Chicago Auto Show

From minivans to muscle cars, the Dodge brand introduced an entire lineup of new R/T performance models at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show today. These include the Charger, Durango, Challenger, Grand Caravan and Journey models, all of which are now available in sporty R/T trim. Short for Road &...

Dodge has introduced a new Charger sedan for 2011 but for the high-performance SRT8 version the automaker chose to go with a 2012 model year designation. That’s right, the new 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 has been revealed today, with the car going on display this week at the 2011 Chicago Auto...

Making its debut today at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show is the all-new 2011 Dodge Durango Heat, a sporty trim level for the big SUV complete with a fuel efficient V-6 engine and aggressive body styling. In its most basic form, the Durango Heat comes with rear-wheel drive (all-wheel drive is an option)...

The built-for-North America 2011 Volkswagen Jetta has disappointed some, but the GLI should cure most of what ails it. Replacing the budget torsion-beam rear suspension with a proper fully independent rear-end setup and adding a range of standard equipment, plus VW's 200-horsepower, 2.0-liter turbo...

The launch event for the 2012 Buick Regal with eAssist is going on right now in Chicago, and our man Joel Feder is on the scene. The video below is the first footage of the eAssist Regal's hybrid information screen, part of the touchscreen interface that will be standard on all 2012 Regals. The...

Shelby American has a small surprise in store for the 2011 Chicago Auto Show, but unfortunately, the cat is already out of the bag thanks to a setup worker at the show. Images posted to a fan forum reveal the car--though only in a blurry, low-res way. We'll still be looking forward to the official...

Acura announced last month that the 2012 Acura TL will debut in "newly refined" form at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show. Refined how? In styling and performance, according to Acura. Yesterday, we learned it will come with a live webcast of the reveal as well, allowing followers to see the refinement...

The 2011 Toyota Matrix will be on display at the Chicago Auto Show this week, featuring a range of small updates and the same familiar Matrix face we've all come to know. Though it may underwhelm showgoers, the 2011 Matrix adds a new set of standard wheels and small interior redesigns for the...

Mazda's MX-5 Miata recently got some (rare) bad press from EVO's Chris Harris, but that's not nearly enough to put a crimp in the 900,000-unit model run's style. To celebrate the milestone delivery reached earlier this month, a new Special Edition of the car is on show in Chicago this week. Only...

We know Chevrolet is showing off two cars at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show, and one is likely based on the Chevrolet Camaro platform. We're guessing that the long-awaited 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 will bow, but anything could happen. Although all rumors and signs point in that direction, instead of...

The 2011 Chicago Auto Show is just a day away now and in its lead up we have news that a facelifted version of the award-winning Hyundai Genesis sedan will be unveiled in The Windy City. The information was revealed by the automaker’s U.S. chief, John Krafcik, who said the facelifted 2012...

In order to fight the fairly fuel-efficient V-6 Mustang--and perhaps as a way to offset any fuel-economy penalties from an upcoming Z28 model--it looks like Chevy might be readying a 2LS V-6 Camaro. According to GM Inside News, this car is already on the way and will be priced at $24,700. It will...

A report on an enthusiast site and numbers on the official EPA fuel economy site point toward a new Camaro model optimized to achieve 30 mpg highway. The current base V-6, automatic-equipped 2011 Camaro is rated at 29 mpg, so the gain isn't huge--just 1 mpg city and highway--but it's the round 30...

The 2011 Chicago Auto Show is just a few days away and in the lead up to the annual event the chief of GM’s North American division, Mark Reuss, has revealed some interesting tidbits. Speaking at this weekend’s National Automobile Dealers Association, Reuss said GM is planning to show...

The 2012 Hyundai Veloster was revealed in all its oddball three-door glory just last month at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, but this photo hints at a coming rally car prototype, and given the timing, we expect it at the Chicago Auto Show. This is the first photo of the car as it flies over a jump on...

Buick has yet to officially confirm the plans, but reports are breaking that the Buick Regal Hybrid will be on display at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show. Borrowing the eAssist hybrid system from the LaCrosse, the Regal Hybrid is expected to turn in 25 percent gains, reaching as high as 24 mpg city and...

Concept cars are a mixed breed. Sometimes, they're the real thing slightly disguised, and sometimes they're way-off abstractions in the Tomorrowland vein. In a handful of cases, concept cars are annoying knock-offs of the boy who cried wolf, without the bit that makes the fairy tale appealing. You...

Powered by a newly-developed plug-in hybrid drivetrain, the Kia Ray plug-in hybrid concept unveiled today in Chicago puts a new face on green, and it's a face we'd like to see more of. Far from the often stodgy and dimly-hued hybrids that are in production today, the Ray brings a fresh, sporty feel...

The 2011 Toyota Avalon hit the Chicago show floor today, and though it's not what most people would call "inspired," it's a conservative, modern-looking sedan with a good selection of features and plenty of space inside. Will it be enough to get people over their Toyotaphobia following...

The Indy Racing League's Dallara spec chassis is growing long in the tooth and tired in appearance, but it's due to be replaced by an all-new car unveiled today. Designed by a group of Indy execs, the Delta Wing's production will be outsourced to existing industry builders to produce a car that's...