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Powering Chicago Returns to the 2023 Chicago Auto Show As Premier Sponsor

Jan 24, 2023 09:00 AM

Powering Chicago, the labor-management partnership between International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 134 and the Electrical Contractors' Association of Chicago and Cook County, returns as premier sponsor of the 2023 Chicago Auto Show and the newly-expanded Chicago Drives Electric indoor EV test track.

Three Area Teens Named Finalists in Drive Safe Chicago Contest

Jan 20, 2023 09:00 AM

Three teens have been selected by the National Road Safety Foundation (NRSF) as finalists in the eighth Drive Safe Chicago public service announcement contest, in partnership with the Chicago Auto Show. Teens from Illinois and surrounding states submitted ideas for a 30-second PSA to help get the word out to empower passengers to speak up when in a vehicle being driven dangerously.

WGN-TV TO AIR “2023 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW” SPECIAL LIVE

Jan 18, 2023 09:00 AM

The “2023 Chicago Auto Show” will be broadcast LIVE on Friday, February 10 from 7-8pm CT on Chicago’s Very Own WGN-TV and livestreamed on the WGN+ TV streaming app on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Apple TV; online at WGNTV.com/Live and the WGN-TV News mobile app.

Toyota Miles Per Hour Heats Up the 2023 Chicago Auto Show With Indoor Run on Feb. 12

Jan 18, 2023 09:00 AM

Producers of the Chicago Auto Show have partnered once again with the Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) to host Miles Per Hour, an indoor run that guides participants through a 2.4-mile loop during the 2023 Chicago Auto Show on Sunday, Feb. 12. Sponsored by Toyota, Miles Per Hour appropriately describes the premise of the run: participants will cover as much distance as possible within a one-hour timeframe.

Chicago Auto Show Announces Hyatt Regency McCormick Place as Official Hotel Partner

Jan 11, 2023 09:00 AM

The Chicago Auto Show is partnering once again with the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place to provide exhibitors, media and consumers with special room rates surrounding the 2023 show, Feb. 11-20 at McCormick Place. This year’s event grows back into two exhibit halls and is positioned to be the most experiential yet. The 2023 show will feature a record-breaking seven indoor test tracks, four outdoor test drive opportunities on city streets and an all-new Chicago Drives Electric indoor EV track.

2023 Chicago Auto Show Gala Set to Raise Millions For 18 Area Charities

Jan 03, 2023 09:00 AM

The Chicago Auto Show’s 31st First Look for Charity black-tie gala will take place on Friday, Feb. 10 from 7-11 p.m. at McCormick Place. The gala, produced by the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), the organization that represents local new-car dealers, is expected to bring in at least $2 million for 18 Chicago area charities.

Chicago Auto Show and Association of National Advertisers Partner on 2023 Driving Influence Award

Dec 19, 2022 09:00 AM

As part of the Chicago Auto Show’s partnership with the Association of National Advertisers (ANA), campaign submissions are now being accepted for the 2023 Driving Influence Award. Show organizers are encouraging its automotive manufacturer exhibitors to submit a creative and effective influencer marketing campaign for consideration.

Chicago Auto Show Reopens North Exhibit Hall, Returns to a Two-Hall Show

Dec 15, 2022 09:00 AM

The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), producer of the Chicago Auto Show, today announced it will reopen the north exhibit hall of McCormick Place, expanding once again to a two-hall show and reenlisting brands that missed during the pandemic. The 2023 show, Feb. 11-20, is positioned to be the most experiential Chicago Auto Show yet, offering outdoor ride-and-drives as well as a handful of brand-new indoor test tracks including a 100,000 sq.-ft. destination featuring EV test drives.

Chicago Automobile Trade Association Donates $1,500 to the Highland Park Shooting Response Fund through Chicagoland Dealers Care Program

Nov 17, 2022 09:00 AM

This week the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) matched Gregory Hyundai Genesis’ dealership donation of $1,500 to the Highland Park Community Foundation’s July 4th Shooting Response Fund. The contribution was made possible by the CATA’s Chicagoland Dealers Care initiative in which the CATA matches an area new-car dealer’s donation to a charity of their choice.

TIME AND ALLY FINANCIAL HONOR FOX LAKE DEALER

Oct 18, 2022 09:00 AM

The nomination of Ray Scarpelli, dealer principal at Ray Chevrolet and Ray Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Fox Lake, Illinois, for the 2023 TIME Dealer of the Year award was announced today by TIME.