Chicago firefighter wins Dodge Challenger through FCA National Vehicle Giveaway

Chicago fireman Kevin Arias of the Tristate Fire Protection District was named the grand prize winner of the FCA US LLC 2015 National Sweepstakes. The Oswego, Ill., native overcame the odds of 1,265,218 contest entrants to win a US$ 45,000 credit toward any

Read more »

Chicago's high school student wins grand prize in Toyota TeenDrive365 Video Challenge

When Chicago high school student Elijah Wilborn created his safe driving PSA, he left his phone, music and other distractions curbside - and picked up the grand prize in the TeenDrive365 Video Challenge from Toyota and Discovery Education, the leading provider of

Read more »

Ford issues two safety recalls for interior door handle issue and for safety belt fastener torque issue

Ford is issuing a safety recall for approximately 205,000 2010-2013 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS and Ford Police Interceptor sedans due to an issue with the spring that controls the interior door handles. If the spring is unseated, the door may become unlatched in a side-impact

Read more »

Hyundai wins Driving Engagement Award at Chicago Auto Show

Hyundai won the second-ever Driving Engagement Award from the Word of Mouth Marketing Association (WOMMA) at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show. The Walking Dead Chop Shop campaign was chosen as the most innovative social media campaign of 2013.

"Our judges

Read more »

Hyundai Veloster Re:Flex Edition debuts at the Chicago Auto Show

Hyundai Motor America unveiled the newest addition to its popular Veloster line-up, the Re:Flex Edition, at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show. Veloster Re:Flex Edition goes on sale early this Spring, with a limited production run of 3,000 units, ensuring buyers they will own a truly

Read more »

SRT debuts new 2014 Satin Vapor Editions at Chicago Auto Show

The Chrysler Group LLC's SRT (Street and Racing Technology) brand is expanding its 2014 vehicle lineup by offering new Satin Vapor Editions of its Chrysler 300 SRT, Dodge Challenger SRT and Dodge Charger SRT models.

The new SRT Satin Vapor Edition

Read more »

Kia unveils Niro Concept, Soul EV and Optima Hybrid at Chicago Auto Show

Kia Motors has unveiled its first ever mass-production electric vehicle, the Soul EV at the Chicago Auto Show.

Set to go on sale in the United States market in third-quarter of 2014 and in Europe and the UK after that, the Soul EV will be Kia's first all-electric, zero-emissions car

Read more »

Toyota becomes first Founding Partner of Daytona Rising Project

International Speedway Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select Market: ISCA; OTC Bulletin Board: ISCB) ('ISC') announced multi-year partnership with Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) U.S.A., Inc. that will make Toyota the first Founding Partner at Daytona International Speedway

Read more »

New 2014 Dodge Journey Crossroad to debut at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show

Dodge brand is introducing a new Journey model - the 2014 Dodge Journey Crossroad - at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show.

"The Journey has always been Dodge's Swiss Army knife in the CUV segment, and with the new Journey Crossroad, we are expanding that flexibility

Read more »

US research begins on Honda Walking Assist Device or Stride Management Assist

Honda announced that a clinical research study of its Walking Assist Device has begun at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC).

At RIC, physical therapists and researchers will perform a scientific assessment of the ability of the Honda Walking Assist Device

Read more »

Nissan Leaf crosses 25,000 US sales milestone

After the all-electric Nissan Leaf's best sales month ever in March and a 423.5 per cent year-over-year sales increase in April, Nissan Leaf continues to make history by crossing the 25,000 sales threshold, reinforcing Leaf's position as the world's best-selling

Read more »

BMW Group announces changes in management team

BMW of North America, LLC announced the new appointments to its management team in the Americas.

Arturo Pineiro will assume the role of President and CEO of BMW Group Brazil, based in San Paulo, Brazil effective April 1. Currently, Pineiro is the Regional Vice-President of

Read more »

Lamborghini President and CEO honored by Italian American Chamber of Commerce

At Chicago's River East Art Center, the Global Leadership Award was given to Automobili Lamborghini President and CEO Stephan Winkelmann by the Italian American Chamber of Commerce. This honor highlighted his contributions to US and international

Read more »

The 2012 Ryder Cup is under a good star

The year's golf highlight is about to start, the 2012 Ryder Cup will take place September 28-30, at the Medinah Country Club in Chicago, Illinois, USA. As a proud patron partner and 'Official Vehicle of The PGA of America' Mercedes-Benz will also be present at the

Read more »

Zipcar pilots monthly membership plan in Chicago

Zipcar, Inc. announced the launch of a pilot program for a new monthly membership plan now available in Chicago. The new plan allows Chicago residents to pay for their Zipcar membership as they go, providing a new option for those who want to test out

Read more »

Zipcar expands 'Zipvan' cargo van service to Chicago

Zipcar, Inc. has announced the expansion of its 'Zipvan' pilot cargo van service to Chicago. With this expansion, the Ford E-150 full-size cargo vans currently available through the service in San Francisco, Boston and Washington, D.C., are now available for

Read more »

New Ford Explorer Sport: Fuel-efficient, high-performance SUV

The first-ever performance version of the Ford Explorer arrives this year with the highest projected fuel economy among gasoline-engine-powered, high- performance SUVs.

With a twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 engine making at least 350 hp and four-wheel-drive

Read more »