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First Spy Shots of the New Mini, Takes Aston Martin for a Spin, and Exposes Pontiac's Plans for a New Lotus Speedster

26 November 1999

www.thecarconnection.com Provides the First Spy Shots of the New Mini, Takes Aston Martin for a Spin, and Exposes Pontiac's Plans for a New Lotus Speedster

    DETROIT, Nov. 24 -- Yeah, baby ... TheCarConnection.com is
wearing British racing green this week as it posts a veddy English edition
with the latest news, reviews-and spy shots from across the Atlantic.
    That includes a first look at the long-awaited 2001 Mini Cooper S, which
is Caught in the Web by http://www.thecarconnection.com spy photographers in all its
supercharged glory.  You'll find a brief history on the Mini, and a look at
BMW's top secret plans for both the Mini and Rover brands.

    There's more news on Ford's British brands, Jaguar and Aston Martin, the
latter bent on reviving its reputation for sophisticated, luxury sports cars,
while General Motor's English subsidiary, Vauxhall, is breaking new ground
with its new, Internet sales program.

    The Car Connection, the Web's Automotive Authority, provides ride-and-
drive reviews of two new British sport-utes -- the 2000 Range Rover and the
2000 Land Rover Discovery II.  There's also news about a Lotus-built speedster
for Pontiac.

    Returning home, TCC reviews the Infiniti Q45 and the re-designed Nissan
Altima.

    In industry news, the University of Michigan predicts strong car sales for
the next two years, while GM is also at the forefront of online car sales --
in Taiwan.  Meanwhile, for you technoids, let The Car Connection explain the
inner workings of fuel cells, which very well could be the powertrain of the
future.

    Web users can access The Car Connection either through
http://www.thecarconnection.com , or 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, 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.