DriveTime Radio with New York Vinnie

Happy 4th of July! This week, Vinnie celebrates the holiday by reporting on where you can find some of lowest priced gasoline in the Seattle area, making it a great time to drive this Independence Day. Additionally, the price of new vehicles is on the downswing and dealers aren't charging as high of premiums as well. Plus, Chevrolet adds to its electric lineup as it gets ready to hit the road in i...

In this week's edition of DriveTime Radio, New York Vinnie presents the interviews he recorded from the 2023 NW Overland Rally in Plain, Washington. Featured segments include an overview of what goes on during the rally, the capabilities of the Unimog, and some best-practices tips from overlanding instructor Chris Walker. Plus, a special Car Tune, Gregory Alan Isakov's "Big Black Car" as performed...

In this Father's Day weekend of DriveTime Radio, New York Vinnie recaps the culture, events, and vehicles experienced at the 2023 Northwest Overland Rally in Plain, WA. At the Northwest Overland Rally, they bring together some of the overland world’s top travelers, instructors, vendors, and a huge variety of individuals, couples, families and friends, who want to learn new skills, meet vendors, ma...

In this Saturday morning's edition of DriveTime Radio, New York Vinnie talks about the news of electric vehicle manufacturers merging with their charging stations, as well as automatic braking systems becoming a standard feature per the NHTSA. Then, Vinnie is joined by Overlander Ray Hyland to share about all the excitement coming up in the 2023 Northwest Overland Rally in Plain, WA.  This week, V...

This week on DriveTime Radio, New York Vinnie begins by talking about driving to Mt. Baker vs drining to Mt. Rainier. Then, Vinnie recaps the Indy 500 and provides some interesting facts about the tradition of drinking milk after winning the race. Plus, hear the story of Vinnie's automotive accident which occurred earlier this week. This week, Vinnie drives the BMW iX M60. Listen to the Car Tune "...

In this Memorial Day edition of DriveTime Radio, Vinnie begins by remembering those who didn't just give their lives in the military, but had their lives taken. Then, he shares his thoughts about how motor vehicles and transportation in general are a core piece to the success of military operations. Plus, some news from Ford about how they are acquiring the ability to use Tesla superchargers for E...

This week on DriveTime Radio, New York Vinnie begins by sharing his thoughts and experiences on how dealerships are lacking customer service in the sales departments. Plus, he gives advice about how you don't necessarily need a brand new car with the newest and latest features, and your current one will do just fine. Then, Vinnie welcomes back Jill Ciminillo from Pickup Truck + SUV Talk to chat ab...

In this Saturday morning's edition of DriveTime Radio, New York Vinnie begins by wishing the mothers a happy Mothers Day. Then, he welcomes back Ray and Zach Shefska from CarEdge.com. They know more about the business end of the car business than anyone has any business knowing. They will join us, inform us and make us laugh. Our show pledge will never be truer..."you will know more at the end of...

This week on DriveTime Radio, New York Vinnie begins by chatting with Nathan the producer about his experience of getting a tire repaired through the Costco tire center, along with the other perks and benefits you receive by going to Costco. Then, Vinnie is joined by Bob Boyd from Boyd Recreation, who creates custom golf carts from start to finish in a variety of eye-catching forms. This week, Vin...

This week on DriveTime Radio, New York Vinnie begins by speaking with Jeremy Barnes from Mitsubishi Motors about how the brand has come a long way to bring great-quality vehicles to the SUV market. Plus, Vinnie breaks the news that car payments now average 1,000 per month. Lastly, he reveals the top finishers in the 2023 NWAPA Mudfest. This week, Vinnie drives the Kia Telluride. Learn more about y...

In this Earth Day edition of DriveTime Radio, New York Vinnie begins by sharing about he was at the first earth day, and even an MC for it! Then, he talks about the engineering advancements in automobiles to get rid of all the pollutants from the early days of cars which were harmful to the environment. Plus, a recap of the 2023 NWAPA Mudfest where Vinnie took a Rolls Royce offroading and also the...

In this week's edition of DriveTime Radio, New York Vinnie begins by commenting no how the number of electric vehicles on the road is accelerating faster than the number of available charging stations throughout the United States. Plus, electric goes retro with the development of the Morris JE which takes you back to the British 1960s. This week, Vinnie drives the Infiniti QX60 and reviews the Lan...

In this Easter weekend's edition of DriveTime Radio, New York Vinnie and Nathan begin by chatting about their favorite Easter candies and the amount of fun you can have with them. Then, he speaks with Jill Ciminillo from Pick Up Truck & SUV Talk to find out about the latest trends in larger consumer vehicles and what's to come as that portion of the industry gets more and more electrified. Later,...

New York Vinnie begins this Saturday morning's edition of DriveTime Radio by chatting about baseball's opening weekend, and the wide variety of personalities you encounter at car shows. Plus, Vinnie brainstorms what might happen with electric vehicles taking over and how there might be restrictions on owning and operating an internal combustion engine vehicle. Then, Vinnie and Nathan chat about ho...

In this Staurday morning's edition of DriveTime Radio, New York Vinnie and Nathan share stories about accidentally trying to get into cars that look identical to the ones they've driven. Then, find out how automobile manufacturers are able to continue operating while selling vehicles for less than what it cost to made them. Plus, Vinnie reminds everybody about the catastrophic dangers of drunk dri...

DriveTime Radio is BACK on KKNW! After a nearly 3-month hiatus, Vinnie takes this opportunity to remind you about all the benefits you receive by listening to DriveTime Radio as well as the new material coming to the show. In addition, Vinnie talks about the 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle that Bruce Springsteen gifted to his recording engineer. This week, Vinnie drives the Toyota Corolla Hatchback and re...

ENCORE SHOW orginally aired June 25, 2022. New York Vinnie broadcasts LIVE from the Roslyn Vintage Trailer Rally. At the beginning of the show, he shares about the petition to rename Seattle's Occidental Avenue to Paul Allen Boulevard. Then, he chats with one of the participants in the rally to interview her about the trailer she has entered into the rally. This week, Vinnie drives the Audi A6 all...

In this final 2022 edition of DriveTime Radio, New York Vinnie prepares for the New Year by refelecting on the events of 2022 and what's going to change for 2023. Plus, if purchasing a new vehicle is part of your New Year resolutions, Vinnie explains why it's so important to walk away from the dealership. Then, stay tuned for next weeks show when Vinnie reveals the top 5 cars he did not want to gi...

In this Christmas Eve's edition of DriveTime Radio, New York Vinnie opens the show by talking the experience of driving in snowy and icy conditions, including the scares he had while driving south on I-5 recently. Plus, Nathan and Vinnie reflect on some of their memorable car related Christmas gifts, along with a discussion about videos captured on dash cams. This week, Vinnie drives the Toyota Tu...

In this encore edition of DriveTime Radio (originally aired December 18, 2021), New York Vinnie reflects on how Christmas felt back in the day when he worked at the gas station that his father owned. This week, Vinnie Drives the 2022 Genesis G70 and reviews the on the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 AMG DriveTime Road Test. Listen to the Car Tune "Driving Home for Christmas" by Chris Rea here: www.youtube.c...

In this Saturday morning's edition of DriveTime Radio, New York Vinnie begins by chatting about the cost of oil and how it finally bringing gas prices down after a long surge. Then, as the car dealerships go underway with their end-of-year sales, Vinnie interviews Jay Maxwell from the Costco Auto Program to find out how they can get you the best deal for a car without any haggling. Plus, find out...

This week on DriveTime Radio, New York Vinnie begins by talking about the do's and don't's of driving in the snow, and about how he got stuck in the snow on I-5 this past week driving home. Then, he welcomes Allan from NW Toy Run to share about the 2022 event happening on December 4 to gather toys for kids in need. Plus, hear Vinnie's opinions on the electrification of the Corvette. This week, Vin...

In this Saturday's edition of DriveTime Radio, New York Vinnie begins by sharing about how he considers Thanksgiving to be his favorite holiday. Then, he talks about the relationship between electric vehicles and listening to AM radio. Plus, the Drive Toward A Cure for Parkinson's Disease fundraiser returns to DriveTime Radio. This year, Vinnie speaks with the founder of the cause, Deb Stearn Poll...

This week on DriveTime Radio, New York Vinnie begins by chatting about the impact Elon Musk is bringing to Twitter, in a not-so-similar way to how he brought an impact to the electric car world. Then, he welcomes John Vincent to the show from US News and World Report to give us a look at the LA international auto show and some of the most notable vehicles which were unveiled there including Genesi...

Vinnie broadcasts LIVE from the Seattle International Auto Show this week to bring you all the latest about the annual weekend event in Seattle showcasing the newest and best in the automotive industry from every vehicle manufacturer in the USA. New York Times contributor Tom Voelk joins Vinnie discuss some of the vehicles at the show. After that, representatives from Tacoma Public Utilities and A...