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Coco Zhang-Miske is petite and has the willowy figure of a model. She’s got porcelain skin and delicately wrought features. Her long hair flows down her shoulders and her makeup is impeccable. She’s not what you think of when you think of an electrical engineer. That’s because engineering is Miske’s second career – her first one being a professional dancer. …

By: Anita Kinney Photo Credit; Veronica Silvany          The Washington Auto Show can be overwhelming for a first-time visitor. Over 40 automakers display more than 700 vehicles over the Washington Convention Center. It’s best to come with a plan of attack: a visitor should decide what they want to see beforehand, so that they can make a beeline for …

By The Car Chick Less Money, Same Thrills: 2013 LEXUS GS350 SEDAN I liked the GS 450h Sedan from Lexus (see January, 2013 Asian Fortune). And I like its slightly downscale cousin even better. Maybe it’s all those asteroids buzzing by the earth that is turning things cosmically upside down, but when’s the last time a cheaper version of a …

By The Car Chick   Shine on, Silver Moon: 2013 ACURA RDX AWD TECH I admit it. I’m developing a taste for small luxury crossover SUVs, especially when they give me a feeling of style backed by nimble, car-like handling and performance…the sport part… while still providing the things we like about the SUV, like options for cargo and people …

By The Car Chick The $64, 000 Question: 2013 Infiniti M37 My first New Year’s resolution is to not fall in love with $64,000 cars. Or, if I do fall in love with a $64,000 car, make sure it’s one where exciting engine performance is matched by equally impressive handling. I guess my money’s safe this go-round, as that match …

By The Car Chick 2013 Jaguar XJL Portfolio There it was. A brand new Jaguar. A Jag-u-ar, as the Brits pronounce it. And it was my Jag-u-ar, at least for the week. I admit it: I was excited to spend some time with a car I have always admired for its classical lines, all trim and sporty, and the combination …