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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 11:05 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 10:05 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.

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 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 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.

FastSensor Partners With Chicago Auto Show to Elevate Exhibitor Analytics and Engagement

Nov 07, 2024 11:00 AM

FastSensor, a pioneer in AI-powered analytics for live events, is thrilled to announce its partnership with the Chicago Auto Show, one of the most influential and attended automotive exhibitions in North America. This partnership marks a significant milestone in the trade show industry by bringing cutting-edge visitor engagement insights to exhibitors, enabling them to optimize their strategies and amplify their impact during the event.

ComEd Rebates Now Available for Pre-Owned Electric Fleet Vehicles

Oct 29, 2024 11:00 AM

As part of a larger investment to accelerate the equitable growth of electric vehicles (EVs) in northern Illinois, ComEd is announcing that its business and public sector fleet EV rebate program can now be utilized for the purchase of certified, pre-owned electric fleet vehicles and repowered battery electric vehicles to help reduce the costs of transitioning to electric commercial and public sector fleets.