Chicago Auto Show returns to Chicago with Safety protocols
The 2022 Annual Chicago Auto Show kicks off at the McCormick Place Convention Center in the United States, with some of the most iconic brand-new cars in the spotlight. The show is open half of its capacity by vendors and car manufactures. The Show opened for media preview on February 10th, 2022. The glittering car fare, in the American city of Chicago, Illinois has become the center of attention of auto companies like Toyota, GMC, Ford, Jeep fans. The Chicago Auto Show will open to the public on February 12.
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Chicago Auto Show has been every year since 1901, countless car companies from around the world are participating in the Chicago Auto Show with hundreds of magnificent and luxury car models.
In addition to introducing their new vehicles with new innovations, Auto companies are also showcasing at least 50 models of new vehicles while more than 700 vehicles will be on display at the auto show.
The 2022 Chicago Auto Show will run Thursday, February 12 through Monday, February 21 at McCormick Place. According to the organizers, tickets for this year's show are available online as part of ongoing efforts against the coronavirus. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for senior citizens aged 62 or older and children aged 12 and under. Prices are two dollars up than last year. Show hours are 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday through Sunday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday final day. It features a wide range of models ranging from street cars to luxury cars, vintage cars, driverless cars, and sports cars.
The Auto Show held in the exhibition halls spread over an area of 2.7 million square feet, the auto show is expected to be attended by millions of people this year as well, for which a virtual visit has also been arranged.
This year, visitors need to be masked but do not need to show proof of vaccination to enter the show. Attendees will also be required at all times wear facial coverings at the Show. Masks must cover the nose and mouth.
Many buyers worry about the car delivery estimate time; most automakers will be delivered in more than in a sixth month at the dealership earliest at this moment because of the current situation. Auto dealers are pleased that the US automotive industry has strengthened its standing in good shape regardless of the Global Chip Shortage, which is a good sign of a consumer-driven economy. People who attended the auto show said they got what they wanted.
The American automotive industry is facing many obstacles due to the corona virus crisis. Due to the Global Chip Shortage for cars, large companies had to reduce their production significantly. Toyota Motor Corp. recently suspended some of its production lines at a few of its car plants in the USA as the global coronavirus epidemic drastically reduced car demand around the world. In addition to large manufacturing units, small and medium-sized car parts manufacturers have also been hit hard by the corona virus crisis.
Globally, the spread of the corona virus has also prolonged the woes of Japanese and American carmakers and manufacturers of various car parts. For example, Honda Motor Corporation, Nissan Motor Corporation, Subaru corporation and some other automotive companies have either stopped manufacturing cars or are making very few cars due to the sharp decline in demand for cars. Many Europeans have also seen a sharp drop in new car buyers in recent months.