Auto Reviews

Drivetime:”Yo Vinnie! Waddaya Driving This Week?” Infiniti G37S Coupe

I always worry a bit when a red car shows up as a Drivetime Road Test vehicle. Over the years I have found out that the police do seem to favor red cars when looking […]

NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2013/05/03

2013 Cadillac ATS Photo Credit Vinnie Richichi

Drivetime With Vinnie Richichi Road Test: 2013 Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo AWD

This edition of Drivetime puts us in a nameplate that is looking to reclaim the title “Standard of the World,” Cadillac and the car that could go a long way toward getting them there – the ATS.

NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2013/04/25

A quick trip to Canonsburg for some much needed ice cream.

Drivetime…”Yo Vinnie. Waddya Driving This Week?” BMW X3

The question I am asked the most by people who know I test and critique cars for a living (besides can you get me a deal?) is Yo Vinnie, what are you driving this week? So something new…my first impressions of what I am driving this week. Short sweet and to the point. Some inside scoop on the cars I drive before the full review.

NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2013/04/22

2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Photo Credit Vinnie Richichi

Drivetime With Vinnie Richichi-Road Test: 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek

This weeks edition of Drivetime has us taking a spin in the 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek.

NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2013/04/04

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T AWD Photo Credit Vinnie Richichi

Drivetime With Vinnie Richichi: Road Test – 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0 AWD

In a crowded field of mid-size SUV/Crossovers, Hyundai’s 2013 Santa Fe Sport does a lot to make it stand out from the pack. On this edition of Drivetime we take a look at the the latest version of the Hyundai family hauler.

NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2013/03/08

2013 Ford Focus ST Photo Credit:Vinnie Richichi

Drivetime With Vinnie Richichi Road Test: 2013 Ford Focus ST 5 Door Hatchback

If you are Ford, you already have a winner in the Focus. It is one of the best small cars out there in all of its variations.

NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2013/03/07

(Photo Credit: Vinnie Richichi) 2013 Kia Rio Sedan

Drivetime With Vinnie Richichi Road Test: 2013 Kia Rio SX Sedan

This edition of The Drivetime Road Test has us tooling down the street in what could be the best bang for the buck small car out there today — the 2013 Kia Rio SX Sedan.

NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2013/02/25

One of last years highlights...Terrafugia's Flying Car. Photo by Vinnie Richichi

Drivetime With Vinnie Richichi – A Look Back At The 2012 New York International Auto Show

With the the 2013 New York International Auto Show closing in fast (it runs March 29 to April 3 at The Javits Center in New York City) I thought it might be a good time to look back at what was hot, cool, electric, muscular and sexy at last years show.

NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2013/02/24

2013 Mitsubishi Outlander-Photo courtesy MMA

Drivetime with Vinnie Richichi Road Test: 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander 3.0 GT S-AWC

This edition of the Drivetime Road Test has us looking at what could be the most underrated SUV out there today… the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander 3.0 GT S with Super All-Wheel Control. It is real […]

NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2013/02/21

Drivetime With Vinnie Richichi: 2014 Kia Forte and Sorento

I recently had a chance to spend a day driving two of Kia’s new vehicles, the compact Forte and the midsize crossover Sorento through the desert country outside of Phoenix and both cars made a spectacular first impression on me as well as the assembled media.

CBS Pittsburgh–2013/02/08

Drivetime With Vinnie Richichi Road Test: 2013 Cadillac XTS All-Wheel Drive

The Cadillac XTS all-wheel drive offers world-class build quality, intuitive electronics, comfortable seating, connected driving and sharp design that, simply put, will compete with anything in it’s class.

NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2013/01/13

2012 Hyundai Azera Photo Credit: Vinnie Richichi

Drivetime With Vinnie Richichi – Road Test: 2013 Hyundai Azera

We already know that Hyundai can build a pretty spectacular small car but how do they do when they dip their toes into the luxury end of the pool? If the Hyundai Azera that I recently put through its paces is any indication, they swim pretty good at the deep end.

NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2013/01/09