DriveTime Radio with New York Vinnie is an entertaining weekly look at the fascinating world of automobiles from the classics to electric hybrid and fuel cell. Latest news, interviews with industry people, new car and truck reviews, how to deal with the dealers and the best Sunday Drives will all be in DriveTime Radio. Have fun and learn something all while listening.


Latest Episodes

From Sound to Mound, Milk, & Accidents

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 “Shotgun” by George Ezra here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_B3qkp4nO4

Past & Passed US Military Vehicles

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 EVs.

This week, Vinnie drives the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.

Listen to the Car Tune “Jeep Jockey Jump” by Glenn Miller here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtPQ5pnT98I

World of Trucks with Jill Ciminillo | Ford F-150 Raptor

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 about some of the reasons why bigger is not always better when it comes to pickup trucks.

This week, Vinnie drives the Kia Sportage and reviews the Ford F-150 Raptor R on the DriveTime Radio Road Test.

CarEdge’s Ray & Zach Shefska | Mustang Mach E

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 the show than you did at the beginning!”

This week, Vinnie drives the Ford F-150 Raptor and reviews the Ford Mustang Mach E on the DriveTime Radio Road Test.

Listen to the Car Tune “Truck Driving Mother” by Stella Parton here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGDpNhOeglE

Luxury Golf Carts | Kia Telluride

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, Vinnie drives the Ford Mustang Mach Ex and reviews the Kia Telluride on the DriveTime Radio Road Test.

Jeremy Barnes from Mitsubishi Motors

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.

Mudfest ’23 Ride Alongs

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 latest in Genesis EV news with Jarred Pellat.

This week, Vinnie drives the Kia EV6 GT.

Listen to the Car Tune “Electric Car” by They Might Be Giants here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BPU5mKipNo

EVs Going Future and Retro | Range Rover

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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Autobiography on the DriveTime Radio Road Test.

Listen to the Car Tune “Gasoline Gus and His Jitney Bus” by American Quartet on Victor 17838 (1915) Byron Gay & Charley Brown here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RG68N2lk6Fc

Trucks & SUVs with Jill Ciminillo | Kia Niro Hybrid

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, Vinnie reveals the latest news in the automotive world debuting at the New York auto show.

This week, Vinnie drives the Land Rover Range Rover and reviews the Kia Niro Hybrid on the DriveTime Radio Road Test.

Listen to the Car Tune “Car Song” by Woodie Guthrie here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUDtFdnn9oQ

Car Show Personalities & Used EV Markets

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 how they think electric vehicles will be handled in the used car market when their batteries begin to degrade.

This week, Vinnie drives the Kia Niro SX Touring.