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Nissan NV200 Compact Cargo Van and 2013 Nissan 370Z Debut at Chicago Auto Show

Nissan NV200 Compact Cargo Van and 2013 Nissan 370Z Debut at Chicago Auto Show

Three key future Nissan vehicles -- the all-new 2013 Nissan NV200 compact cargo van, the revised 2013 Nissan 370Z sports car and the Pathfinder Concept, a preview of the re-imagined 2013 Nissan Pathfinder -- share the spotlight at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show, which runs Feb. 10 -- 19 at McCormick Place. "The Chicago Met ... Continue reading

2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 - MotorWeek's 2012 Drivers' Choice Best of the Year

2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 - MotorWeek's 2012 Drivers' Choice Best of the Year

A thoroughly modern muscle car that remains true to its legendary heritage, the Ford Mustang Boss 302 roars past the competition, capturing MotorWeek's "Best of the Year" 2012 Drivers' Choice Award. MotorWeek, television's longest running automotive series, has presented its Drivers' Choice Awards annually since 1983. ... Continue reading

Midwest Automotive Media Association Names Volkswagen Passat 2012 Family Vehicle of the Year +VIDEO

Midwest Automotive Media Association Names Volkswagen Passat 2012 Family Vehicle of the Year +VIDEO

Chicago, Illinois February 8, 2011; The Midwest Automotive Media Association announced today that the 2012 Volkswagen Passat has been named the winner of its second annual Family Vehicle of the Year award. The Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA), a nonprofit group of automotive journalists and public relations ... Continue reading

Yoshimi Inaba, President of Toyota USA: It's A Good Time To Be In The Auto Business

Yoshimi Inaba, President of Toyota USA: It's A Good Time To Be In The Auto Business

An ebullient and eloquent Yoshimi Inaba, President of Toyota Motor North America said during his luncheon speech at The Economic Club of Chicago, held at the 2012 Chicago Auto show in McCormick Place, “its a good time to be in the auto business”. His positive remarks included Toyota's announcement that produc ... Continue reading

Nissan NV200 Compact Cargo Van Offers a Large Cargo Space Within a Small Footprint +VIDEO

Nissan NV200 Compact Cargo Van Offers a Large Cargo Space Within a Small Footprint +VIDEO

The all-new Nissan NV200 Compact Cargo Van, which makes its North American debut at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show, is set to join the growing lineup of Nissan Commercial Vehicles in early 2013 at 300 Nissan Commercial Vehicle dealerships nationwide. The NV200 follows the full-size Nissan NV Cargo, introduced in spring 201 ... Continue reading

New 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible Roars into Chicago Auto Show +VIDEO

New 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible Roars into Chicago Auto Show +VIDEO

New Ford Shelby GT500 convertible makes its debut at the Chicago Auto Show, serving as the celebratory vehicle of the 20th anniversary of Ford’s Special Vehicle Team (SVT) The newest Shelby GT500 convertible with the optional Performance Package is nearly 3.5 seconds faster than the outgoing model at Sebring Inter ... Continue reading

Kia Reveals Track'ster Concept Car at 2012 Chicago Auto Show +VIDEO

Kia Reveals Track'ster Concept Car at 2012 Chicago Auto Show +VIDEO

CHICAGO, Feb. 8, 2012 -- What happens when a dream becomes reality? In the case of the Kia Track'ster concept unveiled at today's Chicago Auto Show, car enthusiasts begin to salivate. Amid the driving rhythm of heavy-metal music, smoke and blinding lights, Kia Motors America (KMA) took the wraps off a performance-orien ... Continue reading

Kia Announces Production Schedule for New Optima SX Limited at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show

Kia Announces Production Schedule for New Optima SX Limited at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show

The ultra-popular midsize Kia Optima sedan again turned heads today at the Chicago Auto Show when Kia Motors America (KMA) revealed production plans for a new range-topping Limited. The Limited, which will begin production at Kia's U.S. manufacturing plant in West Point, Georgia[1] later this month, builds on the Optim ... Continue reading

2013 GMC Acadia Three-Row Crossover Unveiled at Chicago Auto Show +VIDEO

2013 GMC Acadia Three-Row Crossover Unveiled at Chicago Auto Show +VIDEO

New exterior design highlighted by signature LED lighting Refined interior with soft-touch materials, accent stitching and ambient lighting Rear vision camera standard; industry-exclusive front center air bag available CHICAGO - February 8, 2012: GMC today unveiled the new 2013 Acadia and Acadia Denali at the Chicago A ... Continue reading

Hyundai Elantra GT Makes North American Debut at 2012 Chicago Auto Show +VIDEO

Hyundai Elantra GT Makes North American Debut at 2012 Chicago Auto Show +VIDEO

CHICAGO, Feb. 8, 2012 -- Hyundai Motor America today introduced the all-new 2013 Elantra GT in a North American debut at the Chicago Auto Show. Elantra GT brings five-door functionality and European driving dynamics to the expanding Elantra lineup and is slated to hit dealerships this summer. The lineup now includes El ... Continue reading

GMC Press Conference at 2012 Chicago Auto Show 10:15AM EST - LIVE VIDEO

GMC Press Conference at 2012 Chicago Auto Show 10:15AM EST - LIVE VIDEO

Watch it right here on The Auto Channel CHICAGO - February 8, 2012: The GMC Press Conference will be broadcast live today at 10:15AM New York time, 7:15 Los Angeles time. An archived version of the video presentation will then be available for on-demand playback shortly after the conclusion of the live event. ... Continue reading

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