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[The TOC Blog] Big changes in the auto industry and emergence of hybrids and electrical plug-in vehicles make 2010’s Chicago Auto Show particularly interesting. One of the images I can’t shake from my rush through the show is of the Fiat 500””a smash success in Europe””being massaged by a pair of Cinecittà-worthy models on media day.

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[Jeep Commander Forums: Jeep Commander Forum] Chicago Auto Show 2010 Coverage on AutoGuide.com - Jeep Commander ...: Additional highlights include a concept version of Honda's upcoming next-generation Odyssey minivan as well as plug-in hybrid concept from Kia call the Ray. Nissan has also just announced that it will display in Chicago, with the premiere of the 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition sports car, as well as the new 2011 Infiniti M37 and M56.

[CleanMPG.com - News Feed] 2010 Chicago Auto Show Press Event begins in hours - CleanMPG Forums: The 2010 Chicago Auto Show will be home to the inaugural presentation of the Hermance Vehicle Efficiency Award, which recognizes the most efficient new car with the greatest consumer appeal. The award is given in honor of the late David Hermance, Toyota’s highly respected executive engineer of environmental engineering.

[Autoblog] Chicago 2010: Bad Timing Dept. - Prius MotorWeek Drivers' Choice ...: While it was probably difficult to change their minds so late in the game, the statement by Davis explaining their rationale in choosing the Prius seems to have been written some time before Toyota started making so many headlines: "If you can only buy one car for your family, the 2010 Prius is the one," said Davis. "The Prius is a no-compromise vehicle that offers impressive efficiency, cutting edge technology, smart packaging and truly iconic styling."

[Dodge Nitro Forum] Chicago Auto Show 2010 Coverage on AutoGuide.com - Dodge Nitro Forum: The Chicago Auto Show might not have the media hype of such events as the Detroit, Frankfurt or Geneva shows, but with one of the largest venues and with the highest attendance, it's easily on of North America's premiere events on the automotive calendar.

[Motor Trend Blog] A Mild Wind: Notes from the 2010 Chicago Auto Show | Car News Blog ...: Wedged between Detroit and Geneva, Chicago has been about facelifts and new trim packages for a few years now. As Ford has learned under Alan Mulally, though, this is important stuff, necessary to keep cars and trucks in the spotlight between product cycles.

[Cars Pictures,Cars Wallpapers,Concept Cars] 2008 Jeep Renegade Concept Car - Chicago Auto Show | Cars ...: We actually find this one the most interesting, both in terms of design and feasibility. The Renegade features all-aluminum construction to keep its weight down, as well as what appears to be a parallel hybrid drivetrain consisting of the same 40-mile lithium-ion battery pack used in the Chrysler ecoVoyager Concept sharing duties with a small-displacement BLUETEC diesel .

[Auto Car Deal] 2010 Chicago Auto Show Preview: Kia Ray Plug-In Hybrid Concept ...: With a stable full of fresh new production cars, Kia is planning a new design concept for the 2010 Chicago Auto Show, which kicks off next week. The Kia Ray plug-in hybrid concept offers a preview of how Kia will package its developing .

[The Auto Writer] On Tap At The Chicago Auto Show: 2011 Jeep Gran Cherokee - Chrysler, which has had a dearth of new products to offer over the past year is finally set to break that streak when the next generation Gran Cherokee is introduced. Powered by the company’s all new Phoenix 3.6L V6 which will become the dominant large engine sold by Chrysler in coming years, the Jeep will go into production in May.

[Auto Car Deal] Kia Ray shows a bit more skin ahead of Chicago Auto Show | Auto ...: Filed under: Chicago Auto Show , Concept Cars , Hybrid , Kia , Electric Kia Ray Concept teasers - Click above for high-res image gallery Kia has been teasing us over the last few weeks with the Ray concept car bound for next week's ...

[Motor Trend Blog] The Best Looking New Honda is... a Minivan | Car News Blog at ...: Although officially a concept, the clay shown at Chicago basically reveals all the surfaces for the 2011 Odyssey, which is scheduled to go on sale next Fall. The new Odyssey will be powered by a V-6 engine with Honda's latest cylinder de-activation software, which Honda claims will work with the improved aerodynamics to deliver 19mpg city and 28mpg highway mileage.

[Wheels] Detroit Auto Show: Mini Beachcomber Concept - Wheels Blog ...: Chicago Auto Show: Kia Ray Plug-In Hybrid Concept. Kia showed its aerodynamic Ray plug-in hybrid concept at the Chicago Auto Show on Wednesday.

[Autoblog] Kia Ray shows a bit more skin ahead of Chicago Auto Show ”” Autoblog: Kia has been teasing us over the last few weeks with the Ray concept car bound for next week's Chicago Auto Show, and today the Korean automaker has lifted up the skirt just a few more inches to show off what appears to be the concept's front .Pretty much nothing other than the fact that it will be a plug-in hybrid of sorts, and that it looks pretty small.

[Wheels] Detroit Auto Show: Chrysler's Electric Star, the Gem - Wheels Blog ...: There, tucked in a corner, you’ll find Chrysler’s green transportation star: the Gem. Chrysler has sold more than 40,000 Gems since 1999 and reportedly owns about 70 percent of the neighborhood electric vehicle market.

[Motor Trend Blog] Jeep Patriot: An Unpleasant Surprise | Car News Blog at Motor Trend: Okay, the seats were comfortable enough and it was better than walking, but that rugged Jeepy looking upright windshield that differentiates the masculine Patriot from the feminine Compass creates horrible wind noise and, I suspect, exacts a huge aerodynamic penalty. Cross winds batted the little Jeep around mercilessly.

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