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The Drive Growth Score
82
CB Rank
525619
Heat Score
40
The Drive is an one-stop shop for all things automotive, including reviews and articles.
Acquired by
Flash Equity Logo
Flash Equity
Founded
obfuscation
Private New York, New York, United States11-50 www.thedrive.com/
Automotive
Consumer Reviews
Publishing
Overview

The Drive
Growth Score
82
Heat Score
40

Growth Score82
-7 pts
in past quarter
Heat Score 40
-1 pts
in past quarter

Company Performance Metrics

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About The Drive

CB Rank
525619
The Drive is an one-stop shop for all things automotive, including reviews and articles.
Acquired by
Flash Equity Logo
Flash Equity
Founded
obfuscation
Private New York, New York, United States11-50 www.thedrive.com/
Automotive
Consumer Reviews
Publishing

Key People

Details

Operating Status Active
Company Type For Profit
Founders  JF Musial, Mike Guy
About the Company
The Drive is an one-stop shop for all things automotive, including reviews and articles.
Contact Email feedback@thedrive.com
Predictions & Insights

Growth Prediction

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Products & Services

Automotive News Reporting
Provides daily news coverage on the automotive industry, including new car releases, industry developments, and cultural stories.
Car Reviews
Delivers detailed reviews of new car models, providing real-world impressions and evaluations beyond manufacturer marketing materials.

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Financials

M&A Details

The Drive was bought out by Flash Equity on
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Transaction Name 
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The Drive acquired by Flash Equity
Acquired by 
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Flash Equity
Announced Date 
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Market Intelligence
People
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Headcount 11-50 Employee Profiles 4 Contacts 9

Employee Profiles

News

News and Press

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Technology
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Monthly Web Visits

3,711,963
-13.86%
 in past month

IT Spend

$233.2KThis year, The Drive is projected to spend $233.2K on IT, according to Aberdeen.

Interest Signals

TopicSurge Score
Processors Logo
Processors
78
iPhone Logo
iPhone
78
IAA Mobility Logo
IAA Mobility
73

Actively Used Products

69The Drive uses 69 technology products and services including HTML5, Keen.io, and  Vimeo, according to G2 Stack.

Active Website Tech Count

112The Drive is actively using 112 technologies for its website, according to BuiltWith. These include Viewport Meta, IPhone / Mobile Compatible, and  SSL by Default.
Sub-Organizations
Frequently Asked Questions

Where is The Drive's headquarters? The Drive is located in New York, New York, United States.Who are The Drive's competitors? Alternatives and possible competitors to The Drive may include Cars.com, Hagerty, and  Kelley Blue Book.
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