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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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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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Chicago Auto Show: Out-of-towners welcome!

Since the Chicago Auto Show is the largest (and dare I say best?) auto show in North America, we do like to invite the world to see. So, this week I talked with WNWO out of Toledo via Skype, extolling the virtues of the show. Need a hotel? Check out the official hotels page on... Read more »
By Jill Ciminillo,
February 17, 2012 at 8:40 am
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Chicago Auto Show: Jeep Test Track ... from inside!

I shared some raw video from the track standing on the outside looking in. So, I thought it might be funny to see what would happen if I tried to shoot some video from the inside. It’s definitely a bit rough … but so’s the ride! If you are at the auto show, this is... Read more »
By Jill Ciminillo,
February 16, 2012 at 11:46 am
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Chicago Auto Show: Social media interview with NBC5

During the Chicago Auto Show Special from NBC5, I made a brief guest appearance talking about social media and the auto show. If you come to the show: Be sure to tweet your pictures and use the hashtag #CAS2012. View more videos at: http://nbcchicago.com... Read more »
By Jill Ciminillo,
February 16, 2012 at 7:34 am
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Chicago Auto Show: Saturday Morning Special

Chicago Auto Show: Saturday Morning Special
Love coming to the Chicago Auto Show, but hate all the crowds? Especially on the weekend? Well, be sure to check out the second “Saturday Morning Special.”  Get in before the show opens to the public on Saturday, Feb. 18, listen to Paul Brian’s “Drive Chicago” radio show live from the show floor. You’ll have... Read more »
By Jill Ciminillo,
February 15, 2012 at 3:47 pm
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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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Chicago Auto Show: Jeep Test Track

Chicago Auto Show: Jeep Test Track
I think one of the coolest things at the Chicago Auto Show is the Jeep Test Track. While I have fun riding on the track, I’m enthralled just watching it. Here’s some raw video of this must-try attraction at this year’s show. What is your favorite thing at this year’s show or what do you... Read more »
By Jill Ciminillo,
February 12, 2012 at 11:59 pm
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Chicago Auto Show opens today

Chicago Auto Show opens today
The Chicago Auto Show opened to the public today at 10 a.m. and runs through Sunday, Feb. 19, at 8 p.m. While the show is a little light on concept cars this year, there is plenty at McCormick Place to keep you enthralled, including 4 test tracks where you can take a ride (Jeep, Ram... Read more »
By Jill Ciminillo,
February 10, 2012 at 5:49 pm
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Chicago Auto Show: Lexus LF-LC Concept

OK. I walked all 1.2 million square feet of the 2012 Chicago Auto Show, and of all the vehicles on the entire floor, I finally found my favorite: The Lexus LF-LC Concept. Launched in Detroit last month, this concept is described as a hybrid 2+2 sport coupe, but further powertrain details are scarce. Which means... Read more »
By Jill Ciminillo,
February 9, 2012 at 4:27 pm
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