This is Technology Tracey.  Today, Tracey has decided she needs a new car.  After driving to the nearest car yard (she is personal friends with one of the salespeople), she buys a nifty two-door coupe with canary yellow paint, leopard print seats, keyless entry and an eight speaker, top of the line stereo.  Tracey drives home feeling very happy.  But then her significant other asks: “How will I drive our three kids to soccer practice?”

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