General Motors Kills Electric Car Production; New Jaguar Roadstar Revealed
12 January 2000
General Motors Kills Electric Car Production; New Jaguar Roadstar Revealed; www.thecarconnection.com Digs in for Detroit Press Day #3DETROIT, Jan. 12 -- As happens many times in news and sports, the big story often happens "off-the-field." General Motors, the first company to offer a production electric vehicle for general sale, has announced it will cease production of the EV1, according to today's lead story on http://www.thecarconnection.com from Press Day #3 at the North American International Auto Show. http://www.thecarconnection.com , the Internet's leading automotive e-zine, reports that GM vice chairman Henry Pearce cites slow sales, high inventory, and fast-moving progress on a new hybrid vehicle as reasons for the EV1 demise. On the show floor, the news continues to be fast and furious, with The Car Connection now posting four galleries of story and photos of the new models, prototypes, and concept cars. The latest entries include the new Jaguar F- type roadster, the Acura MD-X "athletic-looking" SUV, and the Ford Escape, the latest Ford SUV "E" machine. Also, DaimlerChrysler has announced the price of the PT Cruiser set for March production, with The Car Connection story posted on Detroit Auto Show Gallery IV. The special auto show reports will continue each day, posting at 9 a.m. and again at 3 p.m. EST, through Thursday, January 13 on http://www.thecarconnection.com , as automakers from around the world lift the covers on tomorrows cars and trucks. Browsers who log on and download the complete coverage from http://www.thecarconnection.com from Detroit this week will have a reference file for new cars to be introduced during the next year, along with photos of each model. Also, regular visitors to The Car Connection will notice significant changes to the site starting this week, including a new, daily edition of Headlight News. TCC introduces its weekly reader opinion poll, a new weekly car tips section, and a completely revamped bookstore. With the fast-moving pace of worldwide automotive news, The Car Connection will now provide its readers with a daily source of information. 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 Detroit and Los Angeles this 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.
