Joel Feder

3 weeks ago | thedrive.com | Joel Feder

Nissan hasn’t stopped talking to Honda, despite merger talks between the two companies collapsing earlier this year. Both automakers have confirmed next-gen models for their respective halo supercars, and last week, we reported exclusive new details about the new Nissan GT-R’s planned hybrid powertrain and production timeline. Now, there’s reason to consider that the two juggernauts could inform each other’s development.

3 weeks ago | thedrive.com | Joel Feder

On Wednesday, at the 2025 New York Auto Show, Senior Vice President and Chief Planning Officer for Nissan North America, Ponz Pandikuthira, exclusively told The Drive about the R36 GT-R. But this time, the executive provided a timeline, dove into revised powertrain plans for the next-gen supercar, and talked about project requirements. It’s been decided that the next GT-R will be a hybrid after all, rather than a pure battery-electric sports car, and we should see it by the end of this decade.

1 month ago | theautopian.com | Joel Feder

That’s a bold strategy, Cotton, but it seems to be working out for luxury startup automaker Genesis thus far. I just spent a week in South Korea with a host of Genesis executives to find out what the future for the brand is. There was Head of Genesis CMF (Color, Material and Finish) Development Team, Taeksung Nam, and Chief Designer Luc Donckerwolke. I also got to chat with Genesis Global Product Officer Marc Choi.

1 month ago | thecarconnection.com | Joel Feder

Mazda CX-50 Hybrid cribs the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid’s powertrainCX-50 Hybrid lives with compromised packaging2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid costs $35,390; undercuts Honda CR-V HybridThe 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid is what happens when you take the soul of an unexciting  Toyota and shove it into an already mildly compromised Mazda. Consider us disappointed. While the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid won’t set an enthusiast’s heart aflame, or really raise anyone’s pulse.

1 month ago | thecarconnection.com | Joel Feder

Luxurious interior in high-end trucks Huge Mega Cab Turbodiesel has all the torque Smooth shifting 8-speed transmission Refined for an HD truck Safety tech isn’t standard Gets expensive quickly Guzzles fuel Sport hood hurts visibility Sloppy steering While spendy, the turbodiesel engine is a worthwhile option for anyone serious about getting work done with the Ram HD.