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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.

Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill 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 information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 in Carol Stream talks about their display and offering of parts and services for Toyota vehicle owners. Chris Konecki, Director of Show Operations for the Chicago Auto Show details the process and people that bring the show to life each year. From special lighting equipment to those brand-new vehicles, every step of the process has to be scheduled and managed to insure everything is ready for the opening night and the First Look for Charity event. Closing out this episode of Drive Chicago, Cesar Marin, the Director of Dealer Development and Services for Perillo Motor Cars of Chicago. They helped stock the "Supercar Gallery" display at the 2025 CAS with premium vehicles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 us all about the new R2 & R3 models appearing at the show. Curt McAllister, Midwestern Public Relations Manager for Toyota Motors, North America details the latest version of the 4Runner and 46 other vehicles on display. Patricia Coppola, Product Specialist for Subaru has details about their 2025 display of new vehicles and cute puppies in the Subaru Loves Pets area.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.  Erik Summa from Subaru visits to highlight some of the Subaru models, including the all-electric Solterra that are available to test drive at the show.  Jim has a 'quick spin' review of his trip to Texas last week to check out the new Toyota Prius Prime.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Marketing Director Jim OBrill broadcasting LIVE from Bettenhausen Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Lockport!  Our host, Troy Bettenhausen tells us about the state-of-the-art Dealership and the legacy of the Bettenhausen family in auto racing and vehicles sales. Robert Duffer, Senior automotive at the Car Connection talks about his life as an automotive journalist.  Jim Obrill updates his own fieldtrip as a judge in the Hot Wheels Legends Tour and design competition.  www.bettenhausencdjr.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Marketing Director Jim OBrill are reviewing the refreshed 2024 Jeep Gladiator, talking with the owner of Badlands Off-Road Park, and going to tell you more about the Hot Wheels Legends Tour coming to Chicago with our very own, Jim OBrill, as a judge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Marketing Director Jim OBrill review of the Acura Integra, Learn about the all-new Jeep Wagoneer S EV from Bill Peffer, Head of Jeep Brand North America, and it's the 11th annual BBQ for Troops program benefiting the USO. Mark & Jim also highlight some special car events coming up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Marketing Director Jim OBrill at Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park as they kick off the festivities for the 2024 NASCAR Chicago Street Race!  Race President, Julie Giese joins the show with the latest updates for race weekend.  Scott Borchetta, founder of the Big Machine Group and owner of car #48 joins the show.  The Big Machine Vodka car is wearing the WLS 890AM logo on the hood this year and is also carrying a special message in memory of Beau Miller, a 4-year-old from Maple Park, Illinois who tragically passed away in June.  https://www.wlsam.com/nascar/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the 2024 Ford Maverick, talk about the 11th annual BBQ for Troops program benefiting the USO and learn about the Rev-Up Weekend & Cars Time Forgot Show in Delavan, Wisconsin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the Toyota Crown, learn more about the Polaris Slingshot and get the rankings of the latest Cars.com 'American Made Index' study. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.