Letter From The Editors Office I was watching the Price Is Right the other day and my guess at the total price of one of The Showcase offerings was way off. A new car was a part of the prize package and I grossly underestimated its value. You see, I’m a dedicated urban dweller, complete with a CTA pass and an I-GO membership. I’ve never owned a car, never been shopping for one, and am clueless about how much they cost. I discovered recently that I am also clueless about modernday auto options and features. I had no idea that some cars basicalluy parallel park themselves, that some car seats heat themselves, and that one can have video screens installed in headrests without having to go on MTV’s Pimp My Ride. There’s probably a lot more about cars I’m clueless about, so with the Chicago Auto Show about to open at McCormick Place I’m planning on going this year. I don’t see myself buying a car anytime soon, but if I’m ever on Price Is Right I want to be prepared. - Dennis Michael, BOI Editorial Contributor
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