Chicago Auto Show Celebrated 100 Years Of Its Journey
This year seemed to be quite bright for the Chicago Auto Show as it entered its 101st edition. This year this show attracted some of the world’s biggest car makers like Ford Motor Co. Dodge and General Motors. In this show Ford launched its new brand Taurus which is fuel economy as powered by 3.5liter EcoBoost V6. This engine delivers V8 levels of power without sacrificing its V6 fuel economy. This car has an enhanced SelectShift sixspeed automatic transmission with control paddles which are mounted on the steering wheel in combination with a torquesensing allwheel drive system. Apart from this Ford also added a few trucks to its show announcements. These narrow cargo vans use a small 2.0liter fourcylinder with136horsepower engine connected to a fourspeed automatic transmission and empowering the front wheels.
The other vehicles which stole the show this year at McCormick Place Complex were nearly 1000. Numerous accessories and autorelated exhibits competition vehicles project antique and collector cars were also exhibited in the show to display the latest in the automotive sector. Dodge launched its new model Ram 1500 this season in the show. Ram 1500 heavyduty pickups come in 2500 and 3500 versions also alongwith the addition of a crewcab model. Two engines would be available with a 5.7liter HEMI V8 with 383horsepower or a 6.7liter Cummins V8 diesel rated at 350 horsepower with five trim levels: base ST SLT TRX Laramie and offroadequipped power wagon for enhancing the speed. In order to get more updates regarding the upcoming automotive events in this section just click on BizTradeShows Gadgets/ Widgets
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