DriveChicago

Saturdays

8 - 9am

About

DriveChicago Radio on WLS AM 890.

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 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.

Mark Bilek

Mark is the Director of Communications and Technology for the Chicago Auto Trade Association and the General Manager for DriveChicago.com. He is also responsible for developing and maintaining the Chicago Auto Show Web site.

Mark has been reviewing vehicles for more than two decades. Previously, he was associate publisher at Consumer Guide, where he oversaw publication of “Consumer Guide Car & Truck Test,” “Consumer Guide's Used Car Book,” and ConsumerGuide.com. He was also responsible for publication of "Collectible Automobile" and hardcover automotive titles.

In 2001 and 2002 he served as president of a Midwest Automotive Media Association. Mark has appeared on ABC TV, Fox News, and Speed Channel as an automotive consultant. Previously, he was a regular on WGN Radio's Steve & Johnnie show. Mark lives in the northwest suburbs with his wife and three sons.

Jim OBrill

Jim OBrill: Jim is Senior Director of Marketing for the Chicago Automobile Trade Association and Chicago Auto Show and a co-host of Drive Chicago Radio on WLS 890 AM Chicago. He also serves as the Communications Director for the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) and creates digital content for Drive Chicago, The Chicago Auto Show, and MAMA. His passion for cars started young and he’s often referred to as the ‘car-guy’ among family and friends.

Early in his career he worked at several car dealerships in various areas of the business. Jim has attended track school and driven vehicles on multiple circuits such as Road America and Gingerman Raceway. Jim also collects Hot Wheels and has been invited to be a guest judge for the Hot Wheels Legends Tour. He enjoys the trails and taking trucks like his 4Runner off road. He has a special appreciation for older cars and can often be found spending free time at cruise nights (where has also guest judged vehicles) or home washing one his four vehicles. Jim resides in the northwest suburbs with his wife and three kids. Follow Jim on Instagram at @jpcars22 for new vehicle content or @forgotten_survivors.312 for shots of older car content.