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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 · 02/10/2026
The age old dilemma of chasing volume or margin.
thedrive.com
Bugatti Boss to Euro Car Brands: Ditch Screens and Focus on Luxury, Not China
Mate Rimac delivered a well-articulated tirade against the horrors of today's European cars: big screens, lack of buttons, and a total departure from the luxury brands they once were.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
This is neat.
thedrive.com
Montana Farm Revives 1977 'Big Bud,' One of the World's Largest Tractors, for Wheat Harvest
Welker Farms took an old tractor and modernized it with a 700-horsepower Cummins engine that can get work done.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
"Ionna CEO Seth Cutler told The Drive nobody rushes through a gas station stop, pointing to Buc-ee's and Wawa—and EV drivers are no different." Honestly, I don't think Cutler's wrong. The hype of 5-minute charging is ridiculous.
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EV Charging Doesn't Need to Be as Fast as Gas, Ionna CEO Says
Ionna CEO Seth Cutler told The Drive nobody rushes through a gas station stop, pointing to Buc-ee's and Wawa—and EV drivers are no different.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
They tried to make it super premium, pricing got out of control. Bronco didn't help things.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Well, that's coming soon with the Ramcharger. I've seen it.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Saw this coming a mile away. Jeep used to be the strongest Stellantis brand.
thedrive.com
Stellantis Is Betting Its US Comeback on Ram as Jeep Flounders
Jeep used to be the strongest Stellantis brand. Now, it's Ram—for better or worse.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Diesel's expensive, but waste motor oil isn't the way.
thedrive.com
With Diesel Prices Soaring, Is Now the Time to Run Waste Motor Oil in Your Truck? Probably Not
For starters, it's untaxed, so it isn't legal for road use. But even if your truck is for off-road use only, there are risks when you pump used oil through your vehicle's precious power plant.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Everybody wants to be an XJ, yet, nobody is an XJ.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
One can only hope.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Where we are going, we don't need fuel economy standards or regulations, Gary.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
lol. This made me laugh.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Latest collab between The Drive and Blip Shift is live! We brought back awesome merch.
thedrive.com
Heads Up: Our Latest Blipshift Drop Is Live with 80s Icons and Tame Racing Drivers
There's something for everyone in The Drive's latest merch collab with enthusiast threads house Blipshift. But there's only a limited time to get the goods.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
By the time we are done every small crossover SUV is going to look buff and tough.
thedrive.com
2027 Hyundai Tucson: An Everyday SUV With Sci-Fi Vibes
Once again, Hyundai has delivered a sequel to a common crossover that looks like it was beamed from Mars.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Yikes. Also, shocking no one.
thedrive.com
Your Car Is Sharing More Private Data Than Your Smartphone. Who's Getting It?
When researchers contacted automakers for answers, most passed the buck and hid behind their vendor contracts. Only one took action and changed its location-data policy.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Cutler was real open about the buildout and strategy.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
"Ionna CEO Seth Cutler told The Drive how the EV charging network owned by eight automakers doubled this year — and why it's MIA in LA."
thedrive.com
America's EV Charging Is a Mess. The CEO Trying to Fix It Explains Why
Ionna CEO Seth Cutler told The Drive how the EV charging network owned by eight automakers doubled this year — and why it's MIA in LA.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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 · 29/09/2026
"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."
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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
Who's ready to buy a full-size pickup truck with no dipstick? Guessing this will go over real well. www.thedrive.com/news/gms-new...
thedrive.com
GM's New V8 Trucks Ditch Oil Dipstick for Digital Gauge
2027 Chevy Silverados and GMC Sierras with the new 5.7-liter or 6.6-liter V8 will not feature a physical dipstick.
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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."
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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
Thank you. Taking that as a compliment.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Ohhh snap. For real.
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Joel Feder @joelfeder.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
The V8 lives at Mercedes-Benz AMG!
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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
Peanut oil and such was mentioned, but we discussed how most vehicles are now running on low sulfur blends, and that poses its own challenges.
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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 · 26/08/2026
That was my thought... I'm thinking they are planning to use the new BEV platform to make a RAV4-like spin off SUV for that.
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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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