The Drive

The Drive covers automotive news, vehicle reviews, and car tech. They celebrate the culture of cars, taking their “audience on the road, to the races, to the factories, to the studios -- and to other places car lovers have always wanted to go, but never had the chance.” They are interested in ‘’strong journalism, explainers, and big, fascinating culture features.’’ According to their pitch guide, rates start around $500, but they are known to go higher depending on length, ambition, word count, the amount of work involved and their total monthly budget.

News & Pitch Calls from The Drive

Sunday, March 8th 2020

The Drive is seeking freelance story pitches

The Drive is seeking freelance story pitches. On the automotive side of things, they are grouping their coverage into three primary areas: motoring, technology, and culture. It may help writers to keep their ideas in those general lanes. Their rates for freelance stories start at around $500. To pitch, refer to this page.