Joel Feder, Senior Producer

Joel Feder is Internet Brands Automotive Group’s Senior Producer. He helps oversee day-to-day operations along with all things social, video, OEM relations, and syndication partnerships along with our Best Car To Buy awards. Feder has worked in the auto industry for over 14 years with his musings reaching around the globe. Frequently a guest on Drive Chicago’s radio program, various podcasts, and appearing on Cheddar along with Fox News, Feder is regarded as an industry insider. He’s been a panelist at SEMA talking about the future of the automotive industry along with moderating a panel at the J.D. Power Automotive Marketing Roundtable. Feder’s work has been syndicated by The Washington Post, Yahoo, Fox News, Christian Science Monitor, Popular Mechanics, and across Nexstar Media’s group’s network of over 116 news outlets, among others. He’s plugged into the enthusiast and buyer landscape through management and assisting with local Cars and Coffee groups both in Portland, Oregon and Minneapolis, Minnesota. A Minnesota native, Feder graduated from Drake University’s school of business with a business marketing degree while serving as the university’s first car critic. Feder’s embedded in the digital landscape and in previous roles at High Gear Media, SMCPros (now Modern Foundation), and Lola Red PR focused on social media marketing. While you’re reading this he’s either on his computer or iPhone chasing the latest news or drafting a story.

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2025 Chrysler Voyager returns for $41,690
2025 Chrysler Voyager returns for $41,690

The Chrysler Voyager returns to the minivan lineup The Voyager replaces the base Pacifica model; the Pacifica lineup gets slimmed down to three trim levels The 2025 Chrysler Voyager will cost $41,690 when it arrives in dealers later this year Chrysler once again aims to make road trips affordable...Read More»

Ford recalling 144,516 Mavericks due to freezing backup camera images
Ford recalling 144,516 Mavericks due to freezing backup camera images

The Ford Maverick is being recalled, again. In the regular flow of Ford recalls the 2022-2024 Maverick is the latest offender. Ford has issued a recall for 144,516 pickups because the backup camera display can freeze. Ford said the frozen image displayed on the infotainment screen while in reverse...Read More»

2025 Volkswagen Taos preview
2025 Volkswagen Taos preview

What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Volkswagen Taos? What does it compare to? The 2025 Taos is a compact five-seat SUV. It squares off with the Hyundai Kona, Subaru Crosstrek, and Kia Seltos. Is the 2025 Volkswagen Taos a good SUV? The 2025 Taos arrives with fresh design details and more...Read More»

2025 Chevrolet Equinox
2025 Chevrolet Equinox

What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox? What does it compare to? The 2025 Equinox is a five-seat crossover that compares with vehicles such as the Ford Escape, Nissan Rogue, Honda CR-V, and Toyota RAV4. Is the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox a good SUV? The 2025 Chevy Equinox...Read More»

2025 VW ID.Buzz has 231 miles of range for $61,545
2025 VW ID.Buzz has 231 miles of range for $61,545

The VW ID.Buzz finally brings the Bus to the U.S. later this year Single-motor models have 234 miles of range, dual-motor models have 231 miles of range The ID.Buzz costs between $61,545 and $71,545 Retro chic won't come cheap at Volkswagen. On Wednesday, the German automaker announced the 2025...Read More»

Learn these 8 basics about towing before hitching up
Learn these 8 basics about towing before hitching up

Boats, jet skis, and ATVs: these fun machines won’t get to the lake or the trail on their own. How do they get there? Behind another vehicle, usually a pickup truck. Research has shown that three-quarters of all light-duty pickup owners actually put their trucks to work towing things. Of...Read More»

The 2025 Honda Civic gets 50 mpg for $29,845
The 2025 Honda Civic gets 50 mpg for $29,845

The 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid costs $29,845 Honda said the 2025 Civic Hybrid will hit the 50 mpg city mark The Civic Hybrid arrives in dealers on June 19 Shoppers looking for a fuel-sipping hybrid with an attractive price can add the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid to their list. When the 2025 Honda Civic...Read More»

2024 Ford F-150
2024 Ford F-150

What kind of vehicle is the 2024 Ford F-150? What does it compare to? The F-150 is a full-size pickup truck that battles the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, Ram 1500, and Toyota Tundra. Is the 2024 Ford F-150 a good truck? The 2024 Ford F-150 is one of the most capable trucks...Read More»

Test drive: 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 coddles the family
Test drive: 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 coddles the family

If there’s one vehicle my children begged, and wished, we were taking on a road trip to the lake, it’s the Mercedes-Benz GLS three-row SUV. The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS has a segment-leading TCC Rating of 7.2 out of 10 for a host of reasons, ranging from its comfortable cabin to its...Read More»

Test drive: 2024 Kia EV9 remains a winner
Test drive: 2024 Kia EV9 remains a winner

Consumers looking for a three-row crossover SUV for the family will struggle to top the 2024 Kia EV9. The EV9 electric SUV took top honors this year and was named The Car Connection Best Car To Buy 2024 and Best Family Car To Buy 2024. Months later, I have no regrets about the way we voted. This...Read More»

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