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2024 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW CONTINUED STRONG PRESENCE FOR 116TH EDITION

Feb 22, 2024 08:00 AM

The 2024 Chicago Auto Show came to a successful close on Monday, Feb. 19, after a 10-day run at McCormick Place. The 116th edition of the show welcomed nearly 260,000 guests to experience the latest cars, trucks and SUVs, automotive technology and electric vehicles.

FIRST LOOK FOR CHARITY FUNDRAISER AT THE 2024 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW RAISES $2.8 MILLION FOR LOCAL CHARITIES

Feb 15, 2024 09:00 AM

The Chicago Auto Show raised more than $2.8 million benefiting 18 local charities at the First Look for Charity gala. All told, the black-tie benefit, held the evening before the show opened to the public, raised $2,804,014. The fundraiser’s 32-year event now tallies more than $62 million raised.

ASSOCIATION OF NATIONAL ADVERTISERS PRESENTS THE 2024 DRIVING INFLUENCE AWARD AT THE CHICAGO AUTO SHOW TO MINI USA

Feb 14, 2024 09:00 AM

The Association of National Advertisers (ANA) presented the 2024 Driving Influence Award at the Chicago Auto Show’s Media Preview Day to MINI USA’s Big Love campaign, which was conceived and produced by creative agency RQ. The annual award is given to a manufacturer harnessing the power of influencer marketing to creatively and authentically engage automotive customers. This year’s award highlighted campaigns that emphasized reaching women, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ consumers.

Chicago Auto Show’s What Drives Her Award Winners Announced

Feb 12, 2024 08:00 AM

Chicago Auto Show organizers, in partnership with A Girls Guide to Cars, held the seventh annual What Drives Her program during the show’s Media Preview on Thursday, Feb. 8. Industry leaders from across the country came together for a robust discussion and award recognition ceremony to highlight women in four different categories. The program gives industry leaders a stage to share trends, stories and personal anecdotes of the integral role that women hold in the auto industry.

CHICAGO AUTO SHOW OPENS DOORS ON 116TH EDITION OF THE SHOW

Feb 10, 2024 08:00 AM

The 2024 Chicago Auto Show is officially opens to the public today and continues through Monday, Feb. 19, Presidents Day, at McCormick Place.

ComEd Announces New EV Rebates for Business and Public Sector Customers; Applications to Open February 15

Feb 08, 2024 09:00 AM

As part of a larger investment to accelerate an equitable adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in northern Illinois, ComEd is launching two new business and public sector EV rebate programs. New programs will provide a total of $87 million this year to help reduce upfront costs of all-electric commercial and public sector fleet vehicle purchases and incentivize the buildout of more business and public charging across the region.

MIDWEST AUTOMOTIVE MEDIA ASSOCIATION CROWNS THE CHEVROLET TRAX AS “MAMA’S FAVORITE VEHICLE” OF 2024

Feb 08, 2024 09:00 AM

The Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) has awarded the Chevrolet Trax as MAMA’s Favorite Vehicle of 2024. The overall winner was voted on by the association’s 189 nationwide media members and announced at the Chicago Auto Show welcome breakfast on Feb. 8, 2024.

Toyota Helps Chicagoland Homeless Families While Showcasing New Products at the 2024 Chicago Auto Show

Feb 07, 2024 08:00 AM

Chicagoans will get a chance to see a stable of exciting new products from Toyota, including a few vehicles not on sale yet, at the 2024 Chicago Auto Show. But first, while preparing to showcase an array of new vehicles, Toyota will highlight its commitment to support Chicagoland unhoused families through its “Walk In My Boots” community outreach project.

“CHICAGO DRIVES ELECTRIC” INDOOR TEST TRACK, POWERED BY COMED, RETURNS TO THE CHICAGO AUTO SHOW FLOOR

Feb 07, 2024 08:00 AM

The 2024 Chicago Auto Show welcomes new and returning brands to its indoor electric vehicle (EV) test track, Chicago Drives Electric, powered by ComEd. This expanded EV hub will be a one-stop destination for attendees to experience the latest brands and to learn about all aspects of EV mobility and lifestyle, including at-home charging, range anxiety, maintenance and associated EV ownership costs.

CHICAGO AUTO SHOW INTRODUCES NEW AUTOMOTIVE CAREER DAY FOR STUDENTS

Feb 06, 2024 08:00 AM

For the first time, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), producers of the Chicago Auto Show, will host “Driving Future Leaders: Automotive Career Day” at the 2024 Chicago Auto Show on Tuesday, Feb. 13. This educational event is geared towards students, primarily in secondary education, and aims to highlight the vast career opportunities available across the dynamic auto industry.