News | 2012 Chicago Auto Show

03/06/2013 - Ram Truck Brand Announces Pricing for All-new 2014 Ram ProMaster Van Lineup

Chicago Auto Show debut, Ram ProMaster pricing starts at $26,030 plus destination for Cutaway Chassis Cab. All-new 2014 Ram ProMaster lineup offers a list of key best-in-class features including fuel economy, cargo capacity and total cost of ownership.

Besides offering Chicago Auto Show attendees the opportunity to drive a variety of new vehicles, Toyota's "Let's Go For A Ride" indoor experiential program raised $16,662 for a trio of national charities. This year, Toyota partnered with three esteemed charities in the company's "Drive for A Cause" campaign.

After diligently monitoring and carefully reviewing all of the social media activity and online buzz throughout the 10-day run of the public show, the Chicago Auto Show announces its 2013 Digital Influencer: Beth Rosen, local host of ChicagonistaLIVE - an interactive monthly talk show.

The 2013 Chicago Auto Show served as a backdrop for a Chicagoland Dealers Care check presentation held on the last day of the public show on February 18. The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) donated $8,000 to 16 local charitable organizations, nominated by Chicagoland dealerships, as a part of the Chicagoland Dealers Care program.

The Chicago Auto Show today selected Reel Dreamz Productions as the winner of the 2013 Video Achievement Awards. A Loyola University Chicago student group, Reel Dreamz' video titled "Love at the Auto Show" presents a classic hide-and-seek love story set amongst the backdrop of nation's largest auto show. This year marks the Chicago Auto Show's inaugural Video Achievement Awards, a program started to provide local college students with real-world production experience. The students gained hands-

02/19/2013 - Roselle Man Wins All-New RAV4 at 2013 Chicago Auto Show

Yusuke Mitsuyasu of Roselle won an all-new 2013 Toyota RAV4 at the Chicago Auto Show last Sunday, as part of a contest coordinated by the 30 dealers who comprise the Chicagoland Toyota Dealers.

02/18/2013 - 360° Revo and the Chicago Auto Show to Offer Interactive Tour

The interactive media company 360° Revo, in conjunction with the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), have produced an interactive tour of the 2013 Chicago Auto Show for car enthusiasts worldwide to experience. Visitors to the Chicago Auto Show website will be able to virtually tour the automotive exhibits and be able to go inside specific vehicles that are featured at this year's show.

The Chicago Auto Show today selected Reel Dreamz Productions as the winner of the 2013 Video Achievement Awards. A Loyola University Chicago student group, Reel Dreamz' video titled "Love at the Auto Show" presents a classic hide-and-seek love story set amongst the backdrop of nation's largest auto show. This year marks the Chicago Auto Show's inaugural Video Achievement Awards, a program started to provide local college students with real-world production experience. The students gained hands-

02/16/2013 - 2013 Chicago Auto Show Hosts First-Ever Family Day: February 18

For the first time, the Chicago Auto Show is set to host Family Day on Monday, February 18 (Presidents Day). While show organizers work with manufacturers and exhibitors to coordinate family-friendly events throughout the run of the 10-day public show, Presidents Day will feature a robust lineup up of family fun.

Today is the last day Chicago Auto Show attendees can earn half-off admission with a donation of three canned goods. All donations benefit A Safe Haven Foundation, a non-profit organization that serves homeless and food insecure Chicagoans.

02/15/2013 - Fast N' Loud Returns for its Second Season

One man's rust bucket is another man's treasure couldn't be more true for car fanatics Richard Rawlings and Aaron Kaufman of Discovery Channel's FAST N' LOUD. Dead set on finding automobile treasures in Texas junkyards and beyond, the boys are back on a quest to find some of America's junkiest cars, restore them into classic rides and turn a nice big profit.

Cast members in full costume from the upcoming Syfy show “Defiance” are coming to the Dodge display to find their ride. The official vehicle of this futuristic, post-alien invasion world is the Defiance Dodge Charger. The cast of aliens will be greeting auto show goers from noon - 5:00 PM both Saturday and Sunday. Here are the details.

The 2013 Chicago Auto Show marks the third year that the Chicago based SMS/text communication leader TEXT2DRIVE has supplied the technology to power all of the text messaging and special visitor notifications at the show.

"YOU & ME" Morning Show Personalities Melissa Forman & Jeanne Sparrow from WCIU-TV "THE U" will be at The Chicago Auto Show as special guests of the Chevy Cruze Celebrity Sitdown with B96 DJ's Stylz & Roman Monday February 18, 2013. WCIU-TV "THE U" Morning Show "YOU & ME is seen weekday mornings from 6a-8a The show features personalities Melissa Forman & Jeanne Sparrow who is all about REAL Women, Real Chicago, & Real Fun!

02/13/2013 - Oaklee's Family Day at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show

Families planning to attend the Chicago Auto Show this year have a good reason to come to the show on Presidents Day, Monday, February 18th. For the first time, the show is planning a Family Day with a schedule full of activities all-day long from Oaklee's Family Guide, the official family guide of the 2013 Chicago Auto Show. The Family Day has a full line-up of interactive events and activities.

02/11/2013 - Women's Day Returns to the 2013 Chicago Auto Show: February 12

While there many activities that appeal to women during the run of the 10-day Chicago Auto Show, organizers host Women's Day annually to further reach the female demographic. Held this year on Tuesday, February 12, Women's Day at the Chicago Auto Show will feature a robust lineup of events and activities geared towards female car buyers.

02/09/2013 - Ryba's Fudge Celebrates 57 Years at Chicago Auto Show

The Chicago Auto Show today opened to the public at McCormick Place and among the most distinctive company names show visitors will see for the next 10 days is Ryba's (rye-ba) Fudge, now in its 57th year at the nation's largest auto show.

02/08/2013 - Chicago Auto Show charity benefit raises $2.2 million

Eighteen area charities tonight shared in more than $2 million raised by the 2013 Chicago Auto Show's benevolent event, First Look for Charity, and two attendees left with the keys to new vehicles.

Turtle Wax presents the Rinse Free Wash & Wax car appearance care product at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show Media Preview. Turtle Wax claims the innovation will provide consumers with a time, money and water saving method to ensure clean and shiny vehicles.

02/07/2013 - All-New 2014 Ram Promaster Revealed at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show

Chrysler debuted the all-new 2014 Ram Commercial ProMaster, a full-size van targeted at the North American market, during the Media Preview of the 2013 Chicago Auto Show. Ram and Fiat joined forces to expand the market internationally and offer the Ram Commercial ProMaster to businesses across the globe.

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