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Chicago Automobile Trade Association Names Powering Chicago as a Premier Sponsor of its “Chicago Drives Electric” EV Test Drive and Educational Event

Sep 20, 2023 08:00 AM

The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), the area’s new-car dealer association and producer of the Chicago Auto Show, announces Powering Chicago, the voice of the unionized electrical industry in Chicago and Cook County, as a premier sponsor of the Chicago Drives Electric event, Sept. 29-Oct. 1.

Chicago Automobile Trade Association Brings Back Industry Partners for its 2023 Chicago Drives Electric Test Drive Event

Sep 14, 2023 08:00 AM

The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), the area’s new-car dealer association and producer of the Chicago Auto Show, is proud to announce the sponsors of its second-annual Chicago Drives Electric event to be held Sept. 29 – Oct. 1, 2023.

National Road Safety Soundation and Chicago Auto SHow Invite Area Teens to Encourage Passengers to Speak Up When in Vehicle Being Driven Unsafely

Sep 12, 2023 08:00 AM

Teens from Chicagoland and throughout Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and Iowa are invited to spread the word about passengers speaking up when in a vehicle being driven dangerously.

Chicago Automobile Trade Association Hosts Second Annual “Chicago Drives Electric” EV Test Drive and Educational Event: Sept. 29 – Oct. 1

Sep 07, 2023 08:00 AM

The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), the area’s new-car dealer association and producer of the Chicago Auto Show, announced the return of Chicago Drives Electric, to be held Sept. 29-Oct. 1. In alignment with National Drive Electric week, Chicago Drives Electric aims to raise awareness on a local level of the many benefits of all-electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles and help consumers understand how EVs can fit individual needs and lifestyles.

Chicagoland New-Car Dealers Raise More Than $100,000 for the USO through Barbecue for the Troops Fundraisers

Aug 24, 2023 08:00 AM

The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), the Chicago-area’s new-car dealer association, once again partnered with the USO to host the 10th annual USO Barbecue for the Troops fundraisers. More than 80 local new-car dealerships rallied their communities to bring in $100,453 for local military and their families. The barbecue events, held on July 15, featured everything from patriotic ceremonies, classic car shows, live music, games for kids of all ages and, of course, barbecues.

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.