Copyright 2012 http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/cars en-us Wed, 16 May 2012 15:44:25 -0500 Wed, 16 May 2012 15:44:25 -0500 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/cars/Lexus-First-Look-Bash-139220128.html Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:58:08 -0500 Moshpix: The Chicago Auto Show provided the perfect opportunity for Lexus to host a big bash in the city. The luxury car-maker took over the Chicago Illuminating Company to give invited guests a sneak peek at the new 2013 Lexus GS. The party encompassed several rooms of entertaiment including performances by DJ Mia Moretti and Violinist Caitlin Moe and DJ Tony Arazdon. Photos courtesy Onasis Odelmo Photography. ]]> http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Lexus_First_Look_46.jpg Moshpix: The Chicago Auto Show provided the perfect opportunity for Lexus to host a big bash in the city. The luxury car-maker took over the Chicago Illuminating Company to give invited guests a sneak peek at the new 2013 Lexus GS. The party encompassed several rooms of entertaiment including performances by DJ Mia Moretti and Violinist Caitlin Moe and DJ Tony Arazdon. Photos courtesy Onasis Odelmo Photography. ]]>
Luxury car-maker takes over Chicago Illuminating Company to promote its new ride.

Photo Credit: Onasis Odelmo Photography

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/cars/Extreme-Lessons-For-New-Teen-Drivers/148596435 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:46:42 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/OPERATIONTEENSAFEDRIVING_722x406_2226051389.jpg
The Operation Teen Safe Driving program teaches teens driving skills that can save their lives when road conditions turn potential dangerous.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Car-Charging-Stations-Coming-To-Midway-OHare-148275945.html Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:51:52 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/car+charger.jpg
Electric car drivers will soon have more stations at Chicago's airports where they can charge their vehicles. The Chicago City Council approved the proposal Thursday to expand the number of electric...

Photo Credit: NBC 5

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/cars/Website-Makes-Car-Shopping-Easy/144078706 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 10:22:40 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/272*120/080813bmw.jpg
Web2Carz.com Senior Writer Tim Healey stops by to talk about their website makes car shopping easy online.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/cars/Chicago-Gas-Most-Expensive-in-Nation-143953466.html Fri, 23 Mar 2012 20:37:18 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Gas+Tank+p1.jpg
Gasbuddy.com names Chicago as the most expensive place to fill up your tank.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/cars/Auto-Show-Daily_-February-17/139523418 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:28:49 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/auto+show+2012.jpg
What's on tap for this weekend at the Chicago Auto Show? Friday is the last day to bring in non-perishable foods for Safe Haven.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/cars/NBC-At-the-Auto-Show-(Part-1)/139477223 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:27:12 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/2012AutoShowLogo_722x406_2198018424.jpg
Brant Miller takes a tour with the Chicago Auto Show chairman Steve Foley Jr.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/cars/NBC-At-the-Auto-Show-(Part-4)/139435568 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:27:39 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/AutoShow4_722x406_2197660027.jpg
LeeAnn Trotter takes a look at the Super Car Garage and Charlie Wojciechowski looks at the affect of social media on the auto show.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/cars/NBC-At-the-Auto-Show-(Part-3)/139435413 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:27:31 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/AutoShow3_722x406_2197659365.jpg
We take the Chevy Volt and a Kia Sedan out on the streets of Chicago to test drive.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/cars/NBC-At-the-Auto-Show-(Part-5)/139435793 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:04:42 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/AutoShow5_722x406_2197660479.jpg
Art Norman hits the dance floor at the Kia display while LeeAnn Trotter takes a look a new Lexus coupe concept car.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/cars/NBC-At-the-Auto-Show-(Part-7)/139436053 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:54:43 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/AutoShow7.jpg
We take a look at the First Look For Charity, an event that raised over $2.1 million.

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Cheryl Scott takes a look at the newly redesigned Dodge Dart. The car will make a huge impact to Chicago since it will be built here in Bevildere Illinois.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/cars/NBC-At-the-Auto-Show-(Part-2)/139434993 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:27:24 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/AutoShow2_722x406_2197657527.jpg
Cheryl Scott test drives some of the auto show's newest concept cars.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/cars/Auto-Show-Daily_-February-16/139470008 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:51:25 -0500
Take a look at this interview with the president of the Chicagoland Speedway from the Auto Show.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/cars/Auto-Show-Daily_-February-15/139373363 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:32:22 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/auto-show-women.jpg
Take a look at what's going on at Auto Show Wednesday.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/cars/Shanna-McGrath-Talks-Technology/139252578 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:53:34 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/ShannaMcGrathp1_722x406_2196297993.jpg
The newest trend at the auto show, new dashboard technology.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/cars/Auto-Show-Daily_-February-14/139287818 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:58:35 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Today_s_Webisode_Feb_14_2012_YouTube_722x406_2196555007.jpg
What's hot at the Chicago Auto Show this Valentine's Day? Everything! Come down to McCormick Place and fall in love with the car of your dreams.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/cars/First-Look-For-Charity-chicago-auto-show-139093999.html Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:27:55 -0500 Moshpix: Once again, First Look for Charity served as the offical kickoff for the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place Thursday night. More than $2 million was raised for area non-profit organizations. Black tie-clad guests strolled the grounds of the auto show while sipping on cocktails and sampling a wide variety of hors d'ouerves. And yes, two lucky guests won a free vehicle! ]]> http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/First_Look_2012_31_blurb.jpg Moshpix: Once again, First Look for Charity served as the offical kickoff for the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place Thursday night. More than $2 million was raised for area non-profit organizations. Black tie-clad guests strolled the grounds of the auto show while sipping on cocktails and sampling a wide variety of hors d'ouerves. And yes, two lucky guests won a free vehicle! ]]>
Chicago Auto Show kicks off with swanky bash.

Photo Credit: Marcus Riley

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/cars/The-Other-Eye-Candy-at-the-Auto-Show-139156794.html Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:39:04 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Damsels+in+Dance.jpg
Automobiles are the constant and obvious evolution on display every year at the Chicago Auto Show, but a quiet progression has emerged with the models displaying the cars

Photo Credit: National Automotive History Collection at Detroit Public Library

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/cars/Auto-Show-Daily-Webisode-Feb-10/139128474 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:56:19 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/AutoShowDailyp1_722x406_2195372596.jpg
The Auto Show Officially opened today. Check out the action on the McCormick Place convention floor.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/cars/Auto-Show-Charity-Event-Raises-over-2-Million-139098074.html Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:43:54 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/180*120/First_Look_2012_31.jpg
Over $2 million for 18 local nonprofits in Chicago including Autism Speaks and the Boys& Girls Clubs of Chicago was raised at this year’s event.

Photo Credit: Marcus Riley

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/cars/Chicago-Auto-Show-136949248.html Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:15:03 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/179*120/CoolShades03.JPG
Get inside the nation's longest running auto show

Photo Credit: RealWheels

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/cars/Chicago-Auto-Show-Starts-Engines-Friday-139084964.html Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:38:45 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Auto+Ribbon+Cutting.jpg
The show runs through Sunday, Feb. 19 at McCormick Place.

Photo Credit: Mary Ann Ahern

]]> http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=fbb773a1265266094bdb5ebb0c28d930&p=4 fbb773a1265266094bdb5ebb0c28d930 ]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:38:45 -0500 http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/cars/Toyota-Makes-Charity-Announcement-At-Chicago-Auto-Show-138941714.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:17:50 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Toyota+FJ+Cruiser.jpg
Toyota is allowing the public a chance to decide on monetary donations.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/cars/Vote-for-the-Best-Of-the-Chicago-Auto-Show/138442924 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:54:09 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/autoshowbestofvote_722x406_2191855734.jpg
There's a fun, interactive element to the Chicago Auto Show.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/cars/Auto-Show-Setup-Under-Way/138364694 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:42:42 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/autoshowsetup_722x406_2191564285.jpg
Crews have about two weeks to get the massive production ready for the public.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/cars/2012-Chicago-Auto-Show-Facebook-Contest-137781528.html Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:09:52 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/160*120/Acura+TL.JPG
The 2012 Chicago Auto Show gears up to giveaway free tickets and more for their Facebook photo contest.

Photo Credit: Charlie Wojciechowski

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/cars/Are-You-Ready-for-First-Look-For-Charity?/137312008 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:42:57 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/FirstLookThumbp1_722x406_2186687069.jpg
The event benefits numerous Chicago area charities.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/cars/Chicago-Auto-Show-Timeline-137291658.html Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:41:37 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/160*120/Explorer.JPG
Historic timeline marking some of the important dates of the Chicago Auto Show.

Photo Credit: Charlie Wojciechowski

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/cars/Chicago-Auto-Show-First-Look-for-Charity-137122248.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:31:40 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/firstlookdress1.jpg
18 Chicago charities will benefit from the one-day fundraiser.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/cars/2012-Chicago-Auto-Show-Visitors-Guide-137288168.html Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:34:37 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/orangecarautoshow.jpg
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 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:03:10 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/redfirebird1.jpg
2012 Chicago Auto Show: Feb. 10-19.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/cars/Yard-Waste-May-One-Day-Fuel-Your-Car/136773273 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:43:33 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/430PPKGGRASSTOGAS_7730862_722x406_2183936270.jpg
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.

Photo Credit: flickr.com/piratealice]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/cars/nhtsa-keyless-ignition-136349313.html Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:59:37 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/160*120/090110+keyless+car.jpg
Keyless ignitions have been blamed in deaths involving carbon monoxide poisoning, randomly accelerating vehicles.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/cars/Website-Aims-to-Simplify-Auto-Repair/133739178 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:46:39 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/160*120/PHI+fender+bender+black+and+white.jpg
Brad Weisberg, founder of Body Shop Bids, explains his new website that makes it easier to get a quote from multiple body shops.

]]> http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=c8e04073416a8c87f9f54027a6cb93d2&p=4 c8e04073416a8c87f9f54027a6cb93d2 ]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:46:39 -0500 http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/cars/Design-Your-New-Car-This-Holiday-Season/133663043 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:57:39 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/telsa-cars.jpg
Head over to Oak Brook Center when you can design a family-sized Model S to your very own tastes.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/cars/Neiman-Marcus-2011-Fantasy-Gifts-132184348.html Wed, 19 Oct 2011 23:57:34 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/neiman-thumb.jpg
Get ready to do some millionaire Christmas shopping with a look at the Fantasy Gifts offered by Neiman Marcus this holiday season.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/cars/ford-united-auto-workers-uaw-deal-torrence-avenue-jobs-131072813.html Tue, 04 Oct 2011 21:04:56 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/160*120/IMG_0246.JPG
Company employees will vote next week on tentative agreement, but company's profitability, executive bonuses could be sticking points.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/cars/Ford-Owners-Upset-About-Bad-Paint-Jobs-130218428.html Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:11:18 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/ford-paint.jpg
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.

]]> http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=6d12e41d61239a7e335b055570ab5b56&p=4 6d12e41d61239a7e335b055570ab5b56 ]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:11:18 -0500 http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/cars/Go-Under-The-Hood-Of-Chicagos-First-Auto-Museum/128843958 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:43:26 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/180*120/Sequence+1.jpg
Real estate tycoon Larry Klairmont is opening the first auto museum in Chicago with his own personal collection of vintage vehicles.

Photo Credit: Richard Moy

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/cars/127797708.html Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:03:44 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/180*120/walking-crosswalk.jpg
Study finds most pedestrian accidents occur in crosswalks when pedestrian has right of way.

Photo Credit: clipart.com

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/cars/122865899.html Tue, 31 May 2011 09:33:55 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/180*120/motorcycle_generic.jpg
Proposed law would allow motorcyclists, bicyclists to stop and proceed.

Photo Credit: clipart.com

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/cars/target-5-hybrid-cars-122193889.html Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:16:57 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/hybrid-car-fire.jpg
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.]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/cars/parker-target-5-rear-end-runaround-117688523.html Wed, 09 Mar 2011 23:15:17 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/traffic3.jpg
When you're rear-ended, it's the other party's fault, right? Wrong.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/cars/Chicago-Revs-Up-for-Zipcar-Deal-117395813.html Fri, 04 Mar 2011 16:40:03 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/zipcard+722x406.jpg
The deal would save taxpayers $400,000 a year.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/cars/Electric-Car-Charging-Stations-Coming-to-Chicago/116516783 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 23:15:15 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/160*120/DC+Electric+Car+Charging+Station.JPG
An ambitious project to install nearly 280 charging stations throughout Chicagoland hopes to make electric vehicles more practical.

Photo Credit: NBCWashington.com

]]> Fri, 18 Feb 2011 11:23:21 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/160*120/auto-show-vandals.jpg
Three Orland Park men charged with felony criminal damage to property.]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/cars/Fun-at-First-Look/116365864 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 20:51:53 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/180*120/First_look_2011_039.jpg
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!

Photo Credit: Meredith Gregory

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