11 Feb 05
Traditionally, the year's opening auto extravaganza in Detroit is seen as the leading US motor show, but with more space for the manufacturers to display their show cars, and less competition for the spotlight and media column inches, the smaller annual event in Chicago is becoming an increasingly crucial fixture in the calendar. This year's event has expanded into a 1.2million square-foot space - including a half-mile indoor test track and 4x4 test area - and a number of important and interesting new cars are being introduced there. The organizers claims 13 global debuts; here's a rundown of what's new in the Windy City.