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2008 Chicago Auto Show : Acura and XM Announce Acura RL to Offer XM NavWeather

2008 Chicago Auto Show : Acura and XM Announce Acura RL to Offer XM NavWeather

Ground-Breaking, Real-Time, Weather Tracking Service for GPS Navigation Unveiled in 2009 Acura RL at 2008 Chicago Auto Show CHICAGO, Feb. 6 -- Acura and XM announced today that the 2009 Acura RL will offer XM NavWeather(TM) featuring Threat Matrix(TM) technology as a part of its AcuraLink(R) service. The new Acura RL w ... Continue reading

2008 Chicago Auto Show: Redesigned 2009 Acura RL Debuts

2008 Chicago Auto Show: Redesigned 2009 Acura RL Debuts

Bold Styling, Larger Engine, and Improved Handling Help RL Raise the Luxury Performance Bar CHICAGO, Feb. 6 -- The redesigned 2009 Acura RL luxury sedan made its world debut today at the Chicago Auto Show. Featuring bold, sleek exterior styling, an upgraded interior, advanced technologies and powerful new engine, the R ... Continue reading

2008 Chicago Auto Show - 2008 Audi A4 Special Edition Unveiled

2008 Chicago Auto Show - 2008 Audi A4 Special Edition Unveiled

AUBURN HILLS, MI - February 6, 2008: Audi of America Inc. today announced the debut of the 2008 A4 Special Edition at the Chicago Auto Show. The new configuration was created for customers wanting a thoroughly modern German luxury sport sedan with more exterior appeal and attractive packaging. This adds to the popular ... Continue reading

2008 Chicago Auto Show: Lexus Introduces Pebble Beach Collection RX 350 and ES 350

2008 Chicago Auto Show: Lexus Introduces Pebble Beach Collection RX 350 and ES 350

Luxury utility vehicle and luxury sedan receive exclusive package for the first time TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 6 -- Lexus today introduced the Lexus Pebble Beach Collection of vehicles at the Chicago Auto Show. The RX 350 luxury utility vehicle and ES 350 luxury sedan will receive Pebble Beach Edition packages for the fir ... Continue reading

2008 Chicago Auto Show: Toyota 1/X Concept Makes North American Debut

2008 Chicago Auto Show: Toyota 1/X Concept Makes North American Debut

CHICAGO, Feb. 6 -- The Toyota 1/X concept vehicle made its North American debut today at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show. Developed by Toyota Motor Corporation, the Toyota 1/X compact hybrid offers a glimpse into the next era of automotive technological design. The Toyota 1/X redefines from its very roots the idea of what i ... Continue reading

2008 Chicago Auto Show: Toyota Adds Urban Runner Package to 4Runner Sport Edition

2008 Chicago Auto Show: Toyota Adds Urban Runner Package to 4Runner Sport Edition

CHICAGO, Feb. 6 -- The 2008 Toyota 4Runner midsize sport utility vehicle (SUV) with an all-new Sport Edition Urban Runner Package will make its debut at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show. Adding a new dimension in style, value, and upscale luxury to the capable SUV, the Urban Runner Package delivers an extraordinary value wit ... Continue reading

2008 Chicago Auto Show: Chevrolet Announces the All-New 2009 Traverse Crossover - VIDEO ENHANCED

2008 Chicago Auto Show: Chevrolet Announces the All-New 2009 Traverse Crossover - VIDEO ENHANCED

CHICAGO - February 6, 2008: Introduced at the Chicago Auto Show, the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse is an expressively styled, well-equipped crossover that delivers a combination of power, efficiency, ride and safety. The driving experience is supported by a sophisticated, 3.6L DOHC V-6 that features variable valve timing and ... Continue reading

2008 Chicago Auto Show: GMC to Introduce Denali XT - VIDEO ENHANCED

2008 Chicago Auto Show: GMC to Introduce Denali XT - VIDEO ENHANCED

Detroit February 3, 2008; General Motor’s GMC division will unveil its Denali XT, a sport-utility hybrid truck concept, at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show. The four-door Denali XT concept features a 2-mode hybrid propulsion system, E-85 capabilities and direct-injection technology. By using this technology, GM official ... Continue reading

2008 Chicago Auto Show - GMC Intoduces Sierra Hybrid - VIDEO ENHANCED

2008 Chicago Auto Show - GMC Intoduces Sierra Hybrid - VIDEO ENHANCED

[03-Feb-2008] GMC’s 2009 Sierra Hybrid is a full-size pickup truck designed to be fuel-efficient. GMC indicates that using General Motor’s two-mode hybrid system, the vehicle has a 40 percent greater city fuel economy and a 25 percent improvement in overall fuel economy, compared to other trucks. The Sierra H ... Continue reading

Scion Announces Pricing for tC Release Series 4.0 - to be Displayed at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show

Scion Announces Pricing for tC Release Series 4.0 - to be Displayed at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show

TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Scion, of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., announced today that the second limited-production Scion for 2008, the tC Release Series 4.0 (tC RS 4.0), will be available at dealer showrooms beginning in March. A tC RS 4.0 will be on display in the Scion booth at the Chicago Auto Show. The 2008 ... Continue reading

2008 Chicago Auto Show: Hummer Enters Midsize Truck Market - VIDEO STORY

2008 Chicago Auto Show: Hummer Enters Midsize Truck Market - VIDEO STORY

DETROIT - January 31, 2008: Hummer is expanding its product portfolio and entering the midsize truck market with its 2009 H3T. The vehicle, which is scheduled to make its debut at the Chicago Auto Show, was inspired by the Hummer H3, one of the brand's two sport utility vehicles (SUV). The four-door, five-passenger tru ... Continue reading

Dodge Announces Lucky Valentine's Day Lovebirds to be Hitched at 2008 Chicago Auto Show

Dodge Announces Lucky Valentine's Day Lovebirds to be Hitched at 2008 Chicago Auto Show

-- Blake Humphrey and Jackie Rohner of Rock Island, Ill. have been chosen as the winners of the Dodge "Journey of a Lifetime" contest -- Humphrey and Rohner will tie the knot in a Valentine's Day ceremony at the 100th Chicago Auto Show and win an all-new 2009 Dodge Journey -- Popular Journey cover band "Infinity" will ... Continue reading

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