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2009 PRESS CONFERENCE CAPSULES

Click here for summary releases of media events at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show. For more detailed information, click on the links below. Click here for a complete hi-resolution photo gallery from the media events.

MAMAMAMA/CATA Breakfast
John Krafcik, president and CEO of Hyundai Motor America, issued a call-to-action aimed at automotive executives.

Krafcik Speech
Ford Ford Motor Company
The Ford press con ference stimulated excitement and buzz with release of three featured vehicles.Ford Press Conference.

Ford Press Releases

General Motors General Motors
GM Revealed footage and vehicles from the new movie “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen”

GP Press Releases
Hyundai Hyundai Motor Company
New Genesis Coupe models, including the R-Spec, and its new relationship with the Red Bull Drift Team.

Hyundai Press Releases

Chrysler Chrysler Corporation
2010 Dodge Ram Heavy-Duty pickups and Chassis Cab featuring mobile connections and robust towing capabilities.

Chrysler Press Releases
Bridgestone Bridgestone Americas
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. revealed its latest environmentally friendly tire, in conjunction with a new safety initiative.

Bridgestone Press Releases

Kia Kia Motors
Kia brings meaning to the phrase Automotive Press Blues at the release of the Kia Forte.

Kia Press Release

Suzuki Suzuki Motors
Suzuki shares customized versions of Equator truck and emphasizes their global brand awareness.

Suzuki Press Release

Acura Acura
Acura revealed its new V-6 model for its TSX sports sedan line-up at the Chicago Auto Show.

Acura Press Release

Motorweek Motorweek
MotorWeek named the Volkswagen Jetta TDI as it’s “Best of Year” Driver’s Choice Award.

Driver's Choice Awards

Mazda Mazda
America’s love affair with the Mazda Miata continues with the unveiling of the 2009 Mazda Miata MX5.

Mazda Press Release

Subaru Subaru Motors
Subaru was inspired by bumper stickers and shares the love with its drivers and national charities.

Subaru Press Release

Alt Text Engaging the Blogosphere Conference
The Chicago Auto Show held a blogosphere conference to discuss the trend of social media in the auto industry.

Conference Video 1, 2, 3, 4
IntelliChoice Intellichoice
Announced the winners of its annual "Best Overall Value of the Year" awards for 2009 cars, trucks, crossovers and SUVs.

Intellichoice Press Release

Bark Buckle Up Bark Buckle-Up
GMC Acadia called TOP DOG and wins Bark Buckle-Up's 2009 Pet Safe Award.

Press Release
Chicago Economic Club Economic Club Luncheon
Vice Chairman and President of Chrysler, Jim Press, spoke at the Economic Club of Chicago about the automotive industry.

Jim Press Speech Video