Chevy Drops Colorado GearOn Edition in Chicago

2015 Chevy Colorado GearOn Edition Photo: © General Motors Chevrolet is all about bringing special edition trucks to Chicago, it seems. In addition to the Silverado Midnight Edition and Silverado Custom, Chevy has unveiled the Colorado GearOn™ Edition. Taking the critically-acclaimed Colorado and adding accessories from GearOn, this special edition truck will go on sale…

2017 Chicago Auto Show Photo Gallery: See the Cars Kia Had on Display

The Chicago Auto Show has been a monumental location for many reveals and vehicle upgrades throughout the years. This year was no different, with many automakers unveiling some serious potential in the Windy City. Kia debuted the 2018 Stinger in Los Angeles last month and brought two variations of the groundbreaking vehicle to the Chicago…

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The Chicago Auto Show is officially done for this year, but we… Each automaker has the opportunity to bring the best vehicles in their… The Chicago Auto Show is winding down and many automakers had the… Each year, auto enthusiasts and automakers anticipate the exciting events that will… The Chicago Auto Show has been a…

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Nissan’s presence at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show is undeniably powerful: not… A YouTube video has been floating around recently that teased what appeared… Day two of the Chicago Auto Show dawned just as early and… The 2014 Chicago Auto Show opened its doors today to the press,… It is said that the Roman emperor…

2018 Chicago Auto Show Archives

Hyundai had a strong presence at the Chicago Auto Show, with two… These days, you’d be hard-pressed to find something not geared toward appealing… One of the reasons we at The News Wheel love going to… The Chicago Auto Show is a well-known event in the automotive world,… With one of the largest lineups on…

2018 Chicago Auto Show Photo Gallery: Take a Look at the Vehicles on Display from Cadillac

Cadillac had a significant presence at the 2018 Chicago Auto Show, with six different production models and a concept car on display. Debuting their newest addition, the 2018 Cadillac XTS, and surrounded by competing luxury brands, Cadillac stood strong. In addition to the reveal of the 2018 XTS, Cadillac also featured their concept car: the Cadillac…

2018 Chicago Auto Show Gallery: Peruse the Vehicles Lexus Took to the Windy City

Proudly holding a spot in the South Hall of McCormick Place between Porsche, Cadillac, and Acura, Lexus brought a strong variety of its vehicles, including hybrid, performance varieties, and even the sharp Lexus LX-1 Limitless Concept. [wptab name=’ES’] Lexus ES 300h [/wptab] [wptab name=’IS’] Lexus IS 350 F SPORT [/wptab] [wptab name=’GS’] Lexus GS 350 F…

Best of the Chicago Auto Show 2014: Day One

The 2014 Chicago Auto Show opened its doors today to the press, so we got to see a lot of big reveals—and a dancing hamster to boot. I spent so much time running from one conference to the next for social posting that I hardly had time to take any of it in. As I…

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In light of current events, many of this year’s auto shows have… The Chevy Spark has a special edition model for 2020. Chevy revealed… A Toyota teaser is hinting at new off-road vehicles ahead of the… Hyundai had a strong presence at the Chicago Auto Show, with two… One of the reasons we at The…

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Chrysler and BraunAbility Unveil Wheelchair-Accessible Pacifica at the Chicago Auto Show

Cheryl Angelelli and Wallis Brozman, along with her service companion Mork, during the Chicago Auto Show When Chrysler set out to design its latest minivan model, the Chrysler Pacifica, it wanted to create a vehicle that met the needs of every kind of driver. With its long list of available features and technologies, the 2017…

Ford Invests $1B in Chicago Assembly and Stamping Plants

Ford President of Global Operations Joe Hinrichs announces Ford’s $1B Chicago investment Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company has announced a $1 billion investment in its Chicago Assembly and Stamping Plants, which will facilitate the production of the new Ford Explorer, Ford Police Interceptor Utility, and Lincoln Aviator. Plant transformation efforts are set to…

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BMW's Highlights at the Chicago Auto Show Include Hot Security Guards

As can be expected from such a self-assured and conservative brand, BMW didn’t stage the same spectacles that other automakers did this week at the Chicago Auto Show. Instead, BMW arranged its newest models in a simple, accessible display and invited visitors to walk up, poke around, and ask questions–much like the automaker did at the LA Auto Show. Just…

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Chicago Assembly Plant, which builds the new Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator,… Ford Motor Company has announced that it will invest $50 million into… Ford has kicked off production on its 2020 Ford Explorer at its… Ford’s Chicago Assembly Plant, responsible for the production of both the Explorer…

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2018 Chicago Auto Show Photo Gallery: See the Vehicles BMW Had on Display

Nestled between Lincoln and INFINITI in the South Hall of McCormick Place, BMW had practically every car in its lineup on display at the 2018 Chicago Auto Show. Classic BMWs like the various numbered Series vehicles were there, but most visitors were excited about the presence of the 2019 BMW i8 Roadster. The plug-in vehicle—placed…

2020 Ford Explorer Production Begins in Chicago

2020 Ford Explorer production kicked off this month at Chicago Assembly Plant Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford has kicked off production on its 2020 Ford Explorer at its Chicago Assembly plant this month ahead of the next-generation SUV arriving at dealerships nationwide this summer. Ford announced in February at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show that…

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Check What Chevy Is Schlepping to Chicago

The Chicago Auto Show is almost on us, with doors opening to the public on the 11th. However, we don’t want you to be walking in blind, so here’s a rundown of what Chevrolet is bringing with it to the windy city. [wptab name=’Equinox’] 2018 Chevrolet Equinox Chevy is bringing two new, redesigned SUVs to…

Chicago Auto Show Retrospective: Hyundai's Top 5 Vehicle Reveals in the Windy City

For many automakers, the annual Chicago Auto Show is an opportunity to reveal their newest concept cars and production models. Many highly anticipated vehicles make their first appearance on the stages of the convention, which go on to greatly influence the direction of each brands’ lineup. For Hyundai, the Chicago Auto Show typically isn’t a major…

Ford Investing $50M in Chicago for Hybrid Production

Kenyata Thomas, Ford employee, building a 2020 Ford Explorer at Chicago Assembly Plant Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company has announced that it will invest $50 million into its Chicago Assembly Plant to convert a 200,000-square-foot modification center for final assembly of the Ford Explorer Limited Hybrid and Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring. The move will also…

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Infographic: History of the Chicago Auto Show

The upcoming 2017 Chicago Auto Show will mark the 109th edition of the exciting event. We decided to take a look at the historic background of the largest auto show in the United States. The 2017 Chicago Auto Show takes place from February 11th through the 20th at McCormick Place, with media preview days on…

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2021 Chicago Auto Show Archives

This week marks the kickoff of the 2021 Chicago Auto Show, the… Nissan has big plans for this year’s Chicago Auto Show. The automaker… The Chicago Auto Show has joined a long list of automotive industry…

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The 2018 Dodge Durango SRT to Debut at the Chicago Auto Show

The 2018 Dodge Durango SRT Dodge is no stranger to the practice of partnering up with Street & Racing Technology, or SRT for short. Indeed, Dodge and SRT’s past collaborations have produced some of the most iconic performance models in Dodge’s fleet, such as the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat. Once again, this long-established association between…

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ICYMI: VW Debuted 2022 Golf GTI and Golf R in Chicago

The 2022 Golf R (left) and 2022 Golf GTI made their debut in Chicago Photo: Volkswagen A lot has happened in the automotive industry in the last few months, so I wouldn’t be surprised if you missed some of it. For example, the Chicago Auto Show — which typically takes place every February — recently…

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2018 Chicago Auto Show Photo Gallery: See Which Buick Vehicles Were Featured on the Showroom Floor

Buick showed off their entire 2018 lineup at the 2018 Chicago Auto Show, with a wide variety of vehicles, from sedans and SUVs to the sporty convertible Cascada. While Buick didn’t debut any new models or present any concept cars at the show, their display was intriguing for those searching for an affordable, yet luxury,…

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