The Chicago Auto Show is happening this week, and while we'll be sure to highlight some of the latest and greatest developments in the green car industry, we can't actually be there in-person.

If you don't happen to live in the area either, be sure to check out The Auto Channel this week for up-to-the-minute coverage on the happenings at the show. The Auto Channel has exclusive coverage to the big events and you can be sure to find in-depth information and the accompanying background stories, available in both text and video format.

And if you missed the 2009 North American International Auto Show, held in Detroit just a few weeks ago, you can also catch up on the must-have information for that event while you wait in breathless anticipation for updates from the Chicago show.

Check out The Auto Channel's Chicago Auto Show coverage after the jump and watch the complete Ford press conference below.

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