Joel Patel

Automotive Editor

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Based out of the Washington, D.C. area, Joel Patel is an automotive journalist that hails from Northern Virginia. His work has been featured on various automotive outlets, including Autoweek, Digital Trends, and Autoblog. When not writing about cars, Joel enjoys trying new foods, wrenching on his car, and watching horror movies. 

Recent Contributions by Joel

  • Ford Mustang Mach-E red color front view

    Ford Boosts EV Fleet Discounts As High As $7,500

    March 18, 2024

    Ford has introduced a new deal for fleet customers looking to purchase one of the brand’s electric vehicles. According to a national incentive bulletin sent…

  • 2024 Audi A3

    Is Audi Making Climate Control A Subscription?

    March 15, 2024

    While consumers and automotive journalists have vehemently voiced their opinions on subscription-based features that automakers have introduced, automakers continue to push forward with them. Case…

  • 2024 Kia Sorento Overview

    March 15, 2024

    2024 Kia Sorento Changes The gas-powered 2024 Kia Sorento arrives with a mid-cycle refresh for the new model year. The midsize SUV receives an updated…

  • 2024 Porsche Panamera Overview

    March 15, 2024

    2024 Porsche Panamera Changes Porsche has introduced a fully redesigned Panamera for the 2024 model year. The redesign sees the Panamera gain a new exterior…

  • 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N

    2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N Costs $67,475

    March 14, 2024

    After what feels like years of waiting, the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N is finally set to go on sale before the end of this…

  • 2024 Fisker Ocean

    Fisker Possible Bankruptcy Under Review: Report

    March 14, 2024

    Before the end of last month, electric vehicle startup Fisker announced that it didn’t have enough money to survey until the end of 2024. According…

  • 2025 Ford Explorer Overview

    March 14, 2024

    2025 Ford Explorer Changes The 2025 Ford Explorer receives a refresh for the new model year. The refresh sees the midsize SUV gain an updated…

  • 2025 Mazda CX-70 Overview

    March 13, 2024

    2025 Mazda CX-70 Changes The 2025 Mazda CX-70 is an all-new SUV. It shares a lot in common with the Mazda CX-90, but has one…

  • 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV

    2024 Chevy Blazer EV Price Cut By Up To $6,500

    March 12, 2024

    After a software-related issue forced Chevrolet to stop selling the 2024 Blazer EV last December, the all-electric SUV is back on sale. To entice buyers…

  • Tesla Model Y

    Acura ZDX vs. Tesla Model Y

    March 12, 2024

    With some help from General Motors, Acura is set to introduce its first all-electric SUV with the ZDX. While Acura has used the ZDX nameplate…

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