The Drive was founded in 2012 as "/DRIVE" by JF Musial, Mike Spinelli, and Emil Rensing. The concept for the platform originated when Musial, who designed the concept on the back of a piece of paper when YouTube, approached Spinelli and Rensing about creating a premium automotive channel. The original /DRIVE was funded by YouTube as part of a $100 million investment in original content. Today, The Drive is owned by a group of private investors who acquired it in 2019 after it had been briefly owned by Time Inc. and then Meredith Corporation. Based in New York City, The Drive covers a wide range of automotive news, including car reviews, industry trends, motorsports, and technology. The publication offers both written articles and video content, continuing its legacy of high-quality automotive journalism. While primarily focused on cars and the automotive industry, The Drive also touches on related topics such as transportation technology, car culture, and occasionally, the intersection of cars with broader societal issues. **One interesting fact**: The Drive has a unique connection to the automotive industry beyond just reporting on it. In 2018, the publication launched "The Drive's Buyer's Guide," an innovative feature that combines expert reviews with real-time pricing data to help readers make informed car-buying decisions. This initiative demonstrates The Drive's commitment to not just covering automotive news, but also actively assisting its audience in navigating the car market.