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The Drivecast

The Drive
Rivian
Flock Safety
Electric Vehicles
Toyota
Stellantis
Concept Cars
Ferrari Luce
Toyota Prius
Hyundai
Jeep
Volvo
Montana License Plate Loophole
Ethanol
Right To Repair
Electric Trucks
Cannonball Run
Tundra
Tesla
Camry
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The Drivecast gives you an inside, behind-the-scenes look at the biggest stories, controversies, and people shaping the car industry from one of the top automotive news sites in the country. Each week, The Drive's editor-in-chief Kyle Cheromcha, director of content Joel Feder, and a rotating cast of expert staffers will break down how automakers are navigating a transformative time. Massive shifts... more

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The U.S. is laughably behind the rest of the world when it comes to headlight technology. It’s not because the technology didn’t exist, but rather because outdated U.S. laws have prevented automakers from bringing these modern technological marvels t... more

Millions of people have read Joel's report and seen the body cam footage after he was mistakenly tracked, and then ambushed, by police for what was believed to be grand theft auto after Flock license plate readers flagged the car he was driving for d... more

Sometimes we report the news, and sometimes we ARE the news. That’s exactly what happened two weeks ago when Joel published his report about being mistakenly tracked by police via Flock license plate cameras and ambushed by the police in a strip mall... more

The business of concept cars is faltering. Every year, automakers spend many millions of dollars building full-size, one-off concept cars to market-test new ideas, flex design capabilities, experiment with new technologies, and just get people excit... more

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Recent Guests

Garrett Langley
Founder and CEO of Flock Safety
Flock Safety
Episode: Flock's CEO faced me
John Ikeda
Former head of design for Acura
Honda
Episode: The curse of the concept car
Matt Hurewitz
Security expert, former CISO at Ent
Ent
Episode: License plate cameras are tracking everything
Tim Kuniskis
CEO of Ram, Head of American Brands for Stellantis, and head of SRT
Stellantis
Episode: Stellantis Has Big Plans. Tim Kuniskis Told Us Almost Everything
Ponz Pandikuthira
Senior Vice President and Chief Planning Officer for Nissan North America
Nissan North America
Episode: Nissan's going all in: Inside the plan
Andrew Collins
Executive Editor
The Drive
Episode: The government's plan to dilute your gasoline, explained
Luke Lynch
Chief Engineer for the Rivian R1
Rivian
Episode: How Rivian Got RAD
Jeff Hammond
Chief Designer for Rivian
Rivian
Episode: How Rivian Got RAD
RJ Scaringe
Founder and CEO of Rivian
Rivian
Episode: How Rivian Got RAD

Hosts

Joel Feder
Director of Content at The Drive, The Drive's Director of Content and Product
Kyle Cheromcha
Editor-in-Chief of The Drive, Host of The Drivecast
Caleb Jacobs
Senior Editor at The Drive, resident truck expert

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • Great addition to the car podcast world!

    Very objective and informative!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fueledbymetal
    United States2 months ago
  • Great!

    Already one of my favorite podcasts - captivating topics, solid information, engaging hosts- great work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ktee55
    United States4 months ago
  • Solid start, what about adding a section for auto news 👀

    Really enjoying the podcast so far, but personally would enjoy it even more if you guys added a news section; I’ve been looking for a good automotive news podcast for a minute and feel like since it’s something you guys already do, it could slot in nicely at the beginning of your shows

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    aherdofmoose
    United States6 months ago

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High-quality guests and deep dives are well-received for sponsorship opportunities.
Captivating topics and solid information, with engaging hosts.

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The curse of the concept car
Q: What is the real value of concept cars for automakers today compared to 25-35 years ago?
Concept cars offer a balancing act of testing new ideas, gathering potential market feedback, and inspiring production direction, but they now operate under tighter budgets and heavier emphasis on what can be realistically produced, making their role more about design exploration than pure market disruption.
License plate cameras are tracking everything
Q: How nervous should consumers be about this level of tracking?
Consumers should be aware and think about how much they are comfortable sharing, with a need for clear disclosures and potential policy safeguards in the future.
Rivian bet the company on R2. RJ Scaringe told us almost everything
Q: What is Rivian's plan for service as you scale to mass-market with R2?
Rivian plans a huge push to mobile service, aiming to reduce non-critical wait times to days and eventually hours in many cases, supported by a large fleet of mobile service vehicles and Rivian Service Trucks.
Rivian bet the company on R2. RJ Scaringe told us almost everything
Q: So RJ, you've bet the company on this and AI essentially, right? Like this has to fly. When do you see profitability on the R2 per-vehicle basis?
R2 will reach profitability very quickly, with a trajectory starting by Q4 this year on a vehicle basis, though Rivian notes that the company has not yet generated net profit and is building toward scale and cost advantages.
Stellantis Has Big Plans. Tim Kuniskis Told Us Almost Everything
Q: What is the core strategy behind SRT within Stellantis' lineup?
SRT is product-based and must deliver a halo effect that trickles down to other vehicles; it isn't a separate brand but a set of high-performance derivatives that require strict powertrain, interior, and suspension criteria to maintain its premium, performance-focused identity.

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What is The Drivecast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A deep-dive automotive podcast that blends industry analysis, design discussion, and policy implications with hands-on reporting from the auto world. Episodes routinely cover EV strategy, brand messaging, manufacturing shifts, and high-profile executive interviews, often pairing newsroom-style context with on-the-ground testing and insider perspectives. Noteworthy strengths include a clear focus on how automakers navigate electrification, regulatory change, and consumer demand, plus a penchant for unpacking bold brand initiatives (like in-house performance branding and design partnerships) in a way that's accessible to both enthusiasts and professionals. The show frequently features top editors and industry guests, delivering actionable tak... more

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1. Garrett Langley
2. John Ikeda
3. Matt Hurewitz
4. Tim Kuniskis
5. Ponz Pandikuthira
6. Andrew Collins
7. Luke Lynch
8. Jeff Hammond

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