OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE CHICAGO AUTOMOBILE TRADE ASSOCIATION
he 2025 Chicago Auto Show came to a successful close on Monday, Feb. 17, after a 10-day run at McCormick Place.
2025 Chicago Auto Show A Continued Strong Presence for 117th Edition
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Tailored specifically for new-car dealerships, the site functions as a comprehensive information hub. With just a click, users can access essential tools, forms and resources aimed at enhancing dealership operations.
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Charities and civic organizations know that Chicagoland new-car dealers are an integral part of their communities and are often deeply involved in charitable causes.
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DriveChicago Continues to Evolve DriveChicago.com, a significant complimentary benefit to all CATA dealer members, launched a completely redesigned website in 2024. The primary mission of DriveChicago.com is to capture in-market vehicle shoppers and deliver them to CATA member dealers. Ancillary to that is advancing CATA marketing initiatives like the Chicago Auto Show, Chicago Drives Electric,
Since its dedication in 1997, the CATA headquarters has become a central hub for meetings, training and special events for our members and partners. Conveniently located in the greater Chicago area, our facility offers versatile, professional spaces designed to meet a variety of needs. Meeting and Event Spaces Our meeting areas are ideal for: Dealer
Marquardt and Humes Inc. 600 S. Second St., Ste. 400Springfield, IL 62704(217) 523-4200 Scott R. Marquardt PartnerDirect: (630) 221-9200Mobile: (630) 254-3901scott@marquardtco.com John “Chip” Humes PartnerMobile: (630) 688-7552chip@marquardtco.com The CATA has strong and longstanding relationships in both local and state governmental bodies. However, to continue this effort, we must work together on an annual basis to
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Since 1945, SESCO has been providing professional human resource consulting services to clients throughout the country, with a rich history in the automotive industry and labor relations.
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Dennis M. O’Keefe, P.C.1025 W. Everett Rd.Lake Forest, IL 60045 (847) 482-0400dokeefe@dmokeefepc.com Each CATA member is entitled to a limited amount of general legal advice from the association’s general counsel, Dennis O’Keefe. Dennis has extensive experience in the automotive industry, dealer line associations and manufacturer relations, as well as state and local government. CATA Questions
Auto Show Jason Roberts, Chairman Ryan Kelly, Co-Chairman Steve Phillipos Jerry Haggerty Civic & Dealer Relations and First Look for Charity Jerry Haggerty, Chairman Dan Heller Tom Wehmeier Fred Marks Dan Marquardt Drive Chicago Jared Wickstrom, Chairman John Crane Fred Marks Kelly Webb Roberts Emir Abinion Employee Relations Dan Marquardt, Chairman Jerry Haggerty Ryan Kelly
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Emir Abinion Fox Valley Buick GMCFox Valley VolkswagenFox Valley Volkswagen of Crystal Lake(708) 977-0944emir@foxvalleyag.com John Crane Glenview Luxury ImportsHawk Auto Group (Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Jeep, Mazda, Ram, Subaru, Volkswagen)(815) 725-7110jccrane512@gmail.com Dan Heller Heller Ford in El PasoHeller Lincoln Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Pontiac(309) 527-6050danheller@hellerstores.com Fred Marks Classic Kia of WaukeganClassic Toyota of
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