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Drive Safe Chicago Contest Invites Teens to Help Spread Dangers of Drowsy Driving

The Chicago Auto Show partnered again with The National Road Safety Foundation (NRSF), a nonprofit group that promotes safe driving behavior, to launch the fifth annual Drive Safe Chicago contest. Teens from Chicagoland and neighboring states are invited to submit ideas for a 30-second public service announcement (PSA) on the dangers of distracted driving.

CHICAGO AUTO SHOW ANNOUNCES 2019 DATES, LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE

As auto show season shifts into high gear, Chicago Auto Show organizers announce the 2019 public show dates, Feb. 9-18, and reveal the show's new website featuring responsive design, improved online ticketing, social media integration and dedicated exhibitor, media and sponsor microsites.

Chicago Automobile Trade Association Donates $1,500 to DuPage Pads

The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), the area's new-car dealer association, donated $1,500 to DuPagePads through its Chicagoland Dealers Care program. CATA dealer member Continental Acura of Naperville recently contributed $25,000 to the charity.

Chicago Automobile Trade Association Matches Continental Toyota's Donation to Plant with Purpose

Chicagoland's new-car dealer association, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), recently matched Continental Toyota's $850 contribution to global charity Plant with Purpose, which empowers families living in extreme rural poverty in eight developing countries around the world.

Chicago-area Dealers Set New Record in Sixth-Annual USO Barbecue for the Troops Program

The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), Chicagoland's new-car dealer association, partnered with USO of Illinois again this summer to host the sixth-annual USO Barbecue for the Troops initiative. This July, a record 115 dealerships rallied their communities to raise a total of $182,000 for local military.

Chicago Automobile Trade Association Donates $1,500 to Inside Out Club of DuPage County

The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), the area's new-car dealer association, donated $1,500 to Inside Out Club, formerly isupportcommunity.org, through its Chicagoland Dealers Care program. CATA dealer member Continental Mazda of Naperville recently contributed $5,000 to the charity.

KELLY NISSAN OF OAK LAWN OWNER ELECTED TO CHICAGO AUTOMOBILE TRADE ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Ryan Kelly, owner of Kelly Nissan, Oak Lawn, Illinois, was recently elected to the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) board of directors.

Chicagoland New-Car Dealers to Host USO Barbecue for the Troops Fundraisers on July 14

The Chicagoland new-car dealers are once again on a summertime mission to raise awareness and funds for local military and their families. For the sixth consecutive year, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) and its dealer members have partnered with USO of Illinois to host "Barbecue for the Troops" community fundraising events spanning Chicagoland on Saturday, July 14.

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

The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), Chicago metropolitan area's new-car dealer association, presented the fifth annual Spirit of Carol Cooling Scholarship - a $1,000 grant - to John Hersey High School graduating senior Lucas Philip during an in-school presentation.

Best of Show Results -- Consumers Pick Their Favorite Vehicles and Exhibit at the 2018 Chicago Auto Show

For the 13th consecutive year, consumer voters selected their favorites in five categories in the Chicago Auto Show's “Best of Show” balloting.