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Joel Patel

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Husband, auto journalist, father to a pitbull.

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Man, Adventure, Wheels

Man, Adventure, Wheels

Things that I, man, interact with every day: cars, food, products, adventure, etc.

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Infiniti QX80 With 600 Horsepower In The Works

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By Joel Patel
| CarsDirect
It’s been a hard couple of years for Infiniti fans, as they’ve watched the luxury brand’s lineup shrink and move toward SUVs. Infiniti once had sporty vehicles wearing the Red Sport badge, with the Q50 sedan and Q60 coupe, but those are long gone. There’s some hope for the return of high-performance Infinitis, though, as two new performance versions of the QX80 SUV are reportedly in the works.
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The 2026 Nissan Sentra Brings Massive Upgrades Where They Count

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By Joel Patel
| Right Foot Down
Auto enthusiasts mainly care about one thing – performance. The majority of actual car shoppers couldn’t care less about zero-to-60 mph times or handling capability. To non-car people, what they want is something with modern tech features, a comfortable ride, pleasant seats, and decent fuel economy. For the more rational shoppers out there who find value in other criteria beyond performance, the 2026 Nissan Sentra may just fit the bill.
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The 2026 GMC Sierra EV Is Unique, But Pricey  - Right Foot Down

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By Joel Patel
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The GMC Sierra EV is one of the newer options in the segment, having come out in 2024, but it managed to carve out a special part of the segment with some unique features. Special features, though, only go so far, which is why GMC has focused on something more tangible for the 2026 model year: affordability. For 2026, GMC has expanded the Sierra EV lineup with a new entry-level Elevation trim and a more rugged AT4 model.
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