Byron Hurd is an Editor at The Drive. A passionate automotive enthusiast, he specializes in areas such as electric vehicles, car repair, and transportation technology, drawing from his unique experiences as a lifelong manual transmission driver. Byron's work has been featured in notable publications including Yahoo News Singapore, Autoblog, and MSN.
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Byron Hurd’s coverage is heavily centered on the auto industry, especially vehicle launches, model strategy, and dealer/business dynamics, with some room for EV-related angles and firsthand review-style commentary. He seems most responsive to pitches tied to timely product news, manufacturer plans, performance milestones, and unusual market moves that affect mainstream buyers or enthusiasts.
Because he often writes with a sharp, opinionated angle, pitches that include a clear hook, a notable development, or a concrete consumer/business implication are likely to stand out. He may also be open to informed perspectives on how automakers are positioning models against rivals, especially when there’s a broader industry trend behind the story.
His focus is national in the United States, so framing stories around the U.S. market will likely be most effective.
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By: Byron Hurd
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By: Byron Hurd
Bentley's new track-day special is about as silly as you'd expect and as quick as you'd hope.
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By: Byron Hurd
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After more than a year, our K24-swapped Porsche 944 can finally move under its own power!
After a multi-year delay that watered down its already questionable relevance, the brand's first trail-rated electric SUV, the Jeep Recon, is as conventional as it is confused.
What's 16 seconds? In racing terms, it's an eternity. So when Porsche took its Carrera GT back to the Nürburgring in 2024 and went 16 seconds faster
Don't get too worked up over this supposed four-door Chevy Camaro test mule. It's as fake as it gets.
