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VEHICLE OF THE MONTH

When we think of the perfect vehicle, many images come to mind… we immediately think about the color, make, model and style this dream vehicle would have. We ask ourselves, how would I look in this vehicle? What will my friends think? Is it the perfect vehicle for my needs? Selecting the perfect vehicle can be a difficult and time-consuming decision to make.

When we image a perfect vehicle for a female, we often stereotype and imagine a cute smaller car with a bit of character. This edition of VEHICLE OF THE MONTH breaks that stereotype when we meet this young Latina who looks minuscule next to her automobile. Originally from Torrance, CA. Yecenia and her family moved to Oregon when she was six years old. Her family decided that they would call the Rogue Valley home seeing it would be a great environment to pursue the American dream. Yecenia and her family have lived in Southern Oregon for over twenty years where her parents have spent most of their time working in the agriculture industry. She attended the Phoenix-Talent school district ultimately graduating from Phoenix High School in 2006. Since 2006 she has been a part of the leading company producing guitar pics and other products, Steve Clayton, INC. Yecenia began her employment as a general labor worker and has become a vital employee for the company where she has taken on many additional task, including graphic design, managing printers, endorsing bands, and supervising employees.

This "small giant" of a lady is the owner of this enormous yellow automobile with a four-inch lift suspension… it is a 2004 Hummer H2. Yecenia tells us, "People are always surprised to see me driving my Hummer because you seldom see a young girl like me driving such a big vehicle." She bought the Hummer in 2006, she tells us that she bought it because it seemed nearly perfect, "The color and the space it provides really caught my eye." When we think of the VEHICLE OF THE MONTH, we often think that it will be an automobile that has been customized to fit the client’s preferences, when in reality that is not often the case. For instance, Yecenia she kept her Hummer in nearly the same condition she bought it in, she tells us, "It was very new at the time I bought it, I just needed to add a sound system and someday I would also like to raise the suspension on it." So now we know, ladies also like giant vehicles, as long as they have a little character that is.

Owner: Yecenia Mena

Vehicle: 2004 Hummer H2

Motor: V8 6.4L

Color: Yellow

As published in the October issue of REVISTA CAMINOS