ICYMI: VW Debuted 2022 Golf GTI and Golf R in Chicago
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 occurred, and Volkswagen unveiled the 2022 Golf GTI and Golf R. Another Option: Learn more about […]
Ford Demoing Bronco at Chicago Auto Show with Built Wild Experience
This week marks the kickoff of the 2021 Chicago Auto Show, the first auto show to take place in the United States since the start of the pandemic. Ford’s promising quite the showcase, offering the public the chance to check out the all-electric F-150 Lightning and Maverick in the flesh (or steel/glass/rubber/etc.). But the highlight […]
Nissan Announces Lineup for Chicago Auto Show
Nissan has big plans for this year’s Chicago Auto Show. The automaker plans to impress fans and CAS patrons with an “A to Z” sampling of their best and brightest models. In addition to the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan will present the 2022 Frontier, the Z Proto, the Nissan Z sports car, and the automaker’s […]
2021 Chicago Auto Show Postponed Until Spring
The Chicago Auto Show has joined a long list of automotive industry events postponed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Buying Your First Vehicle? Check out these tips on how to find the car that’s right for you Earlier this month, the annual car show’s organizers announced that the event would not be held in February as […]
Ford Boasts $2.9 Billion Economic Impact in Chicago
Chicago Assembly Plant, which builds the new Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator, leads Ford in its $2.9 billion economic impact on the economy in the Windy City. A new study from Boston Consulting Group shows that the employment of 7,100 Chicagoans at CAP and Chicago Stamping supports 23,000 supplier and community jobs, making the Blue […]
Kia Takes Home Multiple Awards at the 2020 Chicago Auto Show
Each year, Kia arrives at McCormick Center in downtown Chicago to display the best of its vehicles, from the sporty Stinger to the all-new Seltos. This year was no different, with the refreshed 2020 Cadenza making its debut. However, along with showcasing its impressive lineup, Kia was recognized by a couple major organizations at the […]
Refreshed 2020 Kia Cadenza Debuts at the Chicago Auto Show
In recent years, Kia has made a trend of debuting new or redesigned versions of its vehicles in the Windy City at the annual Chicago Auto Show. Last year, the 2020 Sportage was in the spotlight while some custom Stingers caught the attention of many (including me). At this year’s show, Kia debuted the refreshed […]
Lincoln Wins a Pair of Awards at 2020 Chicago Auto Show
At this month’s 2020 Chicago Auto Show, Lincoln Motor Company came away with a pair of awards for two of its latest, most popular SUVs. The 2020 Lincoln Aviator was named the winner of the 2020 MAMA Luxury Family Vehicle of the Year, and the 2020 Lincoln Navigator earned the title of Automotive Best Buy […]
Toyota Unveils 7 Special Edition Models in Chicago
Toyota has unveiled seven new SUV and pickup truck variants at the Chicago Auto Show, all of which will be launched as 2021 models. Six of these are new Toyota special edition models, but one is the first-ever Highlander XSE, the nomenclature Toyota uses for its sportier trims. “Designed for people who need SUV practicality […]
Don’t Miss “Friday Night Flights” Craft Beer Sampling at the Chicago Auto Show
This year marks the 112th edition of the historic Chicago Auto Show. Every year, auto enthusiasts make their way to McCormick Place to see what new vehicles will be introduced. The 2020 show has been exciting for sports car fans, in particular, with many revved up engines and streamlined designs on the show floor. But […]
See Six Lost Classic Corvettes at the Chicago Auto Show
Over three decades ago, pop-art superstar Peter Max purchased six classic Corvettes with the intention of using them as canvases for his colorful designs. However, he never got the project rolling, and his vintage vehicles languished in various parking garages around the Big Apple. That is, until the Corvette Heroes rediscovered these hidden gems and […]
Toyota Teases Off-Road Vehicles Ahead of Chicago
A Toyota teaser is hinting at new off-road vehicles ahead of the Chicago Auto Show with a picture of a Tacoma pickup truck kicking up dirt. “The forecast for the Windy City looks sporty and outdoorsy, with a touch of nocturnal mischief as Toyota debuts new variants to the portfolio,” the automaker said Last year […]
Chicago Pushes for EV Charging Spaces for Renters
Many major cities in the U.S. are starting to require that apartment and condo buildings incorporate electric vehicle-friendly accommodations for EV owners. Chicago has jumped on board this initiative. Jumpstart Your Purchase: Estimate your trade-in’s value here Legislation Per Green Car Reports, Chicago passed a new ordinance in October. The legislation mandates that new residential […]
Chicago PD Orders 200 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Hybrids
The Chicago Police Department is keeping it in the Windy City when it comes to its latest batch of vehicles. This month, Chicago PD ordered 200 service-ready 2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid vehicles. These vehicles will go on duty soon, rolling right out of Chicago Assembly where Ford committed $1 billion and created 1,000 […]
Ford Investing $50M in Chicago for Hybrid Production
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 see 450 temporary union workers from Chicago Assembly and Ford’s Chicago Stamping Plant convert to […]
2020 Ford Explorer Production Begins in Chicago
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 the Explorer — as well as the all-new Police Interceptor Utility vehicles and Lincoln Aviator — […]
Final Ford Taurus Leaves Chicago Production Plant
Sedan’s Legacy Continues in the Growing Ford Lineup
The final Ford Taurus made in the United States has left the building. The Chicago Assembly Plant rolled off its last sedan of the iconic Ford model last Friday. Find Out: Which version of the 2019 Ford Taurus is the best fit Over 8 million cars of the pioneering nameplate have made their way to showrooms […]
Visually Powerful Kia Forte GT-Line Arrives in Chicago
The 2019 Chicago Auto Show brought many exciting vehicles to its show floor and Kia made sure to make an impression with its lineup. Along with the 2020 Sportage making its debut, the performance-based 2020 Kia Forte GT-Line trim wowed show-goers. It’s Not Too Late: New Year’s car care tips for your Kia On the […]