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Today's Rant: 2012 Jeep Patriot seating position

Today's Rant: 2012 Jeep Patriot seating position
I’m short. I get it. But I have to admit, I’m thoroughly annoyed with a vehicle that completely ignores the fifth percentile female. Granted we’re on the small side of the average (pun intended),  but we exist. And, frankly, we’re likely to be the ones who are going to buy a compact SUV  like the... Read more »
By Jill Ciminillo,
Monday at 1:45 pm
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2012 Honda CR-V proves to be pleasant surprise

2012 Honda CR-V proves to be pleasant surprise
OK. I have a little secret to share. I entered into the test week with the 2012 Honda CR-V expecting to hate it. I’d driven it before in short tests, and the seating position for a petite driver wasn’t the greatest. I thought the interior was drab. And the ride and handling was, well, blah... Read more »
By Jill Ciminillo,
May 14, 2012 at 6:01 pm
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Photo gallery: 2012 Jaguar XF

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I have to admit, I’m a sucker for a Jaguar. I love the way they look. I love the way they sound. And I love the mean kitty emblem. So, it should come as no surprise that I thoroughly enjoyed my test time in the 2012 XF.  From the redesigned info screen (again, thank you!)... Read more »
By Jill Ciminillo,
May 9, 2012 at 11:15 am
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2013 Dodge Dart preview on WNWO

So, I wasn’t really in San Antonio. And, well, the car got lost before the interview. Sigh. I suppose, even the best laid plans go awry, but all things considered, for a live Skype on the streets of Austin, Texas,  at 4.30 a.m. … I didn’t think this went too badly! Dodge launched the all-new... Read more »
By Jill Ciminillo,
May 4, 2012 at 3:50 pm
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Today's Rave: Jaguar XF home screen

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First, let me start by saying THANK YOU, JAGUAR! And, yes, I meant to shout that at the top of my lungs. The home screen has been a particular rant of mine for several years. I just couldn’t understand how it was possible to create such a stunningly beautiful (and expensive!) car and then a... Read more »
By Jill Ciminillo,
April 24, 2012 at 2:04 pm
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Today's Rave: Heated things in the Buick Verano

Today's Rave: Heated things in the Buick Verano
I am perpetually cold. I mean, I’m the marathon runner who, once the temperature dips below 60 degrees, wears pants, long sleeve shirts and, yes, gloves stuffed with handwarmers. And, yes, my running group does make fun of me. Loudly. Whatevs. However, this is the backstory that helps you understand just how fully I appreciate... Read more »
By Jill Ciminillo,
April 19, 2012 at 10:08 pm
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How many Ciminillos fit in a Jaguar XF?

How many Ciminillos fit in a Jaguar XF?
The current guess is about 6 Ciminillos, but that is, of course, if you pour me in. I would, however, like to think that at least 3 of me could fit pretty comfortably. With 17.7 cu-ft of cargo volume, the trunk is actually pretty good. My one complaint: I wish the trunk opening was just... Read more »
By Jill Ciminillo,
April 19, 2012 at 2:39 pm
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Photo Gallery: 2012 Chrysler 200 Convertible

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When I drove the 2011 Chrysler 200 Sedan, I didn’t not like it. (And, yes, the double negative was on purpose.) Which, I have to admit, was a bit of a surprise after the “to-do” at the Detroit News. That’s not to say the car was perfect, but it definitely wasn’t “a dog.” And it... Read more »
By Jill Ciminillo,
April 18, 2012 at 1:28 am
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Weekend at Autobahn Country Club

Weekend at Autobahn Country Club
This weekend Imagine Lifestyles hosted an event at the Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, Ill. They stacked the track with all the cool kids: Ferrari, Lamborghini, Mercedes and Audi. But the kicker is that this event is for real people. A couple times a year, Imagine Lifestyles sells a Groupon for a couple hundred bucks... Read more »
By Jill Ciminillo,
April 11, 2012 at 5:14 pm
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Do you have an inner Mustang?

I love sharing a good car commercial, and this is one of my current faves. The best part is the end with the little girl in the pink ballerina outfit. Yep, everyone has an inner Mustang. … Especially if it’s a 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, which comes out this summer. Sigh... Read more »
By Jill Ciminillo,
April 4, 2012 at 8:50 am
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