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Camp Jeep and Ram Trucks Territory Tracks Return to the 2021 Chicago Auto Show

May 20, 2021 09:00 AM

Fan-favorite attractions such as the Camp Jeep and Ram Trucks Territory test tracks will return to the 2021 Chicago Auto Show special edition, scheduled for July 15-19 at McCormick Place. This news comes approximately two weeks following the official announcement that the show will be allowed to open its doors to fans this summer. The Chicago Auto Show will be one of McCormick Place's first live, in-person public events since the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown.

The Chicago Automobile Trade Association Awards the 2021 Spirit of Carol Cooling Scholarship to John Hersey High School Student Emily Seriruk

May 19, 2021 09:00 AM

Today the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), the area's new-car dealer association, presented the 2021 Spirit of Carol Cooling Scholarship to John Hersey High School senior Emily Seriruk. The CATA established the Spirit of Carol Cooling Scholarship-a $1,000 grant-to honor Carol Cooling, a Hersey alumna and long-time NBC 5 Chicago Special Events Director who died in 2013 following a battle with cancer.

2021 Chicago Auto Show "Special Edition" Scheduled for July 15-19

May 04, 2021 09:15 AM

Today Chicago Auto Show officials announced they received approval from state and city officials to host a special edition of the show July 15-19 at McCormick Place. The Chicago Auto Show will be one of the McCormick Place's first live, in-person events since the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown.

2021 Chicago Auto Show Special Edition Scheduled for July 15-19

May 04, 2021 09:15 AM

Today Chicago Auto Show officials announced they received approval from state and city officials to host a special edition of the show July 15-19 at McCormick Place. The Chicago Auto Show will be one of the McCormick Place's first live, in-person events since the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown.

John Weinberger Driven to Care Legacy Scholarships to Benefit Students Pursuing Automotive Careers

Mar 31, 2021 09:00 AM

The family of renowned automotive enthusiast, racer, and entrepreneur John Weinberger has teamed with TechForce Foundation to offer a series of scholarships to benefit students who aspire to follow in his footsteps. Application deadline is April 30, 2021.

MAMA Announces Chevrolet Suburban and Genesis G80 as 2021 Family Vehicles of the Year

Feb 17, 2021 09:00 AM

Today the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) announced the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2021 Chevrolet Suburban as the recipient of the 11th annual Family Vehicle of the Year award and the 2021 Genesis G80 as the Luxury Family Vehicle of the Year during a virtual award presentation.

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Ford Mustang Mach-E Takes MotorWeek’s 2021 Best of the Year

Feb 10, 2021 09:00 AM

With mass market appeal, heavy doses of style, performance, and heritage, the Ford Mustang Mach-E, has taken the electric vehicle herd by storm and is MotorWeek’s 2021 Drivers’ Choice Award winner for “Best of the Year.”

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Ray Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Partners with Jeeps on the Run to Support Toys for Tots

Nov 12, 2020 09:00 AM

To help fulfill the holiday dreams of less fortunate children, Fox Lake-based Ray Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram has partnered with Jeeps on the Run (JOTR), a local Jeep enthusiast club and the largest donating group to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program in Lake County, Illinois.

Chicagoland's New-Car Dealers Raise More than $50,000 for the USO of Illinois, Celebrate Eight Consecutive Years of the USO Barbecue for the Troops Program

Nov 10, 2020 09:00 AM

The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), Chicagoland's new-car dealer association, just wrapped its month-long fundraising campaign - USO Barbecue for the Troops - to raise funds and awareness for the USO of Illinois.

Raymond Auto Group Donates Cargo Van to Open Arms Mission Local Food Pantry

Nov 05, 2020 09:00 AM

Antioch-based Raymond Auto Group covered $20,000 towards a 2020 Chevrolet Express Cargo van for local food pantry Open Arms Mission. Open Arms Mission recently received $20,000 from the Lake Cares "Unmet Needs" grant and the dealership jumped at the opportunity to cover the remaining $20,000.