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12-02-2009, 11:00 PM
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Chicago 2009: Top 25 desktop wallpapers from the windy city
Filed under: Chicago Auto Show  Click above for the top twenty-five desktop wallpapers from the 2009 Chicago Auto Show The lack of press conferences on our second day in Chicago gave us some time to wander around and take photos of all the cars nicely set up on the floor. As expected, there weren't nearly as many debuts as Detroit or L.A., but still plenty of cars that are desktop-worthy. There were the Autobots from the upcoming Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen including Skids, Mudflap, Bumblebee in both auto and bot forms, plus the new Stingray Concept. From Ford there is the Taurus SHO and Harley Davidson F-150, and Hyundai brought out a trio of Genesis Coupes including the Red Bull-sponsored drift car and the track-oriented R-Spec version. Other highlights included the twentieth anniversary of the Miata, the Nissan Cube, Acura TSX V6, Kia Forte, and the Nissan Cube. Check out the gallery below for your favorite wallpaper, all available in 1920x1275 resolution (just click the high-res button). Photos copyright (C)2009 Drew Phillips / Weblogs, Inc. Chicago 2009: Top 25 desktop wallpapers from the windy city originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Commentsأكثر... 
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13-02-2009, 12:11 AM
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Chicago 2009: Record-setting Viper ACR makes an appearance
Filed under: Chicago Auto Show, Supercars, Dodge  Click above for a high-res gallery of the record-breaking Dodge Viper ACR As Will Ferrell once said, "If you've got it, flaunt it." The boys at SRT are quite proud of the Viper ACR's 7:22.1 run of the Nürburgring, and they have brought the car out to Chicago to let everyone know who sits atop the podium. We would've assumed it was just your everyday Viper ACR except that the team that set the record has signed the carbon fiber rear wing including the driver, SRT engineer Tom Coronel. The record-setting run, which was done back in August, bested the likes of the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 (7:22.4), Maserati MC12 (7:24.3), Pagani Zonda F Clubsport (7:24.7) and Ferrari Enzo (7:25.3). We've included a new gallery of the car from the show and embedded the video of the lap after the jump in case you missed it the first time around. Photos copyright (C)2009 Drew Phillips / Weblogs, Inc. Continue reading Chicago 2009: Record-setting Viper ACR makes an appearance Chicago 2009: Record-setting Viper ACR makes an appearance originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Commentsأكثر...
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13-02-2009, 01:20 AM
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Chicago 2009: This show is for the dogs
Filed under: Chicago Auto Show, Safety, GMC  Click above for a gallery of K9s at the Chicago Auto Show For the second year in a row, the Chicago Auto Show has been invaded by our furry, four-legged friends as the Bark Buckle UP campaign announces its Pet Safe Choice Awards. We moseyed on down to the show floor to spend some quality time with the dozen or so K9s in attendance after they'd graduated from the American Kennel Club S.T.A.R. program. More to the point, here are the winners of the Pet Safe Awards:
We were a bit shocked when the group informed us that 98% of all dogs that travel in vehicles do so unrestrained. This could be a major safety hazard, especially since pet travel has reportedly increased by 300% since 2005 and a 60-pound dog can turn into a 2,700 pound projectile in a 30 mph accident. Needless to say, that's unsafe for both pets and their owners. In other words... better buckle up. Chicago 2009: This show is for the dogs originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 Feb 2009 17:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Commentsأكثر...
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13-02-2009, 03:40 AM
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Chicago 2009: City of big shoulders... and big smiles
Filed under: Chicago Auto Show, Etc.  Click above to view our gallery of booth professionals from Chicago It was only a matter of time before we got around to posting our beautiful people gallery from the Chicago Auto Show. Models have been pretty scarce at all of the major shows this year, and this year's Chi-town extravaganza was no exception. We've done our level best to search out those who've shown up to give them some screen time. As always, we appreciate the tireless work of the booth professionals who have to stand in heels all day and pretend to be happy to see another camera shoved in their faces. Many have mentioned that they are fans of Autoblog, but we suspect they say that to everyone. Still, we know that many will be viewing this post (with their families in some cases) so please keep your comments to yourself if you don't have anything nice to say. Live photos copyright (C)2009 Frank Filipponio / Weblogs, inc. Chicago 2009: City of big shoulders... and big smiles originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Commentsأكثر...
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13-02-2009, 04:11 AM
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Chicago 2009: Dodge Ram 3500HD
Filed under: Chicago Auto Show, Trucks/Pickups, Dodge  Click above for a high-res gallery of the 2010 Dodge Ram 3500HD When it comes to consumer loyalty, you'd be hard pressed to find a more dedicated group of fans outside the heavy-duty pickup segment. Recognizing this, Dodge has brought a slew of full-size trucks to the Chicago Auto Show in the form of the 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 HD Chassis Cabs. Dodge started the heavy-duty retrofit with the highly-competent 1500 model introduced last year, then proceeded to create a crew cab variant that's claimed to be packing the most room in its class. Both regular and Mega Cab variants will be offered, along with two bed sizes (six-foot, four-inch or eight-foot) and five trim levels: ST, SLT, TRX, Laramie and Power Wagon. Pickup aficionados will notice the new bumper treatment, larger grille (with chrome, black or body-colored trim), wider fenders for the dually models and the subtle tailgate lip to improve aerodynamics. The HD comes standard with Dodge's HEMI 5.7-liter V8, putting out 383 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque through a beefed-up 545RFE five-speed automatic. However, with a take-rate of over 90% for the diesel engine on HD models, Dodge is offering the optional 6.7-liter Cummins inline-six that channels 350 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque to a 68RFE six-speed automatic featuring low-speed "creeper" mode and Electronic Range Select, allowing the driver to limit which high gear is used while towing. Two 4x4 models will be offered, along with four different axle ratios, and on the topic of towing, the Ram 3500 HD, equipped with the Cummins turbodiesel, dual rear wheels, 4x4 system and a 4.10 rear axle ratio can handle a maximum payload of 5,110 pounds and a towing capacity of 18,500 pounds. Sales will begin this fall and all the details can be found in the press release below the fold. Photos copyright (C)2009 Drew Phillips / Weblogs, Inc. Continue reading Chicago 2009: Dodge Ram 3500HD Chicago 2009: Dodge Ram 3500HD originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Commentsأكثر...
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