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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 (01/25/25) - Review of the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta 25.01.2025

Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta, talk with Kelley Enright about the return if Stellantis to the Chicago Auto Show and take a Quick Spin in the Audi Q7 with Tom Appel.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drive Chicago (01/18/25) - Review of the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 19.01.2025

Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser and catch up with Robert Duffer to get the scoop on CES and the Best car to Buy winners.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drive Chicago (01/11/25) - Review of the 2024 Buick Encore GX 11.01.2025

Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the 2024 Buick Encore GX, get the latest updates on the Chicago Auto Show, and talk about things they dislike in some of today’s cars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drive Chicago (12/28/24) - Review of the 2024 Subaru WRX 28.12.2024

Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the 2024 Subaru WRX, talk about the Best Cars to Buy with Joel Feder, and discuss the best of 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drive Chicago (12/21/24) - Review of the 2024 Kia Sorento 21.12.2024

Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the 2024 Kia Sorento, learn more about what Overlanding is, and find out about a special rescue mission with automotive journalists called Operation Frodo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drive Chicago (12/14/24) - Review of the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 14.12.2024

Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392, learn about the new Lucid Gravity, get an update on the 2025 Chicago Auto Show and cover the latest automotive news.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drive Chicago (12/07/24) - Review of the 2024 Mazda CX-50 07.12.2024

Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the Mazda CX-50, talk winter tires with Jessica Egerton, from Kumho tires and compare a couple new hybrids with Tom Appel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drive Chicago (11/30/24) - Review of the Subaru Solterra 30.11.2024

Scott Childers sits in for Ray Stevens this week as DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill review the Subaru Solterra, get insight on the all-new Volkswagen Tiguan, and take a quick spin with Rob Duffer in the BMW X3. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drive Chicago (11/23/24) - Review of the updated Ford Ranger 25.11.2024

Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the updated Ford Ranger, get a first look at the Hyundai IONIQ9, and provide tips for winterizing your car. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drive Chicago - (11/16/24) Review of the all-new 2025 Toyota Camry 16.11.2024

Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the all-new 2025 Toyota Camry, learn about the new Scout brand and visit with Mike Missak to talk about the annual 'Jeeps on the Run' event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drive Chicago - (11/09/24) Review of the 2024 Ford Mustang 09.11.2024

Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the 2024 Ford Mustang, talk with Toyota about their latest concept builds, and Jim talks about some highlights from the SEMA show.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drive Chicago (11/02/24) Review of the 2024 Lexus LC 02.11.2024

Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the 2024 Lexus LC, talk about the election’s impact on the auto industry, and catch up with Jill Ciminillo to hear about her latest Rebelle Rally adventure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drive Chicago (10/26/24) Review of the 2024 Dodge Durango 26.10.2024

Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the 2024 Dodge Durango, learning about the 2025 Nissan Murano and take a quick spin in the Volkswagen ID.Buzz with Rob Duffer from thecarconnection.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drive Chicago (10/19/2024) - Review of the 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata 19.10.2024

Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata, get the scoop from Ford on the all-new 2025 Expedition and take a lap around Sonoma Speedway in the Subaru WRX tS with Harvey Briggs.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drive Chicago (10/10/2024) - Review of the 12.10.2024

Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the 2024 Buick Envista, recap Jim’s trip to the Texas Truck Rodeo, and take a quick spin in the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid with Tom Appel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DRIVE CHICAGO - (10/05/2024) - LIVE from Chicago Drives Electric 05.10.2024

Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they broadcast form the 2024 Chicago Drives Electric event in Oakbrook Terrace.  Mark & Jim have headlines and talk to Grant Goering from cars.com to explain how they are able to make on-site appraisals and offers on vehicles for those looking to sell their current car/truck/SUV...

Drive Chicago (09/28/24) - Review the 2024 Lexus GX 28.09.2024

Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill review the 2024 Lexus GX, go inside a Crash Test Dummy Lab, and hear from CATA President Jennifer Morand on the latest Chicago Drives Electric updates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drive Chicago (09/21/24) - Review of the 2024 Kia Sportage 21.09.2024

Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the 2024 Kia Sportage, learn about buying a Hyundai on Amazon and get the inside scoop on Goodwood from our friend Robert Duffer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drive Chicago (09/14/24) Review of the Toyota GR Corolla 14.09.2024

Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the 2024 Toyota GR Corolla, provide updates on this year's Chicago Drives Electric and take a Quick Spin with Joel Feder in the Chevrolet Equinox EV. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drive Chicago (09/07/24) - Review of the 2024 Honda Passport 07.09.2024

Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the 2024 Honda Passport, get the scoop from Volkswagen’s Mark Gilles on the new Golf and Jetta, and take a quick spin with Tim Healey in the Subaru WRX. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drive Chicago (08/31/24) - Review of the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe 31.08.2024

Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe, get the scoop from Robby DeGraff on what auto features are in demand, and learning more about Hyundai’s Hope on Wheels events coming up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drive Chicago (08/24/24) - Review of the 2024 Fiat 500e 24.08.2024

Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the 2024 Fiat 500e, learn about a new recall tool on DriveChicago.com, and go for Quick Spin with Kirk Bell in the Aston Martin DBX707. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drive Chicago (08/17/2024) Review of the 2024 Toyota Sequoia 17.08.2024

Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the 2024 Toyota Sequoia, take a look at the all-new 2025 GMC Terrain and go for a quick spin with Jill Ciminillo in the Genesis GV80 Coupe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drive Chicago (08/08/2024) Review of the Volkswagen Taos 10.08.2024

Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Marketing Director Jim OBrill review the 2024 Volkswagen Taos, get insights from Paul Eisenstein on how the election may affect the auto market, and take a quick spin in the Ford Mustang. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drive Chicago (08/03/2024) - Review of the 2024 Genesis G70 03.08.2024

Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the 2024 Genesis G70, celebrate the 100th anniversary of Ford’s Chicago Assembly Plant and catch up with Tom Appel for a Quick Spin in the Infiniti QX80. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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