Jim Mateja

Producers of Chicago Auto Show serve local dealers and communities

August 18, 2019 at 9:06 p.m.

Ask most folks what the Chicago Automobile Trade Association does and the quick response is that it sponsors the nation's largest consumer auto show, the annual Chicago Auto Show. True,...

The Mitsubishi SUW concept car went on display at the 2000 Chicago Auto Show.

Why car years are ahead of time

June 1, 2019 at 6:56 a.m.

Automakers use the model year to distinguish new vehicles sporting the latest updates in technology, styling, creature comforts and options. But why are new models born in the future, with...

Chicagoan Mark Scarpelli to lead national auto dealers group

August 18, 2019 at 9:04 p.m.

Mark Scarpelli was groomed at an early age to follow his father's lead and become a car dealer. But when Mark reached his teens, rather than dad escorting son into...

The top engine offering of three available is a 3-liter twin-turbo V-6 making 400 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque. New for 2017 is Super Cruise, which will let the car practically drive itself on the highway, coming early next year. <a href="http://bancodeprofissionais.com/classified/automotive/sc-cadillac-ct6-autoreview-0804-20160802-story.html" target="_blank">Read the review>>></a>

2016 Cadillac CT6 flagship sedan is American luxury: understated but loaded

August 18, 2019 at 4:56 p.m.

Cadillac is on a quest to attract new buyers — a few at a time, at least for now. The luxury nameplate has begun offering a new flagship dubbed the...

2016 Mini Cooper S Clubman gets big, bruh

August 18, 2019 at 4:56 p.m.

BMW's Mini division has always delivered on the promise of cute and cuddly, but for 2016 it has added cozy and comfortable as well, thanks to stretching its top-of-the-line Clubman...

Media and car enthusiasts look over the new redesigned Nissan Armada, a full size SUV on display at Revel Fulton Market in advance of the 2016 Chicago Auto Show, on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016.

Hot trucks and cool cars roll into 2016 Chicago Auto Show

June 1, 2019 at 6:50 a.m.

High-performance or high-mileage; small, medium or large; economy or luxury; cars, trucks or crossovers; thumbs-up or thumbs-down? At the 108th installment of the Chicago Auto Show, you decide. Here are...

This $400,000 supercar will hit 60 in under 3.2 seconds; There will only be a seven-speed automatic, no manual. Top speed — 200 mph give or take. Mileage rating? As Henry Ford II once said, "Never complain, never explain." Only 250 will be delivered annually. <a href="http://bancodeprofissionais.com/classified/automotive/ct-2017-ford-gt-auto-show-20160208-story.html" target="_blank">Read the overview>>></a>

2017 Ford GT revs up Chicago Auto Show

May 23, 2019 at 3:27 p.m.

Take a good, long look at this superexotic when visiting the Chicago Auto Show, because chances are you won't see many parked alongside you in the lot anytime soon. This...

Awards glow in a display case as Hyundai officials debut the refreshed 2017 Santa Fe at the Chicago Auto Show on Feb. 11, 2016.

2017 Hyundai Santa Fe refreshed for 2016 Chicago Auto Show

May 23, 2019 at 3:28 p.m.

This month the refreshed Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport crossovers arrive in showrooms with both front and rear styling changes along with a number of upgrades inside and under...

2017 Lincoln Continental returns to Chicago Auto Show

May 23, 2019 at 3:27 p.m.

Lincoln's flagship Continental premium sedan that was retired in 2002 returns to duty with a host of creature comforts for 2017, including a choice of front-wheel or rear-wheel drive. It...

Volvo's flagship sedan will be available with front- or all-wheel drive, with a 240-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine. There will not be a V-6 or V-8 engine offerend, though a hybrid variant is planned. The S90 goes on sale in summer 2016.

2017 Volvo S90 sedan follows in treads of XC90 crossover

May 23, 2019 at 3:27 p.m.

Volvo sales rose 24.3 percent last year based in large part on the winning XC90. Now comes the S90 luxury sedan, which shares platforms with the XC 90 crossover. Volvo...

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