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2009 Infiniti G37S Coupe Review and Roadtrip - Autochannel

17 May 2009 14:11:26 PDT

press release) Every spring the Midwest Auto Media Association (MAMA - a group I joined a few years ago while covering the Chicago Auto Show) holds an event at the legendary Road America race track in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. They assemble dozens of cars and light ...

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Hyundai returns to the hatchback

13 May 2009 01:06:06 PDT

USA BY JIM MATEJA - Chicago Tribune The 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show in February is now in showrooms, a sporty hatchback companion to the somewhat more formal compact Elantra sedan. With crossover and station wagon DNA, ...

Original story at Belleville News-Democrat .

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CarDomain Obscure Muscle Car Parking Lot: the Ford SVT F-150 Lightning

12 May 2009 04:45:35 PDT

WA Ford introduced the SVT F-150 Lightning at the Chicago Auto Show in February of 1993. It was a model to showcase what the SVT Team could do with an everyday, workable, Pickup Truck. It was also an effort to compete in the performance truck market, ...

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Cradle supporters dance to help young stars

30 Apr 2009 02:10:14 PDT

IL 12 at McCormick Place in Chicago. The Cradle is one of 18 participating charities at this black-tie gala, where guests can preview the Chicago Auto Show before it opens to the public. "Dancing for Our Stars" was the theme of The Cradle's private ...

Original story at Pioneer Press Online .

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BILL MITCHELL 1973 T/A UP FOR AUCTION

31 Mar 2009 09:25:46 PDT

Mitchell was instantly smitten; he liked the look so much that he ordered the car placed on display at the 1974 Chicago Auto Show, where it received rave reviews. Soon thereafter Mitchell began using the one-off Chicago Show car as his personal driver. ...

Original story at High Performance Pontiac Magazine .

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Audi Finds "Flat" Profitable

10 Mar 2009 14:00:48 PDT

DETROIT - Dave Zuchowski said it best last month at the Chicago Auto Show. "Flat is the new up," the Hyundai Motor America sales veep said. Subaru, which had flat sales in North America last year, understands that. And Volkswagen Group's Audi AG, ...

Original story at Motor Trend Blog .

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Chicago Auto Show news and blogs - November 23, 2009

23 Nov 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit Chicago Auto Show news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• 2010 Ford Taurus SHO -- from Google Videos - -site:youtube.com "Chicago Auto Show" "auto show" OR "McCormick Place" OR Denali OR GMC OR Acura OR XT OR LoneStar OR Ford OR "February 8" OR "auto shows" OR Dodge OR Hybrid OR "Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles" OR introductions OR "Mercedes Benz S65 AMG" OR Galant OR "February 20" OR Hyundai OR Traverse OR Toyota OR Equator OR "Buick Lucerne" OR "Cadillac DTS" OR "February 17" OR Chevrolet OR OICA OR Elantra OR AutoblogGreen OR Lexus OR Chrysler OR SUVs OR Scion
• XT Hybrid Concept Delivers 50-Percent Fuel Economy Improvement -- from Google Videos - -site:youtube.com "Chicago Auto Show" "auto show" OR "McCormick Place" OR Denali OR GMC OR Acura OR XT OR LoneStar OR Ford OR "February 8" OR "auto shows" OR Dodge OR Hybrid OR "Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles" OR introductions OR "Mercedes Benz S65 AMG" OR Galant OR "February 20" OR Hyundai OR Traverse OR Toyota OR Equator OR "Buick Lucerne" OR "Cadillac DTS" OR "February 17" OR Chevrolet OR OICA OR Elantra OR AutoblogGreen OR Lexus OR Chrysler OR SUVs OR Scion
• BMW M3 ALMS Race Car -- from Google Videos - -site:youtube.com "Chicago Auto Show" "auto show" OR "McCormick Place" OR Denali OR GMC OR Acura OR XT OR LoneStar OR Ford OR "February 8" OR "auto shows" OR Dodge OR Hybrid OR "Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles" OR introductions OR "Mercedes Benz S65 AMG" OR Galant OR "February 20" OR Hyundai OR Traverse OR Toyota OR Equator OR "Buick Lucerne" OR "Cadillac DTS" OR "February 17" OR Chevrolet OR OICA OR Elantra OR AutoblogGreen OR Lexus OR Chrysler OR SUVs OR Scion
• 2010 Ford Taurus SHO - Chicago Auto Show -- from Google Video - -site:youtube.com "Chicago Auto Show" "auto show" OR "McCormick Place" OR Denali OR GMC OR Acura OR XT OR LoneStar OR Ford OR "February 8" OR "auto shows" OR Dodge OR Hybrid OR "Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles" OR introductions OR "Mercedes Benz S65 AMG" OR Galant OR "February 20" OR Hyundai OR Traverse OR Toyota OR Equator OR "Buick Lucerne" OR "Cadillac DTS" OR "February 17" OR Chevrolet OR OICA OR Elantra OR AutoblogGreen OR Lexus OR Chrysler OR SUVs OR Scion
• 2009 Chevrolet Traverse/ First Impressions -- from Google Video - -site:youtube.com "Chicago Auto Show" "auto show" OR "McCormick Place" OR Denali OR GMC OR Acura OR XT OR LoneStar OR Ford OR "February 8" OR "auto shows" OR Dodge OR Hybrid OR "Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles" OR introductions OR "Mercedes Benz S65 AMG" OR Galant OR "February 20" OR Hyundai OR Traverse OR Toyota OR Equator OR "Buick Lucerne" OR "Cadillac DTS" OR "February 17" OR Chevrolet OR OICA OR Elantra OR AutoblogGreen OR Lexus OR Chrysler OR SUVs OR Scion
• 2009 Acura RL -- from Google Video - -site:youtube.com "Chicago Auto Show" "auto show" OR "McCormick Place" OR Denali OR GMC OR Acura OR XT OR LoneStar OR Ford OR "February 8" OR "auto shows" OR Dodge OR Hybrid OR "Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles" OR introductions OR "Mercedes Benz S65 AMG" OR Galant OR "February 20" OR Hyundai OR Traverse OR Toyota OR Equator OR "Buick Lucerne" OR "Cadillac DTS" OR "February 17" OR Chevrolet OR OICA OR Elantra OR AutoblogGreen OR Lexus OR Chrysler OR SUVs OR Scion
• 2009 Hyundai Sonata -- from Google Video - -site:youtube.com "Chicago Auto Show" "auto show" OR "McCormick Place" OR Denali OR GMC OR Acura OR XT OR LoneStar OR Ford OR "February 8" OR "auto shows" OR Dodge OR Hybrid OR "Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles" OR introductions OR "Mercedes Benz S65 AMG" OR Galant OR "February 20" OR Hyundai OR Traverse OR Toyota OR Equator OR "Buick Lucerne" OR "Cadillac DTS" OR "February 17" OR Chevrolet OR OICA OR Elantra OR AutoblogGreen OR Lexus OR Chrysler OR SUVs OR Scion
• 2009 Chevrolet Traverse -- from Google Video - -site:youtube.com "Chicago Auto Show" "auto show" OR "McCormick Place" OR Denali OR GMC OR Acura OR XT OR LoneStar OR Ford OR "February 8" OR "auto shows" OR Dodge OR Hybrid OR "Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles" OR introductions OR "Mercedes Benz S65 AMG" OR Galant OR "February 20" OR Hyundai OR Traverse OR Toyota OR Equator OR "Buick Lucerne" OR "Cadillac DTS" OR "February 17" OR Chevrolet OR OICA OR Elantra OR AutoblogGreen OR Lexus OR Chrysler OR SUVs OR Scion
• A Concept Up Close -- from Google Video - -site:youtube.com "Chicago Auto Show" "auto show" OR "McCormick Place" OR Denali OR GMC OR Acura OR XT OR LoneStar OR Ford OR "February 8" OR "auto shows" OR Dodge OR Hybrid OR "Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles" OR introductions OR "Mercedes Benz S65 AMG" OR Galant OR "February 20" OR Hyundai OR Traverse OR Toyota OR Equator OR "Buick Lucerne" OR "Cadillac DTS" OR "February 17" OR Chevrolet OR OICA OR Elantra OR AutoblogGreen OR Lexus OR Chrysler OR SUVs OR Scion
• A Concept Up Close -- from Google Video - -site:youtube.com "Chicago Auto Show" "auto show" OR "McCormick Place" OR Denali OR GMC OR Acura OR XT OR LoneStar OR Ford OR "February 8" OR "auto shows" OR Dodge OR Hybrid OR "Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles" OR introductions OR "Mercedes Benz S65 AMG" OR Galant OR "February 20" OR Hyundai OR Traverse OR Toyota OR Equator OR "Buick Lucerne" OR "Cadillac DTS" OR "February 17" OR Chevrolet OR OICA OR Elantra OR AutoblogGreen OR Lexus OR Chrysler OR SUVs OR Scion

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2009 Chicago Auto Show: Kia

17 Feb 2009 05:06:32 PST

by Tim Healey, Chicago Autos Examiner Kia is in the midst of a product makeover--the recent introductions of the Borrego and the Soul mark the beginning of a revamp of the automaker’s entire lineup. At the 2009 Detroit Auto Show, Kia indicated that by ...

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2009 Chicago Auto Show: Hyundai

16 Feb 2009 05:03:09 PST

by Tim Healey, Chicago Autos Examiner Hyundai must already have realized that its 2010 Genesis coupe will likely be a hit with the tuner crowd, since one of the new Genesis models it showed off at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show was the R-Spec, ...

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2009 Chicago Auto Show: General Motors

15 Feb 2009 05:12:16 PST

by Tim Healey, Chicago Autos Examiner General Motors’ vehicles played a large role in the first Transformers movie, and with the sequel coming soon, GM showed off some a few more vehicles that will earn some Hollywood fame. All five vehicles that GM ...

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Teen driver safety site launched at Chicago Auto Show - Autochannel

11 Feb 2009 13:11:23 PST

Teen driver safety site launched at Chicago Auto Show press release) - Today, Think Before You Drive arrived on the Web for parents, students and teachers. Please see below and contact me if you have any questions or need ...

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Corvette Stingray Concept: Sideswipe In Disguise

11 Feb 2009 08:50:00 PST

Written by Ray Wert
CHICAGO – Visitors to the Chevrolet display at this year's Chicago Auto Show (Friday through Feb. 22) will be treated to an out-of-this-world vehicle display – the automotive stars from the upcoming DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures release, "Transformers: Revenge of the Fa...

Original story at Jalopnik .

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Chicago Auto Show: Calm Before the Storm

10 Feb 2009 16:17:00 PST

- By Bill Visnic This week's Chicago auto show isn't expected to be chock-full of prominent concept- or production-car introductions, as automakers hunker ...

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Autoblog Podcast #115

10 Feb 2009 13:31:00 PST

Written by Dan Roth
Welcome back for Autoblog Podcast Episode #115. Chris, Sam, and Dan take an hour and skip over a few subjects. First up is the Chicago Auto Show, which is coming up tomorrow, February 11th. From there, talk moves to the departures of Bob Lutz and Chris Bangle from their respective positions be...

Original story at Autoblog .

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Trick Your Ride into a Wi-Fi Hot Spot

09 Feb 2009 13:40:24 PST

IL - The Chicago Auto Show will showcase a new offering from the company that's available in any Chrysler, Jeep or Dodge. Basically, it turns your car into a ...

Original story at NBC5.com .

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2008 Toyota 1/X Concept Car

03 Dec 2008 21:21:49 PST

Written by Robson
February 6, 2008 - Chicago, IL - The Toyota 1/X concept vehicle made its North American debut today at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show. Developed by Toyota Motor Corporation, the Toyota 1/X compact hybrid offers a glimpse into the next era of automotive technological design. The Toyota 1/X rede...

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Autoblog Podcast #87

16 Feb 2008 10:31:00 PST

Written by Dan Roth
Filed under: Chicago Auto Show, Concept Cars, Podcasts, Hybrids/Alternative, Minivans/MPVs, Trucks/Pickups, Crossovers/CUVs, Acura, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, GM, Suzuki, Volkswagen, IndiaThe Chicago Auto Show wasn't that eventful, but that's what we lead off Autoblog Podcast...

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Chicago Auto Show: 2008 BMW E92 M3 GTR Reveal, Now With Video

08 Feb 2008 07:30:00 PST

Written by Ben Wojdyla
Chicago, IL/Woodcliff Lake, NJ - February 6, 2008... BMW presented the racing version of the new BMW M3 at the Chicago Auto Show. Powered by a 485 bhp eight cylinder engine, this impressive race car has been designed to compete in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) beginning in 2009. The car is ba...

Original story at Jalopnik .

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Chicago Auto Show: 2009 International LoneStar, Biggest Unveil of the Show

07 Feb 2008 11:15:00 PST

Written by Ben Wojdyla
CHICAGO, Feb. 7, 2008 - The deep-throated roar of a big bore diesel engine wrapped in a sleek chrome grill announced the arrival today of the world's most innovative big-rig truck. Navistar International Corp. (Other OTC: NAVZ) unveiled its International® brand's new flagship product, t...

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Chicago Auto Show: Is The YES! 3.2 Roadster For Real? Yes!

06 Feb 2008 15:45:00 PST

Written by Matt Hardigree
Due to the equally positive feedback from America, Funke & Will AG has extended distribution of the YES! Roadster 3.2 to North America this year. For this purpose the company hasfounded YES! North America Inc in 2006. Car enthusiasts from all over the world, from New Zealand to the Unite...

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Opinion: Chicago Auto Show: Hyundai Reveals 2009 Sonata, Elantra Touring And i-Blue Fuel Cell Concept

06 Feb 2008 13:45:00 PST

Written by Matt Hardigree
CHICAGO, February 6, 2008 - Hyundai Motor America took the wraps off its Elantra Touring five-door compact at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show today. Making its United States debut, the all-new 2009 Elantra Touring is a sportier, more functional variant of Hyundai's popular Elantra sedan, an...

Original story at Jalopnik .

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Chicago Auto Show: Suzuki Equator Breaks Cover, Ready To Carry Your ATV's And Tow Your Boats

06 Feb 2008 11:45:00 PST

Written by Matt Hardigree
SUZUKI DEBUTS ALL-NEW EQUATOR MIDSIZE PICKUP TRUCK AT 2008 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW CHICAGO (Feb. 6, 2008) - To bolster its versatile and dynamic product line, enhance the company's bold and adventurous brand identity and further expand the growing line of products marketed by approximately...

Original story at Jalopnik . Related stories include: Suzuki Equator based on Nissan Frontier unveiled - Paul Tan's Raves and Rants on the Automotive Industry

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Chicago Auto Show: 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Live And In The Shiny Orange Flesh

05 Feb 2008 21:07:00 PST

Written by Matt Hardigree
The all-new Dodge Challenger SRT8 is engineered to give customers everything they want in a modern muscle machine," said Mike Accavitti, Director - Dodge Brand and SRT Global Marketing, Chrysler LLC. "The new version of Dodge's American classic boasts tire-smoking performance and he...

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Jalopnik's Official 2008 Chicago Auto Show Cheat Sheet

04 Feb 2008 21:00:00 PST

Written by Matt Hardigree
Suzuki Press Conference: Wednesday at 12:15 pm (CST) The rebadged Nissan Frontier-cum-Suzuki Equator will be debuting in non-illustrated form at Chicago. We've got some information that says Suzuki will be showing off some crazy off-road version. Look for that later.

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Autoblog Podcast #86

31 Jan 2008 12:03:00 PST

Written by Dan Roth
Filed under: Chicago Auto Show, Concept Cars, Podcasts, Spy Photos, Coupes, Sports/GTs, Trucks/Pickups, Audi, Chrysler, LLC., Dodge, HUMMER, SuzukiEpisode #86 of the Autoblog Podcast is well-caffeineated. We spend a good bit of time talking about the excitement that's filled the Au...

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Chicago Auto Show: RONDO SX SUPER SLAKEY CONCEPT SPACE WAGON! [Chicago]

08 Feb 2007 13:48:58 PST

Written by Mike Bumbeck
CHICAGO, February 8, 2007 - Kia Motors America (KMA) debuted its all-new crossover vehicle, the 2007 Kia Rondo, at the Los Angeles Auto Show just last November and has wasted no time enhancing its "Exciting and Enabling" brand direction with the Chicago International Auto Show introdu...

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