DriveChicago

About 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 along the way. DriveChicago.com is Chicagoland’s largest local listing of new and used vehicles. In all, there are more than 120,000 new and pre-owned vehicles available for shoppers. In addition, DriveChicago.com provides expert reviews, shopping tips, and easy-to-use tools to help make your search quick and easy. Connect with DriveChicago Radio on Social Media - Facebook: @drivechicago https://www.facebook.com/drivechicago/ X(Twitter): @drivechicago https://x.com/drivechicago/ Instagram: @drive_chicago https://www.instagram.com/drive_chicago/ YouTube: @drivechicago https://www.youtube.com/user/drivechicago

Publisher

WLS-AM

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

25 Mar 2022

Latest episode

24 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

239 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Oct 2026

   Drive Chicago - (10/17/26) - Review of the Lexus RZ

   Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they discuss 3 new supercars, review the all-electric Lexus RZ, and take a trip back to the 80s with a visit to the Crazy 80s Museum in Dwight, IL. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

2. 

   17 Oct 2026

   Drive Chicago - (10/17/26) - Review of the

   Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they get the latest insight on the 2027 Hyundai Tucson, review the full-size Toyota Sequoia, catch up with Tim Healey to see what he’s been driving recently, plus hear about his first ride in all new Slate truck. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

3. 

   10 Oct 2026

   Drive Chicago - (10/10/26) - Review of the 2026 T

   Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the BMW 5-Series and Lexus ES. Mark & Jim have the latest automotive headlines, and Tom Appel has a 'Quick Spin' review in the 2027 Kia Seltos. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

Who has been a guest on DriveChicago

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Jim Wojdyla
• Joel Feder
• Scott Borchetta
• Ford’s Global Medical Director
• Jen Morand

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

712,458

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 46 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

27

Social presence

0

YouTube

82

Engagement

81

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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