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Chicago Automobile Trade Association Donates $1,500 to Open Arms Mission via Chicagoland Dealers Care Program
The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), Chicagoland’s new-car dealer association, recently donated $1,500 to Open Arms Mission. The donation came in conjunction with Raymond Chevrolet of Antioch and the Chicagoland Dealers Care program, an initiative that matches CATA dealer donations of up to $1,500 for local charitable organizations. Open Arms Mission, now in its 24th year,…
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Chicago Automobile Trade Association Donates $1,500 to Court Appointed Special Advocate of River Valley via Chicagoland Dealers Care Program
The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), Chicagoland’s new-car dealer association, recently donated $1,500 to Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) of River Valley. The donation came in conjunction with Ron Tirapelli Ford and the Chicagoland Dealers Care program, an initiative that matches CATA dealer donations of up to $1,500 for local charitable organizations. The dealership has…
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FastSensor Partners With Chicago Auto Show to Elevate Exhibitor Analytics and Engagement
FastSensor, a pioneer in AI-powered analytics for live events, is thrilled to announce its partnership with the Chicago Auto Show, one of the most influential and attended automotive exhibitions in North America. This partnership marks a significant milestone in the trade show industry by bringing cutting-edge visitor engagement insights to exhibitors, enabling them to optimize…
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ComEd Rebates Now Available for Pre-Owned Electric Fleet Vehicles
As part of a larger investment to accelerate the equitable growth of electric vehicles (EVs) in northern Illinois, ComEd is announcing that its business and public sector fleet EV rebate program can now be utilized for the purchase of certified, pre-owned electric fleet vehicles and repowered battery electric vehicles to help reduce the costs of…
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2024 “Chicago Drives Electric” Concludes Third Annual EV Test Drive Event
The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), producer of the Chicago Auto Show, successfully concluded its third annual fall Chicago Drives Electric experiential test drive and educational event last week. Once again, organizers plan to bring Chicago Drives Electric indoors to the 2025 Chicago Auto Show this February 8-17, at McCormick Place. Chicago Drives Electric was…
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ComEd Announces New Initiative to Award Instant Discounts for Electric Fleet Vehicles in Northern Illinois
During the annual Chicago Drives Electric event, ComEd today announced the Point of Purchase initiative, which leverages ComEd’s EV rebate programs and will deliver instant discounts to qualifying business and public sector customers in the market for electric fleet vehicles. The initiative, designed to provide more certainty around the total costs of a conversion to all-electric fleet vehicles,…
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CHICAGO AUTO SHOW APPOINTS NEW SHOW CONTRACTORS FOR 2025 SHOW
The Chicago Auto Show is proud to announce the appointment of two new show contractors who will be supporting the 2025 Chicago Auto Show to be held Feb. 8-17 at McCormick Place. Event Design Group has been named as the General Show Contractor and will assist show producers with event logistics including freight, décor, carpentry…
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Chicago Automobile Trade Association Engages Industry Experts for Its 2024 Chicago Drives Electric Test Drive Event
The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), producer of the Chicago Auto Show, is proud to announce the sponsors of its third-annual Chicago Drives Electric event to be held Oct. 3-6, 2024. Sponsors of the event will be speaking on educational panel sessions, enjoy social media integration and activate onsite to showcase their knowledge and position…
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Third Annual Chicago Drives Electric Dates and Vehicle Test Drive Lineup Announced
The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), producer of Chicago Drives Electric and the Chicago Auto Show, announced the dates for the 2024 Chicago Drives Electric EV outdoor consumer test drive and EV education event: Oct. 3-6, 2024. The third annual Chicago Drives Electric ride-and-drive event will once again be held at the CATA’s headquarters in…
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Chicagoland New-Car Dealers Raise More Than $80,000 for the USO through Barbecue for the Troops Fundraisers
The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), the Chicago-area’s new-car dealer association, once again partnered with the USO to host the 11th annual BBQ for the Troops fundraisers. To date, 60 local new-car dealerships rallied their communities to bring in $81,267 for the USO. The barbecue-themed events, held last month, featured everything from patriotic ceremonies, classic…





