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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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Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

Drive Chicago - (07/19/25) - Review of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS 19.07.2025

Join DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS, learn more about job opportunities car dealerships from Zack Pirkl of McGrath Honda and discuss a few things you should know before buying a car out of state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drive Chicago - (07/12/25) - Review of the 2025 Subaru Forester 12.07.2025

Join DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the 2025 Subaru Forester, learn more about the upcoming 2026 Nissan Leaf and prepare for 'Drive for the Troops' and highlight some weekend car shows and events. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drive Chicago - (07/05/25) - Review of the 2025 Ford Explorer 05.07.2025

Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the 2025 Ford Explorer, get ready for the NASCAR Chicago Street Race weekend with Scott Borchetta owner of the NASCAR Xfinity Series 'Big Machine Racing' No. 48 "Ray Stevens" Chevrolet Camaro and get a prescription from Ford’s Global Medical Director for som...

Drive Chicago - (06/28/25) - Review of the 2025 Lincoln Corsair 28.06.2025

Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the 2025 Lincoln Corsair, talk with CATA’s Jen Morand about the annual 'Drive for the Troops' events happing this July and take a quick spin in the Cadillac Optiq with Jill Ciminillo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drive Chicago - (06/21/25) - Review of the 2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio 21.06.2025

Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill review the 2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, get the scoop on Cars.com’s 2025 American Made Index, and take a quick spin in the Hyundai IONIQ 9 with Joel Feder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drive Chicago - (06/14/25) - Review of the 2025 Subaru BRZ 14.06.2025

Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the 2025 Subaru BRZ, take a quick spin in the Polaris Slingshot, and offer some suggestions for gifts on this Father's Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drive Chicago - (06/07/25) - Review of the 2025 BMW 2-Series 07.06.2025

Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the 2025 BMW 2-Series, learn about the 2026 RAV4 from Toyota’s Eric Wright and are take a Quick Spin in the Kia Carnival with Tom Appel from Consumer Guide. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drive Chicago - (05/31/25) - Review of the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox 01.06.2025

DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill review the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox, talk with Jim Dergance about the 2025 Toyota 4Runner now in dealers and recapping race weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drive Chicago - (05/22/25) - Review of the 2025 Audi Q7 24.05.2025

Join DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the 2025 Audi Q7, discuss some of the vehicles they drove at this year's MAMA (Midwest Automotive Media Association) rally at Road America and preview race weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drive Chicago - (05/17/25) - Review of the 2025 Mini Countryman 17.05.2025

Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the 2025 Mini Countryman, get the latest scoop on the 2026 Hyundai Palisade from Hyundai’s Melvyn Bautista and highlight some local cruise nights and car shows. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drive Chicago - (05/10/25) - Review of the 2025 Kia K4 10.05.2025

Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the 2025 Kia K4, learn what’s new on the 2026 Outback from Subaru’s Nikkie Riedel, and take a quick spin with Jill Ciminillo in the 2026 Genesis GV70. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drive Chicago - (04/26/25) - Review of the 2025 Lexus UX 03.05.2025

Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the 2025 Lexus UX, get the scoop on the new GTI & Golf R from Volkswagen and catch up with Rob Duffer about his recent trip to check out the MINI lineup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drive Chicago - (04/26/25) - Review of the 2025 Genesis GV80 26.04.2025

Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the 2025 Genesis GV80, learn more about MobilityWorks vehicle conversions from Kelly Stobie, and take a Quick Spin in the Lincoln Corsair with Tom Appel, publisher of Consumer Guide Auto. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drive Chicago - (04/19/25) - Review of the 2025 Nissan Rogue 19.04.2025

Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the 2025 Nissan Rogue, recap the New York Auto Show, and take a quick spin in the new Ford Maverick with Jill Ciminillo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drive Chicago - (04/12/25) - Review of the 2025 Toyota Tacoma 12.04.2025

Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the 2025 Toyota Tacoma, talk about how tariffs could affect car prices and take a quick spin in the Mazda CX-70. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drive Chicago - (04/05/25) - Review of the 2025 Lexus RX 05.04.2025

Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the 2025 Lexus RX, talk about the effects of tariffs on the automotive industry with Erin Keating from Cox Automotive and highlight the upcoming Car Shows & Cruise Nights page on DriveChicago.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drive Chicago - (03/29/25) - Review of the Volkswagen ID.Buzz 29.03.2025

Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the all-electric Volkswagen ID.Buzz, talk with Cars.com about the best in automotive retail and take a quick spin in the GMC Hummer EV with Tim Healey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drive Chicago - (03/22/25) - Review of the Hyundai Tucson 22.03.2025

Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the Hyundai Tucson, provide some tips to get your car ready for spring and taking a Quick Spin in the Audi S5 with Kirk Bell.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drive Chicago - (03/15/25) - Review of the 2025 Genesis GV60 15.03.2025

Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the all-electric Genesis GV60, learn about a new Ford Technician Scholarship from Alex Shelton with the Ford Philanthropy division and take a Quick Spin in the Toyota Crown Signia with Tim Healey from 'The Truth About Cars'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Drive Chicago - (03/08/25) - Review of the 2025 Toyota Sienna Woodland 08.03.2025

Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill are reviewing the ultimate family van, the Toyota Sienna Woodland, talking with RAM’s Nick Cappa to get an update on the new 1500 Ramcharger and taking a Quick Spin with Joel Feder in the Chevrolet Traverse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drive Chicago - (03/01/25) - Review of the 2025 Volvo V60 06.03.2025

Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review one of the last true wagons, the 2025 Volvo V60, talk with Kia’s Head of Corporate Communications James Bell and take a quick spin in the 2025 Toyota 4Runner with Jill Ciminillo.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drive Chicago - (02/22/25) - Review of the 2024 Lexus RZ 22.02.2025

Join DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the 2024 Lexus RZ, talk with Mark Dahncke, Audi’s Director of Communications and take a quick spin in the Mini Countryman with Tom Appel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drive Chicago - (02/15/25) - LIVE at the 2025 Chicago Auto Show 15.02.2025

Join DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they broadcast from the 2025 Chicago Auto Show.  Jennifer Morand CATA President & Auto Show General Manager kicks off the show with some updates on the past week of the show.  There are still 3 days to see the show at McCormick Place.  Joe Krelle, owner of Chi Town 4x4...

Drive Chicago - (02/08/25) - LIVE at the 2025 Chicago Auto Show 08.02.2025

Join DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they broadcast from the 2025 Chicago Auto Show.  Paul Eisenstein, Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of TheDetroitBureau.com kicks off the program with his first impressions after last night's First Look for Charity.  Ryan Patrick Joyce, Director of Interior Design at Rivian, tells u...

Drive Chicago (02/01/25) - Review of the 2025 Nissan Altima 01.02.2025

Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the 2025 Nissan Altima, talk with Shawn Strain about Ford’s presence at the Chicago Auto Show and hear from Tim Bradley about a different kind of 'Miles Per Hour' with the Chicago Area Runners Association. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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