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Sep 07, 2012

Chevrolet has BIG plans for its new small car

Posted by: Mark Bilek on Sep 07, 2012

While the subcompact Chevy Sonic made big noise at the Chicago Auto Show last year, Chevrolet is poised to introduce an even smaller car called Spark this fall. Spark is an "A" class car, meaning its competitors here in the States are the Fiat 500, Scion iQ and Toyota Yaris.

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Sep 06, 2012

New Toyota Sales Training Center Coming Soon to Chicagoland

Posted by: Jennifer Morand on Sep 06, 2012

Exciting news came out of Toyota’s regional headquarters yesterday: Toyota broke ground on a regional sales training center that will be located in Aurora.

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Aug 30, 2012

Want to raise a little money for your community group? Drive a Ford!

Posted by: Jennifer Morand on Aug 30, 2012

Piggybacking on Ford’s very successful Drive 4 UR School initiative, the Dearborn, Michigan, automaker recently launched the Drive 4 UR Community program to help raise money for local charities.

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Aug 23, 2012

Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Luxury Vehicle Introductions: Top 5 Picks

Posted by: Jennifer Morand on Aug 23, 2012

Par for the course, Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance was yet again the place to be and be seen for uber-rich auto aficionados. Traditionally featuring some of the nation’s most pristine examples of yesteryear’s finest luxury offerings, Pebble Beach played host to a couple luxury and concept car reveals. We’ve selected our top five picks and think they provide some tasty automotive eye candy.

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Aug 17, 2012

Toyota Gives Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle to Local Disabled Army Veteran

Posted by: Jennifer Morand on Aug 17, 2012

One week from today, National Mobility Awareness Month Local Heroes winner Ron Miner of Frankfort will receive the keys to his new wheelchair accessible vehicle – a 2012 Toyota Sienna BraunAbility Rampvan – to further empower his active lifestyle.

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Aug 15, 2012

Nissan's new Pathfinder - Back to the Future

Posted by: Mark Bilek on Aug 15, 2012

Nissan is set to take Pathfinder back to the future this fall with an all-new design. Pathfinder was one of the first four-door SUVs when it was introduced back in 1987. The original utilized revolutionary (for the time) unibody construction, which saves both weight and maximizes interior space when compared to a conventional body-on-frame vehicle. That first Pathfinder sold well and was continuously evolved up until 2004.

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Aug 10, 2012

Audi's Glimpse into the Future: 2013 R8 e-tron to Debut Motorsport-inspired Digital Rear-view Mirror

Posted by: Jennifer Morand on Aug 10, 2012

Today’s vehicles have high trunks, small rear windows and thick roof pillars. So, the effectiveness of the rear-view mirror is greatly reduced. Imagine if you will a rear-view mirror that has a 20-percent greater field of view, isn’t hampered by a tall decklid and can see through roof pillars.

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Aug 08, 2012

Honda Previews New Accord

Posted by: Mark Bilek on Aug 08, 2012

Calling it the "most sculpted Accord ever," Honda has finally taken the wraps off the 2013 Accord. Sharing lines and proportions of the Accord coupe concept that was at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show, the '13 Accord promises to be even more spacious and luxurious inside and smaller outside than the current model.

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Aug 01, 2012

Buick's Marketing Manager Delivers Manufacturer Updates During Midwest Automotive Media Association

Posted by: Jennifer Morand on Aug 01, 2012

Yesterday, members of the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) got a brand status update from Buick's Marketing Manager during the association's monthly luncheon and meeting.

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Jul 26, 2012

Anderson Animal Shelter Receives Support from the Chicagoland Dealers Care Program & St. Charles Toy

Posted by: Jennifer Morand on Jul 26, 2012

The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) teamed up with local dealer St. Charles Toyota to donate $1,500 to the Anderson Animal Shelter of South Elgin as part of the association's Chicagoland Dealers Care program.

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