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02/10/2011 - All-New Ford Focus Electric: The Most Maintenance-Free Ford Ever

CHICAGO, Feb. 9, 2011 – When it comes to regularly scheduled maintenance, the Ford Focus Electric will be the easiest car to own that Ford Motor Company has ever built.

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.

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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

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02/08/2011 - Toyota to Host an Array of Pro Athletes, Special Guests at Chicago Auto Show

CHICAGO, Ill., February 8, 2011 – Toyota will be hosting several local celebrities in its exhibit during Public Days at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show.

02/07/2011 - U.S. Army shows off green vehicles at Chicago Auto Show

CHICAGO, Illinois - The U.S. Army booth at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show will highlight two hybrid powered combat vehicles that offer both fuel economy and stealth. The Quantum Technologies Clandestine Extended Range Vehicle (CERV) and the Future Tactical Truck System (FTTS) represent the Army initiative to provide next generation Joint Light Tactical Vehicles and high performance light duty off-road hybrid trucks.

02/07/2011 - 2012 Acura TL Debut to be Webcast Live from Chicago Auto Show

TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 7, 2011 –Acura will debut the newly refined 2012 TL at the Chicago Auto Show on February 9, 2011 at 10:45 AM CST. The reveal will take place in the Acura booth located in the North Hall of the McCormick Plaza.

02/07/2011 - Chrysler Brand Launches New Marketing and Advertising Campaign

While many sponsors revealed their advertising plans for Sunday’s Super Bowl, the Chrysler brand remained tight lipped to create a stronger impact for the reveal of their new marketing and advertising campaign featuring famous Detroiter, Eminem. The brand’s new spot, “Born of Fire,” features the all-new 2011 Chrysler 200 and reveals the brand’s new tagline, “Imported from Detroit.”

Chrysler Group LLC today announced the new 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible will make its worldwide auto show debut at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show, starting with the media days on February 9th. Consumers can check out the new convertible February 11 – 20 at McCormick Place, the home of the 103rd edition of the Chicago Auto Show.

02/04/2011 - Hyundai to debut new rally car in Chicago

Hyundai Motor America will debut a new rally car at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show. The car will be unveiled at Hyundai's press conference at 9:45 February 9.

CHICAGO, Ill., February 3, 2011 – While most automakers will be showcasing their trucks and sport utility vehicles in the carpeted confines of McCormick Place’s convention center, Toyota is providing visitors to the Chicago Auto Show a unique opportunity to experience the handling and capability of its award-winning vehicles in a more fitting, rugged environment.

02/02/2011 - Lexus Exhibit Will Exude ‘Performance’ At 2011 Chicago Auto Show

CHICAGO, Ill., February 2, 2011 – While luxury is at the heart of Lexus, the automaker will be showing off a bit of its wild side at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show.

01/31/2011 - Toyota Increases Its Presence at 2011 Chicago Auto Show

CHICAGO, Ill., January 31, 2011 – With the start of the Chicago Auto Show a little more than one week away, Toyota is close to completing the largest exhibit the automaker has ever built for an auto show in the United States. The record-breaking 45,070-square-foot exhibit will highlight new and existing vehicles, as well as the technologies and safety systems that have enabled Toyota to become one of the most revered companies in the auto industry.

01/26/2011 - Audi launches eco-friendly auto show initiative

Audi has extended its commitment to technological innovation and environmental stewardship by giving auto show attendees the ability to have electronic brochures of Audi’s 2011 lineup delivered instantly to their mobile phones as an alternative to printed copies.

01/26/2011 - Chicagoland Toyota Dealers to give away new Prius

Local Residents Must Access Chicagoland Toyota Dealers Facebook Page To Enter Contest to win a new Toyota Prius at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – President and CEO of Volkswagen of America, Jonathan Browning, will be the featured speaker of the February meeting of the prestigious Economic Club of Chicago (ECC) luncheon held at the Chicago Auto Show. The event will be held in the Vista Ballroom of McCormick Place at noon on February 9, 2011 during the show’s two-day media preview.

01/11/2011 - McCormick Reforms Continue to Benefit Exhibitors

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – Officials from McCormick Place, home of the Chicago Auto Show since 1961, have implemented another round of reforms that are designed to increase flexibility for conventions and tradeshows in Chicago. Following quickly after Phase One reforms, which most notably expanded exhibitor rights, this second round of changes aims to make McCormick Place even more inviting to current and potential exhibitors.

01/11/2011 - First Look for Charity to benefit 18 Chicago charities

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – The Chicago Auto Show’s annual black-tie benevolent event, First Look for Charity, will benefit 18 deserving Chicago area charities on February 10, 2011. First Look gives attendees an elegant, inaugural preview of the Chicago Auto Show and treats ticket holders to a night of sophisticated entertainment.

01/07/2011 - Ford VP Jim Farley to address MAMA at the Chicago Auto Show

The 2011 Chicago Auto Show is excited to announce Ford Motor Company Group Vice President of Marketing and Communications Jim Farley will deliver the keynote address on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 to members of the Midwest Automotive Media Association. As in years previous, the MAMA breakfast stands as the opening to the show's two-day media preview.

12/29/2010 - Chicago Auto Show offers Innovative Texting Program for Exhibitors

Texting has become the most powerful and effective communication tool in use today. There are more text messages sent each month than phone calls placed. With more than over 270 million mobile phones in the United States and 100 billion texts sent each month, text messaging has become the preferred form of communication for millions of consumers.

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