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DriveChicago (6/16/18)

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 Chevy’s Safe Teen Driving program and GM’s expansion of Super Cruise to additional models outside of the Cadillac C6. Jim and Mark discuss street driving, and off road driving in the new RAM 1500 truck. Erich Merkel, Ford Sales Analyst speaks with DriveChicago to share why Ford is abandoning the sedan for larger multi-purpose vehicles. Jen, Mark and Jim also talk about summer care care tips, last minute Father’s Day gifts and upcoming local events and cruise nights.