PHOTOS: Chicago Auto Show

10:25 AM, Feb 9, 2012   |    comments
  • CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 08: Hyundai introduces the 2013 Elantra GT during the media preview of the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place on February 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The show, which is the largest and oldest auto show in the country, opens to the public on February 10. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
  • CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 08: Kia introduces the Trackster concept vehicle during the media preview of the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place on February 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The show, which is the largest and oldest auto show in the country, opens to the public on February 10. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
  • CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 08: Hyundai introduces the 2013 Elantra GT during the media preview of the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place on February 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The show, which is the largest and oldest auto show in the country, opens to the public on February 10. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
  • CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 08: Kia introduces the Trackster concept vehicle during the media preview of the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place on February 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The show, which is the largest and oldest auto show in the country, opens to the public on February 10. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
  • CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 08: GMC introduces the 2013 Acadia during the media preview of the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place on February 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The show, which is the largest and oldest auto show in the country, opens to the public on February 10. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
  • CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 08: Hau Thai-Tang, executive director of global product programs at Ford, introduces the Ford Mustang GT500 Shelby convertible during the media preview of the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place on February 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The show, which is the largest and oldest auto show in the country, opens to the public on February 10. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
  • CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 08: Ford introduces the Shelby Mustang GT500 convertible during the media preview of the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place on February 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The show, which is the largest and oldest auto show in the country, opens to the public on February 10. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
  • CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 08: Ford introduces the Shelby Mustang GT500 convertible during the media preview of the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place on February 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The show, which is the largest and oldest auto show in the country, opens to the public on February 10. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
  • CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 07: A Toyota FJ Cruisersits under wraps as workers prepare for the Chicago Auto Show on February 7, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The show, which is the largest and oldest auto show in the country, opens to the public on February 10. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
  • CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 07: Jason Webber prepares a Volkswagen Beetle for the Chicago Auto Show on February 7, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The show, which is the largest and oldest auto show in the country, opens to the public on February 10. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
  • CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 08: Kia introduces the Trackster concept vehicle during the media preview of the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place on February 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The show, which is the largest and oldest auto show in the country, opens to the public on February 10. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
  • CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 08: Tony DiSalle, U.S. Marketing Vice President at GMC, introduces the 2013 Acadia during the media preview of the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place on February 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The show, which is the largest and oldest auto show in the country, opens to the public on February 10. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
  • CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 08: Tony DiSalle, U.S. Marketing Vice President at GMC, introduces the 2013 Acadia Denali during the media preview of the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place on February 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The show, which is the largest and oldest auto show in the country, opens to the public on February 10. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
  • CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 08: Mike O'Brien, vice president of product and corporate planning at Hyundai, introduces the 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe during the media preview of the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place on February 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The show, which is the largest and oldest auto show in the country, opens to the public on February 10. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
  • CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 08: Kia introduces the Trackster concept vehicle during the media preview of the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place on February 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The show, which is the largest and oldest auto show in the country, opens to the public on February 10. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
  • CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 07: Jason Webber prepares a Volkswagen Beetle for the Chicago Auto Show on February 7, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The show, which is the largest and oldest auto show in the country, opens to the public on February 10. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
  • CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 08: Julie Etheridge helps Dodge show off the new Dart during the media preview of the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place on February 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The show, which is the largest and oldest auto show in the country, opens to the public on February 10. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
  • CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 08: Nissan introduces the 2013 NV200 commercial van during the media preview of the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place on February 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The show, which is the largest and oldest auto show in the country, opens to the public on February 10. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
  • CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 08: Ford displays the drive train of the F150 Raptor SVT truck during the media preview of the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place on February 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The show, which is the largest and oldest auto show in the country, opens to the public on February 10. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
  • CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 08: Lexus displays the LF-LC concept car during the media preview of the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place on February 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The show, which is the largest and oldest auto show in the country, opens to the public on February 10. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
  • CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 08: Hau Thai-Tang, executive director of global product programs at Ford, introduces the Ford Mustang GT500 Shelby convertible during the media preview of the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place on February 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The show, which is the largest and oldest auto show in the country, opens to the public on February 10. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
  • CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 07: A Chevrolet Sonic sits on the display floor as workers prepare for the Chicago Auto Show on February 7, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The show, which is the largest and oldest auto show in the country, opens to the public on February 10. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
  • CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 08: Dodge displays the 2013 300C during the media preview of the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place on February 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The show, which is the largest and oldest auto show in the country, opens to the public on February 10. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
  • CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 08: Nissan introduces the 2013 NV200 commercial van during the media preview of the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place on February 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The show, which is the largest and oldest auto show in the country, opens to the public on February 10. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
  • CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 08: GMC introduces the 2013 Acadia Denali during the media preview of the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place on February 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The show, which is the largest and oldest auto show in the country, opens to the public on February 10. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
  • CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 08: GMC introduces the 2013 Acadia Denali during the media preview of the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place on February 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The show, which is the largest and oldest auto show in the country, opens to the public on February 10. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
  • CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 08: GMC introduces the 2013 Acadia Denali during the media preview of the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place on February 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The show, which is the largest and oldest auto show in the country, opens to the public on February 10. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
  • CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 08: GMC introduces the 2013 Acadia Denali during the media preview of the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place on February 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The show, which is the largest and oldest auto show in the country, opens to the public on February 10. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images
  • CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 08: A 1953 Chevrolet Corvette sit nose to nose with a 60th anniversary 2013 Corvette 427 Convertible Collectors Edition during the media preview of the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place on February 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. Unlike the 1953 model which came with a 150-hp Blue Flame six cylinder engine, the Colectors Edition Corvette is powered by a 505-hp, 7.0L (427 cid) LS7 V-8 engine - making it the fastest convertible in Corvette's history.
  • CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 08: A 1953 Chevrolet Corvette sit nose to nose with a 60th anniversary 2013 Corvette 427 Convertible Collectors Edition during the media preview. The Colectors Edition Corvette is powered by a 505-hp, 7.0L (427 cid) LS7 V-8 largest and oldest auto show in the country, opens to the public on February 10. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
    
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The Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto show in North America and has been held more times than any other auto exposition on the continent. The Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto show in North America and has been held more times than any other auto exposition on the continent.