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.
“We are going to be truly capable vehicles..."
Hyundai Says XRT Is Going to Be a 'Truly Capable' Off-Road Performance Label
A Hyundai executive told The Drive that XRT is "not gonna be a trim" as automaker pivots to true off-road capability.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:32 PM
“We are going to be truly capable vehicles..."
"Nissan’s about to take a page out of Porsche’s playbook with the Z."
Here's Why Deeply Discounted Nissan Zs Are Going Away—Maybe for Good
If you want a cheap Nissan Z, buy one before they go build-to-order.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:58 PM
"Nissan’s about to take a page out of Porsche’s playbook with the Z."
"...the reborn and upcoming Xterra has 'got to start sub $40,000,' and kids, 'it’s got to come in yellow,' the executive said."
BOOM.
BOOM.
The New Nissan Xterra Will Cost Less Than $40,000 and Come in Yellow
A Nissan executive told The Drive the next Xterra doesn't need to be high-tech or high-cost, it needs to be capable and fun.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:10 PM
"...the reborn and upcoming Xterra has 'got to start sub $40,000,' and kids, 'it’s got to come in yellow,' the executive said."
BOOM.
BOOM.
''It would make sense, it’s logical,' Soutter said, stressing that the Pathfinder name should stand for capability, not carpool duty. "
Nissan Is Considering Making the Pathfinder a Body-on-Frame SUV Again: 'It's Logical'
A Nissan executive told The Drive it wants to build a "family" of body-on-frame models after the revived Xterra, and a proper Pathfinder could be in the mix.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:22 PM
''It would make sense, it’s logical,' Soutter said, stressing that the Pathfinder name should stand for capability, not carpool duty. "
This entire saga just makes me sad. I remember the original SUV and truck debut.
Bollinger Motors Has Stopped Paying Its Bills
Multiple sources indicate that the Michigan-based electric commercial truck operation is imploding.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
This entire saga just makes me sad. I remember the original SUV and truck debut.
"With base models costing $31,415, including a $1,420 destination charge, this is a lot of car for the money, making it a great option for families."
2025 Subaru Outback Review: Delivering Strong Value in a Lifted Wagon Package
As the new 2026 Subaru Outback arrives, it's the end of the road for the wagon we have all come to know, love, and respect. Here's what makes it so great.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:56 PM
"With base models costing $31,415, including a $1,420 destination charge, this is a lot of car for the money, making it a great option for families."
A fantastic tale about history from the one and only @byron-drives.bsky.social.
This 1934 Cadillac Changed the Way Europe Built its Best Cars. Now It's for Sale
This Depression-era Cadillac changed the way Europe built its best automobiles.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:56 PM
A fantastic tale about history from the one and only @byron-drives.bsky.social.
Welcome to 2025.
YouTuber WhistlinDiesel Arrested for Allegedly Evading Sales Tax on Ferrari F8 Tributo
The internet celebrity bought the Ferrari "just to destroy it," and it burned to a crisp in a corn field wearing Montana plates.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Welcome to 2025.
"And here I just want all-weather stability in a raging blizzard while headed to the slopes."
2025 Mercedes-Benz E450 All-Terrain Review: Aiming For All Roads
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz E 450 All-Terrain might just be the most ideal E-Class in the U.S. today, but its name seems deceiving.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:47 PM
"And here I just want all-weather stability in a raging blizzard while headed to the slopes."
Someone's feeling the heat of Bronco and 4Runner sales...
Jeep Goes on Defense With 12 Limited-Edition Buzz Model Wranglers in 12 Months
Jeep has a mirror full of Ford Bronco headlights.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Someone's feeling the heat of Bronco and 4Runner sales...
Jeep just chopped $20k off the price of a Wrangler 392...
You Can Get a 2026 Jeep Wrangler 392 V8 for $20,000 Less Than Before
"[We] don't want to hold engines hostage," Jeep CEO, Bob Broderdorf, told journalists.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Jeep just chopped $20k off the price of a Wrangler 392...
Huh. Interesting. Biggest takeaway: Wrangler 392 for $30k off for Veterans...
Jeep Is Selling a V8 Wrangler for $70,000 but You Have To Be a Veteran or Active Military To Buy It
The new Jeep Commando is a Fox Factory collab limited to 250 units with 37-inch tires and an optional supercharger.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Huh. Interesting. Biggest takeaway: Wrangler 392 for $30k off for Veterans...
So, 10 down, only 7 more to go, eh?
Dodge Durango Hellcat Sales Are Now Banned in Only 7 States
Dodge says it's now able to offer the 710-horsepower Durango SRT Hellcat in 10 more states than before, but it won't tell us why.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:15 PM
So, 10 down, only 7 more to go, eh?
There are going to be opinions on the new Telluride.
The 2027 Kia Telluride Looks Like a Budget Range Rover That's Missing a Face
Kia's popular SUV is getting a fresh face, though it's a strange one.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:35 PM
There are going to be opinions on the new Telluride.
"It’s the little things."
2025 Chevrolet Suburban Review: Righting Wrongs to Retain Benchmark Status
Most of the wrinkles from the previous Suburban have been ironed out, which solidifies Chevy's behemoth as the segment leader.
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November 7, 2025 at 6:24 PM
"It’s the little things."
A story you'll only find on The Drive.
Tesla Didn’t Make Enough Charging Adapters, So This Company Stepped In To Get Other Cars on NACS
Ford, Mercedes-Benz, GM, VW, Audi, and Porsche all use the same company to provide EV charger adapters for Tesla plugs. Here's how that came about.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:25 PM
A story you'll only find on The Drive.
... and a manual transmission for EVs.
Honda Already Built Electric Sports Cars. It Just Doesn't Know If You Want Them
Honda's CEO said the automaker's electric sports cars will arrive "sometime in the future."
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November 7, 2025 at 3:18 PM
... and a manual transmission for EVs.
And yet another thing for the collective Internet to complain about.
The Honda Prelude Will Be Quieter Than the Next Civic Hybrid
A lead Honda engineer said this is intentional because the cars are different concepts.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:11 PM
And yet another thing for the collective Internet to complain about.
Next-gen Honda Civic Hybrid alert.
Next-Gen Honda Civic Hybrid Prototype Drive: A Fuel Sipper That Feels Like An Automatic Si
Honda’s readying to show the world that budget-friendly hybrids can be a joy to drive.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Next-gen Honda Civic Hybrid alert.
This broke my brain.
Rigidity Is a Lie: Honda’s New Platform Will Bend On Purpose for Better Cornering
Honda’s about to flip the entire script about everything we’ve been told about rigidity.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:10 PM
This broke my brain.
Honda developed a new, clean-sheet V6 engine.
Honda Developed a New V6 Hybrid for Its Next-Gen SUVs and Minivan That Gets Better MPG Than a Turbo Four
Honda’s aiming to balance efficiency, capability, and performance when the Pilot Hybrid arrives.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Honda developed a new, clean-sheet V6 engine.