The Chicago Auto Show is held annually in February at Chicago's McCormick Place convention complex. It is the largest auto show in North America (1.2 million sq. ft - 111,200 m²., with over 1,000 vehicles on display) and the third largest in the world (Frankfurt is #1 and Paris is #2, although those shows are held every other year). The Chicago Auto Show has lately seen a growing number of important introductions, and in 2007 will join the list of shows sanctioned by the OICA Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles.
The Chicago Auto Show, first produced in 1901, has been staged more times than any other auto show in North America and continues to be one of the most well attended in the world. Over one million visitors attend each year.
Due to the vast amount of space available, several auto manufacturers have implemented creative uses of their exhibit space in recent years. For example, at the 2006 Chicago Auto Show, Pontiac and Chrysler hosted free concerts at their exhibits. The BoDeans and OK Go are among those who performed at Pontiac's stage. Chrysler Group created the world's largest indoor test track and allowed attendees to test-drive their SUV's and trucks in extreme simulated conditions in 2005 and 2006.[1]
2011[]
The 2011 Chicago Auto Show was held from February 11 through February 20, with press days starting on February 9.
Introductions and concepts:
- 2012 Acura TL
- 2012 Buick Regal with eAssist[2]
- 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1[3]
- 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible[4]
- 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8[5]
- 2011 Dodge Durango Heat[6]
- 2012 Hyundai Genesis (including 5.0 R-Spec)[7]
- Hyundai Veloster rally car[8]
- 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Special Edition[9]
- 2011 Ram 1500 Tradesman[10]
- 2011 Ram 3500 HD[11]
- 2012 Shelby GT350 Convertible[12]
- 2011 Toyota Matrix[13]
- 2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI
2010[]
The 2010 Chicago Auto Show was held from February 12 through February 21, with press days starting on February 10.
Introductions and concepts:
- 2011 BMW Alpina B7 (F01)
- 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 & 3500 HD[14]
- DeltaWing
- 2011 Ford Edge[15]
- 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500[16]
- 2011 Ford Transit Connect Electric[17]
- 2011 Ford Transit Connect Taxi[18]
- 2011 Honda Odyssey (concept)[19]
- 2011 Hyundai Azera[20]
- Kia Ray plug-in hybrid concept[21]
- 2010 Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition[22]
- 2010 Scion tC RS 6.0 ("Speedway Blue")[23]
- 2011 Toyota Avalon[24]
2009[]
The 2009 Chicago Auto Show was held from February 13 through February 22, with press days starting on February 11.
Introductions and concepts:
- 2010 Acura TSX V6
- Chevrolet Corvette Stingray concept
- 2010 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty
- 2010 Ford Harley-Davidson Ford F-150
- 2010 Ford Taurus SHO[25]
- 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe R-Spec
- 2010 Kia Forte
- 2009 Mazda MX-5 (North American introduction)[26]
- 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback (U.S. introduction)
- 2009 Nissan Cube Krom
- 2009 Scion tC RS 5.0 ("Gloss Black")
- 2010 Toyota Tundra
Also, the Ford Transit Connect was re-introduced as an official 2010 model, after pre-production units were displayed for the first time in the U.S. at the previous year's show.
2008[]
The 2008 Chicago Auto Show was held from February 8 through February 17, with press days starting on February 6.
Introductions:
- 2009 Acura RL
- 2009 Chevrolet HHR Flexfuel
- 2009 Chevrolet Traverse
- 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT-8
- 2009 Ford Edge Sport
- Ford Transit Connect (North American debut)
- GMC Denali XT concept
- 2009 GMC Sierra Hybrid
- 2009 Hummer H3T
- 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring (U.S. debut)
- 2009 Hyundai Sonata
- 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse
- 2009 Mitsubishi Galant
- 2009 Porsche Cayenne GTS (North American debut)
- 2008 Scion tC RS 4.0 ("Galactic Gray Mica")
- 2009 Suzuki Equator
- 2009 Volkswagen Routan
The show also had a special U.S. Army area, open to the public, which displayed military vehicles and featured Army-related activities and video games.
2007[]
The 2007 Chicago Auto Show was held from February 9 through February 18, with press days starting on the 7th.
Introductions:
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2006[]
The 2006 Chicago Auto Show was held from February 10 through February 19, with press days starting on the 8th.
Introductions:
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2005[]
The 2005 Chicago Auto Show was held from February 11 through February 20, with press days starting on the 9th.
Introductions:
- 2006 Buick Lucerne
- 2006 Cadillac DTS
- 2006 Dodge Ram Mega Cab
- 2006 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG
- 2006 Mercury Milan
- 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
- 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
- 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
- 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser
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External links[]
- chicagoautoshow.com — Official website
References[]
- ↑ RockCrawler.com — Jeep to Build Test Track for Chicago Auto Show!
- ↑ http://media.gm.com/content/media/us/en/news.detail.brand_gm.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2011/Feb/11chicago/buick/0208_Regal_eA
- ↑ http://media.gm.com/content/media/us/en/news.detail.brand_gm.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2011/Feb/11chicago/chevrolet/0208_zl1
- ↑ http://media.chrysler.com/newsrelease.do?id=10506&mid=2
- ↑ http://www.media.chrysler.com/newsrelease.do?id=10509&mid=2
- ↑ http://www.media.chrysler.com/newsrelease.do?id=10509&mid=2
- ↑ http://www.hyundainews.com/Corporate_News/Corporate/2011-02-09_2012_Genesis_Overview_Press_Release.asp
- ↑ http://blog.caranddriver.com/hyundai-teases-veloster-rally-car-in-advance-of-chicago-debut/
- ↑ http://www.mazdausamedia.com/content/mazda-unveils-mx-5-miata-special-edition-chicago-auto-show
- ↑ http://media.chrysler.com/newsrelease.do?id=10502&mid=2
- ↑ http://www.autoweek.com/article/20110210/CHICAGO/110219997
- ↑ http://www.shelbyamerican.com/viewnews.asp?v8zxoivuae=69&zxoiajhosidizzxuicuvluahwukzxcjvhlaio0qw3879zc8vlzi2
- ↑ http://pressroom.toyota.com/pr/tms/toyota/2011-toyota-matrix-debuts-at-the-191599.aspx
- ↑ comment now! Email Share (2010-01-14). "Report: 2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD to debut in Chicago". Pickup Connection. http://www.pickupconnection.com/web-blog/x102049318_report-2011-chevrolet-silverado-hd-to-debut-in-chicago. Retrieved 2010-11-20.
- ↑ "2011 Ford Edge Sport – Spied - Car and Driver Blog". Blog.caranddriver.com. 2010-01-25. http://blog.caranddriver.com/2011-ford-edge-sport-spied/. Retrieved 2010-11-20.
- ↑ "Chicago Preview: 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 Set to Debut, Images Leaked | AutoGuide.com News". Autoguide.com. 2010-02-05. http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2010/02/chicago-preview-2011-ford-shelby-gt500-set-to-debut-images-leaked.html. Retrieved 2010-11-20.
- ↑ ""Ford To Show Electric Transit Connect Van at Chicago Auto Show " Green Car Advisor". Blogs.edmunds.com. 2010-02-04. http://blogs.edmunds.com/greencaradvisor/2010/02/ford-to-show-electric-transit-connect-van-at-chicago-auto-show.html. Retrieved 2010-11-20.
- ↑ "Ford Transit Connect Taxi ‘On Duty’; New People Mover Runs On Green Fuels With New Engine Option | Ford Motor Company Newsroom". Media.ford.com. 2010-02-09. http://media.ford.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=31992. Retrieved 2010-11-20.
- ↑ "Honda Media Newsroom - Headlines - Honda to Debut Next-generation Odyssey Concept at Chicago Auto Show". Hondanews.com. 2010-01-26. http://www.hondanews.com/categories/1097/releases/5365. Retrieved 2010-11-20.
- ↑ "Chicago auto show: Hyundai shows updated 2011 Azera". Autoweek.com. http://www.autoweek.com/article/20100210/CHICAGO/100219992. Retrieved 2010-11-20.
- ↑ Hellwig, Ed (2010-01-20). "Kia Ray Concept Headed for the 2010 Chicago Auto Show". Blogs.insideline.com. http://blogs.insideline.com/straightline/2010/01/kia-ray-concept-headed-for-the-2010-chicago-auto-show.html. Retrieved 2010-11-20.
- ↑ "Nissan 40th Anniversary Z: 2010 Chicago Auto Show". Insideline.com. 2010-02-05. http://www.insideline.com/nissan/370z/2010/nissan-40th-anniversary-z-2010-chicago-auto-show.html. Retrieved 2010-11-20.
- ↑ "Scion Vehicles : Scion Announces Pricing for tC Release Series 6.0, Will Debut at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show / Toyota". Pressroom.toyota.com. 2010-02-08. http://pressroom.toyota.com/pr/tms/scion/scion-tc-rs-chicago-auto-show-152026.aspx. Retrieved 2010-11-20.
- ↑ "Chicago auto show: 2011 Toyota Avalon gets updates". Autoweek.com. http://www.autoweek.com/article/20100210/CHICAGO/100209911. Retrieved 2010-11-20.
- ↑ Neff, John (2009-01-15). "2010 Ford Taurus SHO slated for Chicago debut?". Autoblog.com. http://www.autoblog.com/2009/01/15/2010-ford-taurus-sho-slated-for-chicago-debut/. Retrieved 2009-06-27.
- ↑ "Updated Mazda MX-5 to roll out at Chicago show: AutoWeek Magazine". Autoweek.com. http://www.autoweek.com/article/20090130/CARNEWS/901309991. Retrieved 2009-06-27.