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DriveChicago
DriveChicago Radio on WLS 890 AM. From new cars to classic cars, from racing to technology, the DriveChicago radio show delivers a lively and frank discussion of everything automotive. Hosted by familiar Chicago radio voice Ray Stevens and backed by long-time automotive expert Mark Bilek and enthusiast Jim OBrill, DriveChicago radio promises to deliver dynamic coverage of the automotive industry including new-vehicle reviews, in-depth interviews with industry experts, tips for maintaining your vehicle and insight into new trends and technologies. All the while, we hope to have a little fun alo...
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Episodes
Drive Chicago - (05/16/26) - Review of the 2026 Subaru Uncharted 22.05.2026 40:15
DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill review the 2026 Subaru Uncharted, get the latest scoop on the all-new Lexus TZ, and highlight some local cruise nights and car shows. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Drive Chicago - (05/09/26) - Review of the 2026 GMC Acadia 22.05.2026 39:43
Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the 2026 GMC Acadia, talk with Mecum Auctions Chief Operating Officer Sam Murtaugh, and take a Quick Spin in the VW Tiguan with Tim Healey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Drive Chicago - (05/02/26) - Review of the 2026 Lincoln Aviator 02.05.2026 37:11
Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the 2026 Lincoln Aviator, get the scoop on the all-new Infiniti QX65, and catch up with Jill Ciminillo about her recent travels. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Drive Chicago - (04/25/26) - Review of the 2026 Infiniti QX80 25.04.2026 37:49
Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the 2026 Infiniti QX80, learn about the all-new 2027 Subaru Getaway from Aaron Cole, and taking a Quick Spin in the Lexus RZ with Tom Appel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Drive Chicago - (04/18/26) - Review of the 2026 RAM 1500 18.04.2026 39:02
Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the 2026 RAM 1500, learn more about Jeep’s vehicle design from Vince Galante, and take a road trip down Route 66. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Drive Chicago - (04/11/26) - Review of the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe 11.04.2026 38:04
Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe, talk with James Bell about the 2027 Kia Seltos, and find out what cruise nights and car shows are on the drivechicago.com calendar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Drive Chicago - (04/04/26) - Review of the 2026 Kia K4 Hatchback 04.04.2026 40:26
Join DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the 2026 Kia K4 Hatchback, recap all the news to come out of the New York Auto Show and catch up with Kirk Bell for a Quick Spin in the Lexus LX. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Drive Chicago - (03/28/26) - Review of the 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 28.03.2026 39:09
Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, get tips on cleaning your car from Gold Eagle’s DJ Goodson, and Jim recaps a trip to Chattanooga, TN for the Riverside 11 Car Show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Drive Chicago - (03/21/26) - Review of the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek 21.03.2026 37:41
Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek, connect with Zack Pradel from Shooting Cars about his trip to the Nissan Heritage Collection and take a Quick Spin in the Toyota Prius with Tim Healey from The Truth About Cars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Drive Chicago - (03/14/26) - Review of the 2026 Lexus NX 14.03.2026 35:18
Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill review the 2026 Lexus NX, hear from Alistair Weaver with Edmunds about their 2026 Top Vehicles. and are take a Quick Spin with Tom Appel from Consumer Guide in the Subaru Forester. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Drive Chicago - (03/07/26) - Review of the 2026 Toyota Corolla 07.03.2026 39:19
Join DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the 2026 Toyota Corolla, catch up with Joe Krelle from Chi-Town 4x4, and get a recap from Mark of the Cleveland Auto Show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Drive Chicago - (02/28/26) - Review of the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander 28.02.2026 36:43
Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the 2026 Genesis GV70 & 2026 Kia Sportage and take a Quick Spin with Jill Ciminillo in two of Volvo’s latest electric vehicles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Drive Chicago - (02/21/26) - Review of the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander 21.02.2026 39:43
Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander, get the latest scoop on the 2027 Toyota Highlander and compare the Range Rover Sport and Lincoln Aviator with Tim Healey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Drive Chicago - (02/17/26) - LIVE at the 2026 Chicago Auto Show 20.02.2026 39:55
Drive Chicago - (02/17/26) - LIVE at the 2026 Chicago Auto Show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Drive Chicago - (02/07/26) - LIVE at the 2026 Chicago Auto Show 07.02.2026 39:52
Join Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill and DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek as they broadcast from the 2026 Chicago Auto Show. Auto Show General Manager, Jennifer Morand kicks off the broadcast with some of the details about the First Look for Charity held on Friday night, which included winners of 2 new vehicles during the event. Rutledge Wood, auto raci...
Drive Chicago - (01/31/26) - Review of the 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser 31.01.2026 37:00
Join WLS morning host Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the Toyota Land Cruiser, talk with Ben Smock about the food and beverages at this year's First Look for Charity, and getting the latest updates from Dominick Infante at Subaru on their new entry level WRX and significantly reduced model prices whi...
Drive Chicago - (01/24/26) - Review of the 2026 Hyundai Palisade 24.01.2026 38:33
Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the 2026 Hyundai Palisade, talk about the car buyer journey with Erin Keating from Cox Automotive and get the details about the Miles Per Hour run at the 2026 Chicago Auto Show with Tim Bradley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Drive Chicago - (01/17/26) - Review of the 2026 Lexus GX 17.01.2026 38:55
Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the 2026 Lexus GX, recap Jim’s trip to the Tokyo Auto Salon, and take a quick spin in the Dodge Charger with Kirk Bell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Drive Chicago - (01/03/26) - Review of the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S 03.01.2026 38:58
Join DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S, catch up with Paul Eisenstein to get the latest industry updates and discuss the Consumer Guide Best Buys with Tom Appel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Drive Chicago - (12/27/25) - Review of the 2025 Audi A6 e-tron 27.12.2025 40:27
Join DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the 2025 Audi A6 e-tron, get updates on the 2026 Chicago Auto Show from General Manager Jen Morand and talk about the NACTOY finalists with Jill Ciminillo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Drive Chicago - (12/20/25) - Review of the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross 20.12.2025 36:46
Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross, go behind the scenes of the making of the 'Lost Classics' TV show, and take a 'Quick Spin' with Tim Healey in the 2026 Toyota Camry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Drive Chicago - (12/13/25) - Review of the 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ 13.12.2025 37:22
Join DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ, talk with William Coughlin about the 2026 Jeep Recon, and catch up with Joel Feder on his recent trip to Japan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Drive Chicago - (12/06/25) - Review of the 2026 Subaru Solterra 06.12.2025 36:44
Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the 2026 Subaru Solterra, offer some suggestions for automotive related holiday gift ideas, and visit with Tom Appel compare the new Nissan Leaf and Lucid Air. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Drive Chicago - (11/29/25) - Review of the 2025 Jeep Wrangler 29.11.2025 42:47
Join DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the 2025 Jeep Wrangler, get the scoop on the LA Auto Show, and talk about the annual 'Jeeps on the Run' toy drive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Drive Chicago - (11/12/25) - Recent Highlights from Drive Chicago. 22.11.2025 36:32
Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they highlight some recent reviews and segments on Drive Chicago. Reviews include the Kia Telluride, Ford Maverick, first impressions about the all-new 2026 Toyota Rav4, updates on the 2026 Nissan Sentra and what's new for the 2026 Chicago Auto Show. See omnystudio.com/...
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