The T-bird is Back. Take the First Test Drive of the 2002 Ford Thunderbird, Only on TheCarConnection.com. Then Catch the Latest on the Firestone Fiasco, The Move to Ban Cellphones, and Spy Shots of the 2004 Mazda Miata!

    DETROIT, May 29 It was fun, fun, fun 'til Ford took the T-
bird away four years ago.  Successive generations of the legendary Thunderbird
had lost the charm of the original two-seater, but now a new 'bird is back and
the 2002 retro-roadster promises to be one of the big hits of the upcoming
model-year.  Does it live up to expectations?  TheCarConnection.com took the
'02 T-bird for a long run up the California coast, and you'll find the first,
complete review in this week's edition.
    This week's reviews also include the sporty Mercedes-Benz CLK430, and the
affordable Dodge Stratus R/T.  Looking to help the energy crisis with
something a little more "green"?  TCC takes the TH!NK bike out for a spin.
    And don't miss TheCarConnection's spy shots of the 2004 Miata.  Is this
the new definition of what has been called "the best British sports car the
Japanese ever made"?
    Didn't make it to Indianapolis this weekend?  Family barbecue got in the
way of the Coca-Cola 600?  No need to worry, racing fans.  You'll find a
complete round-up of Memorial Day motor sports on TheCarConnection.com .
    Wondering what's the latest on the Ford-Firestone tire recall?  TCC will
keep you up-to-date and advise you what to do if your tires need replacement.
You'll also find tips for all sorts of repair problems offered up by
TheCarConnection's OnSite Mechanic.  Looking to buy a new or used car?  TCC
has the hot buys of the week, and a complete buying guide to every new car and
truck on the road.
    Be careful driving through New York with a cellphone up to your ear.  TCC
has the word on plans to ban motorists from using phones in New York and other
parts of the country.  You'll also find the latest on Jesse Jackson's war with
Toyota.
    Commute to work?  Don't leave home or office without checking
TheCarConnection's real-time traffic updates, now available for most markets
around the country.
    And don't miss this month's edition of News of the Weird.  Find out the
strange and wacky things that can happen behind the wheel -- only on TCC.
    You'll find buying and selling tips; pricing from Kelly Blue Book; just
about everything automotive on the Web's Automotive Authority,
http://www.TheCarConnection.com .
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