CHICAGO AUTO SHOW WELCOMES RETURNING AND NEW SPONSORS

CHICAGO, Feb. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sponsors continue to show their support of the 2025 Chicago Auto Show with annual renewals from premier partners including Cars.com and ComEd along with supporting sponsorships from NASCAR Chicago, AT&T, Shell Recharge and U.S. ARMY. Joining the sponsorship line-up in 2025 are Drive Chicago, Bally's Chicago and the Museum of Science & Industry.

"We are excited to feature a full line-up of sponsors to the 2025 Chicago Auto Show," said Jim OBrill, senior marketing and sponsorship director of the Chicago Auto Show. "All sponsors, new and returning, enjoy custom branding packages, social media integration, media opportunities and more to help positively position these brands in front of consumers right here at the Auto Show."

Chicago-based Cars.com continues as a premier sponsor of the show with a long history as a show partner. They continue with category exclusivity as the official map sponsor to help show-goers find their perfect match when car shopping. They also have a branding presence on banners throughout the show and within the Chicago Drives Electric dual track as an official track sponsor. Cars.com is also highlighting their "Best of Vehicles" for 2025 awards onsite and online.

ComEd returns to the show as a premier partner and presenting sponsor of Chicago Drives Electric. To help customers make informed decisions as they navigate the emergent EV industry, ComEd offers a variety of resources and information including an online toolkit. Their team is present onsite throughout the show adjacent to the EV test tracks, powered by ComEd.

Shell Recharge is back this year as the official EV charger of Chicago Drives Electric. Shell Recharge is providing chargers to power the electric vehicles, including 25 models, as they loop through the indoor test tracks over the course of the show's ten-day run. Shell Recharge's public charging network can be found throughout Chicagoland.

NASCAR Chicago also returns to the 2025 Chicago Auto Show. Visit the NASCAR Chicago Street Race booth to get a glimpse of the official Chevrolet Camaro and all-new Toyota Camry promotional pace cars. Plus, take a spin around the Chicago Street Course on an official NASCAR Simulator, race RC cars on a mat featuring the 12-turn Chicago Street Course, spin to win prizes, and sign up for a chance to win tickets to this year's Chicago Street Race event on July 5-6.

As a star sponsor, U.S. ARMY is challenging attendees with their deadlift bars and pull-up stations. Check out one of the newest Army vehicles, the RG31, a multi-purpose Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle that has a crew of 5-10, depending on the mission.  Visitors can also sample a Meal Ready to Eat (MRE), test out the flight simulator or take a spin on the 360-camera. 

Drive Chicago joins the show as the official partner of the Supercar Gallery, an area at the show featuring rare, exotic and ultra-high-performance sports cars. Drive Chicago is hosting a contest on their website and via Chicago Auto Show social channels to give attendees the chance to go behind the glass with VIP access and see vehicles up close from brands including Aston Martin, Lamborghini, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, McLaren and more.

AT&T is back with a branding package and new exhibit space on the show floor. Show goers can stop by for a free gift and learn how AT&T's new Connected Car program can turn your car into a WiFi hotspot with a 4-day free trial.

Learn more about the 2025 show at ChicagoAutosShow.com. For more information on Chicago Auto Show sponsorships, contact the Senior Marketing and Sponsorships Director, Jim OBrill at [email protected]. 

About the Chicago Auto Show
First staged in 1901, the Chicago Auto Show is the nation's longest running auto exposition in North America. The show is produced by the Chicagoland's new-car dealer association, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association, which has staged the show since 1935. The 2025 public show is Feb. 8-17 at McCormick Place. For more information and the latest updates, visit ChicagoAutoShow.com.

About the Chicago Automobile Trade Association
Founded in 1904 and located in Oakbrook Terrace, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association is comprised of more than 400 franchised new-car dealers and an additional 150 allied members. The group's dealer members employ about 19,000 people in the metropolitan area. The association has produced the world famous Chicago Auto Show since 1935. For more information, please visit www.CATA.info.

SOURCE Chicago Auto Show