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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.

DriveChicago (6-30-18)

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, Buick, GMC & Onstar offering 1st Responders Special Pricing Plans. They also discuss the Ford Eco Sport. DriveChicago interviews Dominick Infante, regarding the Subaru Ascent. Jen, Mark and Jim also talk about upcoming local events and cruise nights.

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.

DriveChicago (6/9/18)

On the first episode of DriveChicago, 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 car talk by discussing luxury SUVs like the Audi Q8 and BMW X5, the FCA Report from Sergio Marchionne’s 5 year plan, and Alfa Romeo, Maserati, and Fiat’s role in Chrysler’s future. They also discuss GM’s expansion of Super Cruise to additional models outside of the Cadillac C6 and autonomous driving. Mark and Jim discuss the Midwest Automotive Media Association Spring Rally at Road America in Elkart, WI. Kevin Metz, Senior Manager, Jeep Product Marketing, joins the show to talk new Jeeps. Jennifer, Mark, and Jim also discuss local events, and upcoming cruise nights.