News & Events

02/02/2012 - Volkswagen Fuel-Efficient Beetle to Debut

The Beetle coupe range is rounded out by the thrifty TDI Clean Diesel model.

02/02/2012 - Toyota Hybrid Monopoly Ride on Display

Toyota and Hasbro are teaming up to bring the Toyota Hybrid MONOPOLY Ride Experience to the Chicago Auto Show, February 8-19. The program will allow auto show attendees to experience the capabilities and advantages of the third-generation Prius, all-new Prius v, Camry Hybrid and Highlander Hybrid models.​

01/31/2012 - Toyota Display to Feature Technology and Safety

Toyota will be providing Chicagoans with a glimpse of the future at this year’s Chicago Auto Show, courtesy of the Prius “family,” a number of environmentally-conscious concept vehicles and a pair of interactive safety displays.

01/30/2012 - Scion Bringing "Thunderdome" Experience

Scion, the youth brand of Toyota, will be bringing the “thunder” to the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. Utilizing nearly 30 percent more space than last year’s show, Scion is using its additional real estate to erect an expansive product and media theater, dubbed “Thunderdome.” Gone is the Matchbox-style vehicle showcase, which was a mainstay on the major auto show circuit for nearly five years.

01/29/2012 - Power-Packed Lexus Display Bound for Chicago

In line with its new brand attitude, Lexus is looking to make a ‘super’ impression on Chicagoans at this year’s 2012 Chicago Auto Show. For the first time, at any auto show, Lexus will be displaying four of its renowned LFA super cars. Packing 552 horsepower in a V10 engine, the LFA is considered one of the world’s greatest performance vehicles.

12/28/2011 - All Dressed Up and No Where to Go? Do We have the place for you!

Name another event that mixes superlative food and drink and the elegance of formal dress . . . and a harmonica virtuoso? You'll get all that plus the inaugural viewing of the 2012 Chicago Auto Show at the benevolent gala, First Look for Charity.

12/28/2011 - Best Parties of 2011? Auto Show's First Look for Charity rates #3

First Look for Charity, the Chicago Auto Show's benevolent black-tie pre-public opening soiree' not only made the list for the "Best Parties in 2011" on wwwNBCChicago.com, but actually rated preferences with voters enough to rate the third best of the year!

03/02/2011 - Auto Sales Spike in Wake of Chicago Auto Show

For more than a century, if there is one thing the Chicago Auto Show does better than any other, it is to bring consumers and cars together. And thanks to great deals from manufacturers, a reenergized appreciation of new cars and technology, pent-up demand-and some cooperation from Mother Nature-dealers around Chicago are experiencing a dramatic post-show bump in sales.

02/22/2011 - Consumers pick their favorite vehicles and exhibit at the Chicago Auto Show

Consumer voters proclaimed their favorites in five categories in the Chicago Auto Show's sixth annual "Best of Show" balloting. In voting conducted over the 10-day public run of the nation's biggest auto show, winners in the contest's five categories were

02/21/2011 - Chicago Auto Show Posts Attendance Increase

The 2011 Chicago Auto Show closed Sunday night and enjoyed a 10 percent increase in attendance over its 10-day run when compared to a year ago.

02/20/2011 - Toyota Announces the Plural of Prius

Decade-Long Debate Laid to Rest with Recognition of the Term 'Prii.' Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc. today announced that the general public has selected 'Prii' as the preferred plural term for Prius. ​

02/20/2011 - Joliet Man Wins Toyota Prius at Chicago Auto Show

JOLIET MAN WINS NEW TOYOTA PRIUS AT CHICAGO AUTO SHOW CHICAGO, Ill., February 20, 2011 - Justin McNally, a 27-year-old resident of Joliet, has won a 2011 Toyota Prius, courtesy of the Chicagoland Toyota Dealers. "The Toyota 2011 Chicago Auto Show Prius Giveaway" was conducted on the dealers' Facebook page - www.facebook.com/chicagolandtoyotadealers, a site that informs visitors of Chicagoland Toyota Dealer promotions, contests and events throughout the area.

02/18/2011 - Some Like It Hot -- Dodge Introduces Durango Heat

Dodge is turning up the heat in the full-size SUV segment, introducing a new affordable performance package for the all-new 2011 Dodge Durango SUV - the Dodge Durango Heat. Designed to complement the performance-tuned Durango R/T, the new Heat package delivers aggressive styling, the high-performing 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine with 295 horsepower and a surprisingly affordable price.

02/18/2011 - Chicago & 350Green Announce Network of Vehicle Charging Stations

Today at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show Illinois Governor Pat Quinn and officials from the City of Chicago announced the selection of 350Green, a developer of electric vehicle (EV) charging networks, to design, build and operate a network of 280 EV charging stations throughout the Chicago area.

02/15/2011 - Chicago Auto Show charity benefit raises $1.9 million

Eighteen area charities tonight shared in nearly $2 million raised by the 2011 Chicago Auto Show's benevolent event, First Look for Charity, and two attendees left with the keys to new cars.

02/14/2011 - Auto Show Attendance Up 15% in First Weekend

Attendance for the first weekend of the Chicago Auto Show tracked ahead of last year's pace by 15 percent, according to show management.

02/09/2011 - BP Offers Free WiFi Lounge to Attendees

Are you looking for a comfortable place to file your Chicago Auto Show coverage or maybe just a place to relax? Stop by the BP Refuel Station.

02/09/2011 - Boy Scouts to Hold Pinewood Derby at Chicago Auto Show

The Pinewood Derby, the biggest auto race in the world, is coming to the Chicago Auto Show. Each year Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts carve wooden racing cars by hand in hopes of becoming the fastest, fanciest or most original racecar in town. The original green machine, no Pinewood Derby car has ever used a drop of gasoline. Gravity rules.

02/09/2011 - Blackhawks and Chicago Cubs License Plates For Sale At Chicago Auto Show

Jesse White Announces Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Cubs License Plates For Sale At Chicago Auto Show ​