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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.

FINAL DAYS TO SEE THE 2024 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW, FAMILY DAY, FEB. 19

Feb 16, 2023 09:00 AM

The Chicago Auto Show is proud to present Family Day, on its final day Monday, Feb. 19, in partnership with the Daily Herald and Meet Chicago Northwest. A variety of activities are planned throughout the day, from musical performances to kid-friendly events – all included in the price of a general admission ticket.

CHICAGO FRIDAY NIGHT FLIGHTS CRAFT BEER SAMPLING EVENT RETURNS TO 2023 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW FOR ANOTHER ROUND

Feb 15, 2023 08:00 AM

Chicago Friday Night Flights — a one-of-a-kind indoor craft beer sampling event — returns for another round at the 2023 Chicago Auto Show on Friday, Feb. 17 from 6-9 p.m. Produced in partnership with the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild, Choose Chicago and Toque and Bottle Advisory, Chicago Friday Night Flights provides attendees with 3-oz. samples of popular local brews along with full access to the nation’s largest auto show.

CHICAGO FRIDAY NIGHT FLIGHTS CRAFT BEER EVENT TAKING PLACE AT THE 2024 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW FEB. 16

Feb 15, 2023 01:16 AM

Chicago Friday Night Flights will once again be serving craft beer samples on the show floor of the Chicago Auto Show on Friday, Feb. 16 from 5-8 p.m. Chicago Friday Night Flights provides attendees with the opportunity to explore the show while utilizing their tasting pass to enjoy more than a dozen different beers.