Pictures from the 2012 Chicago Auto Show

A couple of weeks ago I went to the Chicago Auto Show, like I do every year. I was a little reluctant to go this year, but I was pleasantly surprised by the cars on display.

My first awesome surprise was the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Wagon. This incr…

Midwest Treffen 15 – August 14, 2011

Last weekend was the Chicago Volkswagen Organizations 15th annual Midwest Treffen. Treffen is one of the largest meetings of VW and Audi enthusiasts in the Midwest. The parking lot at the Oakton Community College was packed, as usual, with VWs and Audis…

Pictures from Tuner Galleria 2011

Tuner Galleria was back at the Chicago World of Wheels on March 5, 2011, and just a little bigger than last year. The more significant part was that the cars were given their own area upstairs rather than being stuck in a corner. There was a nice spr…

CVO Midwest Treffen Car Show – August 22, 2010

Last weekend was the Chicago Volkwagen Organization’s annual Midwest Treffen. Treffen 14 featured an autocross, DCI competition, pre-show party, and VW/Audi car show. It is an epic weekend when Volkswagen and Audi owners come together to enjoy their cars.

Pictures from CVO Treffen 2009

I have a tendency to get lazy at the end of the season, but I need to make a post about 2009’s Treffen show. (Midwest) Treffen is an annual summer meet-up of Volkswagen and Audi owners and enthusiasts put on by the Chicago Volkswagen Organization. All…

Audi Driving Experience – April 25, 2009

A couple of weeks ago, I took a trip to downtown Chicago for the Audi Driving Experience. When I went last year it was to promote the new Audi A4, but this year it was the Audi Q5. Since the Q5 is an SUV, I wasn’t sure if I would have the chance to do…

Audi Driving Experience

Earlier this week I attended a Chicago-area Audi track day at the Autobahn Country Club. Audi of America is getting ready to bring the B8 Audi A4 to the US. The Audi Driving Experience is an opportunity for people to push Audi’s cars to the limit and j…