2024 Chicago Auto Show

[Klasse Act]

So because of mandates and an unfortunate situation last year, I've made it back to the show this year. We also found out that only HALF of the McCormick Center was used, a first since I've been going️

Companies like Mercedes, Audi, Stellantis (whatever they're called this time) and Mitsubishi, to name a few, weren't even there. The rest had scaled down displays and missing cars (i.e. the IONIC5 N & Elantra N as an example)

I'm very hard on EV's and GM and VW but between the 3 of anyways, they impressed us the most with their EV efforts. The EV Equinox, Silverado and Blazer are truely impressive (too bad the gas powered ones didn't get the same effort) The I.D. Buzz is REALLY impressive, as is the I.D. 7 ??? (sedan), I mean REALLY nice

Sorry I didn't pics of these vehicles but here's what I've got for yah....


More coming....

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[Klasse Act]

Some mora.....

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[Klasse Act]

Almost there....

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[Klasse Act]

Deyon...imagine the wait list, not to mention the cost️️

Look at the size of these rotors and front calipers...my God

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[Klasse Act]

Have to eat after 6200K steps

The famous Smoque BBQ in Chicago... half and half sandwich (sliced brisket & pulled pork), vinegar oil based slaw, Mac n Cheese, cornbread & peach cobbler...washed down with Coca-Cola️

Hope the show comes back full tilt next year

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[Setec Astronomy]

So because of mandates

I took a couple of years off from here, are you saying a couple of years ago they had a mask mandate for the show?

 

[vobro]

Yes sir in 22 the sheep had to mask up but they cut you a break by not requiring proof of vaccination. I still think if you were at an eating area then they required proof of vaccination. Seems like a long distant memory now. Edit found a link
Blocked
reading the comments shows how this ripped the country apart

 

[Sizzle Chest]

Thanks for posting!!! P1800 one of my favs.

That lunch!!!!!!

 

[Klasse Act]

Sorry...I did(n't) mean to get political but I honestly can't remember the specifics but I know I haven't been since Ford made cars...oh wait, they still make Mustangs but can't seem to get them to deserving owners on the bottom of our planet

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[boosteddub69]

Auto shows are dying a slow and painful death…like watching an old friend waste away. I’m originally from Detroit and what used to truly be an international class show is just sad.

They even tried moving it to the summer, because let’s face it…Detroit in January is brutal. After 2 years of that I read it’s headed back to January again.

With the cost of displaying at shows like this and competing for attention…the manufacturers have doubled down on doing virtual reveals on their own schedules.

Having put my 2 cents in, I hope I’m wrong. I remember when the LA, Detroit, Chicago and New York shows were amazing events and kept us car enthusiasts locked in from November of one year to March-April of the next year.

 

[Texchappy]

See the Mach E’s. Been looking at one at a local dealership. Don’t need one but it was somewhat fun to drive.

 

[Big DaveBig Dave is verified member.]

I read something a while back about millennials not being as interested in cars the way earlier generations were. If they decide to get one, they don't always test drive them, or even sit in them, they just order online, and get it delivered. Someone in my neighbourhood got a new Tesla on Friday, I saw it go past my house on a tilt tray, all shiny and new. I didn't see the truck leave so I don't know what they traded in. Imagine buying a car never having sat in it, or even one the same. I sat in FJ Cruisers at the motor show long before I bought one, and test drove one about 2 years before I bought one, I even spoke to other owners if I saw them around.

I used to go to the Sydney International Motor Show every year, then they made it every other year, alternating with Melbourne, then in 2014 they just stopped. They tried to keep something going in Melbourne, but once Ford and Holden stopped manufacturing, it died.

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[Klasse Act]

I also noticed the people who rep'd the companies at the show yesterday, seemed to be going through the motion. It certainly had a different feel yesterday and I hate to admit it but dying a slow death seems to be "a thing".

As far as virtual and millennials/GenZ and cars, cars aren't and will never be VIRTUAL. Get in something that makes you feel alive, maybe with 3 pedals and play a song from a band with testoerone and go for a looooong drive and report back️

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[Setec Astronomy]

Trade shows in general have been in decline a long time, whether they be industry or consumer shows. I think for a lot of products the ability to watch a video online of someone touching and feeling and using something, rather than touching and feeling it in person, is enough for a purchase decision, without having to travel somewhere. I mean that's basically the Amazon business model, coupled with free returns.

 

[Setec Astronomy]

So Klasse, those Mustang Mach-E's, were those production models, Ford concept cars, or someone else's customizations? I always found it amusing that Ford was so afraid of its customers that they had to call their first electric SUV a Mustang, we see a few of them around here and I've been in the car with a friend who saw one and got very confused, thinking that's what Mustangs are like now.

 

[Klasse Act]

So Klasse, those Mustang Mach-E's, were those production models, Ford concept cars, or someone else's customizations? I always found it amusing that Ford was so afraid of its customers that they had to call their first electric SUV a Mustang, we see a few of them around here and I've been in the car with a friend who saw one and got very confused, thinking that's what Mustangs are like now.

The one with the big wing and rallye wheels is a concept, that green one is production, sorry don't know what that package is called, I don't pay too much attention to the Mocker-E

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[Setec Astronomy]

I don't pay too much attention to the Mocker-E

Me either.

 

[Ace22]

Thank you for sharing, great pics! I always appreciate your insights as you have great taste in cars. Cheers

 

[Klasse Act]

Thank you for sharing, great pics! I always appreciate your insights as you have great taste in cars. Cheers

Well thank you

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[Desertnate]

Wow! This brings back memories.

Many years ago, my oldest daughter and I would do a roadtrip up to Chicago for the Auto Show. We'd drive up, spend the night in the suburbs, ride the train into down town, and then spend the entire day at the show. Back then it took up a good chunk of the McCormick. Along the way we'd consume an unhealthy amount of good pizza and Portillo's hot dogs. We'd get to see stuff on display like exoctics that our crummy St. Louis show never had. We were there for the debut of the Toyota FJ Cruiser one year. I still think I've got a Toyota they gave me somewhere...

It's a shame to see this show too has shrunk, but it looks like there is still some quality stuff to be seen. I've quit going to our local show. Only a handful of automakers even show up and those that do, are just "phoning it in". It's just not work the time and money.