--- title: "We’re Launching a Spy Shot Newsletter To Bring the Future of Cars To Your Inbox" date: "2025-10-23" modified: "2025-10-23" authors: - name: "Joel Feder" job_title: "Director of Content and Product" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/joel-feder" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/were-launching-a-spy-shot-newsletter-to-bring-the-future-of-cars-to-your-inbox" categories: - "News" - "Spy Photos" --- # We’re Launching a Spy Shot Newsletter To Bring the Future of Cars To Your Inbox ![Spyglass hero]() One of the cool things about running an automotive news outlet is we get photographers in our inbox all the time with spy photos of cars under development. From secret prototypes and wacky test mules to upcoming models and other stuff that's years away from debuting to the public, we see it all. Why shouldn't you? We figured it's time to pass along that insider hookup. That's what we are doing with Spyglass, our newest newsletter. Whenever we get spy photos or videos worth sharing, we'll send them your way along with key details you need to know. Sometimes there will be a link to a deeper story or background on *The Drive* for those desiring more information. It's a convenient briefing on the coolest new cars delivered way before automakers want you to see them. Trust us, they find this very annoying. Ford was thrilled this morning when we called about the [Ford Mustang GTD prototype lapping the Nurburgring in Germany right now](). Spyglass is free. Seriously, free. We know there's no such thing as a free lunch, but with the [average new car now costing over the $50,000]() we want to offer enthusiasts frictionless access to spy shots without even having to open a web browser. It's the least we can do. Sign up at the top of this post and you'll begin getting Spyglass in your inbox whenever we get spy shots or videos worth sharing. Spyglass ships irregularly–we'll send the goods as we get them. Welcome to Spyglass. *Spot something? Say something. We want to hear from you at tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Overseeing what you see, read, touch, hear, and interact with from the vast lakes of Minnesota, Joel Feder shapes how The Drive looks and operates as the head of content and product initiatives. On a daily basis, Joel leads the newsroom and editorial staff playing point on both short-term coverage and long-term strategic plans. His mission is to help ensure The Drive shapes the future of automotive media by helping the team execute original reporting, breaking news, and exclusive opportunities. Regarded as an industry insider and recognized by colleagues, fellow journalists, and manufacturers as a point-person and leader in the industry, Joel owns and runs the largest automotive professionals group on Facebook in an effort to serve and help others. Joel serves as a juror for the World Car Awards. In addition, he is the board chair and chair of the governance and nominating committee for Move Forward MN, a local non-profit that helps at-risk youth with barrier-free mental health and housing services. While you’re reading this he’s either on his computer or iPhone chasing the latest news or drafting a story. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]() [Bluesky]() [Email]()