Joel Feder
@joelfeder.bsky.social
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.
The second story that is part of an agerement made with Internet Brands as I walked out the door to ensure some meaningful content I wrote will live on regardless of what happens to the sites we built is now republished.
December 25, 2025 at 6:04 PM
The second story that is part of an agerement made with Internet Brands as I walked out the door to ensure some meaningful content I wrote will live on regardless of what happens to the sites we built is now republished.
On my way out the door at Internet Brands an agreement was drafted up that ensures a handful of meaningful stories I wrote will live on regardless of what happens to the sites we built.
December 24, 2025 at 6:08 PM
On my way out the door at Internet Brands an agreement was drafted up that ensures a handful of meaningful stories I wrote will live on regardless of what happens to the sites we built.
A fantastic exclusive from Jerry Perez.
I Watched F1 Champ Lando Norris Whoop His McLaren Boss in a Kart Race That Opened My Eyes
While Lando Norris had the skills to pay the bills on a custom, 110-mph electric kart, McLaren supremo Zak Brown still brought the heat.
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December 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM
A fantastic exclusive from Jerry Perez.
The photos hurt my soul.
Skyline GT-R Owners Sue Laguna Seca After Tractor Smashed Into Stopped Cars During Red Flag
A track day turned into a nightmare when a worker plowed into a stopped R32 and R34 Nissan Skyline with the drivers still inside.
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December 18, 2025 at 9:33 PM
The photos hurt my soul.
"The directive came from none other than the chairman of the company, Akio Toyoda."
Lexus Wants New LFA to 'Redefine the Sound of an Electric Sports Car'
The directive came straight from chairman Akio Toyoda.
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December 18, 2025 at 8:36 PM
"The directive came from none other than the chairman of the company, Akio Toyoda."
This makes me happy.
Audi Could Finally Sell Vintage Car Parts in North America
Audi Club North America wants to know if there's enthusiast appetite for bringing reproduction parts over to this side of the pond.
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December 17, 2025 at 8:02 PM
This makes me happy.
"What are freedom noises worth to you?"
2026 Ram 1500 Hemi V8 Review: Worse Than the Hurricane I6, But a Whole Lotta Noise
Loud and proud, the Hemi V8 returns to the 2026 Ram 1500 and it thumps its chest with American pride. But is it too much too late?
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December 17, 2025 at 5:43 PM
"What are freedom noises worth to you?"
This is a dumb timeline and I want off it. www.thedrive.com/news/ford-f-...
Ford F-150 Lightning EV Is Dead, Next Gen Will Have Gas Engine Backup
Ford has pulled the plug on its all-electric pickup truck and will replace it with an extended-range EV that takes gas.
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December 15, 2025 at 10:13 PM
This is a dumb timeline and I want off it. www.thedrive.com/news/ford-f-...
"...this sports car is arguably an engineering knowledge transfer for the next-generation of engineers."
Toyota's GR Boss 'Wants to Pass on the Fun of Driving and Passion for Cars'
Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda promised no more boring cars, and his team's delivering.
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December 12, 2025 at 4:47 PM
"...this sports car is arguably an engineering knowledge transfer for the next-generation of engineers."
"'Cameras are great at seeing the world until they can't,' a Rivian spokesperson told The Drive."
Rivian Will Add Lidar in 2026, Says Tesla's Cameras Aren't Enough
"Cameras are great at seeing the world until they can't," a Rivian spokesperson told The Drive.
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December 11, 2025 at 6:37 PM
"'Cameras are great at seeing the world until they can't,' a Rivian spokesperson told The Drive."
“‘We are moving past this point where the way we interact with our apps is screen based. We are moving to a context-based future,’ a Rivian spokesperson told The Drive…”
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Rivian Sidesteps Apple CarPlay With Built-In Texting
The future is voice controlled, according to Rivian.
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December 11, 2025 at 5:27 PM
“‘We are moving past this point where the way we interact with our apps is screen based. We are moving to a context-based future,’ a Rivian spokesperson told The Drive…”
www.thedrive.com/news/rivian-...
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"The body panels all share their basic designs right down to most of the aerodynamic elements."
Road Vs. Race: The Toyota GR GT and GR GT3 Aerodynamics Explained
The Toyota GR GT and GR GT3 take the saying "built to race" to a different level.
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December 10, 2025 at 4:24 PM
"The body panels all share their basic designs right down to most of the aerodynamic elements."
"It’s also worth saying I went into my weeklong test of the 2026 Subaru Solterra with extremely low expectations, and the more time I spent with it, the more I ended up liking it. It happens."
2026 Subaru Solterra Review: Overshadowing Its Lexus and Toyota Siblings
The Solterra EV might’ve launched with some shortcomings, but Subaru clearly heard the marketplace and took corrective action for 2026.
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December 9, 2025 at 7:23 PM
"It’s also worth saying I went into my weeklong test of the 2026 Subaru Solterra with extremely low expectations, and the more time I spent with it, the more I ended up liking it. It happens."
"Koichi noted that 'getting the airflow into the rear transaxle was extremely difficult to get right."
Making Function Sexy: Toyota's GR GT Was Designed for Aerodynamics Above All Else
Toyota inversed the design process to ensure the GR GT cuts through the wind.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:29 PM
"Koichi noted that 'getting the airflow into the rear transaxle was extremely difficult to get right."
"... the GR GT will not be volume limited."
Akio Toyoda Regrets Lexus LFA's Rarity, Says GR GT Will Be Different
Toyota wants to reach as many people as possible with the $200,000-plus GR GT.
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December 8, 2025 at 6:31 PM
"... the GR GT will not be volume limited."
"...told The Drive, 'We want you to look forward to the growth of the car,'..."
Extreme GR GT With Active Aerodynamics Isn't 'Off the Table,' Toyota Says
The Toyota GR GT is the start, not the end, of this sports car story.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:22 PM
"...told The Drive, 'We want you to look forward to the growth of the car,'..."
"The GR GT will easily be the most expensive Toyota this side of a Lexus LFA."
Toyota's GR GT Will Be a $200,000-Plus Supercar
The GR GT will easily be the most expensive Toyota this side of a Lexus LFA.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:08 PM
"The GR GT will easily be the most expensive Toyota this side of a Lexus LFA."
"Except there’s one problem: There are no GR dealerships and that brand doesn’t exist in the U.S. market."
The GR GT Won't Be Sold in Toyota Dealerships. So Where Will You Buy One?
Toyota is about to build several models that don't fit the brand's traditional molds.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:06 PM
"Except there’s one problem: There are no GR dealerships and that brand doesn’t exist in the U.S. market."
"Chairman Akio Toyoda didn’t mince words: The automaker will not be humiliated, and with the GR GT, it aims to show the world it can win on both the street as well as the track."
Toyota Says GR GT Has 'Potential' to Match Porsche's Sub-7-Minute Nurburgring Time
Toyota isn't chasing 'Ring times quite yet, but the GR GT aims to compete with the hottest, track-focused versions of rival sports cars.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:06 PM
"Chairman Akio Toyoda didn’t mince words: The automaker will not be humiliated, and with the GR GT, it aims to show the world it can win on both the street as well as the track."
I'm just going to tell you, this thing looks so good in person.
Lexus Commits to Electric LFA Successor
The old LFA had a V10. The next one won't have a gasoline engine at all.
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December 5, 2025 at 1:51 PM
I'm just going to tell you, this thing looks so good in person.
"GR's long-awaited flagship was developed from scratch right alongside its racing counterpart. And no—it doesn't wear a Toyota or Lexus badge."
Seen it. Touched it. It's real hot. Can't wait to drive this thing.
Seen it. Touched it. It's real hot. Can't wait to drive this thing.
Don't Call It a Toyota: The GR GT Is a V8 Hybrid Race Car for the Road
GR's long-awaited flagship was developed from scratch right alongside its racing counterpart. And no—it doesn't wear a Toyota or Lexus badge.
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December 5, 2025 at 1:50 PM
"GR's long-awaited flagship was developed from scratch right alongside its racing counterpart. And no—it doesn't wear a Toyota or Lexus badge."
Seen it. Touched it. It's real hot. Can't wait to drive this thing.
Seen it. Touched it. It's real hot. Can't wait to drive this thing.
Reality check.
Why Trump’s Call for Legalizing Kei Cars in the US Is Fake News
American car buyers have rejected small vehicles in the last few decades. But hey, maybe a Presidential decree for "cute" cars will change things.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Reality check.