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2009 Chicago Auto Show

News from the auto-show circuit and preparations for the 2009 McCormick Place event set for February 13-22.

2009 new car reviews

Chicago Tribune veteran auto critic Jim Mateja test-drives auto model redesigns and introductions.

Autos A-Z

Auto news by make and category from Tribune, Business Week, Autoblog, Consumer Reports, Edmunds, Motor Trend and more.

Best & worst resale value

Calculate the residual value of all 2008 model vehicles.

Jim Mateja archive

Reviews, Q&A; from the Tribune's auto expert.

Motormouth: Bob Weber on auto repair

Writer and mechanic Bob Weber gives tips on car maintenance.

2008 best bets

Handling, ride, power, mileage are great. But our choices from the past model year are fun too.

Top 10 cash-back offers

Incentive packages rated based on the percentage discount from sticker price, plus carmakers' latest deals.

Compare cars side-by-side

Choose up to four vehicles to size up their similarities and differences.

Car review videos

Cars, trucks, minivans and SUVs featured on the PBS television show "MotorWeek."

American-made index

Cars.com rates vehicles on where parts are made and assembled.

Most-dependable cars

J.D. Power and Associates' latest Vehicle Dependability Study tracks which vehicles produce the fewest problems in the first three years.

Crash tests & safety advice

Look up top safety picks on cars and vehicle safety recalls, plus how to buy child safety seats

Cars.com lifestyle awards

Reviewers drove dozens of cars, getting to know their quirks, to steer you toward the cars that are best for your way of life.

Auto loan calculators

Cash back or low interest? Loan or lease? Here are tools to help make the best deal.


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