Drive, She Said

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City of Chicago: PLEASE FIX MY STREET!

OK. So this probably isn’t quite my purview. I write about cars. What does the street I live on have anything to do with it? Well, not too much, but I figure a little publicity and public outcry can’t hurt. And the City of Chicago has blatantly ignored me and my entire condo association in... Read more »

By Jill Ciminillo,
March 12, 2010 at 9:19 pm

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Name that taillight ... bet you're wrong!

This taillight is currently being displayed on the floor of the Chicago Auto Show. Can you name the car it goes to? Unless you work for the automaker in question, I’m betting no. But give it a shot, make your guess in the comment field below. Let’s see who gets it right... Read more »

By Jill Ciminillo,
February 19, 2010 at 7:30 pm

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Don't miss the WGN "2010 Chicago Auto Show" special

Tomorrow night WGN will air a special on the Chicago Auto Show, which includes info about concepts, cool cars and the newest vehicles available to consumers. Oh, and a short segment with me on tips for women on how to buy cars. So, watch WGN on Feb. 13, at 6 p.m. But don’t blink or... Read more »

By Jill Ciminillo,
February 12, 2010 at 8:32 pm

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Toyota launches all-new Avalon

While the press conference began with Bob Carter, group vice president and general manager of Toyota Division, reinforcing the automaker’s commitment to fixing all the vehicles affected by the recent recalls. Carter even mentioned that they thought about pulling out of the auto show because of the recalls. But, he thought it was important not only... Read more »

By Jill Ciminillo,
February 10, 2010 at 11:48 am

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Did you miss me?

In case you missed my radio spot live this morning at 10 a.m., you can catch it now by logging onto the WGN radio website here. Kirk Bell, from On the Road, and I sound off about Toyota’s problems, diesel engines and the Chicago Auto Show... Read more »

By Jill Ciminillo,
February 6, 2010 at 1:02 pm

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Who doesn't want to win a Prius?

2010 Toyota Prius This year at the Chicago Auto Show, the 30 dealers who make up the Chicagoland Toyota Dealers are launching a “Prius Giveaway” on Facebook. Simply log on to their special giveaway page between now and Feb. 18 to enter for a chance to win. Suggest a few friends who should enter, and... Read more »

By Jill Ciminillo,
January 28, 2010 at 3:19 pm

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Subaru shares the love

Who says automakers don’t do nice things? Many of them do–like Ford’s Warrior’s in Pink program that raises money for breast cancer research and even includes the possibility of buying a pink (yes, bubble gum PINK) Mustang. You just don’t often hear about it. So, as the winter holidays are in full swing, I figured... Read more »

By Jill Ciminillo,
December 20, 2009 at 11:13 pm

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Drive, She Said, on WGN this morning

In case you missed it, Drive, She Said, made it’s first appearance on WGN radio this morning along with Tim Healey of You Are What You Drive: http://www.wgnradio.com/shows/chicagonow/wgnam-chicagonow-cars121909,0,738396.mp3file In addition to discussing Saab’s departure, texting while driving and cars that can get you a date, we discussed the brick that WGN radio would like to... Read more »

By Jill Ciminillo,
December 20, 2009 at 1:47 am

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Do one thing a day that scares you

Toys for Tots parade on Western Avenue near Belmont. I have a T-shirt that says this. Yesterday I did. I participated in the Toys for Tots parade on a motorcycle. In December. But that wasn’t the scary part. The scary part was getting there (and getting home) while being a passenger on on a Harley... Read more »

By Jill Ciminillo,
December 7, 2009 at 9:08 am

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