2012 Chicago Auto Show Media Schedule

[Drew Dowdell]

<table border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(212, 212, 212); " width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td colspan="3" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> 2012 Chicago Auto Show Media Preview Schedule - Wednesday, Feb. 8</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="3" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> Time</td> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> Event</td> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> Location</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> 8 a.m.</td> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> MAMA Breakfast—Volvo</td> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> McCormick Place – Grand Ballroom</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> 9:15 a.m.</td> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> GMC</td> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> GMC Display – North Hall</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> 9:50 a.m.</td> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> Hyundai</td> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> Hyundai Display – North Hall</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> 10:25 a.m.</td> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> Kia</td> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> Kia Display – South Hall</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> 11 a.m.</td> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> Ford</td> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> Ford Display – South Hall</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> 12 p.m.</td> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> Economic Club of Chicago—Toyota</td> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> McCormick Place – Grand Ballroom</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> 1:30 p.m.</td> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> Nissan</td> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> Nissan Display – South Hall</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> 2 p.m.</td> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> Chrysler</td> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> Chrysler Display – South Hall</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> 2:30 p.m.</td> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> BP</td> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> BP Lounge – South Hall</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> 3 p.m.</td> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> MotorWeek Awards</td> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> Grand Concourse Stage</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> 3:30 p.m.</td> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> Continental</td> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> Continental Display – South Hall</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> </td> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> </td> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="3" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> 2012 Chicago Auto Show Media Preview Schedule - Thursday, Feb. 9</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> </td> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> </td> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="3" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> Social Media Programs. All times are approximate at this point, but a more accurate listing will be posted as we are informed. Please check in the Continental Media Center, www.ChicagoAutoShow.com, or manufacturer websites for updates.</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> Time</td> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> Event</td> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> Location</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> 8:30 a.m.</td> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> Chrysler – Fiat Breakfast & Program</td> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> Chrysler Display – South Hall</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> 9:15 a.m.</td> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> Nissan – Social & Product</td> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> Nissan Display – South Hall</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> 9:45 a.m.</td> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> Ford</td> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> Ford Display – South Hall</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> 10:15 a.m.</td> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> Toyota</td> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> Toyota Display – South Hall</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> 10:45 a.m.</td> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> Hyundai </td> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> Hyundai Display – North Hall</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> 11:45 a.m.</td> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> General Motors</td> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> Chevrolet Display – North Hall</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> Ongoing</td> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> Volkswagen</td> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> Volkswagen Display – South Hall</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> Ongoing</td> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> BMW</td> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> BMW Display – North Hall</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> Ongoing</td> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> Subaru</td> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> Subaru Display – South Hall</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> Ongoing</td> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> Suzuki</td> <td style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "> Suzuki Display – South Hall</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

[GMTruckGuy74]

Oooo... GM's leading off the Media Preview with GMC

[Drew Dowdell]

seems like a light show this year

[GMTruckGuy74]

2012 Chicago Auto Show Media Preview Schedule - Wednesday, Feb. 8

Time Event Location

9:15 a.m. GMC GMC Display – North Hall

2012 Chicago Auto Show Media Preview Schedule - Thursday, Feb. 9

Time Event Location

11:45 a.m. General Motors Chevrolet Display – North Hall

You don't have to be a psychic to see that this is defintely GM's truck showplace.... my bets are on the Sierra and maybe another surprise (Canyon?) for GMC, with the Silverado and maybe the N/A Colorado for Chevrolet.

Edited February 2, 2012 by GMTruckGuy74

[G. David Felt]

EXCITEMENT!!! I am looking forward to the GMC roll out. I had hoped there would also be a chevy rollout, Dreaming of the new Trailblazer from Thailand showing up here for the NA market with the 2.9L Duramax Diesel in Bad Ass off road trim.

Course I will take it as a GMC labeled version too which would be HOT!

Edited February 2, 2012 by dfelt

[Drew Dowdell]

So speculate on each press conference, what is each one going to be about?

[Drew Dowdell]

I picked up my Amtrak tickets today to get me to Chicago courtesy of CSpec.

Everyone should thank CSpec for chipping in for the train tickets.

[GMTruckGuy74]

Thanks CSpec!!

Oldsmoboi, I have to be in NYC for the 8th & 9th for work.. will you be uploading pictures as the media previews wrap up? I will keep an eye on my Droid those two days

[Drew Dowdell]

I'll be uploading preview pictures as the media events occur with full albums to follow later.

[GMTruckGuy74]

So speculate on each press conference, what is each one going to be about?

Well, my instinct is telling me that one brand will show a full-size pickup while another brand will show a full-size SUV...

So going on that, I'll say GMC will show the Sierra and Chevrolet will show the Suburban.

[Drew Dowdell]

yeah... I got that..... I mean the other conferences and other brands

Edit: We already know that the MCE Acadia will be there.

[G. David Felt]

Thank you CSpec for sending someone t the show.

In regards to what we can expect, I am hoping to see small size pickup and trailblazer type SUV for GMC/Chevy.

For everyone else, I think we can expect to see hybrid and diesel versions gallore.

[Chris_Doane]

So speculate on each press conference, what is each one going to be about?

Well, my instinct is telling me that one brand will show a full-size pickup while another brand will show a full-size SUV...

So going on that, I'll say GMC will show the Sierra and Chevrolet will show the Suburban.

I'm afraid all you're getting is the refreshed Acadia.

The GM press conference on the 2nd day likely won't have a reveal, just something social media related.

[GMTruckGuy74]

So speculate on each press conference, what is each one going to be about?

Well, my instinct is telling me that one brand will show a full-size pickup while another brand will show a full-size SUV...

So going on that, I'll say GMC will show the Sierra and Chevrolet will show the Suburban.

I'm afraid all you're getting is the refreshed Acadia.

The GM press conference on the 2nd day likely won't have a reveal, just something social media related.

I was really reaching about the new SUVs, regardless of whether its Chevy or GMC. I don't think we'll see them until Fall (LA) or Winter (Detroit or Chicago, 2013), as they will be released after the full-size pickups.

But it is disappointing to learn that the Sierra & Silverado will not be debuting show truck versions at the Chicago show. That means either the NY show in April or the Texas State Fair (Ocotber or November?) would be the other options since they'll be on sale in early 2013 and I think the LA show (November) and Detroit would be kind of late to show them. Also, if there's no Colorado or Canyon debut in Chicago, that will be disappointing too.

Chris, can you explain what you mean by social media related? What is that?

[Chris_Doane]

But it is disappointing to learn that the Sierra & Silverado will not be debuting show truck versions at the Chicago show. That means either the NY show in April or the Texas State Fair (Ocotber or November?) would be the other options since they'll be on sale in early 2013 and I think the LA show (November) and Detroit would be kind of late to show them. Also, if there's no Colorado or Canyon debut in Chicago, that will be disappointing too.

Chris, can you explain what you mean by social media related? What is that?

The new trucks won't be on sale in early 2013....towards the end of the first half of 2013 is more accurate. So far, I haven't heard anyone talking about a concept truck. They may not do one.

The Colorado/Canyon for the U.S. won't be around until 2014.

Erm, you know...Facebook, twitter. The 2nd day of the Chicago Auto Show has been "social media" day since last year. Most OEMs don't have anything to debut, but just talk about their interactive campaigns, etc. It's a good way to keep their buyers informed/involved.

Though really, what seems more accurate is...the Chicago Auto Show no longer has enough debuts to warrant 1.5 media days, so they are doing this "social media day" to try and retain that 2nd day of coverage they get from various outlets. As it stands now, I don't think most of the working media will have much of a reason to be there on day #2.

[Drew Dowdell]

I'll have a ton of time for specific picture requests this afternoon and tomorrow. So list your requests here.

[Justin Bimmer]

More ATS Photos please!

[GMTruckGuy74]

Be sure to get a shot of the rear of the Acadia please!