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Three teens have been selected by the National Road Safety Foundation (NRSF) as finalists in the annual Drive Safe Chicago public service announcement contest, in partnership with the Chicago Auto Show. Teens from Illinois and surrounding states submitted ideas for a 30-second PSA about sharing the road with other passenger vehicles, trucks, motorcycles and pedestrians.

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Chicago Auto Show organizers will host a First Responders and Military Appreciation Day on Tues., Feb 11. On this day, all first responders (police officers, EMTs, paramedics and firefighters) and U.S. Military (veterans or active duty) will receive a complimentary admission when they present their badge or military ID. Moreover, guests who accompany first responders…

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The Chicago Auto Show is partnering with the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago to provide exhibitors, media and consumers with special room rates surrounding the 2025 show, Feb. 8-17 at McCormick Place. The Chicago Auto Show is excited to welcome new brands into the show this year that have never exhibited in Chicago before, along…

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Chicago Auto Show organizers have teamed up once again with the Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) to produce the Toyota Miles Per Hour, an indoor run that guides participants though the 2025 Chicago Auto Show on Sunday, Feb. 9. Appropriately named, Miles Per Hour—sponsored by Toyota—challenges runners to see how far they can run in…

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The Chicago Auto Show’s 33rd First Look for Charity gala will take place on Friday, Feb. 7, from 7-11 p.m. at McCormick Place. The gala is produced by the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), the organization that represents local new-car dealers, and raises more than $2 million annually for 18 Chicago area charities.   This black-tie affair…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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