We're headed out to the 2006 Chicago Auto Show... anyone need anything?
We, your humble Autoblog emissaries have our bags packed, laptops charged and camera lenses de-fingerprinted. In short, we're fixin' to descend on the City of Big Shoulders via planes, trains and automobiles. Ok, so maybe not trains, but perhaps we'll hop the 'L' if we get a hankerin' for some deep dish.
Regardless, the 2006 Chicago Auto Show's media preview kicks off on Wednesday, and we'll be on the floor to bring you the Full McCormick, with the web's quickest and most complete coverage of each debut, along with all the attendant hoopla as it unfurls.
But in addition to covering the numerous unveilings (Toyota Tundra, Lincoln Navigator, Bentley Continental GTC, Saturn Aura, etc.), we're looking to harness the thoughts and minds of our readership by taking requests. Yep, like your favorite radio station of yore, we're appealing to you and asking for ideas on what you'd like to see more coverage of. Did we miss something in Detroit or Los Angeles? Want a peek under the hood of the Mazda CX-7? Desperately need to see the new Camry's cupholders in action? Ask! While we can't guarantee we'll get to every single request, we'll do our level best to get to as many as we can.
Either way, be sure to tune your browsers in to Autoblog on Wednesday and Thursday for a full accounting of all the Windy City action throughout both days. See you there!
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Joel A 11:17AM (2/07/2006)
A comparison of the Mazda6 'triplets': the Fusion, Milan, and Zephyr. How well did Ford rebadge them? Distinct enough like the Camry/ES 330 or, as some reviewers have pointed out, don't waste one's money on the Milan and Zephyr.
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Steve S 11:20AM (2/07/2006)
My request would be to speak to the Mitsubishi reps and see if you can squeeze any information regarding the Concept X or Sportback Concepts out of them. The X was originally listed on the Chicago Auto Show website but has since been removed. Will there be any auto show in the U.S. that will have either of these concepts shown? Im dying for anything new on what will be the Evo X.
Some shots of Hondas Sports 4 would be nice too. I wish they would turbo-charge that thing.
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dub 11:24AM (2/07/2006)
please oh please send more pics of the Toyota FJ cruiser! many tanks.
c
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Ryan Heath 11:33AM (2/07/2006)
If possible, could you get any pictures of the under-carriage of the new Jeep Wrangler? Also, some pictures of the new Caliber SRT-4 (interior, engine bay, etc) would be fantastic.
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idave03 11:34AM (2/07/2006)
You guys should wear some autoblog t-shirts so we can meet you. I like to personally thank the people at autoblog that make my mornings tolerable at work.
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Mike G. 11:37AM (2/07/2006)
Anything new in the world of minivans? Totally not sexy or exciting - but hey, I've got twins. No Cooper for me. Oh, and if you see any rebates/incentives during the show for Chicagoland folks from minivan makers, I'd love to know.
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Steve 11:38AM (2/07/2006)
I hate to sound like a freakin dork, but can you grab some pics of the redesigned Nissan Quest and the Hyundai Minivan? We are in the market and I hated the previous Nissan's interior.
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bhtooefr 11:42AM (2/07/2006)
Diesels, diesels, diesels.
What TDIs is VW showing off (or hiding, if you find them - someone on TDIClub saw the one TDI that VW had at DC - a NB, and the fact that it was a TDI wasn't made clear at all)?
What Bluetecs is DCX showing off?
Is anyone showing off any other diesels?
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MikeW 11:51AM (2/07/2006)
Can you please find out if the new Aisin-Warner eight speed automatic transmission in the Lexus LS460 has two reverse gear ratios like Mercedes-Benz' transmission have had for the last decade. and what kind of ratio coverage does it have, does it exceed the ZF 7p's 7.28:1, and gear ratios.
Lexus RX350 5 or 6 speed automatic?
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Swburks 11:51AM (2/07/2006)
I would also to get anymore info on the Evo X. I am dying to see the new engine or hear anything about it or when it will come out. i am begging you
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John 11:52AM (2/07/2006)
I would love to know when Lexus is going to bring out a new GX. Thanks, John.
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Giggles of Doom 11:53AM (2/07/2006)
Yes, the Concept X, as that would be one I am seriously considering for my next vehicle, if they build it. I will be there on Saturday. Are you guys easy to spot in the crowd? It would be cool to say hello to the guys behind a blog I read daily.
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J 11:59AM (2/07/2006)
I'm curious what will unfold in the war of the sub-compacts...
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kevin 12:02PM (2/07/2006)
anything and everything VW/Audi related, more GX-3 info?
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Aya 12:03PM (2/07/2006)
Could you please "dig-out" information about the possible special editions of the Toyota FJ Cruiser.
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Bonita 12:04PM (2/07/2006)
Does anyone need anything?
Yes. Find us a Ford or GM vehicle that will maintain more than 40% of its value as a 2-year old trade-in.
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ZipperSeven 12:08PM (2/07/2006)
You can take the train into Chicago...the Metra trains service the suburbs...and if you come into O'Hare, the fastest way into the city (if I recall,) is to take the CTA train into Washington Station.
So...I second the motion for Evo X info...that's my most anticipated car right now.
Also...I know it sounds hokey but any info on the new Opel-based Saturns (Ion/Aura/Vue) would be nice.
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Jim 12:12PM (2/07/2006)
Pictures of something other than Hondas, please?
I didn't realize until a month after the SEMA show, when I got my next issue of Car and Driver, that there were so many cars there other than ugly-ass Civics.
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kevin 12:13PM (2/07/2006)
The A6 Avant's rear luggage rails in action!
Bring some CDs to test the S8's super expensive audio system too!
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Tom W 12:14PM (2/07/2006)
It would be great if you could dig up any info on a next-generation Pontiac GTO.
I could use a few more wallpaper quality pictures of the Camaro concept as well. Frame the shots so my desktop icons don't cover the car.
Thanks!
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