Chicago Auto Show Newswire

Miss the Chicago Auto Show? Organizers host test drive event in the suburbs with multiple brands

  The Chicago Automobile Trade Association’s EV event, shown here in 2024, is reimagined this year with a fresh look, gas-powered vehicles and a new name — The Chicago Auto Show: Behind the Wheel. (Brian Hill/[email protected]) Ready to kick some …

Chicago Auto Show's 'Behind the Wheel' test-driving event returns

Oakbrook Terrace Lets Drivers Test Vehicles at Behind the Wheel Event

Drivers looking to get behind the wheel of a new vehicle before buying one have a shot at Oakbrook Terrace this week, where the Chicago Auto Show’s test-drive spinoff event is letting ticket holders take vehicles for a spin at 3 Lincoln Center. The event, …

60 Years Of Getting Down And Dirty: The 10 Most Legendary Ford Bronco Models Ever Made

Few nameplates in American automotive history carry the weight of the Ford Bronco. Born in 1966 as a straightforward answer to the Jeep CJ and International Scout, it quickly outgrew that modest brief and became something far more significant — a cultural …

3 Sports Cars With More Legroom Than A Chevrolet Corvette

Legroom in a sports car is an issue that can be very important, particularly to those individuals who are taller than average. But the issue of legroom also has a lot to do with how that height is distributed within an individual's body. Some people …

Chicago Auto Show 2026: fun but underwhelming

The Chicago Auto Show (CAS) has ended, and I had the privilege to go see the cars, trucks, and new auto technologies that were shown off. This year’s auto show had quite a few companies, from Hyundai, Ford, Toyota, to even a rebranded Dodge and electric …

Konecki Named McCormick Place General Manager

The Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority and McCormick Place of Chicago hired Chris Konecki as general manager. || CREDIT Metropolitan Pier and Exposition AuthorityThe Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA) of Chicago hired in mid-August …

Chicago Auto Show 2026: Families spend night camping inside McCormick Place

CHICAGO (WLS) -- It's the last weekend of the Chicago Auto Show over at McCormick Place. About 30 people, including children, spent the Saturday night into Sunday on the show floor with Overlanding Chicago. It's a space dedicated to showcasing an …

Chicago Auto Show Enters Final Weekend in its 118th Year

Star Appearances and Special Events to Highlight the Show's Closing Days CHICAGO, Feb. 12, 2026 -- The 2026 Chicago Auto Show is heading into its final weekend after welcoming strong crowds since opening to the public on Saturday, Feb. 7. Now in its …

Talking Ford Mustang At The 2026 Chicago Auto Show

Hey there! The TTAC podcast is dropping early this week due to out-of-office time. This week we talk Mustang with Ford's Ryan Shaughnessy while attending the 2026 Chicago Auto Show. We also preview the 2026 Daytona 500 with TTAC contributor Matthew Guy …

Chicago Auto Show 2026 goes Interactive with lots to do for families and car enthusiasts

The 2026 Chicago Auto Show runs from February 7–16, 2026, at McCormick Place. It may be half the size of its previous editions, but it is no less of a spectacle. Once the nation’s largest auto show, and still its longest running, the Chicago Auto Show is …

Custom car culture takes center stage at the 2026 Chicago Auto Show

The 2026 Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place has a new exhibit that will cater to a whole new audience that may have never attended the annual exhibition. Chi Town Alley, is a new part of the show floor that is dedicated to car culture. This idea came to …

Chicago Auto Show returns with a resurgence of gas-powered muscle

Feb. 10, 2026, 9:47 a.m. ET In recent years, the Chicago Auto Show has been steering toward electric vehicles, following the ambitious state and national agenda to convert the industry from combustion engines to cleaner technology, incentivized by …

3 Illinois universities trying to recruit engineering students at Chicago Auto Show

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Engineers are in-demand right now in the auto industry. Three Illinois universities are at the Chicago Auto Show in an effort to attract college-bound students to apply to their engineering schools. They are creating an avenue into careers …

Runners take on 'Miles Per Hour' race at Chicago Auto Show 2026

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Cars of the future and plenty of hand-on experiences await as hundreds drive into day two of the 2026 Chicago Auto Show. It's the longest running exhibition of its kind in the nation. Whether you're in the market for a new car, or …

Chicago Auto Show's Chi-Town Alley celebrates best of the city's 'hidden' car culture

Back in 1991, Matt Conger spotted a Toyota MR2 Turbo at the Chicago Auto Show. Four years later, he scraped money together to buy his own in crimson red. Now, after 31 years, 49 oil changes, 56 spark plugs and 11 sets of tires, his car is on display as …

ABC7 Presents Chicago Auto Show 2026

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The 2026 Chicago Auto Show returns to McCormick Place and runs through February 17. ABC7's Ryan Chiaverini, Ravi Baichwal, Tracy Butler and Diane Pathieu checked out the latest cars, trucks, SUVs and more the show has to offer. ABC7 …

Custom cars power their way to Chicago Auto Show attention

Matt Conger almost lost the ability to drive his beloved 1991 Toyota MR2 Turbo. “I actually lost my license because of this car,” the West Chicago resident said with a laugh while standing near his car at this year’s Chicago Auto Show. “I did not know that …

Chicago Auto Show returns with plenty of EVs and a resurgence of gas-powered muscle

In recent years, the Chicago Auto Show has been steering toward electric vehicles, following the ambitious state and national agenda to convert the industry from combustion engines to cleaner technology, incentivized by governmental tax credits and rebates …

Veterans Of Now Seeks 250 Motorcycle Riders for America's 250th Anniversary

The 250 riders for 250 years goal is part of the all-vehicle November 7 Motorcade in Flint; cars, clubs and commercial vehicles are also welcome. FLINT, MI, UNITED STATES, October 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Veterans Of Now (V.O.N.) is inviting …

Printzone Advertising Marks 5,000+ Vehicle Branding Projects Across the UAE Since 2010

Printzone Advertising LLC has served Dubai and the UAE since 2010, completing 5,000+ vehicle branding projects for businesses of all sizes. DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, October 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Printzone Advertising LLC has …

MindPal Announces 3rd Executive Roundtable on Scaling Industrial Revenue

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Economic development leader Tom Wisemiller, quantitative analyst Anna Grebenchtchikova, and robotics executive Pankhuri Bajpai join MindPal CEO Chris Parjaszewski to reveal …

50-State Review Finds 11 States Require a Bill of Sale for an Ordinary Private Car Sale

A review of official state sources also found that a notary is part of an ordinary sale in 7 states, and Maryland ended a notarized bill-of-sale route Oct. 1. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, October 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BillOfSale.app has published …

WIN Semiconductors Welcomes SawStreet LLC to the WIN ALLIANCE Partner Program

Orlando-based backend specialist gives WIN customers an additional U.S. source for wafer grinding, thinning, dicing, pick-and-place and die inspection WIN Semiconductors Corp. (TPEx:TPEx: 3105) TAOYUAN, TAIWAN, October 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WIN …

SOUTH CAROLINA-MADE GT RADIAL TIRES WIN FORMULA DRIFT CHAMPIONSHIP

Lessons learned under extreme competition help GT Radial develop better tires for everyday drivers RICHBURG, SC, UNITED STATES, October 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tires manufactured in Richburg, South Carolina, have powered GT Radial to its …

ANROY Launches Online Library for Vehicle and Equipment Service Manuals

ANROY launches a digital library of service, repair and workshop manuals, wiring diagrams and technical documentation for vehicles and equipment. HARTFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, October 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ANROY, a newly launched digital …

Lancia Gallery Launches in Los Angeles, Celebrating Italian Automotive Design Through Fine-Art Photography

Created by Gordon Fraser and photographer Walter Fulbright, Lancia Gallery explores Italian automotive design through the architecture of Los Angeles. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lancia Gallery, a new …

Quality Auto Parts LLC Brings Exact-Fit Recycled OEM Auto Parts to U.S. and Canadian Drivers

AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, October 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Quality Auto Parts LLC, an Austin-based online marketplace for used Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) auto parts, is helping drivers and repair shops across the United States …

PARISER AUTOMOBILSALON 2026: AM CITROËN STAND FÜHLT SICH DAS LEBEN BESSER AN

Besucherinnen und Besucher erleben erstmals die zwei neuen Concept Cars der Marke, darunter das Konzept zur neuen, elektrischen "Ente". PARIS / RüSSELSHEIM, GERMANY, October 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Anlässlich des Pariser Automobilsalons …

Anderson Garage Door & Shutter Named 2026 Best of Florida Award Winner

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL, UNITED STATES, October 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Anderson Garage Door & Shutter, a Port Charlotte-based garage door, opener, and shutter company serving Charlotte, DeSoto, and Sarasota counties, has been named the …

Trinetra Guard Brings Cargo Theft Prevention and Automated Landing Gear to ATA MCE 2026

EM6000Auto combines trailer immobilization, automated landing gear and intelligent monitoring to address cargo theft and driver safety. COSTA MESA, CA, UNITED STATES, October 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Trinetra Guard, a division of ELD …

HazMat Safety Consulting Webinar to Explain Who’s Responsible When Online Sellers Ship Hazmat and Lithium Batteries

Free Oct. 6 LinkedIn Live session on why online sellers may carry hazmat shipping liability, and how platforms, 3PLs and sellers can strengthen compliance WAXAHACHIE, TX, UNITED STATES, October 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HazMat Safety …

Hudson Automotive Group Announces Acquisition of Gallatin Honda

GALLATIN, TN, UNITED STATES, October 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gallatin, TN, August 20, 2026 - Hudson Automotive Group, a rapidly expanding automotive retail group based in Charleston, South Carolina, today announced it has completed the …

Mavis Tires & Brakes Opens New State-of-the-Art Titusville, Florida Location

This is the brand’s newest location in the Brevard County area, extending Mavis’s convenient and dependable service in Florida. TITUSVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, October 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mavis Tires and Brakes, a leading automotive …

Mayhew Tools Expands Cable Tie Line with Mounting Hole Cable Ties and Mounting Pads

New cable tie items allow users to secure and organize cables, wires, hoses, and more across automotive, electrical, industrial, office, and home applications. TURNERS FALLS, MA, UNITED STATES, October 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mayhew Tools …

The Liposomal Multivitamins Market Outlook Improves as Global Demand Increases

The Business Research Company’s Liposomal Multivitamins Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The liposomal multivitamins market is rapidly …

Mavis Tires & Brakes Opens New State-of-the-Art Elgin, South Carolina Location

This is the brand’s newest location in the Kershaw County area, extending Mavis’s convenient and dependable service in South Carolina. ELGIN, SC, UNITED STATES, October 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mavis Tires and Brakes, a leading automotive …

Advanced Digital Automotive Group Updates Website for the AI Search Era

Updated site gives auto repair shop owners one place to find answers on search, Search Everywhere Optimization, and AI-driven discovery. Advanced Digital Automotive Group (NASDAQ:ADAG) CLEARWATER, FL, UNITED STATES, October 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com …

Women-Led RMP Auto Launches New Website for Port Richey Drivers

RMP Auto, a women-led shop in Port Richey, launched a new website to help Pasco County drivers find services and book appointments online. RMP Auto LLC (NASDAQ:RMP) PORT RICHEY, FL, UNITED STATES, October 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RMP Auto …