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Posts tagged "sedan"

What would you do if you had a Rolls-Royce for 2 days?

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Last week I had the rare (very rare) opportunity to drive a Rolls-Royce Ghost for 2 days. So, naturally, I asked my tweeps and Facebook fans what they would do with such a car. While I couldn’t bring myself to do most of them (frankly, I’m shy), I did get a good laugh reading the... Read more »
By Jill Ciminillo,
July 26, 2011 at 12:10 pm
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2011 Infiniti M37: Roomy but expensive

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I liked the 2011 Infiniti M37. But it was mostly for all the gadgets and geegaws that were included in the $60K price tag. The navigation system worked really well, and I fully appreciated the voice commands that got it right the first time. The rear camera was helpful for those tight city maneuvers, and... Read more »
By Jill Ciminillo,
March 25, 2011 at 12:37 pm
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Mazda6 is attractive but basic

When I think of Mazda, I think of zippy cars with a great turning radius. Other adjectives that also come to mind: sporty, cute, fun-to-drive, engaging.   However, with the Mazda6 the vision kind of sputtered and stuttered. Not that this is a bad car. Actually it’s quite good for a mid-size sedan with a... Read more »
By Jill Ciminillo,
December 22, 2010 at 7:35 am
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Today's Rave: Mazda6 greeting lights

As a single woman, I appreciate anything that not only makes my life a little easier but also a little safer. The Mazda6 does that in two ways: the exterior greeting light and the red ring around the ignition. The parking lot where I work is kind of dark at night, so the little welcome... Read more »
By Jill Ciminillo,
December 17, 2010 at 7:22 am
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Toyota Avalon is ho-hum nice

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I recently had the chance to test a Toyota Avalon, and I have to say it met with mixed reviews. There was nothing particularly wrong with the car … but nothing was exceptionally right either. The particular faves included: Suave LED taillights Spacious trunk Nice and roomy interior Decent MPGs But that’s about it. There... Read more »
By Jill Ciminillo,
December 15, 2010 at 7:40 am
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Made in Chicago

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2010 Ford Taurus During my time in the Taurus, I spent a lot of time on the highway driving to and from Indianapolis. That’s between 7 and 8 hours of total seat time. And every single minute was perfectly comfortable. The seats afforded an excellent driving position for my petite frame, and even though it... Read more »
By Jill Ciminillo,
May 25, 2010 at 11:35 am
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Now this is a Mazda!

2010 Mazda3 So, after I kind of reamed the Mazda6 in a previous blog post, I was much relieved to get a an all-new 2010 Mazda3 in my parking spot this week. This is my kind of Mazda! Plucky, zippy, attractive, petite, decent turning radius. In other words: The perfect Chicago vehicle. I’ve always loved... Read more »
By Jill Ciminillo,
October 12, 2009 at 11:36 am
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Kia Kool

2010 Kia Soul OK. I know I’m reaching here, but headlines have never been my thing. And I really am trying to convey a sense that Kia is an automaker worth checking out. Don’t scrunch your nose at me. It’s true. Have you seen what they’ve done lately? Two all-new cars for 2010, which are... Read more »
By Jill Ciminillo,
October 7, 2009 at 11:07 pm
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Mazda6 repeat proves first impression rings true

2010 Mazda6 I drive a lot of cars. A lot of cars. And I’ve learned one thing throughout the process: First impressions are usually correct. I had previously attended a media preview of the Mazda6, and we had a couple of hours of presentations and a couple of hours behind the wheel. While I thought... Read more »
By Jill Ciminillo,
October 7, 2009 at 10:52 pm
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