of stop lights. TCC has the latest motor sports results.

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