www.thecarconnection.com Previews a Pair of Mercedes
21 February 2000
www.thecarconnection.com Previews a Pair of Mercedes Including World's First Drive of 544-Hp SLR; Future of Cadillac in TCC Poll DETROIT, Feb. 21 -- TheCarConnection.com travels halfway
around the world this week to bring its readers a high-powered exclusive, the
world's first ride inside Mercedes-Benz' new supercar, the 544-horsepower SLR.
Originally introduced at the North American International Auto Show, it's
not often you get to put a concept car through its paces -- certainly not
something like the million-dollar, one-of-a-kind SLR prototype. Modeled after
Mercedes' Silver Arrow Formula One race car, the SLR will be the world's
fastest street-legal automobile when it goes into production in 2003. But TCC
readers won't have to wait. Publisher Paul A. Eisenstein takes a turn behind
the wheel along the exotic, volcanic roadways of the Canary Islands. You can
share his experiences in words and pictures at http://www.thecarconnection.com .
The Car Connection, the Internet's leading automotive e-zine, also reviews
the new Mercedes top-of-the-line CL500 coupe in this week's test drive
section, along with the Cadillac DeVille and the Oldsmobile Alero. And TCC's
spy photographers have the next generation Audi A4 "Caught in the Web."
On the industry side, http://www.thecarconnection.com explores the future of
Cadillac, and wonders if recent developments will render irrelevant the
traditional leader in American luxury. The Car Connection readers are asked
to offer their own opinions on Cadillac in this week's reader's poll.
The Car Connection's regular contributors have a lot to say this week.
Sue Mead relives her harrowing race from Paris to Dakar, including an airlift
over the country of Niger to avoid AK-47-toting terrorists in Hummers, while
Marty Padgett looks into auto journalists' preoccupation with speed in the
wake of the death of Car & Driver correspondent Don Schroeder. David Kiley
takes a closer look at the breakthrough Buick Rendezvous now that the auto
show hype is over, and Mike Davis starts a series on the nation's finest auto
museums.
Visitors to The Car Connection will notice significant recent changes to
the site, 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.
Readers now can sign up to get advance word on all the latest news,
reviews, spy shots and columns with TCC's weekly WhatsNew e-mail service.
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 current
Chicago show -- 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.
