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Joel Feder

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Director of Content & Product at The Drive. World Car Award juror. Was told words cost money and I'm poor, spend wisely. Views are my own.

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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 20h
Who could've seen this coming.
thedrive.com
Texas Declares Statewide Disaster to Combat Record Diesel Prices
Texas is allowing tax-exempt diesel to be used on public roads. But there's a catch: not everyone can buy it.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 22h
"Rivian's software boss told us that Teen and Valet Mode are arriving in early 2027 because teenagers probably shouldn't have access to so much power or hardcore off-road features." Come for the intro, stay for the exclusive.
thedrive.com
Rivian Knows Your Teen Doesn't Need 1,025 Horsepower
Rivian's software boss told us that Teen and Valet Mode are arriving in early 2027 because teenagers probably shouldn't have access to so much power or hardcore off-road features.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
"Three months after four cop cars wrongfully boxed me in, the city is done with Flock."
thedrive.com
My City Just Banned Flock After I Was Wrongfully Stopped
Three months after four cop cars wrongfully boxed me in, the city is done with Flock.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Things are getting tough out there.
thedrive.com
Oil Changes Are Getting a Lot More Expensive at Walmart and Costco
Because of the war in Iran, the price of Costco's Kirkland motor oil has increased by roughly $36 in four months. The same story is happening at Walmart and at thousands of company-owned and independe...
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
"The Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid's bang-for-the-buck can’t be overlooked or overstated."
thedrive.com
2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Review: Why This Should Be Your Daily Driver
The Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid's bang-for-the-buck can’t be overlooked or overstated.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Ouch.
thedrive.com
Watch a Trucker Pump $1,000 in Diesel Fuel Without Filling the Tank
Paying more than $1,000 in a single fuel stop is the new normal for America's truck drivers.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
"Nissan North America's boss told The Drive the automaker will lean into 'subtle nods to the heritage' and be 'true to our origins.'"
thedrive.com
Nissan Wants You to 'Feel That Lineage.' It's Betting Heritage Earns Credibility and Sells Cars
Nissan North America's boss told The Drive the automaker will lean into "subtle nods to the heritage" and be "true to our origins."
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Alright, that's just impressive, GM.
thedrive.com
Range Anxiety? 2027 Chevy Silverado 3.0L Duramax Can Go 900-Plus Miles on a Tank of Diesel
A larger 34-gallon tank enables the truck to drive further than your bladder can hold it on a long road trip.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The kind of reporting and story telling you can expect from The Drive.
thedrive.com
Everything About This 100-Year-Old, 100-MPH Bentley Is Wrong
With a crash gearbox, unlabeled switches, and a clutch pedal that's not where you expect it, this 1926 Bentley 3 Litre is unrefined in every way and unforgettable for it.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Over the line, finally. Enthusiasts can mark one in the win file.
thedrive.com
‘Leno’s Law’ Finally Passes: Here’s What That Really Means for Classic Car Owners
The governor of California has given the green-light to ease smog regulations on classic cars, but there are conditions.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
GM really wants to be truck king.
thedrive.com
New GM Truck V8s Beat Ford and Ram on Horsepower: Here's the Full Spec Download
GM is stuffing next-gen small-block V8s under the hood of its half-ton Silverado and Sierra. The 5.7-liter is pretty stout, and the 6.6-liter takes it to another level.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Bold choice.
thedrive.com
Toyota Leans on Dealers' Help to Lobby Against Tariffs: TDS
Toyota's brand chief said that dealers “are asking to lobby on our behalf, on their behalf” to discourage lawmakers from embracing tariffs that raise prices.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
"Executive Vice President of Honda Motor Noriya Kaihara and American Honda President and CEO Eiji Fujimura told The Drive how the automaker is evolving its quality control systems to address today’s challenges and avoid Toyota’s nightmare."
thedrive.com
Toyota's Engines Keep Failing. Honda Told Us How It's Avoiding the Same Fate
Honda executives told The Drive how the automaker's quality control systems are evolving ahead of a new wave of engines – the same test Toyota just failed.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
News inbound....
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
"Because it's a Nissan Armada."
motor1.com
Mitsubishi Explains Why The New Pajero Lost Its External Spare Wheel
Mitsubishi explains why the new Pajero ditches its iconic external spare wheel, moving it under the SUV for better practicality and easier access.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
The upcoming 4-door Chevy Camaro might be a thing. But this certainly isn't it.
thedrive.com
That Viral 'Four-Door Chevy Camaro Prototype' Pic Is a Fake
Don't get too worked up over this supposed four-door Chevy Camaro test mule. It's as fake as it gets.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Yikes.
thedrive.com
Costco Is Now Rationing Motor Oil Because the Global Shortage Is Getting Real
A Kirkland Signature oil change has nearly doubled in price, but that's not the most concerning change to how Costco's selling lubricants these days.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
The V8 lives at Mercedes-Benz AMG!
thedrive.com
The Mercedes-AMG C-Class Gets a V8 Again Because a Turbo-Four PHEV Isn't It
The 637 hp Mercedes-AMG CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung is a return to form for AMG—and yes, that's its real name.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Not all heroes wear capes.
thedrive.com
Meet the Guy Who Owns Every 2007 Chrysler Model in the Same Shade of Blue
Ryan Maruca is 25 years old, and he loves Chrysler's Daimler era. That's why he collected the manufacturer's entire lineup from 20 years ago.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Bentley sold fewer than 150 cars in July, Aston Martin's revenue is down 21%, and Porsche dealers are pushing customers into buying cars they don't want for access to cars they do want.
thedrive.com
Luxury Car Sales Are Cratering. Porsche Dealers Are Making It Worse
Bentley sold fewer than 150 cars in July, Aston Martin's revenue is down 21%, and Porsche dealers are pushing customers into buying cars they don't want for access to cars they do want.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Welcome to The Drive. This is how we do things.
thedrive.com
We Borrowed a $1.2M Airplane to Pick Up My $3,000 Dream Car
Leaning on friends in high places (literally, the sky) to acquire another cheap old car.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Ohhhh. This is true. www.thedrive.com/news/jeeps-b...
thedrive.com
Jeep's Best Path to a V8 Wagoneer Is Hiding In Plain Sight
The Grand Wagoneer is powered by nostalgia ... and an inline-six. How about a smaller model with some bigger motors?
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
NEWS! We brought back sick @blipshift.com shifts with a @thedrive.com collab. Limited time drop. Get yours now. 100% getting Daytonaaa, but Crazy Taxi hits the feels. www.thedrive.com/news/lolly-l...
thedrive.com
Lolly, Lolly, Lolly, Get Your Cool Shirts Here
Quickly, quickly, quickly, get those cool shirts here. The Drive's latest merch collab with Blipshift is on sale for the next two weeks.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
"America doesn’t actually run on Dunkin, it runs on diesel." "Diesel is closing in on its 2022 record and the price hikes are about to hit everything from school buses to holiday shopping."
thedrive.com
The Feds Diluted Gas to Cut Prices. Diesel Has No Such Fix
Diesel is closing in on its 2022 record and the price hikes are about to hit everything from school buses to holiday shopping.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Um, yikes.
thedrive.com
EV Renter Hit With $418 Charging Bill After Using Dealer's Public Charger
This man was charged 31 times the normal rate to recharge a Chevrolet Bolt.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
I applaud Cadillac's efforts here. This is the kind of neat detail that stands out IMO.
thedrive.com
Cadillac Could Have Used a $2 Sticker on the Optiq. It Chose to Etch Glass Instead
Cadillac lavished a neat design touch many will never notice on the windows of its SUVs, and it's more than a simple decal.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
The excitement is real! They better bring special tires and be eating ice cream!
thedrive.com
Tom Cruise Confirms 'Days of Thunder' Sequel Coming Summer 2028
"Days of Thunder" is about to get the "Top Gun: Maverick" treatment, and Anne Hathaway will join Tom Cruise in the new movie.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
The Lincoln Corsair is back and marks the automaker's second Chinese-made crossover imported to the U.S. market.
thedrive.com
Lincoln Is Building the New Corsair in China and Shipping it to the US
The return of the Lincoln Corsair will mark the second Chinese-made model in the automaker's U.S. showrooms.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
"It embodies what our country values on multiple levels, and nothing else in the market directly competes against it."
thedrive.com
2026 Dodge Durango Hellcat Quick Review: Unapologetically American
Built in Detroit with all the horsepower Dodge can offer, the three-row Durango Hellcat SUV is now on its ninth life.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
"Lamborghini's CMO told The Drive that braking, shifting, and responsiveness matter as much as engine noise in building driver emotion."
thedrive.com
Lamborghini's CMO Says Emotion Isn't Just Sound, It's the Feeling of Control
Lamborghini's CMO told The Drive that braking, shifting, and responsiveness matter as much as engine noise in building driver emotion.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
I like it. This is good.
thedrive.com
McLaren Revives Manual in First Stick-Shift Supercar Since F1
Meet the McLaren McL 6GT. The company hasn't built anything like it in almost 35 years.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Everyone has an opinion. You better believe I’ve sought counsel from countless people since being surrounded by the police and kicking off a national firestorm discussion. ....
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Exclusive: Speculation about the tires Ford used to destroy everyone at the 'Ring is now over.
thedrive.com
Ford Mustang GTD Competition Used Street-Legal Tires To Obliterate the Chevy Corvette ZR1X's Nurburgring Lap Record
Speculation about the tires Ford used to destroy everyone at the 'Ring is now over.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
*raises hand* I in fact did not ask for this feature. In fact, it wouldn't have even made my top five list.
thedrive.com
Rivian Adds Single-Most Requested R1S Feature
The 2027 Rivian R1 lineup reshuffles trim names, holds pricing steady, adds a new color, and gives buyers the most asked for feature in the R1S SUV.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
"Goodyear CEO Mark Stewart told The Drive how a $1.7 billion loss reshaped the company's plant footprint and product strategy."
thedrive.com
Goodyear Can't Make a Tire for $12 Like China. Here's Its Plan
Goodyear CEO Mark Stewart told The Drive how a $1.7 billion loss reshaped the company's plant footprint and product strategy.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
"You have to hand it to Stellantis and its marketing team, no other automotive company comes up with more creative spin aimed at their buyers."
thedrive.com
Dodge's 'Attitude Adjustment' Is an Actual line Item on the Charger's Window Sticker
Dodge is proud of its "Attitude Adjustment" marketing spin for its ambient lighting feature.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Not sure if this is the future we asked for, but it's the future we got.
thedrive.com
You Can Now DoorDash OE Car Parts Like Ordering Pizza
Now you can order original auto parts directly from dealers without having to go through the parts counter.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
"Function isn’t always pretty."
thedrive.com
2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness Review: So Good You'll Forget How Bad It Looks
Subaru knows what works, and it applied every bit of that knowledge to the new Outback.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
This is sick. So fun.
thedrive.com
Alert: Cool Shirts Are Back with The Drive's New Blipshift Collection
Our latest merch drop revives more of Blipshift's greatest all-time designs, plus a new throwback shirt with The Drive's original logo.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Audi's Head of Exterior Lighting, Michael Kruppa, and lighting expert Daniel Stern told The Drive why Audi and Rivian built such different headlights.
thedrive.com
America Finally Gets Modern Headlights. Your Experience May Vary
Audi's Head of Exterior Lighting, Michael Kruppa, and lighting expert Daniel Stern told The Drive why Audi and Rivian built such different headlights.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
"Suddenly a pit in my stomach, you know the one, opened up."
thedrive.com
My 2026 Dodge Charger Test Car Bricked Itself Three Times In Five Days
It took four weeks and shipping the car back to Detroit for Stellantis to figure out what happened, but we're still left with open questions.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Audi CEO Gernot Döllner told The Drive one final test drive was enough to kill the Q9's electronic door handles.
thedrive.com
Audi CEO Admits New Flagship SUV Almost Got Those Electronic Door Handles Nobody Asked For
Audi CEO Gernot Döllner told The Drive one final test drive was enough to kill the Q9's electronic door handles.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
The hero we need!
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Agreed.
theautopian.com
Purple Is An Underrated Car Color - The Autopian
The current state of the automotive palette is a bit of a shocker. Look in any parking lot and there’ll be a sea of almost non-color, as black, white, gray, and silver dominate. It’s not your imaginat...
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Flock CEO Garrett Langley told The Drive, "Any level of abuse is unacceptable" — but he stopped short of detailing what comes next.
thedrive.com
Flock's CEO Admits Police Abuse 'Is a Problem.' Then Defends His Company
Flock CEO Garrett Langley told The Drive, "Any level of abuse is unacceptable" — but he stopped short of detailing what comes next.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Well, I'm shocked.
thedrive.com
Heavy-Duty Pickups Lead List of America's Deadliest Vehicles to Other Drivers
The IIHS calculated which vehicles are likeliest to result in other drivers dying in a crash, and most of the top 10 shares something in common.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Flock CEO Garrett Langley told The Drive, "The courts have deemed this is not a warrantless search."
thedrive.com
Flock CEO Claims Its Cameras Aren't a Constitutional Violation: 'Cut and Dry'
Flock CEO Garrett Langley told The Drive, "The courts have deemed this is not a warrantless search."
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Flock CEO Garrett Langley said he wants more cities look like San Francisco, "where crime is incredibly hard to get away with."
thedrive.com
Flock CEO Wants Its Cameras in Every One of America's 17,000 Cities
Flock CEO Garrett Langley said he wants more cities look like San Francisco, "where crime is incredibly hard to get away with."
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Flock CEO Garrett Langley sat down with The Drive to discuss the error that led to police ambushing me, the fight over warrantless tracking and the Fourth Amendment, and his "domestic terrorists" remark.
thedrive.com
Flock's CEO Wants Zero Wrongful Stops. I Wasn't the First
Flock CEO Garrett Langley sat down with The Drive to discuss the error that led to police ambushing me, the fight over warrantless tracking and the Fourth Amendment, and his "domestic terrorists" rema...
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Charger Super Bee is probably coming back.
thedrive.com
It Sure Looks Like the Dodge Charger Super Bee Is Coming Back With a Turbocharged Inline-Six
An iconic Dodge Charger nameplate is returning, but it won't have a Hemi V8 under its hood this time.
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