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MINI Takes the States: St. Louis to Chicago
MINI Takes the States, a bi-annual cross-country road rally is in full swing, with hundreds of rabid Cooper enthusiasts participating in events at diverse locations across this great land. We’re tagging along for a couple legs of this epic trip and tweeting all the way.
Best Cars of the Chicago Auto Show as Chosen by You
A ten-day poll of 8,500 consumers who shuffled through the doors of America’s most attended auto show in Chicago shows which cars are favorites among the public.
Top 10 Things to See at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show
Chicago typically hosts the most heavily visited auto show in North America, so there’s a better chance you’re going to visit it than any other AutoGuide.com reports on.
2015 Lincoln Navigator Video, First Look
Lincoln’s Navigator has been refreshed for the 2015 model year. This full-size luxury SUV was formally introduced to the public at the Chicago Auto Show.
Volvo V60 and S60 Polestar Models Define Swedish Performance
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Volvo is not usually known for building lust-worthy performance machines. Generally their products are safe, solid and secure, important attributes to be certain but they’re hardly the stuff dreams are made of. However, the addition of performance-tuned V60 and S60 Polestar models is spicing things up for the Staid Swede.
2015 Lincoln Navigator Blows into Windy City with Twin Turbos
Love it or not the Lincoln Navigator has finally received some much-needed attention for the 2015 model year. Despite getting an early reveal on the Interwebz not long ago the refreshed full-size luxury SUV was formally introduced to the public right here at the Chicago Auto Show.
2015 Subaru Legacy Cuts Manual, 3.6R Remains
More interior space, more miles per gallon, more technology than before, the list just goes on and on for the 2015 Subaru Legacy.
Nissan Frontier Diesel Runner Gets Cummins Power
Hoping to gauge customer interest, Nissan is displaying a “project” version of its Frontier mid-size pickup with a 2.8-liter Cummins four-cylinder diesel engine.
2014 Kia Optima Hybrid Receives Tiny Tweaks
Looking to save money at the pump and reduce your tank-track-sized carbon footprint? Kia just revealed its updated 2014 Optima Hybrid in the Windy City.
Kia Soul EV In Charge at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show
The South Korean car brand that starts with a “K” unveiled the electric version of its popular Soul today.
2015 Lincoln Navigator Gets a Bold New Grille, EcoBoost V6
The 2015 Lincoln Navigator will make its official debut in a little over a week during the Chicago Auto Show, but Ford’s would-be luxury brand is showing the new country club special in advance of its Windy City premier.
Top 10 Cars of the 2013 Chicago Auto Show
Trucks, tuner cars and even a diesel compact came out to the 2013 Chicago Auto Show this year. While it wasn’t a worldwide debut, the Nissan GT-R Track Edition made its first U.S. appearance during the show. The car is limited to 150 units and features performance enhancements including better brake cooling, a stiffer suspension…
Camaro “Turbo” Theme Car Sports 700-HP V8
Celebrating the upcoming Dreamworks animated movie “Turbo,” Chevy rolled out this widebody Camaro theme car at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show.
2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel Video, First Look: 2013 Chicago Auto Show
Chevrolet unveiled its diesel sipping Cruze compact at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show yesterday, taking aim at the likes of the Volkswagen Jetta TDI.
2014 Volkswagen Bettle GSR Video, First Look: 2013 Chicago Auto Show
The Volkswagen Beetle GSR unveiled at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show is much more than a pretty face, its the fastest Beetle that VW has ever made.
2013 Dodge Challenger R/T Redline Tweaks HEMI Power
The wind, snow and ice might be blowing into Chicago in true February fashion, but it’s business as usual for Dodge at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show.
Ken Block Focus ST, Tanner Foust Fiesta ST Racer Revealed at Chicago Auto Show
Ford isn’t making such a big deal out of its booth at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to be excited about. Quite the opposite, actually.
Superman Themed Kia Optima Hybrid Looks Bad for a Good Cause
Swooping in to save the world from evil, or at least this week’s Chicago Auto Show from boredom, Kia’s Superman-inspired Optima Hybrid is an interesting concept car to say the least.
Volkswagen Unveils Fastest-Ever Beetle in Chicago
It’s a tribute to the 1970s era GSR and it’s the fastest production Volkswagen Beetle to date.
Chevy Cruze Diesel Debuts in Chicago, Targets Jetta
Hoping to cash in on growing diesel demand in the U.S. market, Chevrolet debuted the Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel today in Chicago.
Automakers Invite Fans to Chicago Auto Show Media Day
It could pay to be a car fan spamming Facebook feeds on February 8, 2013, the day before the 2013 Chicago Auto Show opens to the public.
Chevrolet Volt Added to Chicago Zipcar Fleet
Zipcar, the world’s leading car sharing network, has decided to add five Chevrolet Volts to its Chicago fleet with up to 20 more EVs coming in 2012. Zipcar members are able to reserve a Chevy Volt immediately starting at just $10 per hour. The first five Volts are available at Cityfront Place Apartments and in…
OnStar Ranks Most Helpful American Cities
It turns out that OnStar isn’t just used for helping yourself or your vehicle. Today OnStar is reporting that many use the system to help others in need. According to OnStar’s statistics, there are quite a few “Good Samaritan calls” in which an OnStar user calls to report another drivers situation that needs assistance. This…
Audi R8 GT Billboard Warns Locals
Audi knows a thing or two about thumbing their nose at the world. The question is if people generally take it in stride or take offense. Their latest advertising escapade (shown above) is probably one of the more unabashed examples of their cocksure style. A Chicago area Audi dealership sold an R8 GT and decided…
