Tag Archives: Mark Bilek

Review of the full size Toyota Avalon

WLS News Anchor Jennifer Keiper, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Marketing Director Jim OBrill review the full size Toyota Avalon sedan, talk about the Geneva Auto Show in Switzerland, and provide more intriguing automotive trivia.

Review of the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe

WLS News Anchor Jennifer Keiper, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Marketing Director Jim OBrill discuss the new extended wheelbase Jeep Gladiator, review the sporty Hyundai Santa Fe, and share which auto manufacturer is limiting speeds in their models.

The Award Winning RAM 1500

WLS News Anchor Jennifer Keiper, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Marketing Director Jim OBrill discuss the award winning RAM 1500, chat with Mark Gilles from Volkswagen about the new Jetta GLI and a tease of what Volkswagen has lined up for the next couple of years.

Review of the 2020 Mazda CX-5

WLS News Anchor Jennifer Keiper, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Marketing Director Jim OBrill are back in the studio to review the Mazda CX-5, share highlights of last week’s Chicago Auto Show and provide the latest in automotive news.

Live at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show

WLS News Anchor Jennifer Keiper, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Marketing Director Jim OBrill are live from the 2019 Chicago Auto Show! Guests include CATA Chairman Tony Guido of Arlington Heights Ford and Kelley Enright of Fiat Chrysler America join us for a preview of what consumers can see at this year’s Chicago Auto Show.

Live at the Chicago Auto Show

WLS News Anchor Jennifer Keiper, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Marketing Director Jim OBrill are live from the 2019 Chicago Auto Show with an in depth look at all of the best attractions from Auto Show Chairman Ray Scarpelli. Also in today’s show the trio talk to Curt McAllister from Toyota about the TRD PRO line-up, William Mattice from Nissan about the 2020 Rogue, and many more manufacturers join us for a preview of what consumers can see at this years Chicago Auto Show.

Winter Car Care Tips With Turtle Wax

WLS News Anchor Jennifer Keiper, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Marketing Director Jim OBrill welcome Mike Schultz from Turtle Wax to provide some much needed winter car care tips, review the BMW X4 and share some inside scoop on the new vehicle debuts coming to the Chicago Auto Show.

Review of the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta

WLS News Anchor Jennifer Keiper, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Marketing Director Jim OBrill discuss a wrap-up of the Detroit Auto Show, update a review of the all-new Volkswagen Jetta and share some insight on the indoor tracks coming to the Chicago Auto Show.

Review of the 2019 Subaru Forester

WLS News Anchor Jennifer Keiper, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Marketing Director Jim OBrill welcome Chicago Auto Show Chairman Ray Scarpelli to share some inside scoop on the new vehicle debuts coming to the Chicago Auto Show. Also in today’s show an extensive review the new 2019 Subaru Forester.

Chicago Auto Show First Look for Charity

WLS News Anchor Jennifer Keiper, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Marketing Director Jim OBrill start talking Chicago Auto Show with First Look for Charity chairman, JC Phelan along with Social Media Director, Jennifer Morand about various contests and more. A full review of the Jeep Compass rounds out the show.

Family Vehicle of the Year

WLS News Anchor Jennifer Keiper, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Marketing Director Jim OBrill review the ultimate road trip hauler Ford Expedition, and discuss smaller scale cars with diecast collector Damon Bell and our own Jim OBrill.

Consumer Guide’s 2018 Best Buy Finalist

WLS News Anchor Jennifer Keiper, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Marketing Director Jim OBrill review the all new Chevy Silverado, talk with Consumer Guide’s Tom Appel about their 2018 Best Buy Finalist, and share our thoughts on the vehicles to watch out for in 2019.

Review of the five passenger Ford Edge

WLS News Anchor Jennifer Keiper, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Marketing Director Jim OBrill review the 5 passenger Ford Edge, talk with Apple Chevrolet owner about what he does within his community for the holidays along with how other dealers give back and have a little holiday trivia fun.

Review of the Fiat 124 Spider

WLS News Anchor Jennifer Keiper, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Marketing Director Jim OBrill shift into gear with an exhilarating review of the convertible Fiat 124 Spider, examine the market for certified pre-owned vehicles with JC Phelan of Jack Phelan Chevrolet and Jack Phelan Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Dealerships, and talk about their favorite car movies.

The Latest From the LA Auto Show

WLS News Anchor Jennifer Keiper, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Marketing Director Jim OBrill share the latest from the LA Auto Show, review the ultimate hatchback with the Volkswagen Golf, and discuss the latest automotive headlines hitting the news.

Subaru’s New Ascent Family Crossover Vehicle

WLS News Anchor Jennifer Keiper, DriveChicago. Com General Manager Mark Bilek, and Chicago Auto Show Marketing Director Jim OBrill review Subaru’s new Ascent 3-row family hauler, discuss how to get the best value from your vehicle with Brian Moody from Auto Trader and share some holiday gift ideas for the car enthusiast in your family.

Review of the 2018 Ford Mustang GT

WLS News Anchor Jennifer Keiper, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Marketing Director Jim OBrill review the 2018 Ford Mustang GT, talk about winter driving in an electric vehicle, share insight on how to break into an automotive career and talk with Robert Olson about the one of a kind Klairmont Kollection of vehicles here in Chicago.

Lexus Shows Off The New ES Sedan

WLS News Anchor Jennifer Keiper, General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Marketing Director Jim OBrill review the new all new Lexus ES, talk with a Fiat executive about their new Abarth Performance models, share the latest in automotive news, and discuss a scholarship opportunity with Drive Safe Chicago.

Toyota Shows Off The New Corolla Hatchback

WLS News Anchor Jennifer Keiper, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Marketing Director Jim OBrill review the new Toyota Corolla Hatchback, chat with Jarrett Payton about the Mecum Auto Auction coming to town and share some fall car care tips.

Kia Shows Off The New Sorento Crossover

WLS News Anchor Jennifer Keiper, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Marketing Director Jim OBrill share tips on how to determine if your car has an open recall, review the new Kia Sorento, discuss the new car delivery process with Chicago Auto Show Chairman & dealership owner, Ray Scarpelli and talk about some of the last cruise nights of the season!

Hyundai Shows Off The New Veloster Sedan

WLS News Anchor Jennifer Keiper, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Marketing Director Jim OBrill share their thoughts on the new 2019 Hyundai Veloster sedan. Also in today’s show an in depth look at the Midwest Automotive Media Association Rally at the Autobahn Country Club in Joliet.

Hyundai Shows Off The New Sante Fe SUV

WLS News Anchor Jennifer Keiper, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Marketing Director Jim Obrill get an up-close look at the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe, review the new Volvo XC60 and talk about how to avoid buying a floodwater damaged vehicle.

DOJ Opens Criminal Investigation Over Musk Tweets

WLS News Anchor Jennifer Keiper, Mark Bilek, Director of Communications and Technology for the Chicago Auto Trade Association and the General Manager for DriveChicago.com, and Jim Obrill, Director of Marketing for the Chicago Automobile Trade Association and Chicago Auto Show fire up the engine on DriveChicago by discussing the Cadillac XT4 going on sale shortly. This is the first Cadillac in the compact crossover category. They discuss the start of the Chrysler 300 phase out, and Audi announcing the E-Tron. DriveChicago also talks about the Department of Justice opening a criminal investigation over Elon Musk’s tweets.