Chicago Auto Show 2007 picture thread (warning: LOTS of pictures)

[DSV]

I only have about 57 to post. Some of the others came out blurry so here are the decent ones. BTW, my camera sucks, lol.

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[iowaboostin]

Love the pics :tu:

[Loccusst]

I love my car but wow...those are some hot Audi's!!! What is the Audi sports car and why aren't you smileing Mike in the pic?? You are surrounded by sweet rides.....

[DSV]

the silver Audi with the large CF side panel is the Audi R8. i was smiling in that picture, sort of, lol.

[Overdub]

well since mike beat me to the chase to get pix up first, i'm 2nd in line then, but i have a lot more pix :D 275 to be exact. but untill those get uploaded into the gallery, here are some highlights for you guys :tu:

this year, the 2007 chicago auto show was once again bigger and better than last years as car makers become increasingly competitive, espacilly in the car segment. this year, import car makers were the stars of the snow, and the Hyundai Azera and Volkswagen GTI were two of the three offical cars of this year's show.

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volkswagen took full advantage of the promotion with its strong selling MKV platform, and showcased several concept cars of existing vehicles, as well as displaying upcomming models and packages. one of the most unique was the sport apperance package for the Passat. this package takes the styling first shown on the well-recieved Passar R GT concept that was produced for SEMA.

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volkswagen also displayed the new R32, R GTI, and the new Thunder Bunny concept which featured a unique turbocharged version of the 2.5, and also the Fahrenheit editions of the GTI and Jetta.

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GM also had two very important new introductions to their car lineup in the US; one comming from Germany, the other from Australia. the first is a car that has been a very strong seller in europe under the Opel and Vauxhall, is the Astra. the Astra will come to the US under the Saturn badge, and unlike GM's previous attempts to bring european cars to the US, the Astra is almost completly unchanged from its original, well-proven formula. it features crisp body lines, and a level of fit and finish that was previously unknown to other GM products.

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the second car the GM launched at the show this year was a surpise, and a true show-stopper. GM has announced that the incredible new Holden VE Commodore line up will come to the US under the Pontiac badge as the new G8. aside from the trademark pontiac grille and badges, it is unchanged from its original form, a problem GM faced with the previous GTO. it will come with a 3.5 V6 standard, or the 6.0 LS2 V8, and will be imported from Australia. this car has a very aggressive stance, and demands your attention. since its introduction mid in 2006, the VE Commodore range has been named Car of the Year in Australia, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and was also nominated for World Car of the Year (WCOTY). it will go on sale this time next year, prices are expected to fall between $22,000-32,000.

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another intresting member at the show came from Volvo, with their new C30 coupe. This is a two door version of its strong-selling S40 sedan, from which the Mazda 3 and Ford Focus (UK) share their chassis. the C30 is aimed right at the Volkswagen GTI and features the fantastic T5 engine, muscular styling, and of course, Volvo saftey. it will start right at $22,000 -- its worth a look into.

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of course, audi also had an impressive display this year as well. the new TT was on display, as was the new R8 supercar.

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so anyway, that is just a TASTE of the autoshow, there is so much more that i can ramble on about, and i have hundreds of pictures to go through. but hell, its late and i got class in the morning. so look for the rest of the pictures and mabie even a few more write ups tomorrow! :D

[Loccusst]

God....I should of went.

[Overdub]

God....I should of went.

you can still go, it doesn't end till the 18th :tu:

[Loccusst]

I have to finish my kitchen....no way I am gonna get to go.