I did a TikTok post several weeks ago and dropped an f-bomb. One of the commenters said: We like spicy Jill! And that phrase has been knocking around in my head ever since. So, I figured I’d create a blog on my website with the goal of sharing unvarnished truths and unfiltered opinions about the auto industry.
The Spicy Jill Blog will include my thoughts on things like doing away with Apple CarPlay (opinion) as well as why the Honda Prelude doesn’t have a CVT (fact). I will also share the occasional car review, and that will have both opinions and facts.
But I’ll probably forgo the f-bombs unless absolutely necessary.
The OG TikTok that spurred the name is below.
Jill Ciminillo is a Chicago-based automotive writer, influencer, TikTok Creator, YouTube personality, and podcast host, with her articles and videos appearing in outlets throughout the U.S. Previously, Jill has been the automotive editor for the Chicago Sun-Times News Group as well as Sinclair Broadcast Group. She is also a past president for the Midwest Automotive Media Association and has the distinction of being the first female president for that organization. Jill is also currently a juror for the North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year (NACTOY) and Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY).