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February 8, 2008

Chicago Auto Show Is Open, History Making 100th Event.
Here until February 17th...come have a look.

The Chicago Auto Show is Now Open
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The Chicago Auto Show Has Many Concept Cars, hopefully some will be made someday. How's this Lincoln?
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This Nissan looks like a concept, but you can see them on the street this summer.
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Slide Show of Some of the Highlights of the Auto Show

Toyota Hybrid Cross section showing how it all works...at least the
basics.
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There were a lot of beautiful cars of all makes and models to
gaze at, lots of hybrids, lots of sports cars, and plenty of luxury.
The Toyota Prius has good gas mileage, but there are still other little cars with almost as good, and cheaper too. Have a look at some of the various Hybrids currently available, and some new things after that.

This Full Sized GM Tahoe Hybrid Gets Over 20 mpg and that is the best for the size of all the Hybrids.
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Many of the Hybrids were poor in the MPG area and many are also loosing some of their tax rebates, since certain models are selling very well-check before you buy. Some other ways to beat the MPG problem is too never drive alone or to get a total electric car for in city driving. The one below gets from 30-40 miles for a charge and since we get most of our power from nuclear--it has no pollutants and very cheap to charge (pennies
a mile).

This Full Electric car sells for a little over $6,500--
if you drove it 100 miles a week for 5 years it would
pay for itself and no money would go to oil companies.
(based on $3.00 per gallon)

The Hyundai Genesis looks nice, but yet with no price and they hid their
emblem from the hood--looks better without it.
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There are plenty of nice rides to spend your hard earned cash, investment proceeds, inheritance, or lotto winnings on--just get the right color.
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The show is here until February 17th, so come have a look.

McCormick Place, Lake Shore Drive at 23rd Street.

Dates
Public Show    Friday, Feb. 8 - Sat, Feb. 16    10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Public Show    Sunday, Feb. 17    10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Special DaysDate    Day    Notes
Tuesday, Feb. 12    Women's Day    Half off the full admission price for all women. Manufacturers will present special women-oriented programs on the purchase and lease of cars and maintenance.
Wednesday, Feb, 13,
Thursday, Feb. 14,
Friday, Feb. 15    Chicago Auto Show Food Drive sponsored by Chrysler    Show patrons who bring three cans of food, donated to the Chicago Christian Industrial League; will receive half off the full admission price.

Appearances as scheduled by sports, radio, TV and screen personalities. Please check Events Schedule for up-to-date listings.

AdmissionTicket Type    Price
Adults    $10
Seniors (62 and older)    $5
Children (age 7-12)    $5
Children (age 0-6)    Free

School & Group Discounts
School and group discount tickets will again be available.

For more information visit School & Group Ticket Sales.

Chicago Auto Show Website