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.
So many people forgot about these earlier Kia models. I distinctly remember as a child being just in shock that there was a body-on-frame SUV that looked like a first-gen Lexus RX with a Kia badge.
Two Decades Ago, Kia Made A Low-Key Burly SUV That Looked Like A Soft Lexus But Was Built Like A Truck - The Autopian
Kia's first-ever mid-size SUV was an oddball. The original Kia Sorento looked like a Lexus, but was really a beefy off-road truck underneath.
www.theautopian.com
January 29, 2026 at 11:32 AM
So many people forgot about these earlier Kia models. I distinctly remember as a child being just in shock that there was a body-on-frame SUV that looked like a first-gen Lexus RX with a Kia badge.
So beyond incredibly proud to announce and show you The Drivecast, The Drive's new podcast. Can't begin to thank Kyle Cheromcha, Aaron Segal, and everyone else involved for getting us to this point.
"It’s time to share the full monty."
www.thedrive.com/news/new-pod...
"It’s time to share the full monty."
www.thedrive.com/news/new-pod...
The Drivecast Is Here: Our New Podcast Takes You Inside the Auto Industry’s Biggest Stories
Powered by our inside access and exclusive reporting, The Drivecast will break down the complex business of cars and the culture surrounding them.
www.thedrive.com
January 28, 2026 at 7:41 PM
So beyond incredibly proud to announce and show you The Drivecast, The Drive's new podcast. Can't begin to thank Kyle Cheromcha, Aaron Segal, and everyone else involved for getting us to this point.
"It’s time to share the full monty."
www.thedrive.com/news/new-pod...
"It’s time to share the full monty."
www.thedrive.com/news/new-pod...
Ohhhh. Some Friday news for ya.
Rivian Teases Physical Dash Buttons In New R1S Patent Filing
"We are so back." -Buttons, if they could talk.
www.thedrive.com
January 23, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Ohhhh. Some Friday news for ya.
Sorry, Fam.
Don't Hold Your Breath for a Honda Prelude That Costs Less Than $43,195
There's nothing quite like the new Prelude on the market. That made figuring out how to price it difficult, according to the hybrid coupe's development manager.
www.thedrive.com
January 23, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Sorry, Fam.
I know this isn't new news, but still find this to be incredibly cool every single time it comes across my screen.
Why There's a 1957 Cadillac Encased in Concrete In a Chicago Parking Garage
This massive Cadillac has been set in stone for 55 years, and can be seen by anyone who walks past this Chicago parking garage.
www.thedrive.com
January 23, 2026 at 12:23 PM
I know this isn't new news, but still find this to be incredibly cool every single time it comes across my screen.
Exclusive! Man, the text updates and phone calls. AR is just special, but he's one of a kind.
A Tesla Actually Drove Itself from Los Angeles to New York: Exclusive
Alex Roy and a team of independent autonomy experts just completed a Tesla FSD "Cannonball Run" with zero disengagements.
www.thedrive.com
January 22, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Exclusive! Man, the text updates and phone calls. AR is just special, but he's one of a kind.
I actually kind of love it.
The Bugatti Veyron Is Back, Better, and Bespoke
Bugatti is revisiting the Veyron with its one-off 'Programme Solitaire' series.
www.thedrive.com
January 22, 2026 at 3:19 PM
I actually kind of love it.
The Volvo EX60 has arrived and it seems compelling.
2027 Volvo EX60 Feels Like a No-Brainer for EV Newbs With 400-Mile Range and Reasonable Price Tag
Volvo's watched the competition and says it's learned from others' mistakes.
www.thedrive.com
January 21, 2026 at 5:42 PM
The Volvo EX60 has arrived and it seems compelling.
"'I think we are well ahead of the others,' Volvo President and CEO Håkan Samuelsson told The Drive."
Volvo CEO Says, 'Good Luck, the Rest of You' Legacy Automakers
"I think we are well ahead of the others," Volvo President and CEO Håkan Samuelsson told The Drive.
www.thedrive.com
January 21, 2026 at 5:42 PM
"'I think we are well ahead of the others,' Volvo President and CEO Håkan Samuelsson told The Drive."
Exclusive from our man Jerry Perez: Ford CEO has some words for Cadillac's F1 boss.
Ford CEO Jim Farley Hits Back at Cadillac F1 CEO's Criticism: ‘It’s Laughable’
"Words are cheap," Farley told The Drive.
www.thedrive.com
January 16, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Exclusive from our man Jerry Perez: Ford CEO has some words for Cadillac's F1 boss.
Ford's F1 partnership with Red Bull? We have the details.
Ford's F1 Partnership With Red Bull Goes Way Beyond Marketing
Much has been speculated about the extent of Ford's new role in F1, but we're setting the record straight.
www.thedrive.com
January 16, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Ford's F1 partnership with Red Bull? We have the details.
On brand and just lovely to see @electrek.co report on something we broke the news on and not give us a nod or note the fact we brought this news to light that no one noticed. I checked before we reported it.
EVs are back on the menu: Mercedes re-opens EQ orders, CLA sales start in US
After pausing orders in mid-2025, EVs are back in Mercedes dealerships, with its hot new electric CLA hitting dealerships now.
electrek.co
January 16, 2026 at 11:54 AM
On brand and just lovely to see @electrek.co report on something we broke the news on and not give us a nod or note the fact we brought this news to light that no one noticed. I checked before we reported it.
EQs are back and no one noticed.
The Blob Is Back: Mercedes Quietly Relaunched Its EQ Electric Car Lineup
Mercedes is building its EQ electric cars for the U.S. market once again.
www.thedrive.com
January 15, 2026 at 6:24 PM
EQs are back and no one noticed.
Filed under: Things I didn't see coming as a kid.
How Hyundai Went From a Joke to the World's Third-Largest Automaker
It took decades to transform Hyundai into the titan it is today. Our latest video lays out how the company managed to pull it off.
www.thedrive.com
January 15, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Filed under: Things I didn't see coming as a kid.
Days of Vandemonium! I love this.
Fantasy Unlocked: 'Days of Thunder' But With Minivans
This is for anyone who's ever watched the movie's iconic intro with big, sweeping shots of Daytona and thought, "Man, I wish this were a circle track in Kentucky full of totally clapped minivans."
www.thedrive.com
January 15, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Days of Vandemonium! I love this.
"You'd think, okay, they're saving the name for something else," Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis said regarding the Ramcharger nameplate.
Ramcharger SUV Name 'A Pretty Obvious Guess' Says Ram CEO
"You'd think, okay, they're saving the name for something else," Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis said regarding the Ramcharger nameplate.
www.thedrive.com
January 14, 2026 at 5:24 PM
"You'd think, okay, they're saving the name for something else," Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis said regarding the Ramcharger nameplate.
The Smoke is back.
Tony Stewart Is Coming Back to NASCAR—And He's Driving
The driver known as "Smoke" will race a Ram truck at Daytona, and his return is charged with more drama than you might know about.
www.thedrive.com
January 13, 2026 at 4:02 PM
The Smoke is back.
"The car took over for the horse and carriage because it was better," Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis said.
Ram's V8-Loving CEO Says, 'Electrification Is Fantastic' and 'Will Take Over'
"The car took over for the horse and carriage because it was better," Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis said.
www.thedrive.com
January 12, 2026 at 4:14 PM
"The car took over for the horse and carriage because it was better," Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis said.
Say hello to The Drive's new homepage! www.thedrive.com
The Drive: Latest Car News, Car Reviews, and Culture Stories
Reporting on the auto industry and car culture with breaking car news, model reveals, exclusive scoops, new car reviews, features, and more.
www.thedrive.com
January 12, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Say hello to The Drive's new homepage! www.thedrive.com
Know what happens in a price war? Consumers win. Fight!
The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt Edges Out Nissan Leaf With More Range for Less Money
Team Chevy found a few more miles of range, somehow, to best Team Nissan.
www.thedrive.com
January 9, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Know what happens in a price war? Consumers win. Fight!
Yes! This looks great!
Confirmed: Nissan's Refreshed Z Will Come to America
Nissan will update its iconic sports coupe this year and the new version will eventually be sold here in the U.S.
www.thedrive.com
January 9, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Yes! This looks great!