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DRIVECHICAGO.COM

about DriveChicago.com

DriveChicago.com is a complimentary benefit for all CATA dealer members and one of Chicagoland’s most trusted automotive shopping platforms. Since 2000, it has connected in-market shoppers directly with member dealers through a fast, easy-to-use vehicle search experience.

Extending a more than 10-year partnership with automotive digital marketing leader Automotive Internet Media (AIM), DriveChicago.com uses advanced cloud-based database and web hosting technology to deliver a fast, seamless shopping experience. Vehicle listings load instantly and are continuously refined for accuracy and performance.

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a powerful cata member benefit

DriveChicago.com is built with one goal in mind: drive qualified shoppers directly to CATA member dealerships.

The site is designed to keep the shopping process simple. When users click a vehicle, they are taken directly to that vehicle page on the dealer’s website, opening in a new tab and sending customers straight to your digital showroom.

      • 100% member-only new and used inventory
      • No paid placement or sponsored listings
      • Over 100,000 continuously updated vehicle listings
      • Average of 17,000 monthly users delivered to dealer vehicle pages
      • Seamless click-throughs that drive traffic directly to dealer websites
      • WebBuy tools support trade-in quotes and values

DRIVECHICAGO RADIO

DriveChicago Radio delivers weekly automotive news, vehicle reviews and industry insights with a mix of expert discussion and entertainment. Hosted by long-time automotive experts Mark Bilek and Jim OBrill, along with WLS Radio Mornning Show Host, Ray Stevens, 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.

Listen Saturdays at 8 a.m. on WLS AM890 or catch the latest episodes online. The show features conversations with industry experts, OEM guests and dealership leaders.

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expert vehicle reviews

Find the latest vehicle reviews from all manufacturers by local Chicago-based automotive journalists.  Mark Bilek, Jim OBrill, Jill Ciminillo, and Dave Boe share their thoughts and reviews of new vehicles as they hit the market. These vehicles are tested on the Chicagoland streets and written for the consumers.  Manufacturers provide the latest vehicles, while our team provides the insights.

Latest Vehicle Reviews


drivechicago on youtube

DriveChicago video reviews on YouTube are an extension of the vehicle reviews that showcase the latest new vehicles through short, informative segments from CATA’s Jim OBrill. These reviews help shoppers research vehicles while driving additional awareness to CATA member inventory.


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Stay informed on the latest in the automotive world with the DriveChicago newsletter. Each week, receive expert vehicle reviews, radio show highlights, industry news and practical insights tailored for Chicagoland drivers. Subscribe today to stay connected to what’s driving the industry.

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