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CHICAGO AUTOMOBILE TRADE ASSOCIATION'S "CHICAGO DRIVES ELECTRIC" EV TEST DRIVE AND EDUCATIONAL EVENT SUCCESSFULLY CONCLUDES

Oct 10, 2022 09:00 AM

The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), the area's new-car dealer association and producer of the Chicago Auto Show, successfully concluded Chicago Drives Electric-its first-ever electric vehicle experiential test drive and educational event. Due to the event's overwhelming success among EV intenders, organizers plan to bring Chicago Drives Electric indoors to the 2023 Chicago Auto Show this February, 11-20, at McCormick Place.

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

Sep 20, 2022 09:00 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 first-ever Chicago Drives Electric event, Sept. 29-Oct. 2.

Charge Enterprises Named Premiere Sponsor of Chicago Drives Electric

Sep 19, 2022 09:00 AM

The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), the area’s new-car dealer association and producer of the Chicago Auto Show, is proud to name Charge Enterprises, Inc. as a premier sponsor of its upcoming Chicago Drives Electric event to be held Sept. 29 – Oct. 2, 2022.

Chicago Automobile Trade Association Announces Key Industry Partners For Chicago Drives Electric, An EV Test Drive and Educational Event

Sep 15, 2022 09:00 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 first-ever Chicago Drives Electric event to be held Sept. 29 – Oct. 2, 2022.

CHICAGO AUTOMOBILE TRADE ASSOCIATION HOSTS ITS FIRST-EVER CHICAGO DRIVES ELECTRIC EV TEST DRIVE AND EDUCATIONAL EVENT: SEPT. 29 - OCT. 2

Sep 06, 2022 09:00 AM

The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), the area’s new-car dealer association and producer of the Chicago Auto Show, is plugging into the electric vehicle (EV) revolution by hosting its first-ever Chicago Drives Electric event, Sept. 29-Oct. 2, aimed at educating media and consumers on the topic and how franchised new-car dealerships play a critical role in widespread EV adoption.

More Than 60 Chicagoland New-Car Dealers Raise $81,000 through USO Barbecue for the Troops Fundraisers

Aug 23, 2022 09:00 AM

For the ninth year, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), the Chicago-area's new-car dealer association, partnered with the USO Illinois to host Barbecue for the Troops fundraisers. This summer, 63 local new-car dealerships fired up their grills to host community Barbecue for the Troops events featuring everything from patriotic ceremonies, classic car shows, live music, games for kids of all ages and, of course, barbecues. The dealerships rallied their communities once again ...

Chicagoland New-Car Dealers to Host USO Barbecue for the Troops Fundraisers on July 16

Jul 08, 2022 08:00 AM

Chicagoland’s new-car dealers are once again on a summertime mission to raise awareness and funds for local military and their families. For the ninth year, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) and its dealer members have partnered with USO Illinois to host Barbecue for the Troops grassroots community fundraising events throughout the area on Saturday, July 16.

Jerry Haggerty of Jerry Haggerty Chevrolet Elected to Chicago Automobile Trade Association Board of Directors

Jul 07, 2022 09:00 AM

Jerry Haggerty, owner of Jerry Haggerty Chevrolet, was recently elected to the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) board of directors.

Emir Abinion of Fox Valley Auto Group Elected to Chicago Automobile Trade Association Board of Directors

Jul 07, 2022 09:00 AM

Emir Abinion, owner of Fox Valley Volkswagen and Fox Valley Buick GMC, was recently elected to the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) board of directors.

Chicago Automobile Trade Association Elects Two New Members and Re-Elects Two Existing Members to its Board of Directors

Jul 05, 2022 09:00 AM

Emir Abinion (Fox Valley Buick GMC, St. Charles; Fox Valley Volkswagen, St. Charles); and Jerry Haggerty (Jerry Haggerty Chevrolet, Glen Ellyn; Haggerty Ford, West Chicago; Haggerty Buick GMC, Villa Park) have been elected to the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) board of directors. Incumbents JC Phelan (Jack Phelan Chevrolet, Lyons; Jack Phelan Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram, Countryside), and Ryan Kelly (Kelly Nissan, Oak Lawn) return for third- and second-year terms, respectively.