Press Releases - Media | Chicago Auto Show

Chicago Automobile Trade Association Donates $1,500 to the Chicago Community Works & Sports Alternative

Jul 27, 2023 08:00 AM

The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), Chicagoland’s new-car dealer association, recently donated $1,500 to the Chicago Community Works and Sports Alternative. The donation came via the CATA’s Chicagoland Dealers Care program in conjunction with a $5,000 donation by Pugi Auto Group of Downers Grove. Through Chicagoland Dealers Care, the CATA matches up to $1,500 of a member dealer’s donation to local charitable organizations.

10th Annual USO Barbecue for the Troops Fundraisers Set to Take Place on July 15 at 80 Chicagoland New-Car Dealers

Jul 06, 2023 08:00 AM

Chicagoland’s new-car dealers are firing up the grills to raise awareness and funds for local military and their families. The 10th Annual USO Barbecue for the Troops community fundraising events will take place throughout the area on Saturday, July 15. More than 80 dealerships have signed on to support the cause, and are planning to offer everything from patriotic ceremonies, classic car shows, live music, games for kids of all ages and – of course – barbecue.

CHICAGO AUTOMOBILE TRADE ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES 2023-2024 EXECUTIVE BOARD; RE-ELECTS FOUR MEMBERS TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jun 22, 2023 08:00 AM

Kelly Webb Roberts of Webb Automotive Group, was recently elected as the 2023-2024 Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) chairwoman and the 2024 Chicago Auto Show co-chairwoman, making her the first female to hold that position. Webb Roberts will lead a board of 12 dealers and succeeds JC Phelan, who is serving as chairman of the 2024 Chicago Auto Show.

Chicago Automobile Trade Association Awards the 2023 Spirit of Carol Cooling Scholarship to John Hersey High School Student

May 24, 2023 08:00 AM

The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), Chicagoland's new-car dealer association, today presented the 2023 Spirit of Carol Cooling Scholarship to John Hersey High School graduating senior Maya Wasilewski.

Chicago Automobile Trade Association Donates $1,500 to Violet Foundation for Pediatric Brain Cancer

May 15, 2023 08:00 AM

The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), Chicagoland’s new-car dealer association, recently donated $1,500 to Violet Foundation for Pediatric Brain Cancer. The donation came via the CATA’s Chicagoland Dealers Care program in conjunction with a $10,000 donation by Napleton’s Countryside Mazda.

Greater Chicago Ford Dealers Contribute to $1 Million Scholarship Program to Support Students Pursuing Careers as Automotive Technicians

Mar 31, 2023 08:00 AM

The Greater Chicago Ford dealers are partnering with the Ford Fund, the philanthropic arm of Ford Motor Company, to provide a million dollars in scholarship funding to help support students pursuing careers as automotive technicians.

CHICAGOLAND DEALERS CARE: The Chicago Auto Show Hosts its Annual Blood and Food Drives

Mar 03, 2023 08:00 AM

The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), Chicagoland's new-car dealer association continues to show their care and support to the community by sponsoring Versiti Blood Center of Illinois and A Safe Haven food drive at the 2023 Chicago Auto Show. Emblematic of the new-car dealer members’ dedication to the community, the Chicago Auto Show’s annual blood drive and food drive each resulted in remarkable success.

THE 2023 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW CONTINUES ITS STRONG REBOUND, SIGNALING A RETURN FOR AUTO SHOWS

Feb 23, 2023 08:00 AM

The 115th edition of the Chicago Auto Show concluded on Monday, Feb. 20 after a successful 10-day run at McCormick Place that saw a dramatic increase in overall attendance compared to the previous year. The only major auto show not to miss a beat as a result of the pandemic, the Chicago show grew back to its traditional two-hall footprint in 2023 and welcomed more than 300,000 total attendees—100,000 more than the previous year.

LAST CHANCE TO SEE THE 2023 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW, FAMILY DAY, FEB. 20

Feb 18, 2023 08:00 AM

The Chicago Auto Show is proud to partner with the Daily Herald to present Family Day, on its final day Monday, Feb. 20. A host of activities are planned throughout the day, from musical performances to kid-friendly events.

CHICAGO AUTO SHOW’S WHAT DRIVES HER PROGRAM AWARDS FEMALE AUTOMOTIVE LEADERS

Feb 17, 2023 08:00 AM

Chicago Auto Show organizers, in partnership with A Girls Guide to Cars and Women in Automotive, held the sixth What Drives Her program during the show’s Media Preview on Friday, Feb. 10. Industry leaders from across the country came together for a robust discussion and award recognition ceremony to highlight women in four different categories: Rising Star, Best in Craft Media, Automotive Ally, and Best Retailer.