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Chicagoland New-Car Dealers to Host USO Barbecue for the Troops Fundraisers on July 16

Jul 08, 2022 08:00 AM

Chicagoland’s new-car dealers are once again on a summertime mission to raise awareness and funds for local military and their families. For the ninth year, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) and its dealer members have partnered with USO Illinois to host Barbecue for the Troops grassroots community fundraising events throughout the area on Saturday, July 16.

Jerry Haggerty of Jerry Haggerty Chevrolet Elected to Chicago Automobile Trade Association Board of Directors

Jul 07, 2022 09:00 AM

Jerry Haggerty, owner of Jerry Haggerty Chevrolet, was recently elected to the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) board of directors.

Emir Abinion of Fox Valley Auto Group Elected to Chicago Automobile Trade Association Board of Directors

Jul 07, 2022 09:00 AM

Emir Abinion, owner of Fox Valley Volkswagen and Fox Valley Buick GMC, was recently elected to the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) board of directors.

Chicago Automobile Trade Association Elects Two New Members and Re-Elects Two Existing Members to its Board of Directors

Jul 05, 2022 09:00 AM

Emir Abinion (Fox Valley Buick GMC, St. Charles; Fox Valley Volkswagen, St. Charles); and Jerry Haggerty (Jerry Haggerty Chevrolet, Glen Ellyn; Haggerty Ford, West Chicago; Haggerty Buick GMC, Villa Park) have been elected to the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) board of directors. Incumbents JC Phelan (Jack Phelan Chevrolet, Lyons; Jack Phelan Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram, Countryside), and Ryan Kelly (Kelly Nissan, Oak Lawn) return for third- and second-year terms, respectively.

Chicago Auto Show Revs Up Communications and Marketing Efforts With Staff Addition

May 23, 2022 09:00 AM

Keeping pace with trends in the ever-changing traditional and social media landscape, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association, producer of the Chicago Auto Show, announces a new communications and marketing team hire, Hayley Feichter, designed to further grow the association's and auto show's marketing reach.

Chicago Automobile Trade Association Awards the 2022 Spirit of Carol Cooling Scholarship to John Hersey High School Student

May 18, 2022 12:00 PM

The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) presented the 2022 Spirit of Carol Cooling Scholarship to John Hersey High School graduating senior Grace Listopad.

Subaru Debuts Refreshed 2023 Legacy With New Front Styling, Enhanced Safety Features, and Updated Multimedia

May 12, 2022 09:00 AM

The 2023 Legacy lineup receives a bolder look thanks to a new front fascia incorporating a more prominent grille and redesigned LED headlights. The sedan comes standard with the latest generation of EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology and the enhanced system operates more smoothly and under a greater range of conditions. These improvements are thanks to a wider field of view, updated control software, and the addition of an electric brake booster.

DRIVESAFE CHICAGO CONTEST VOTING NOW OPEN

Mar 07, 2022 09:00 AM

Three local teens have been identified by the National Road Safety Foundation (NRSF) as finalists in the seventh Drive Safe Chicago teen public service announcement (PSA) challenge, in partnership with the Chicago Auto Show and Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), producer of the Chicago Auto Show. Dozens of entries submitted by teens from Illinois and surrounding states all included ideas for a 30-second PSA about the dangers of distracted driving.

Chicago Automobile Trade Association Names Jennifer Morand President of Association and General Manager of the Chicago Auto Show

Feb 28, 2022 09:00 AM

The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) today announced that Jennifer Morand was named co-CEO of the 500-member dealer association. She joins David Sloan in the top job as they together lead the organization that represents the Chicago area's franchised, new-car dealers and produces the annual Chicago Auto Show. Effective March 1, Morand will officially transition to the role of President of the CATA and General Manager of the Chicago Auto Show.

2022 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW WRAPS UP ITS RETURN TO FEBRUARY

Feb 22, 2022 09:00 AM

The 2022 Chicago Auto Show concluded its 10-day run at McCormick Place on Presidents Day. Despite facing ongoing hurdles of producing a show in the midst of a global pandemic and vehicle inventory shortages, show organizers were able to bring back First Look for Charity, host a successful Media Preview and safely welcome hundreds of thousands of people to the public show. This month, eager attendees traveled to McCormick Place to get a look at the latest cars, trucks, SUVs and EVs, including a b