The 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show is a five-door hatchback that replaces the Elantra Touring wagon. The car is powered by a 1.8-liter, 148-hp four-cylinder engine and is available with a six- ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb.13

CHICAGO -- Kia may adopt Mini's product formula for the next-generation Soul crossover by offering several variations of the vehicle. "I think there is an opportunity to produce a family of Souls," says Tom Kearns, Kia Motors ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb.13

CHICAGO -- Ford Motor Co.'s new 650-hp Shelby GT500 Mustang convertible is the sort of expensive, roaring beast that American motor enthusiasts love. But Ford planners are now contemplating letting other markets around the world show ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb.13

CHICAGO -- Nissan North America will square off against Ford Motor Co. for a piece of the small cargo van market this year when it begins production of its NV200 in Mexico. Ford now has a monopoly on the small segment with its ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb.13

CHICAGO -- Chrysler Group will expand its line of Mopar-branded models to take advantage of what it sees as a growing demand for vehicle individualization. Chrysler is three years into a campaign to spin off customized trim ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb.13

The GMC Acadia gets its first major changes since the vehicle debuted in 2007. With the exception of the doors, all of the sheet metal has been replaced. The Acadia will be the first GM vehicle to feature GM's front-center airbag, which ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb.13

CHICAGO -- The Nissan NV200 compact cargo van made its North American debut at the 2012 Chicago auto show. The smaller utility van will go on sale in early 2013, following the full-size NV cargo van that hits dealerships this spring.
3:59 pm U.S. ET | Feb.9

CHICAGO -- Kia will use most of its expanded capacity in the United States to boost Optima production by as many as 60,000 units this year.
The decision comes after U.S. sales of the Optima more than ... 3:35 pm U.S. ET | Feb.9

DETROIT -- General Motors today revealed a reskinned GMC Acadia, aiming to extend the success of the popular crossover.
By the time GM launches the 2013 Acadia late this year, it will have been five ... 10:15 am U.S. ET | Feb.8

CHICAGO -- Volvo’s U.S. retailers will receive 5,000 to 6,000 more XC60 mid-sized crossovers this year as a result of the company’s production boost in Europe.
Dealers have complained ... 1:38 pm U.S. ET | Feb.8

The Kia Soul is targeted at the young, hip and those who are perhaps a bit quirky. The automaker's Track'ster concept takes that a step further -- and sportier.
Capped with an inferno-orange roof and ... 1:04 pm U.S. ET | Feb.8

Hyundai is extending its Elantra line with a sporty coupe variant and a practical five-door hatch. The cars are being revealed on Wednesday at the Chicago auto show.
The Elantra two-door will fight ... 1:00 am U.S. ET | Feb.8

CHICAGO -- Having long ago made a name for itself in vehicle safety, Volvo is turning its attention to protecting animals.
Or more correctly, protecting animals and drivers from each other.
1:18 pm U.S. ET | Feb.8

Acura unveiled the production version of the 2013 ILX compact sedan today, saying the vehicle will be an entry point into Honda's luxury brand.
The five-passenger sedan will offer three engine ... 10:30 pm U.S. ET | Feb.7

Acura will make a splash at the Chicago Auto Show this week with the introduction of its ILX small sedan and the redesigned 2013 RDX crossover. GMC will unveil the next-generation Acadia, and Hyundai will show a coupe version of ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb.6

DETROIT -- Hyundai plans to reveal an Elantra coupe in February at the Chicago auto show as the company tries to capitalize on continuing sales momentum by fortifying its product line.
Hyundai Motor ... 2:31 pm U.S. ET | Nov.11 | UPDATED: 11/11/11 3:32 pm ET

Three men have been arrested for causing $30,000 in damage to seven Toyota vehicles at the Chicago Auto Show, the Chicago Sun-Times reported today.
The men told police they were angry about ... 12:59 pm U.S. ET | Feb.18

CHICAGO -- Dodge vehicles eventually will evolve the split cross-hair grille now that Ram is a separate brand. The cross-hair grille will remain the key styling element for Ram trucks. "It takes time. We will evolve the products," Ralph ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb.14

CHICAGO -- Chevrolet will introduce a limited edition Camaro model approximately every six months in an effort to generate buzz for the nameplate. In coming years, Chevrolet plans to re-introduce names synonymous with the Camaro's performance ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb.14

CHICAGO -- Hyundai Motor America expects the redesigned Azera to attract Sonata owners, as well as buyers of other brands who want a premium front-drive luxury sedan. Sales begin in January, and Hyundai has said the new Azera has the potential ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb.14

CHICAGO -- Jeep will move upmarket in the 2014 model year and target the Cadillac Escalade, Mercedes-Benz GL and other luxury SUVs with its largest and most expensive Jeep, the Grand Wagoneer. The seven-passenger vehicle will share a platform ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb.14

CHICAGO -- Volkswagen has not decided whether to offer a minivan after its contract with the Chrysler Group expires in about two years, said Jonathan Browning, CEO of Volkswagen Group of America. The VW Routan, which is built at Chrysler's ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb.14

CHICAGO (Bloomberg) -- Chrysler Group LLC is exploring the possibility of adding compressed natural-gas powered engines to its Ram truck brand, a top executive said.“I'm eager and very interested to see what we can do with CNG in our truck ... 3:15 pm U.S. ET | Feb.10

CHICAGO (Reuters) - The first shots have already been fired in what could be an escalating "price war" between major automakers in the U.S. market, according to Hyundai Motor Co.'s top U.S. executive."I think we can officially say that a price ... 2:46 pm U.S. ET | Feb.9

With the car world still buzzing about its Super Bowl commercial starring Eminem, Chrysler unveiled a car in Chicago with real arrogance -- the 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8.The Dodge delivers an exceptionally mean version of its flagship sedan to the ... 9:47 am U.S. ET | Feb.9

The long-rumored high-performance Chevrolet Camaro -- wearing the ZL1 badge -- made its debut today at the Chicago Auto Show.The Camaro ZL1 packs GM's supercharged 6.2-liter V-8, rated at 550 hp. It's mated to a six-speed manual transmission ... 10:37 am U.S. ET | Feb.9 | UPDATED: 2/9/11 1:34 pm ET

When the 2011 Chrysler 200 convertible, unveiled today at the Chicago Auto Show, arrives in Chrysler showrooms this spring, buyers will be able to choose between a body-color painted steel retractable hardtop or a cloth soft top.Chrysler Group ... 10:43 am U.S. ET | Feb.9

CHICAGO -- Hyundai will pack more punch in its freshened 2012 Genesis sedan by adding a 5.0-liter V-8-powered R-Spec version to go on sale this summer.The Genesis R-Spec’s new V-8 has direct injection technology, 429 hp and 376 pounds-feet ... 12:16 pm U.S. ET | Feb.9 | UPDATED: 2/9/11 4:14 pm ET

CHICAGO -- The 200-hp Volkswagen Jetta GLI is here, breaking cover on Tuesday at the Chicago auto show. More-basic trim levels have been shown, but this model adds the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-banger that also serves up 207 lb-ft of torque low in ... 11:54 am U.S. ET | Feb.9

CHICAGO -- Buick revealed its latest technology for the Regal in a century-old building in Chicago that symbolizes everything the brand hopes to be--trendy, urban and electric.Buick showed off eAssist on Tuesday in Chicago at a former power ... 11:26 am U.S. ET | Feb.9

The 2011 Chrysler 200 convertible and the 2012 Acura TL are among the vehicles that will be unveiled this week at the Chicago Auto Show. Chevrolet, Dodge, Hyundai, Volkswagen and Chrysler's Ram division also are planning world debuts. While ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb.7