DriveTime Radio with New York Vinnie

It's the annual end of the year Top 5 Cars Vinnie Did Not Want to Give Back show! While it's not necessarily a list of the best all-around cars of the year, it's Vinnie's list of cars he wished he could drive for more than one week and was sad to see them go. Plus, find out Nathan the Producer's pick out of all the cars Vinnie Road Tested during 2023.

This week, Vinnie drives the Hyundai Tucson.

From all of us at DriveTime Radio, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

In this Christmas weekend's edition of DriveTime Radio, New York Vinnie begins by the idea of building a car of your own vs buying a car from the factory. Then, he welcomes Mercedes-Benz journalist Jeff Zurschmeide to talk about Operation Frodo, which is underway to help transport dogs safely across the United States for adoptions.

This week, Vinnie drives the Hyundai Tucson and reviews Santa's Sleigh on the DriveTime Radio Road Test.

Listen to the CarTune "How The Truckers Saved Christmas" by Bill Weaver here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7F0LgQicHw

In this Saturday morning's edition of DriveTime Radio, New York Vinnie Vinnie begins by chatting about how the electric vehicle market seems to need a different approach to keep the development going. Then, he highlights a couple of destinations in the Greater Seattle area which feature automotive related Christmas festivities. Plus, Nathan the producer shares about his experience in a rental he had this past week, and Vinnie brings to his attention that rentals aren't always the same quality as what you get on the showroom.

This week, Vinnie drives the Lexus RX 350 and reviews the Honda Accord Hybrid on the DriveTime Radio Road Test.

Listen to the CarTune "Santa Has a Hot Rod" by Lugnut here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxDdz7fez18

In this week's edition of DriveTime Radio, New York Vinnie begins by chatting about how auto cars are able to push more power out of less cylinders than ever before. Then, Vinnie goes through his top 10 list of Christmas gift ideas for the automotive enthusiast.

This week, Vinnie drives the Honda Accord Hybrid and reviews the Toyota GR Corolla on the DriveTime Radio Road Test.

Listen to the CarTune "Home For Christmas Day" by The Red Car & The Blue Car here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMWBzOhf0rQ

This week on DriveTime Radio, New York Vinnie begins by talking about the closure of XXX Rootbeer in Issaquah, and sharing all the great memories he had at the establishment. Then, he reveals the winners and losers of the cars with the best value retention.

This week, Vinnie drives the Toyota GR Corolla.

Listen to the CarTune "Driving to the Moon" by Carpool Tunnel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShmUy-DFsp8

In this week's edition of DriveTime Radio, New York Vinnie begins by talking about the upcoming Apple Cup game and reminisces about the road trips he took when he traveled to the matchups that took place in Pullman. Then, he talks about how Hyundai is bringing Amazon in to the process of purchasing a vehicle. Plus, a bonus interview from the Seattle International Auto Show featuring Brad Nelson on the Honda Prologue.

This week, Vinnie drives the Hyundai Kona.

Listen to the CarTune "Be Thankful For What You Got" by William DeVaughn here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pvtlt-p7vB4

In a fast-paced hour of DriveTime Radio at the Seattle International Auto Show, New York Vinnie features the following segments:

-Tom Voelk from Driven with an overview of the auto show and his highlights

-Rashika from BMW on the launch of the i5 and all the other EVs BMS has.

-Matt Teske from Chargeway, an app for EV owners designed to give you all the information you need when you're searching for a charger.

-Adam Cramer from Avants on the perks of joining the membership program and how it benefits the automotive enthusiast community.

-Nick Young from Subaru about the Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness edition

-John Vincent and Tom Voelk with a roundtable discussion about this year's experiences

In this Saturday morning's edition of DriveTime Radio, New York Vinnie begins by talking about how additional fees can quickly and sneakily build up as you're going through the process of purchasing a vehicle, and which ones you can and should avoid so you don't encounter any problems with your credit. Then, he goes over some of the best interiors in this year's vehicles as compiled by AutoWeek.com. Plus, a dedication to the Lincoln Highway.

This week, Vinnie drives the Subaru Impreza RS and reviews the Buick Envista on the DriveTime Radio Road Test.

Listen to the CarTune "Lincoln Highway" by Bruce Donnola here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOsJxBatuXY

In this chilly morning's edition of DriveTime Radio, New York Vinnie begins by sharing stories of the time he worked for AAA, how the amount of calls increased during the cold seasons, and what you can do to help prevent them. Plus, find out how much it costs for Ford to put out on the streets. Then, he discusses his thoughts about how cars are becoming a commodity which is in turn driving up the costs of vehicles.

This week, Vinnie drives the Buick Envista.

Listen to the CarTune "Christopher Columbus Transcontinental Highway" by Continental Drifters here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUGdAIcGxA4

In this encore presentation of DriveTime Radio, New York Vinnie begins by sharing about the latest electric vehicles working their way into the market, including the all-new Rolls-Royce Spectre EV Coupe and Cadillac Celestiq. Then, Vinnie goes to the other end of the spectrum to break the news about a micro EV which regurgitates a concept from the '50s and '60s.

This week, Vinnie drives the Infiniti QX55.

Listen to the Car Tune "Driving Song" by Jethro Tull here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7u8Me9lgosc