Brain...Jammed Vandals Destroy Seven New Toyota Models at 2011 Chicago Auto Show

.fullpost { display: inline; } Auto shows seem to have become risky business for car manufacturers. After the BMW 750i that was stolen at the Detroit motor show earlier this year, now more disturbing news comes from the Chicago Auto Show, where the Toyota booth attracted unwanted attention. According to local newspapers, seven new Toyota models had their interiors vandalized by three young

Brain...Jammed Vandals Destroy Seven New Toyota Models at 2011 Chicago Auto Show

.fullpost { display: inline; } Auto shows seem to have become risky business for car manufacturers. After the BMW 750i that was stolen at the Detroit motor show earlier this year, now more disturbing news comes from the Chicago Auto Show, where the Toyota booth attracted unwanted attention. According to local newspapers, seven new Toyota models had their interiors vandalized by three young

Brain...Jammed Vandals Destroy Seven New Toyota Models at 2011 Chicago Auto Show

Auto shows seem to have become risky business for car manufacturers. After the BMW 750i that was stolen at the Detroit motor show earlier this year, now more disturbing news comes from the Chicago Auto Show, where the Toyota booth attracted unwanted attention. According to local newspapers, seven new Toyota models had their interiors vandalized by three young men, aged 20, 21 and 28. We don't

2011 Toyota Matrix Freshens up for Chicago Auto Show

.fullpost { display: inline; } Toyota has chosen this week's Chicago Auto Show to stage the reveal of the 2011 model year Matrix. If you're having a hard time finding the styling differences between the 2010- and 2011-MY versions of the Matrix, that's because the revisions are barely noticeable. On the outside, the subtle refresh is limited to all-new front and rear bumpers with

2012 Buick Regal gains eAssist Light Hybrid System, Returns 37MPG Highway

.fullpost { display: inline; } Buick today announced that the second model in its lineup to feature the eAssist “light electrification” system is the 2012 Regal, and it will be officially unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show this week. According to the automaker, estimated fuel economy is 26 mpg city/37 mpg highway, while the overall improvement over the standard 2011 Regal fitted with a

Hyundai Preparing New Elantra Coupe, Azera and Genesis R-Spec with 429HP V8

.fullpost { display: inline; } After registering record sales in 2010, Hyundai seems committed to an all-out offensive with the company reportedly planning to launch a coupe version of the 2011 Elantra and the new Azera sedan in the U.S. within the next year or so. According to an Autoweek report, the news was broken at the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) convention in San

New Mazda MX-5 Special Edition Comes to the States, will Debut in Chicago

.fullpost { display: inline; } Earlier today, we told you about the Australian market Mazda MX-5 Special Edition featuring a sports suspension kit and some exclusive styling touches. Well, we now learn that the same model will be offered in the States in a limited run of 750 units, albeit at a much lower price as the U.S. version starts at $30,925 with a manual transmission, and $31,525 when

Dodge Unveils Sporty R/T Versions of Charger, Challenger, Journey, Durango and Grand Caravan

.fullpost { display: inline; } The Chicago Auto Show is the stage for the world premiere of an entire lineup of new R/T performance models from Dodge. The brand's performance moniker, which stands for Road & Track and has been in use since the 1960s, has now been applied on the latest iterations of the Charger saloon, Challenger Coupe, Journey crossover, Durango SUV and the Dodge Caravan

VW Addresses Jetta Complaints with New GLI Model that gets 200HP and Euro Suspension

.fullpost { display: inline; } When American buyers learned that the European market version of the Jetta came with better and more modern engines, improved materials and a four-link rear suspension system similar to that fitted to the Golf, they felt somewhat let down - even though these changes came with a hefty price increase for European consumers. Now, VW is trying to address some of

2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 with Supercharged V8 Poster Snagged at Chicago Show

.fullpost { display: inline; } All those rumors about Chevrolet readying the Camaro ZL1 for a debut at the Chicago Auto Show turned out to be true as the guys from the Camaro5 forums snapped these pictures of GM's poster signs from the show floor. It won't be long before Chevrolet presentation starts, but you can get an idea of what to expect in the preliminary details posted after the jump.

Chevy Rolls Out Bad Boy 2012 Camaro ZL1 with 550HP Supercharged V8

.fullpost { display: inline; } The all-new, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 finally made its world premiere today at the Chicago Auto Show. Dubbed as the highest-performing model and the most technically sophisticated in the Camaro's 45-year-long history, the ZL1 is named after Chevy's all-aluminum racing engine from the late 1960s, which was installed into 69 regular-production 1969 Camaros. The

2012 Acura TL Refreshment Brings Toned Down Shield-Grille and New 6-Speed Auto

.fullpost { display: inline; } The facelifted Acura TL made its world premiere today at the Chicago Auto Show. The 2012 model year brings a fresh look for the front and rear ends of the mid-size sedan along with a new Sequential SportShift 6-speed automatic transmission and equipment upgrades. The first thing you'll notice on the 2012 Acura TL is of course the revamped front end. While

2012 Acura TL

The 2012 Acura TL sedan debuted at the Chicago auto show on 9 Feb.The 2012 Acura TL delivers improved performance and upgraded technology to go along with the newly redesigned exterior. Most readily apparent are the visual changes to the front and rear fasciae but there�s also a new Sequential SportShift six-speed automatic transmission for improved performance and reduced fuel consumption, and a

2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, the fastest � and most expensive � Camaro ever, debuted on Wednesday at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show. While pricing will be announced closer to launch early next year, Chevrolet is hinting that the ZL1 should come in right around $50,000.The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is powered by a LSA 6.2-liter supercharged engine developing 550 hp at 6100 rpm (410kW) and 550 lb.-ft. of

2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Volkswagen has announced the new 2012 Jetta GLI at the Chicago Auto Show. This new GLI starts at $24,265. The Autobahn package adds 18-inch alloy wheels, sunroof and interior upgrades, including a Fender sound system, pushing the sticker to $26,315. An electronics package with navigation and push-button start is $27,215. Available in a total of three equipment grades (GLI, GLI Autobahn and GLI

2012 Buick Regal Hybrid

General Motors has unveiled the Buick Regal Hybrid at the Chicago Auto Show.The Buick Regal Hybrid is expected to have similar consumption figures as the LaCrosse, as the e-Assist will enable a 25 percent boost in efficiency. This means that the 2.4-litre 4-cylinder engine powering the Buick Regal Hybrid which will use a six-speed transmission will most probably return around 31 mpg (combined

Chicago Auto Show

Speaking at a J.D. Power forum in Detroit, General Motors North American President Mark Reuss announced that Chevrolet will unveil two new models at the upcoming 2011 Chicago Auto Show , which kicks off on February 9. Mr. Reuss said one of the models will be a new vehicle based on the Camaro-platform, however, he declined to divulge further details about the car.

"It will be fun," Mr. Reuss told reporters in regards to the Camaro-based model. "I'm not going to give you guys any product information other than what I gave (in the presentation.) I'd ruin the whole show." Now, the inevitable question that arises is, what are the two models Chevy is planning to introduce in Chicago?

Chicago Auto Show: 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible

Chrysler has unveiled the Chrysler 200 Convertible, which will make its world public debut at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show on February 9,The new 200 Convertible is available with the choice of two power automatically latching tops, a body-color-painted steel retractable hard top, or a cloth soft top, both of which can drop with the press of a button on the key fob.The 200 Convertible will sell with