Chicago Auto Show

Reveals Stylish, Dynamic Image for All-New Honda Minivan

The Honda Odyssey Concept, on display at the Chicago Auto Show, introduces a sleek and distinctive exterior styling direction for the next generation of the industry's best-selling minivan, set to debut this fall, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today.

2010 Honda Odyssey Concept: Adds sleek styling, new functionality and higher fuel economy to best-selling minivan

LOCATION:
McCormick Place
2301 South Martin Luther King Drive
Chicago, Illinois

OPENING HOURS:
Friday, Feb. 12 - Saturday, Feb. 20 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday, Feb. 21 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Special Days
Tuesday, Feb. 16
Women's Day
Women are admitted for $7. Manufacturers will present special women-oriented programs on the purchase and lease of cars and maintenance.

Wednesday, Feb, 17, Thursday, Feb. 18, Friday, Feb. 19
Chicago Auto Show Food Drive sponsored by Chrysler
Show patrons who bring three cans of food, donated to the Chicago Christian Industrial League; will receive coupons for $7 admission tickets.

Appearances as scheduled by sports, radio, TV and screen personalities.

TICKET PRICES:
Adults $11
Seniors (62 and older) $7

Kia’s New Compact Sedan Makes its Debut at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show

On the heels of announcing the widely acclaimed, all-new Kia Soul, Kia Motors America (KMA) today introduced the all-new 2010 Kia Forte (pronounced for-tay) compact sedan at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show. Forte blends Kia’s exciting new design direction under the tutelage of Peter Schreyer, Kia Motors’ chief design officer, with a multitude of standard features. The 2010 Kia Forte will go on sale in North America in late spring or early summer of 2009.

2010 Kia Forte: Available in three trim levels (LX, EX and SX)

2010 Kia Forte Highlights:
- Kia Motors debuts sporty and fuel-efficient compact sedan

Background:
First staged in 1901, the Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto show in North America and has been held more times than any other auto exposition on the continent. 2009 marks the 101st edition of the Chicago Auto Show..

This Year:
Multiple world and North American introductions. Complete range of domestic and imported passenger cars and trucks; sport utility vehicles, experimental and concept cars. In total, nearly 1,000 different vehicles. Numerous accessories and auto-related exhibits, competition vehicles, project, antique and collector cars.

Luxury utility vehicle and luxury sedan receive exclusive package for the first time

February 6, 2008 – Torrance, CA - Lexus today introduced the Lexus Pebble Beach Collection of vehicles at the Chicago Auto Show. The RX 350 luxury utility vehicle and ES 350 luxury sedan will receive Pebble Beach Edition packages for the first time, extending a relationship with Pebble Beach Company that began in 2003 and has since produced an SC 430 Pebble Beach special edition luxury hardtop convertible every year.

2008 Lexus RX-350 Pebble Beach Edition

February 6, 2008 - Chicago, IL - The Toyota 1/X concept vehicle made its North American debut today at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show. Developed by Toyota Motor Corporation, the Toyota 1/X compact hybrid offers a glimpse into the next era of automotive technological design. The Toyota 1/X redefines from its very roots the idea of what it means to be environmentally considerate.

Toyota 1/X Concept

Pronounced 1/Xth, the name is derived from its vehicle mass, fuel consumption and emissions output, each totaling a fraction of that of other vehicles in its class.

GM and International Academy of Design and Technology kick off 2008 GM Student Design Competition at the Chicago Auto Show

2008-02-08, CHICAGO – Today a group of young fashion designers will take a sneak peek at General Motors’ new production vehicles and concept cars at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show as GM and the International Academy of Design and Technology (IADT) kick off their sixth year as partners in the annual GM Student Design Competition.

Themed “Couture to the People,” more than 50 IADT fashion design students will visit the GM exhibit on February 8, during the first public day of the Chicago Auto Show. As they walk the GM exhibit, located in the McCormick Place North Hall, they will begin sketching garment designs inspired by five featured GM vehicles.

Hyundai i-Blue Fuel Cell Concept reveals third-generation fuel cell technology

Chicago, 02/06/2008 -- Hyundai’s new hydrogen-powered, zero-emission concept, the i-Blue Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV), debuted in North America at the 100th edition of the Chicago Auto Show today. Developed at Hyundai’s Design and Technical Center in Chiba, Japan, the i-Blue concept illustrates the design direction for a future FCEV production model.

Hyundai i-Blue Fuel Cell Concept

The all-new i-Blue platform features Hyundai’s third-generation fuel cell technology, currently being developed at Hyundai’s Eco-Technology Research Institute in Mabuk, Korea.

BMW of North America to partner with Rahal Letterman Racing for 2009 season

Chicago, IL/Woodcliff Lake, NJ, February 6, 2008 -- BMW presented the racing version of the new BMW M3 at the Chicago Auto Show. Powered by a 485 bhp eight cylinder engine, this impressive race car has been designed to compete in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) beginning in 2009. The car is based on the fourth generation of the BMW M3, the high-performance sports car produced by BMW M GmbH.

2009 BMW M3: BMW returns to the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) in 2009 with the latest generation BMW M3

European inspired design and driving dynamics highlight new minivan

Chicago, 06 February 2008 - Volkswagen of America today unveiled the Volkswagen Routan, an all new seven-passenger minivan. It delivers the best of both worlds: a vehicle that combines European sensibilities in design, fit and finish, and handling characteristics with market relevant features and outstanding value.

2009 Volkswagen Routan