Copyright 2012 http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/cars en-us Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:23:17 -0600 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:23:17 -0600 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/cars/Chicago-Auto-Show-136949248.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:37:06 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/179*120/CoolShades03.JPG
Get inside the nation's longest running auto show

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Sometimes just seeing something isn't enough. The Chicago Auto Show gives patrons several ways to experience the new models on display.

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Cadillac, Chevrolet and Kia have not-yet-on-the-market cars on display at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show.

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Toyota is allowing the public a chance to decide on monetary donations.

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Food and discounted tickets -- what could make it better?

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Electric vehicles are playing a big part at this year's Chicago Auto Show.

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This year, the Chicago Auto Show's charity gala, First Look for Charity, will raffle off the keys to a 2012 Cadillac Escalade and a 2012 Cadillac SRX.

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Social tools like Twitter and Facebook aren't just a way to share your auto show experience. They're also about providing feedback to the presenters.

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There's a fun, interactive element to the Chicago Auto Show.

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Crews have about two weeks to get the massive production ready for the public.

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The 2012 Chicago Auto Show gears up to giveaway free tickets and more for their Facebook photo contest.

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The event benefits numerous Chicago area charities.

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Historic timeline marking some of the important dates of the Chicago Auto Show.

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18 Chicago charities will benefit from the one-day fundraiser.

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Everything you will need to know before going to this year's auto show.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/cars/Chicago-Auto-Show-By-the-Numbers-136939958.html Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:21:02 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/redfirebird1.jpg
2012 Chicago Auto Show: Feb. 10-19.

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Chances are high that cars of the future won't be powered with gas.

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A popular stretch of Chicago roadway is under the microscope.

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Keyless ignitions have been blamed in deaths involving carbon monoxide poisoning, randomly accelerating vehicles.

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Brad Weisberg, founder of Body Shop Bids, explains his new website that makes it easier to get a quote from multiple body shops.

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Head over to Oak Brook Center when you can design a family-sized Model S to your very own tastes.

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Get ready to do some millionaire Christmas shopping with a look at the Fantasy Gifts offered by Neiman Marcus this holiday season.

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Company employees will vote next week on tentative agreement, but company's profitability, executive bonuses could be sticking points.

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The problem, according to former consultants to the auto industry, is a business model that puts paint suppliers in charge of quality control inside carmakers’ plants.

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Real estate tycoon Larry Klairmont is opening the first auto museum in Chicago with his own personal collection of vintage vehicles.

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Study finds most pedestrian accidents occur in crosswalks when pedestrian has right of way.

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Proposed law would allow motorcyclists, bicyclists to stop and proceed.

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The automotive industry maintains the cars are safe, but many consumers, experts and fire investigators remain leery.

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Interactive displays, cooperating weather cited for boosting attendance.

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When you're rear-ended, it's the other party's fault, right? Wrong.

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The deal would save taxpayers $400,000 a year.

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An ambitious project to install nearly 280 charging stations throughout Chicagoland hopes to make electric vehicles more practical.

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Three Orland Park men charged with felony criminal damage to property.

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One of the Chicago Auto Show's biggest nights is the First Look for Charity event, filled with black ties and beautiful gowns. But there's definitely fun there, too!

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When it comes to buying a car, it's definitely not just a man's world.

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Take a look through the 2011 Chicago Auto Show in under 30 seconds.

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The mayor has been there plenty of times.

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Fans are voting and you can, too. Visit The Chicago Auto Show website to vote on your favorite.

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Inside: Follow along with all the action.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/cars/Five-Hot-Cars-at-the-Auto-Show/115990359 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 18:34:33 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/160*120/5802853_640x480.jpg
There's a lot to take in, but people seem to be continually buzzing about a select few automobiles.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/cars/PHOTOS-First-Look-for-Charity-auto-show-2011-115948939.html Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:06:41 -0600 Moshpix: The Chicago Auto Show always kicks off with the First Look for Charity, a black tie affair that has raised more than $28 million since 1992. It's the first chance to see the vehicles featured in the show, while enjoying live music, coctails, hors d'oeuvres and the highlight of the night, the opportunity to win a new car. This year a 2011 Honda CR-Z and a 2011 Hyundai Sonata Turbo was given away.]]> http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/180*120/First_look_2011_024.jpg Moshpix: The Chicago Auto Show always kicks off with the First Look for Charity, a black tie affair that has raised more than $28 million since 1992. It's the first chance to see the vehicles featured in the show, while enjoying live music, coctails, hors d'oeuvres and the highlight of the night, the opportunity to win a new car. This year a 2011 Honda CR-Z and a 2011 Hyundai Sonata Turbo was given away.]]>
Black tie affair kicks off Chicago Auto Show in style.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/cars/Chicago-Auto-Show-Goes-Social/115794319 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 19:45:18 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/160*120/CASsocialmedia_640x480.jpg
Social media is playing a key role in showing off all the bells and whistles at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show.

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There will, of course, be cars and trucks at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show, but there's so much more to do than just walk around and look.

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Over one million square feet of floor space will be used for the nation's largest auto show.

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Take a look at some of the cars making their way into McCormick Place.

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Take a look at some of the vehicles coming into the 2011 Chicago Auto Show.

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Check out some of the acts from last year's search.

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Think you've got what it takes to wow a set of local judges with your special talent. Find out at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show Talent Search. On Friday February, 11 singers, dancers and all sorts of other imaginative folks will head to the McCormick...

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Nearly 1,000 vehicles will be on display at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show, including the new Ford Explorer, which will be built right here in Chicago.

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