The Kirchner Report

The Kirchner Report

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FordFord
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Warming Up to "Power Promise" and Stanning for Carlos Tavares

Warming Up to "Power Promise" and Stanning for Carlos Tavares

Are we returning to the HEMI era?

Chad Kirchner
Chad Kirchner
StellantisStellantis
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Welcome to the New Boss, the Same as the Old Boss

Welcome to the New Boss, the Same as the Old Boss

Plus, Elon Musk apparently is trying to pump TSLA stock again.

Chad Kirchner
Chad Kirchner
HyundaiHyundai
My Favorite Car of the Year

My Favorite Car of the Year

It's not an award, but it is a fun car.

Chad Kirchner
Chad Kirchner

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FordFord
+1+1
Warming Up to "Power Promise" and Stanning for Carlos Tavares

Warming Up to "Power Promise" and Stanning for Carlos Tavares

Are we returning to the HEMI era?

Chad Kirchner
Chad Kirchner
StellantisStellantis
+1+1
Welcome to the New Boss, the Same as the Old Boss

Welcome to the New Boss, the Same as the Old Boss

Plus, Elon Musk apparently is trying to pump TSLA stock again.

Chad Kirchner
Chad Kirchner
HyundaiHyundai
My Favorite Car of the Year

My Favorite Car of the Year

It's not an award, but it is a fun car.

Chad Kirchner
Chad Kirchner
GovernmentGovernment
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Stellantis and Nissan and Hyprocrites, Oh My!

Stellantis and Nissan and Hyprocrites, Oh My!

And why you can't just "wing" a coup.

Chad Kirchner
Chad Kirchner
GovernmentGovernment
Word of the Day: Autogolpe

Word of the Day: Autogolpe

noun, Spanish for "self-coup"

Chad Kirchner
Chad Kirchner
TariffsTariffs
Tariffs and The Holiday Special

Tariffs and The Holiday Special

It's like the Star Wars Holiday Special, but maybe more useful?

Chad Kirchner
Chad Kirchner
JaguarJaguar
"And They All Drive Jaguars..."

"And They All Drive Jaguars..."

Jaguar's rebrand might be different to some people, but so far it's been effective.

Chad Kirchner
Chad Kirchner
LA Auto ShowLA Auto Show
LA Auto Show Recap: Are We Ready?

LA Auto Show Recap: Are We Ready?

Big changes are coming in the United States with how the federal government handles the automotive industry.

Chad Kirchner
Chad Kirchner
Elon MuskElon Musk
Leopards Already Eating Faces

Leopards Already Eating Faces

How long will the Donald Trump / Elon Musk relationship last?

Chad Kirchner
Chad Kirchner
ChinaChina
A Space Race, But For Transportation

A Space Race, But For Transportation

We say we want to build things, so why don't we do that instead of not doing that?

Chad Kirchner
Chad Kirchner
TeslaTesla
Stuck Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Stuck Between a Rock and a Hard Place

When your smart summon isn't actually smart.

Chad Kirchner
Chad Kirchner
FordFord
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Is the Industry Sitting on Pins and Needles?

Is the Industry Sitting on Pins and Needles?

The election is close. Is that why everything seems "weird" in automotive decision making?

Chad Kirchner
Chad Kirchner
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