tracks, allowing consumers to cross-shop and experience a wide range of EVs all in one location.” SPECIAL THEMED DAYS AND EVENTS The 2025 show is bringing back special themed days and events, including: • Toyota Miles Per Hour Run on Sunday, Feb. 9: Runners can experience the auto show via a 2.4-mile loop inside McCormick Place before the event doors open to the public. • First Responders & Military Appreciation Day on Tuesday, Feb. 11: Present your badge or military ID for free entry. Guests who accompany first responders or military personnel on this day receive a voucher for $5 off adult admission. • Automotive Career Day on Wednesday, Feb. 12: Students of all ages are encouraged to come learn more about various careers within the automotive industry through a series of presentations and activations. A special $10 ticket price is offered for advanced sales. • Chicago Auto Show Food Drive on Wednesday-Friday, Feb. 12-14: Bring three cans of food for A Safe Haven’s Food Bank and get a $5 voucher off adult admission. • Chicago Friday Night Flights on Friday, Feb. 14: Experience a one‑of‑a‑kind indoor craft beer sampling event, along with full access to the show. INTRODUCING NEW AND EXCITING EXPERIENCES New and exciting experiences at the 2025 show will include: • Overlanding Chicago is a space dedicated to overlanding and outdoor lifestyle. This new area on the show floor is expected to draw a unique crowd of showgoers looking to explore a life outside the urban jungle with their vehicles. With a focus on the overlanding lifestyle, the space will feature manufacturer displays of specialty vehicles, vehicle upfitting vendors, off-road accessories and much more. Plus, there will be a dedicated space focusing on demonstrations, education and specific product features. • Family Zone is an exciting, dedicated area on the show floor designed for families and aimed at entertaining children aged 2-16. This safe and fun environment allows kids to enjoy themselves while being immersed in the auto show experience. • Exclusive VIP Tours of the show floor are led in person by the best and brightest in the automotive industry. Four specialty tours will be offered, allowing guests to find a tour that matches their preferred interests. The 60-minute tours will be focused on family vehicles, SUV and outdoor vehicles, electrified vehicles and auto enthusiasts. VIP tours will only be offered on Friday, Feb. 7, and will include an extended opportunity for an exclusive look at the show floor before it opens to the public. A limited number of tickets for the tours, each offered twice, are available for pre-purchase at ChicagoAutoShow.com. 8 CATA UP TO SPEED
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