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Posts in category "A Chick's View"

Chicago Auto Show: Private tours tomorrow!

Chicago Auto Show: Private tours tomorrow!
Tomorrow, Feb. 15, is Women’s Day at the Chicago Auto Show. Which means that women get in for half price ($7), and there will be a slew of female-focused events at the show including mini manicures, fur fashion show and and yoga in addition to the opportunity to tweeting family related car questions to Cars.com... Read more »
By Jill Ciminillo,
February 14, 2012 at 8:29 am
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Today's Rant: Mazda5 headrest (or headrests in general)

Today's Rant: Mazda5 headrest (or headrests in general)
I have to admit, I feel like I’m calling out Mazda a little unfairly. While you can see the prominent forward lean of the headrests in the Mazda5, this isn’t unique to this car or even this automaker. Due to safety regulation, more and more headrest are taking on this aggressive lean. And I hate... Read more »
By Jill Ciminillo,
January 2, 2012 at 2:40 pm
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VroomGirls: New automotive website for women

VroomGirls: New automotive website for women
Stats show that 85 percent of the car-buying purchases are influenced by women. So, I have to say it’s about damn time that there’s an automotive website out there dedicated to us. It’s a darn good one, too. And I’m not just saying that because I’m doing some writing for them. Though, I admit, that’s... Read more »
By Jill Ciminillo,
October 30, 2011 at 11:07 pm
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Love it or hate it? Orange seats in Volvo S60

When the Volvo S60 first rolled into my driveway, I was sure it was a harbinger of spring. The sun was shining, I didn’t need a coat, and the car itself was a bright shiny orange. Happy. Especially since I just bought a patent leather purse of the same hue. I was a set. Combine... Read more »
By Jill Ciminillo,
March 19, 2011 at 11:45 am
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Can't a girl get some attention?

Last night, Lexus hosted a consumer event (by invitation only) for the new LFA super car. There was caviar, wines that cost 90 bucks a bottle and a really hot car to drool over. Oh, and enough dealer people to fall over who might answer any questions you’d have about the hot new Lexus halo... Read more »
By Jill Ciminillo,
February 4, 2010 at 10:27 am
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This is a new one

Volkswagen Jetta Sport Wagon TDI Steering Wheel Column To the left is a picture of my knee. What’s wrong with this picture? I’m short. And my knee is brushing against the steering wheel column of the Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI. This is definitely a new one. Are you missing the part about the fact that... Read more »
By Jill Ciminillo,
December 16, 2009 at 12:05 am
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3-inch heels and clutches (and we're not talking about a purse)

Before I even begin, I’m going to offer a hint: Men, if you’re looking for a manly, gear-head article about the Hyundai Accent, you can stop reading now. Ladies, this one is for you. I was recently driving the 3-door Accent, which I love, by the way, when I discovered a curious problem: It’s difficult... Read more »
By Jill Ciminillo,
November 16, 2009 at 10:43 pm
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