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Chicago Auto Show News

Complete coverage of the Chicago Auto Show, live news reports from the show floor and updated regularly during the event dates. See full coverage and photos of the Chicago Auto Show.

  1. Priced: 2014 Ram ProMaster starts at $27,025, Tops Out at $37,145



    A month after officially bowing in Chicago, Fiat has hung a price tag on the 2014 Ram ProMaster van, and it starts at $27,025 including a $995 destination fee. The 2014 Ram ProMaster 3500 cargo van with a 159-inch wheelbase, high roof, and extended body will set you back $37,145. ...    Read more

  2. Week in Review: Fun Days Ahead Edition



    We wrapped up our coverage of the 2013 Chicago Auto Show on a high note, proclaiming that our Studs and Duds list of new vehicle introductions was rather sparse. Then again, only seven all-new models graced the show--and that was even stretching the "all new" definition--so that made for some ...    Read more

  3. What You May Have Missed: 2013 Chicago Auto Show Odds and Ends



    The 2013 Chicago Auto Show is now open to the public, but we were on hand for the special media preview days last week. And while you may have read about the big debuts straight from the show floor, there were a few noteworthy cars on hand that got less ...    Read more

  4. 2013 Chicago Auto Show: Studs and Duds



    It's no secret that the Chicago Auto Show is notorious for being light on vehicle debuts, thanks to being squeezed between the Detroit and New York shows. Like many before it, the 2013 Chicago Auto Show was no different, only featuring a couple of legitimate unveils. As for the rest ...    Read more

  5. Week in Review: Clouds Over Chicago Edition



    This week, we went to the Chicago Auto Show, which is both the biggest and smallest auto show of the year in the U.S. In terms of size, space, and the quality of the show, Chicago is among the best for the show-going public. It's expansive, allowing automakers to bring ...    Read more

  6. An Interview with a Mind Behind the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel



    It's been a while since an American automaker produced a diesel engine for stateside consumption. General Motors hopes the American public is ready for some oil-burning efficiency though, as Chevrolet unveiled a diesel-powered variant of its Cruze sedan at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show. While it hasn't been on sale ...    Read more

  7. 2013 Chicago Auto Show: 2013 Nissan Juke NISMO and 2014 370Z NISMO Make Official Debut



    Nissan pulled the wraps off of two separate vehicles today at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show. The 2013 Nissan Juke NISMO and 2014 Nissan 370Z NISMO officially debuted today, kicking off performance variants of each model. You may remember the ...    Read more

  8. 2013 Dodge Challenger R/T Redline Package to Bow Again at Chicago



    The 2013 North American International Auto Show was jam-packed with debuts from industry heavyweights like the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and 2015 Ford Atlas concept, so don't fret if you missed the 2013 Dodge Challenger R/T Redline. The good news is that if you ...    Read more

  9. Mopar 2013 Dodge Dart to Debut at Chicago, Only 500 Will Be Built



    In what appears to be a reoccurring trend, Chrysler Group has introduced the Mopar '13 Dart, which falls in line behind the Mopar '10 Challenger, Mopar '11 Charger, and Mopar '12 300. The latest Chrysler product to be customized by Mopar, the automaker's parts branch, will make its official debut ...    Read more

  10. Spied! 2014 Toyota Tundra Seen Testing in Winter Weather, Debut Set for Chicago Auto Show



    In case you forgot, there are other trucks made by automakers not located in Michigan. Case in point: the 2014 Toyota Tundra seen above. Toyota's full-size pickup truck will make its official debut at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show next week. Unlike other trucks in the segment, the Tundra hasn't ...    Read more

  11. Kia to Unveil Superman Optima Hybrid at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show



    It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's another Justice League-inspired vehicle from Kia's partnership with DC Entertainment. We've already seen Kia vehicles dressed as Batman, Aquaman, The Flash, Cyborg, and Green Lantern. Now, we have the Superman Optima ...    Read more

  12. Redesigned 2014 Toyota Tundra Pickup Truck to Make Debut at Next Month’s Chicago Auto Show



    There's a huge market for full-size pickup trucks in the U.S. Between Chevrolet, GMC, Ford, and Ram, the four full-size mega-name pickup truck lines accounted for 1,514,176 vehicles sold last year, or about 10 percent of the entire market. There are more than 200 individual models on sale in the ...    Read more

  13. Needlessly Camouflaged 2013 Nissan Pathfinder Shares Screen With Next-Gen Altima



    The all-new Nissan Pathfinder SUV concept made its debut at this year's Detroit Auto Show. Heck, the automaker mercilessly teased the public and the press as early as December 2011 with silhouettes of the full-sized crossover and even a short video of its rear. The ...    Read more

  14. Continental AG Brings Safety, Fuel Economy, and Connectivity to 2012 Chicago Auto Show



    Wanting to know exactly how the latest engine tech is saving you on gas? Or what the future holds for automotive safety? Attendees at this year's Chicago Auto Show are getting a rare glimpse into the underpinnings of today's vehicles courtesy of Continental AG, one of the world's largest automotive ...    Read more

  15. Week in Review: February 6-10



    This week marked the start of the Chicago Auto Show, showing us new Hyundais, Kias, a family crossover from GMC, and more, sustaining its reputation as the "consumers' auto show." Oh yeah, and there was a 650-horsepower Mustang GT500 convertible, surely an outlier. Regardless, it was a week of news, ...    Read more

  16. Interior of the Day: Nissan Pathfinder Concept



    We're really reticent to follow Nissan's lead and call the Pathfinder you see before you a "concept." After speaking with Nissan officials yesterday at the Chicago Auto Show, we're confident that with a few minor changes, the Nissan Pathfinder will make it to ...    Read more

  17. 2012 Chicago Auto Show: Studs and Duds



    The Chicago Auto Show bills itself as the biggest in the world, and to a certain extent that's true. McCormick Place is the biggest convention center in the world, and the show itself attracts huge numbers of visitors when it's open to the public. Like other auto shows, it's a chance ...    Read more

  18. Kia Increase U.S. Production to Keep Up with Optima Demand



    Riding the good vibes from its record sales year in 2011 and its humorous advertising campaigns of late, Kia has had to make tough decisions on what to do with its at-capacity manufacturing and its inability to keep up with demand. ...    Read more

  19. Mazda Plays To Both Stereotypes With The MX-5 Miata Special Edition



    Denizens of the Miata cult know that Mazda likes to release a special edition of the MX-5 Miata every few years or so—even once per year, if they feel plush enough. This year's Miata Special Edition "offers an edgier look at two seats of luxury," says Mazda's press release. Does ...    Read more

  20. Hyundai Unveils Elantra Coupe and GT at Chicago Auto Show



    The Hyundai Elantra is a great compact car, and it's a great-selling compact car. So, why would the Korean automaker tinker with success and introduce two new models--the sexy Elantra Coupe and European-derived Elantra GT hatchback? Because one can never have too much of a good thing, that's why. Yes, this ...    Read more

  21. 2012 Chicago Auto Show: Reporter’s Notebook



    We're live at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show, and back once again with our Reporter's Notebook. Our show-behind-the-show coverage lets you walk the floor with us as we explore the sights, sounds, smells, tastes and textures that lead to a mind-numbing sensory overload. So bookmark us, come back frequently, tweet ...    Read more


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