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Chicago Auto Show organizers will once again honor those who serve by hosting First Responders and Military Appreciation Day on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, at McCormick Place. On this special day, all first responders (including police officers, EMTs, paramedics and firefighters) as well as U.S. military members (both currently serving military and military veterans), will

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The Chicago Auto Show’s 34th First Look for Charity gala will take place on Friday, Feb. 6, from 7-11 p.m. at McCormick Place. The gala is produced by the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), the organization that represents local new-car dealers, and raises more than $2 million annually for 18 Chicago area charities.  This black-tie

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Chicago Auto Show organizers have teamed up once again with the Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) to produce Miles Per Hour, an indoor run guiding participants through the 2026 Chicago Auto Show on Sunday, Feb. 8. Appropriately named, Miles Per Hour challenges runners to see how far they can run in one hour, thus finding

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Following ongoing conversations and persistent feedback from manufacturers, and in response to the evolving media landscape, the 2026 Chicago Auto Show will consolidate to a single-day Media Preview on Friday, February 6, 2026. The Chicago Auto Show’s Media Preview will now take place on Friday, February 6 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., delivering a

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Chicago Auto Show organizers, in partnership with A Girls Guide to Cars, have announced that the What Drives Her networking event and awards program will return to the show’s industry day for the ninth year. What Drives Her was started in 2017 as a way to bring together influential women in the automotive industry and

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The Chicago Auto Show has partnered once again with the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago to provide exhibitors, media and attendees with exclusive room rates for the 2026 show, taking place Feb. 7-16 at McCormick Place. The 2026 Chicago Auto Show promises a more immersive experience with the debut of Chi-Town Alley, a vibrant showcase

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The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), producer of the Chicago Auto Show, released the dates and plans for the 2026 event, held Feb. 7-16 at McCormick Place. Marking its 118th edition, the show will offer attendees an engaging experience with the latest new vehicles, outdoor ride-and-drives and indoor test tracks. “Every year, the Chicago Auto

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The Chicago Auto Show has launched a fully redesigned version of its official website, ChicagoAutoShow.com, as part of its efforts to enhance the digital experience for attendees, exhibitors and media ahead of the upcoming 2026 show. The new site reflects the excitement and innovation of the Chicago Auto Show itself, which has long been a

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The Chicago Auto Show is shifting gears for 2026 with a brand-new, high-energy addition to the show floor: Chi-Town Alley. This immersive exhibit celebrates the city’s vibrant car culture and invites attendees to experience and engage with Chicago’s diverse automotive communities. Designed to spotlight the pride and creativity of local enthusiasts, Chi-Town Alley will reimagine

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The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), producer of the Chicago Auto Show, proudly announces two new charitable organizations to join the list of beneficiaries for First Look for Charity: The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago and Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana. Additionally, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago returns to the

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