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• Going Topless: My New Car is Exposed
  All the hard work has paid off, as Amy Tokic picks a replacement for her 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier and brings home a Volkswagen Eos. To catch up on the Going Topless series, check out the full archive of Going Topless stories. I had a weekend to make up my mind about the 2008 Eos. Yes, it’s...
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• Going Topless: Third Time’s the Charm… Right?
  To catch up on the Going Topless series, check out the full archive of stories here.  After some less than stellar results with private sellers and dealerships, Amy Tokic gives a CPO Eos a second look at a Volkswagen Dealership. With this be the third strike? After taking the 2012 Eos out for a spin...
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• Going Topless: Dealership Drama
  Perpetuating the old stereotype of the slimy used car salesman, Amy Tokic has an unforgettable experience at an independent dealership. This continues the streak of bad luck she’s had looking for her VW Eos. After my surprising experience with the online car scammers, I was ready to head to a dealership. Yep, I wanted to...
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• MINI USA Proves That Its Not Normal
  What happens when you introduce something extraordinary into an average, everyday occurrence? MINI USA conducted a social experiment to see the look on people’s faces when confronted with the unexplainable. It’s just not normal. MINI hid cameras in a few of its dealerships to capture the reactions people had to some pretty unexpected situations. The...
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• Going Topless: Bring out the Scammers and Sleezeballs
  In this installment, Amy Tokic goes head to head with online car listings, and comes away disappointed. Need to catch up? You can follow her adventures in car shopping as a single woman in Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5 and Part 6. This was one of the hardest decisions I have...
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• Going Topless: Feeling Kinda Used
  The list of convertibles on Amy Tokic’s list gets shorter and she considers the benefits of buying a used car. Catch up on Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 and Part 5 of the series as Amy navigates the world of car buying as a single woman. After test driving the new convertibles...
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• Going Topless: The Beauty and The Beast
  In the fifth installment of the series, Amy Tokic takes out her last two picks for a test drive. Miss the other articles? Catch up on all her adventures – Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4. Test Drive #3: Chevrolet Camaro I need to push my test drives into high gear. Both...
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• Chevrolet Malibu Fashion Collection on Sale October 16
  Do cars and fashion collections mix? Some people certainly think so, but a Chevrolet Malibu? Back in August, news arrived of fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi’s new collection inspired by the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu midsize sedan. And if you couldn’t wait to get your hands on Malibu Collection, it will be on sale starting on October...
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• Going Topless: Getting Frisky With Mazda and MINI
  In the latest installment of Amy Tokic’s quest for the perfect convertible, she takes the Mazda Miata and MINI Cooper Convertible for a spin. You can catch up on all her car shopping adventures in Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 of the series. TEST DRIVE #1: MAZDA MX-5 MIATA My first test drive...
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• MINI Knitting Kit Lets You Make Your Own Scarf
  Knitting is the new “it” DIY hobby and MINI is hoping to cash in on the trend. That’s why the uber-hip automaker has teamed with uber-hip lifestyle knitting label Wool and the Gang for its latest promotion. You can impress all your hipster friends with your own “MINI & Wool and the Gang” knitting kit. This...
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• Going Topless: Getting Ready to Strut my Stuff at the Dealership
  It’s been about 12 years since I’ve been in a dealership – and my dad was with me. I have to admit, I was a little nervous heading into the car dealership on my own (perhaps the two cups of coffee before I left weren’t such a great idea). It also helped that I was...
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• Going Topless: Stripping Down to the Final Four
  Welcome to the second part of our new series ‘Going Topless’ where writer Amy Tokic goes on a journey to find her ideal convertible.  Did you miss her first article, chronicling the decision to get her dream car? Check it out right here. It may be tedious, but research is invaluable. Without it, my car-buying search...
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