Detroit/Los Angeles Auto Shows to Kick Off Automotive Y2K; 'Caught In The Web' Spy Photos: Lincoln Town Car and Ferrari F360 Modena Spider
28 December 1999
Detroit/Los Angeles Auto Shows to Kick Off Automotive Y2K; 'Caught In The Web' Spy Photos: Lincoln Town Car and Ferrari F360 Modena SpiderDETROIT, Dec. 28 -- While the rest of the world stocks up on bottled water and races to complete expense reports, http://www.thecarconnection.com bravely marches into the new millennium with a sneak preview of the upcoming Detroit and Los Angeles auto shows. The Car Connection, the Internet's leading automotive e-zine, will have live online coverage of both shows starting January 6, but there's no reason to wait with this week's previews. Get an advanced look at some of the first new models to make their Y2K debut, including the all-new Ford Escape SUV, DaimlerChrysler's redesigned minivans, Volkswagen's Crew Cab pickup, and the Lexus LS430 high-performance luxury sedan. In this week's industry news, the Federal government has mandated that SUVs and minivans meet tighter emission standards starting in 2004, and http://www.thecarconnection.com brings you up-to-date on the effect this will have on products and prices. General Motors is stretching its Asian connections even further, inking a deal with Honda to buy low-emission engines. But GM's Asian efforts may not be enough to satisfy analysts and investors who think it may be time for another shake-up at the world's largest automaker. Meanwhile, with hundreds of automotive web sites already in operation, is there an e-auto shakeout in the works as well? Then check the results of The Car Connection's readers poll to see if people are really ready to buy cars online. "Caught in the Web," the http://www.thecarconnection.com weekly spy photo feature, captures the bigger and better Lincoln Town Car of the future, as well as the exotic Ferrari F360 Modena Spider. Web users can also access The Car Connection by going to the PR Newswire site http://www.prnewswire.com . In addition, PR Newswire provides the text of all the manufacturers' news releases from the auto shows -- including the big Detroit and Los Angeles shows coming up next week, along with all the other business news of the day. The Car Connection, http://www.thecarconnection.com , is the nation's premier automotive "e-zine." Turn to it for the latest news, reviews, and often- controversial reviews. You'll find driving tips from racing instructor Bob Bondurant, helpful maintenance advice from On-Site Mechanic Bob Weber, and "spy shots" of tomorrow's hottest products Caught in the Web. Readers can now find new and used car prices, a complete photo gallery of current models, and free new car brochures. A new feature adds the respected resources of the Kelley Blue Book used car price guide. The Car Connection also offers a timely car calendar and the web's most expansive automotive Yellow Pages linking to auto sites all over the world. On TCC Mall, site visitors can get their best deal on a new car through AutoAdvantage, and top it off with extended warranties at Warranty Direct. And everyone can use the TCC Forum to speak out, and get answers on, a wide range of automotive topics.
