Category Archives: auto shows

Thoughts on the 2020 Chicago Auto Show

Posted on February 12, 2020 by urbandriverchicago

The 2020 Chicago Auto Show has the distinction of being the first big auto show of the new year and also of this new decade. Nearly 1,000 different vehicles are on display for the news media and most importantly for … Continue reading →

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Concours d’Elegance at Copshaholm

Posted on August 10, 2018 by urbandriverchicago

The inaugural Concours d’Elegance at Copshaholm takes place Saturday August 11 in South Bend, Indiana. The new event calls itself “the premier celebration of automotive design and styling in Northern Indiana” and is hosted by the Studebaker National Museum. It … Continue reading →

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2017 North American International Auto Show

Posted on January 11, 2017 by urbandriverchicago

The Detroit auto show is abuzz with new vehicle introductions, concept cars, tweets about American investments and lots of chatter about artificial intelligence and self-driving cars. The 2017  NACTOY winners are Chevy Bolt, Chrysler Pacifica and Honda Ridgeline, respectively the … Continue reading →

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In the news: SUVs in Beijing, car shopping mpg, Green Cars, Google cars, EVs, recalls, #Toyota in One Lap of America & more.

Posted on May 1, 2016 by urbandriverchicago

Did you get ready for the NFL draft?  Well, there was lots of auto industry news and activity being made while you were. Just click right here and catch up on the top stories. @1ChicagoCarGuy

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In the News: VW answers, EPA backs down, Earth Day cars, Mustang is #1, Tony Stewart is back and more.

Posted on April 24, 2016 by urbandriverchicago

Catch up on what you missed while watching the NHL playoffs. The auto industry keeps making news. Auto shows, recalls, motorsports, clean air and more. Have a read right here with one click. @1ChicagoCarGuy

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In the News: Much on #Mazda Miata, NY Auto Show, World Car Awards, Nissan-Renault, F1 and more.

Posted on March 27, 2016 by urbandriverchicago

The last major auto show of the season opened this week in NYC. Lots of news on World Car Awards with the Mazda Miata MX-5 getting a couple and Mazda also announcing the new MX-5 RF. Is the Renault Twizy … Continue reading →

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In the News: Automatic braking, NY Auto Show, Gen-Z wants cars, diesel engine here to stay and more.

Posted on March 20, 2016 by urbandriverchicago

Happy Spring! Your March Madness bracket is probably already busted. Turn your attention to the world of autos and don’t miss the up-to-date news. Just click you mouse right here to get caught up. @1ChicagoCarGuy

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In the News: Geneva Auto Show, World Car finalists, Google car crash, February sales and more.

Posted on March 6, 2016 by urbandriverchicago

Check out what went on around the world in automobiles this week. It’s getting to be Spring and things are ramping up. Click right here to catch up. @1ChicagoCarGuy  

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In the News: Chicago Auto Show #CAS16, Top cars, Best interiors, Vehicle durability, NASCAR and more

Posted on February 29, 2016 by urbandriverchicago

As we wrap up the third month of winter weather and start to think a bit about springtime. much is still happening in the auto world. We’re back to motors sports and lots of best-of picks. You can catch up … Continue reading →

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In the News: Auto News Factoids of the Week

Posted on February 21, 2016 by urbandriverchicago

Being Green; the top pickup; gasoline delivery while you work; mini-Tesla; pot-hole protection; self-driving cars and hackers; recalls; it’s NASCAR time again, and more. Just click right here to catch up on last week’s key happenings in the auto industry. … Continue reading →

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