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Chicago 2009: Volkswagen CC Gold Coast concept

It made its debut over the summer at Pebble Beach. It showed up again in November at SEMA. And finally, we have a set of our own live shots of the CC Gold Coast concept because Volkswagen sent the swanky 4-door to Chi-town. The Gold Coast is doused in a rich-looking brown finish dubbed "Pepe Pepper" by DuPont, and it adopts a squat, muscular stance riding on a set of KW coilovers. 19-inch wheels fill out the wells nicely, and a full ground effects kit brings the look even closer to the ground. Veedub's 280-horsepower 3.6 FSI V6 sits ... Read more →

Chicago 2009: This show is for the dogs Jeremy Korzeniewski

For the second year in a row, the Chicago Auto Show has been invaded by our furry, four-legged friends as the Bark Buckle UP campaign announces its Pet Safe Choice Awards. We moseyed on down to ...

Chicago 2009: Hyundai CEO Krafcik calls on auto industry to set example with reform Sam Abuelsamid

Hyundai America CEO John Krafcik delivered a keynote address at the opening of the Chicago Auto Show media preview where he called on the industry to dramatically change the way it does business. ...

Chicago 2009: 20 years of the Mazda Miata/MX-5 Damon Lavrinc

Twenty years ago, Mazda took the wraps off the first generation Miata/MX-5 in Chicago. Over the next two decades the lightweight roadster solidified its place in the enthusiast hierarchy and ...

VIDEO: 2010 Ford Taurus SHO reveal video... revealed John Neff

Being that the biggest reveal of this year's Chicago Auto Show has been the new 2010 Ford Taurus SHO, we thought you might enjoy some video of it actually moving rather than just posing all ...

Chicago 2009: (You Can Still) Rock in America - Ford unveils Harley-Davidson F-150 9 months ago on Autoblog

Flush from the news that its F-150 pickup performed markedly better than many of its primary competitors in a new series of IIHS side-impact crash tests, Ford has rolled out its latest larger-than-life Harley-Davidson model. Outside of the appearance items, the HD is essentially a Platinum ...

Chicago 2009: Acura unveils TSX V6 for 2010 9 months ago on Autoblog

Acura fans have something to rejoice about today as the Japanese automaker just released a new model here at the Chicago Auto Show. Before you get too excited, know that it's not rear-wheel-drive or powered by a V8 engine, but it's still a nice addition to the line-up. For the 2010 model year, ...

Chicago 2009: Scion tC Release Series 5.0 is...errr... released 9 months ago on Autoblog

As we told you last week, Scion is taking advantage of this year's Chicago Auto Show to drop yet another tweaked Scion tC, just like they did last year. This year's example is the 2009 Scion tC Release Series 5.0, of which 2000 examples or fewer will be built. One thing that makes this Release ...

Chicago 2009: Toyota unveils new 4.6L V8, Platinum Package for Tundra 9 months ago on Autoblog

Toyota doesn't have a press conference scheduled for the 2009 Chicago Auto Show, but it does have two noteworthy debuts. The first is an all-new 4.6L V8 engine that will replace the current 4.7L V8. The new eight-cylinder produces 310 hp and 327 lb-ft of torque while delivering an estimated 15 ...

Chicago 2009: New AUTOBOTS on display 9 months ago on Autoblog

In addition to the Corvette Centennial Concept, Chevrolet showed three more AUTOBOTS at the Chicago Auto Show that will make their big screen debuts in the upcoming Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen live action flick, along with one that we're all very familiar with. While we've seen images ...

Chicago 2009: GM finally rolls out Corvette Stingray Concept [w/VIDEO] 9 months ago on Autoblog

General Motors used the Chicago Auto Show to introduce the world to its latest concept vehicle, the Corvette Stingray, which will be featured in the upcoming Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen movie on June 26th. According to GM, the vehicle is nothing more than a styling buck that was ...

Chicago 2009: SHO Starter - Ford Taurus SHO kicks off Chicago 9 months ago on Autoblog

We've just dashed back to the media center from the first press conference of the 2009 Chicago Auto Show where Ford unveiled the new 2010 Taurus SHO to the whoops and cries of SHO enthusiasts. We sat directly in front of a group of identically SHO-shirted "inner circle" faithful that Ford had ...

Chicago 2009: Spectra out, 2010 Kia Forte in 9 months ago on Autoblog

The only thing surprising to us about the 2010 Kia Forte is the name. The Forte debuted in South Korea last summer as a replacement for the compact Spectra sedan, but recently the automaker has indicated that the old name would be retained here in North America. Nomenclature aside, the new ...

Chicago 2009: 2009 Nissan Cube starting at $13,990, Cube Krom unveiled 9 months ago on Autoblog

Nissan has finally put a price tag on the 2009 Cube: $13,990. That's what the 1.8 model equipped with a manual transmission will set you back when sales begin in early May. Four versions of the Cube will be offered: the 1.8, 1.8 S, 1.8 SL and the model you see above, the 1.8 Krom. The ...

Chicago 2009: Subaru and Vermont Sports Car build the Pastrana WRX STI 9 months ago on Autoblog

Subaru may have halted its World Rally Championship campaign, but that isn't stopping the automaker from playing to the hopes and dreams of its enthusiast base and one of the sports' most visible characters. At the Chicago Auto Show, Subaru will take the wraps off the Impreza WRX STI Travis ...

Chicago 2009: Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson Edition returns for Round 14 9 months ago on Autoblog

Since a redesigned Ford F-150 was introduced to the world last year, that must mean this year will bring another limited-run Harley-Davidson edition. As with other recent examples of the co-branded truck, the new 2010 F-150 Harley-Davidson Edition is largely an appearance package, but certainly a ...

Scion prices tC Release Series 5.0 9 months ago on Autoblog

Another Chicago Auto Show, another mildly refreshed Scion tC Release Series. For those keeping track, this is Release Series 5.0, but unlike previous limited-edition models, the modifications aren't limited to a new hue and set of rims. The best bits are found beneath the gloss black paint and ...

Chicago 2009: Ford ready to offer Transit Connect van in U.S. 9 months ago on Autoblog

One year after announcing it would bring the compact Transit Connect van to the U.S. market, Ford is now ready to put it on sale. The little van hasn't changed much since we first saw it, although the styling of the nose has been tweaked a bit, primarily around the grille area. The lower front ...

GM bringing Bumblebee 2 and Autobots to Chicago Auto Show 9 months ago on Autoblog

We usually know what vehicles an automaker will debut at a major auto show the weekend before, but General Motors has kept us in the dark about its plans for the Chicago Auto Show next week. As such, we're not expecting any major product reveals, but today we learned that GM will be introducing ...

2010 Ford Taurus SHO slated for Chicago debut? 10 months ago on Autoblog

Ford has launched its mini-site for the 2010 Taurus, and in addition to including images of its new flagship sedan in all available colors (see updated gallery below), a clue has been discovered that may shed some light on the rumored return of the much loved SHO model. Mousing over the word ...

Nissan back on for Chicago Auto Show, still avoiding Detroit 11 months ago on Autoblog

That was short lived. Just a few days after announcing that it would be pulling out of both the Detroit Auto Show and the Chicago Auto Show, Nissan has changed its mind. Sort of. The Japanese automaker will indeed have a presence in the Windy City thanks to the support of its local dealerships, ...

Ford to offer "Tough Bed" factory-backed spray-in bed liner 1 year ago on Autoblog

On the final media day of the 2008 Chicago Auto Show, Mike Levine from Pickuptruck.com walked us over to the Ford display to show us an inconspicuous Super Duty sitting among a fleet of Ford commercial vehicles. He wanted to show us the bed, which was filled with DeWalt tools and Ford's new Tool ...

Autoblog Podcast #87 1 year ago on Autoblog

The Chicago Auto Show wasn't that eventful, but that's what we lead off Autoblog Podcast episode #87 with. The Challenger was the biggest deal, followed by the Denali XT, and then a bunch of inconsequential things. We did find ourselves talking about the Suzuki Equator and the Ford Transit Connect, ...

Sith Pickup: Toyota Tundra Warrior 1 year ago on Autoblog

Of course, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and we can all admit that this Toyota Tundra "Warrior" prototype has a sinister presence in its shiniest, blackest finery. That silly fake intake is still there in the grille surround, but the rest of the look is successful. It's too bad Toyota ...

Chicago 2008: International introduces the LoneStar Class 8 big rig 1 year ago on Autoblog

click above for more high-rez images of the International LoneStar We give International full credit this daring design that we spied uncovered earlier this year. Still, it appears as though it's taken a giant leap back three decades with the new Class 8 International LoneStar. International said ...

Chicago 2008: Reskinned 2009 Mitsubishi Galant seen with new nose 1 year ago on Autoblog

click above for high-res gallery of the 2009 Mitsubishi Galant Mitsubishi just unveiled its freshened-for-2009 Galant sedan at the Chicago Auto Show, and unlike our favorable response to the changes made to its Eclipse sibling, we think Mitsu might need to do a hard refresh on the Galant a couple ...

Chicago 2008: Mitsubishi shows off 2009 Eclipses 1 year ago on Autoblog

click above for high-res gallery of the 2009 Eclipse and Eclipse Spyder Mitsubishi rolled out its updated 2009 Eclipse Coupe and Spyder today in Chicago, with revised fascias that complement and simultaneously update the swoopy flanks. The nose in particular brings the Eclipse in line with the ...

Chicago 2008: Porsche Cayenne GTS meets North America 1 year ago on Autoblog

click above for high-res gallery of the Porsche Cayenne GTS Following breakfast here at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show, Porsche took the cover off its new Cayenne GTS for the first time on our shores. After emphasizing how well the updated 2007 Cayenne has done in the market, the Stuttgart-based ...

Chicago 2008: Alton F-650 XUV makes a big statement 1 year ago on Autoblog

UPDATE: Video of the Alton F-650 is available after the jump click above for high-res gallery of the Alton F-650 XUV var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/autos/Alton_F_650_XUV_For_those_who_think_HUMMERs_are_meek'; We've seen some outrageous F-650-based vehicles like this before (the DeBerti for ...

Chicago 2008: MotorWeek announces 2008 Drivers Choice Awards 1 year ago on Autoblog

Last year, we were surprised by Motor Week's choice for its 2007 "Best Of The Year" , the Honda Fit. This year, we were simply shocked that its choice for 2008 is the Scion xB. It's not that the xB is a bad car, it's that there are so many better choices. In fact, peruse the list below of winners ...

Chicago 2008: Scion tC Release 4.0 in the flesh 1 year ago on Autoblog

click above to view more live high-res pics of the Scion tC Release 4.0 If you saw our preview of the Scion tC Release 4.0 and want more, you're in luck 'cause we've spotted it here in Chicago. We already knew pretty much all there was to know about the machine, including the DAMD body kit and ...

Chicago 2008: Lexus ES 350 Pebble Beach Edition 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click the image above for a hi-res gallery of the Lexus ES 350 Pebble Beach Edition The Lexus ES 350 is the second model this year to get the Pebble Beach Special Edition treatment, along with the Lexus RX 350. Both of them join Lexus' Pebble Beach regular, the Lexus SC 430, in the ...

Chicago 2008: Toyota 4Runner Urban Runner not really for Urbania 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above to view high-res gallery of the Toyota 4Runner Urban Runner The word "urban" seems to be taking on more meanings every day. In its latest use, Toyota has applied it to a truck kitted out for something more like the Amazon rather than "urban" civilization. Starting with a Sport Edition ...

Chicago 2008: BMW back in ALMS with Rahal Letterman Racing M3 [w/VIDEO] 1 year ago on Autoblog

click above to view more high-res live shots of BMW M3 ALMS race car The American Le Mans Series is going to get a dose of Bavarian brilliance in 2009, as Bobby Rahal and David Letterman are teaming up to bring the fourth-generation M3 to the racing series. To properly battle the best competition ...

Chicago 2008: 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring puts Euro-Korean fusion on the menu 1 year ago on Autoblog

click above for more high-res live shots of the 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring While the official unveiling of the 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring took place in Montreal a few weeks back, the Chicago Auto Show is the first place that we at Autoblog got a chance to eyeball it in person, and we like what ...

Chicago 2008: the Lexus RX 350 Pebble Beach Edition 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above for a high-res gallery of the Lexus RX 350 Pebble Beach Edition. Lexus showed up in Chicago with two special edition cars from a different time in a different state. Lexus has been making limited edition vehicles for the Pebble Beach glitterati since 2003, which up to now has always ...

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