Press Releases - Media | Chicago Auto Show

TOYOTA MILES PER HOUR INDOOR RUN RETURNS TO THE 2025 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW FLOOR ON FEB. 9

Jan 21, 2025 10:00 AM

Chicago Auto Show organizers have teamed up once again with the Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) to produce the Toyota Miles Per Hour, an indoor run that guides participants though the 2025 Chicago Auto Show on Sunday, Feb. 9. Appropriately named, Miles Per Hour—sponsored by Toyota—challenges runners to see how far they can run in one hour, thus finding their own personal “miles per hour.”

Chicago Auto Show's 2025 First Look for Charity Gala Aims to Raise Millions for 18 Local Nonprofits

Jan 13, 2025 03:40 PM

The Chicago Auto Show’s 33rd First Look for Charity gala will take place on Friday, Feb. 7, 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.

DriveChicago.com Re-Launches Nation's Only Association-Run Automotive Marketplace

Jan 07, 2025 09:00 AM

For more than a decade, DriveChicago.com has been a pivotal platform in aiding the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) in connecting in-market car shoppers with its dealer members. Today, through strategic partnerships with Automotive Internet Media (AIM), AutoSales.com, and WebBuy Digital Retailing, DriveChicago.com unveils a completely revamped website, offering a significantly enhanced user experience that directly links shoppers to specific vehicle detail pages on dealer websites.

Chicagoland Dealers Wrap Up Year of Giving this Holiday Season

Dec 20, 2024 11:14 AM

This holiday season, local car dealers have teamed up with charitable organizations to give back to their communities and help fulfill holiday wishes of those less fortunate. Chicagoland’s new-car dealers understand the vital impact their businesses have on the communities they serve, which is why they’re going the extra mile this holiday season for causes that hold a special meaning to them.

WHAT DRIVES HER AWARDS RETURN TO 2025 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW

Dec 17, 2024 10:10 AM

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 eighth year. What Drives Her was started in 2017 as a way to bring together influential women in the automotive industry and amplify the female leadership and innovation contributions across manufacturing, retailers, media and beyond.

2025 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW DATES AND EVENT HIGHLIGHTS ANNOUNCED

Dec 11, 2024 10:00 AM

The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), producer of the Chicago Auto Show, released the dates and plans for the 2025 event, held Feb. 8-17 at McCormick Place. Showgoers can once again expect an engaging show with the latest new vehicles, outdoor ride-and-drives and indoor test tracks, including the return of Chicago Drives Electric, a one-stop-shop for electric vehicle ride-alongs and education.

Chicago Auto Show Partners with FastSensor to Enhance Exhibitor Analytics at the 2025 Show

Nov 20, 2024 09:40 AM

The Chicago Auto Show, which runs Feb. 8-17 at McCormick Place, is excited to announce a new partnership with FastSensor, a leader in AI-powered analytics for in-person events. This partnership aims to bring cutting-edge visitor engagement insights to exhibitors of the 2025 Chicago Auto Show, enabling show producers and exhibitors alike to optimize strategies and amplify impact throughout the event.

Chicago Automobile Trade Association Donates $1,500 to Court Appointed Special Advocate of River Valley via Chicagoland Dealers Care Program

Nov 19, 2024 01:00 PM

The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), Chicagoland’s new-car dealer association, recently donated $1,500 to Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) of River Valley. The donation came in conjunction with Ron Tirapelli Ford and the Chicagoland Dealers Care program, an initiative that matches CATA dealer donations of up to $1,500 for local charitable organizations. The dealership has donated more than $10,000 to CASA of River Valley.

Chicago Automobile Trade Association Donates $1,500 to Open Arms Mission via Chicagoland Dealers Care Program

Nov 19, 2024 01:00 PM

The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), Chicagoland’s new-car dealer association, recently donated $1,500 to Open Arms Mission. The donation came in conjunction with Raymond Chevrolet of Antioch and the Chicagoland Dealers Care program, an initiative that matches CATA dealer donations of up to $1,500 for local charitable organizations.

Chicago Automobile Trade Association Donates $1,500 to Jeeps on the Run via Chicagoland Dealers Care Program

Nov 13, 2024 08:00 AM

The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), Chicagoland’s new-car dealer association, recently donated $1,500 to Jeeps on the Run (JOTR) and its mission to support the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. The donation came in conjunction with Fox Lake-based Ray Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and the Chicagoland Dealers Care program, an initiative that matches CATA dealer donations of up to $1,500 for local charitable organizations.