Joel Feder, Senior Producer

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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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  • The GMC Acadia has been on the market for five years, and at long last, GM has an updated version coming for the new model year. Now, GMC has revealed the refreshed 2013 Acadia at the 2012 Chicago...

  • 2013 Acura ILX Preview: 2012 Chicago Auto Show

    At January's 2012 Detroit Auto Show, Acura showed off a thinly-veiled sedan concept dubbed the ILX Concept. Now, just a month later, it's revealing the production version of the ILX compact sedan at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. Based on the Civic, the new ILX is Acura's competitor for cars like the...

  • 2013 Nissan 370Z Preview: 2012 Chicago Auto Show

    Nissan's 370Z coupe and convertible receive a mild update for the 2013 model year, and the updates are on display at this year's Chicago auto show. A new front fascia features LED daytime running lights. Nissan has ditched the controversial "fangs" on the front end for a cleaner overall appearance...

  • 2013 Nissan GT-R Gets More Expensive, More Power

    Nissan just released all the details regarding its GT-R supercar for 2013, and all the numbers are higher. As part of the effort to keep up with the Joneses of the supercar world, power goes up; but so does price. Starting with power, there are 30 more horses under the hood, which brings the grand...

  • Crashed Lexus LFA, Saab Not Dead Yet, Fisker Karma: Today's Car News

    Today at Motor Authority, Chrysler reached a Pentastar milestone and BMW shows off the 2012 M3 DTM Safety Car. Saab isn't completely dead yet, and we drove the 2012 Fisker Karma. All this and more in today's car news, right here on Motor Authority. Sadly, a Lexus LFA has been crashed. MINI reveals...

  • Study Says Young Drivers Want Hybrids, Not V-8s

    Are you a 20-something Millennial who would rather drive a hybrid or electric car over any other type of vehicle? If you didn't say yes, then you are in the minority according to a new study. The USA Today reports that a study performed by Deloitte shows six out of ten Millennials prefer buying a...

  • Faithful readers of Motor Authority, we know what you love. You want your high octane automotive news and reviews as fast as possible. We hear you, and in an effort to bring you even more information...

  • Motor Authority Is On Google+, Add Us To Share With Your Circles

    We know you love to get Motor Authority news in every way possible, and now we have a shiny new way to connect with you, our loyal fans. We're now on Google+, and we are making sure the latest news reaches our circles as quick as possible. While you probably are already a fan on Facebook, and you...

  • Motor Authority Is Now On Google Currents

    As an avid reader of Motor Authority, we are sure you are always looking for new ways to check out the latest car news while on the go, and today we are happy to announce yet another way to do just that. Motor Authority is now on Google Currents. While we are sure you are already a fan on Facebook...

  • Crashed McLaren MP4-12C, Porsche Cayman Explained, Lotus: Car News Headlines

    Today at Motor Authority, our car news headlines include a crashed McLaren MP4-12C and Aston Martin naming its one millionth Facebook fan car. Lotus fired up its IndyCar engine and Subaru is bringing two BRZ Concepts to the Tokyo Auto Salon. All this and more in today's car news, right here on...

  • Santa's Sleigh, 2012 Nissan 370Z, Playboy's Hottest Cars: Today's Car News

    Today at Motor Authority, Ford shows off a new sleigh for Santa and Playboy names it hottest cars of 2012. Kurt Busch has joined the Phoenix Racing team and Maybach increases 2012 pricing even though it's dying. All this and more in today's car news, right here on Motor Authority. Ford has...

  • Chevy Super Bowl Ads, 2013 Lexus GS 350, Bugatti Stuck: Car News Headlines

    Today at Motor Authority, Lexus priced the all-new 2013 GS 350 and a Bugatti Veyron meets a speed bump. Porsche looks to the future of Le Mans racing and Nissan's Juke-R is going to pace the Dubai 24 Hours endurance race. All this and more in today's car news, right here on Motor Authority...

  • Today at Motor Authority, Tesla finally released pricing for the 2012 Model S electric car and Chevrolet teases us with six new videos of the Camaro ZL1. Audi made our mouths water with the new A1...

  • Detroit Auto Show, Saab Bankruptcy, Audi R8 Crashed: Today's Car News

    Today at Motor Authority, Saab is officially bankrupt and Audi begins testing its 2012 LMP1 race car. Chevrolet reveals the 2013 Sonic RS and we find the ultimate holiday gift. All this and more in today's car news, right here on Motor Authority. Saab has officially filed for bankruptcy. BMW has...

  • The 22 Most Notorious Car Crashes Of 2011

    Ferraris, flames, and foolage #FTL

  • Toyota Supra, 2013 Mercedes SL Leaked, Work For McLaren: Today's Car News

    Today at Motor Authority, the 2013 Viper is dropping the Dodge nameplate and photos of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL leak out. Rumors swirl regarding the revival of the Toyota Supra and we spy the 2013 Nissan Altima. All this and more in today's car news, right here on Motor Authority. Photos of the...

  • Was Last Week The Worst Week In History For Ferrari Fans?

    While supercar crashes are nothing new, last week was a particularly bad week for Ferrari fans across the globe. We reported the destruction of 11 Ferraris in a mere five days. Now let's take a look back at the carnage. Please, hold the tears until the end. First on our Ferrari destruction world...

  • Muscle Cars Turn Into Supercars For 2013: Video

    Now that we've had our turkey and the dust has settled from the Los Angeles Auto Show, it's time to reflect. While the pony car wars have been reignited for the past few years, it wasn't until now that these beasts began to reach supercar levels. In L.A., Ford revealed the 2013 Mustang model line...

  • Today at High Gear Media, the next-generation Mazda MX-5 will feature forced induction and Newman/Haas are out of INDYCAR for 2012.

    A new spy video of the Roding Roadster 23 is out and Toyota's...

  • 2013 Scion FR-S Revealed, 2012 Infiniti G37 Coupe Reviewed: Car News Headlines

    Today at High Gear Media, Scion reveals the production FR-S while we also get final pricing and specifications for the Subaru BRZ. We review the 2012 Infiniti G37 Coupe and Hennessey chops the top off the Venom GT. All this and more in today's car news, right here on Motor Authority. Scion has...

  • Volkswagen Cross Coupé Concept Revealed: 2011 Tokyo Motor Show

    The Tokyo Motor Show is well underway and Volkswagen has just taken the wraps off a new concept it calls the Cross Coupé. The concept previews what a compact hybrid crossover can be when combined with style, performance, efficiency, according to Volkswagen. Designed by Walter de Silva and...

  • 2013 Cadillac XTS: 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show

    Cadillac has finally released details surrounding the 2013 XTS as it will be revealed, in the metal, later today at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show. The styling of the XTS is a clear evolution of Cadillac's ‘Arts & Science’ design formula. While the styling is close to that of the...

  • 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Specs, 2012 Dodge Challenger: Car News Headlines

    Today at Motor Authority we review the 2012 Dodge Challenger and specs leak out for the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. The 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class will debut an autonomous driving system, and we have video of a 1967 Volvo wagon embarrassing a 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia. All this and more in today's...

  • 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe spy shots

    Back in February, we heard reports that Hyundai was working on a coupe version of its stylish Elantra compact sedan. Hyundai quickly dismissed this nonsense and has continually denied these rumors. We can now confirm Hyundai is indeed clearly working on an Elantra Coupe, and that, quite possibly...

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