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The Kirchner Report

The Kirchner Report

Independent automotive journalism by Chad Kirchner

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Your next rental car might've been used in an ICE raid

Nov 3, 2025

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6 min read

Your next rental car might've been used in an ICE raid

Or worse yet, it might have been damaged attempting to detain American citizens.

Chad Kirchner
Chad Kirchner

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The Ram TRX returns

Jan 5, 2026

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3 min read

The Ram TRX returns

In news that should surprise absolutely nobody, the supercharged V8 pickup truck from Stellantis is back.

Chad Kirchner
Chad Kirchner
Hybrids are gaining momentum

Dec 29, 2025

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5 min read

Hybrids are gaining momentum

Obviously. But where is the outcry from the mandate crowd?

Chad Kirchner
Chad Kirchner
A YouTube car channel recommendation

Dec 23, 2025

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4 min read

A YouTube car channel recommendation

This has consumed more free time than it should have.

Chad Kirchner
Chad Kirchner
The smartest and dumbest of 2025

Dec 22, 2025

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4 min read

The smartest and dumbest of 2025

What was the best decision made this year, and what was the worst?

Chad Kirchner
Chad Kirchner
"Consumer choice" is bit of a misnomer

Dec 18, 2025

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7 min read

"Consumer choice" is bit of a misnomer

The term has been thrown around a lot lately, but choice hasn't improved.

Chad Kirchner
Chad Kirchner
There's only one way to beat China

Dec 15, 2025

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6 min read

There's only one way to beat China

Get in the gosh-darn ballgame.

Chad Kirchner
Chad Kirchner
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the REArVIEW

The Rearview

The Rearview: Week of September 29, 2025
LockSimple

Oct 3, 2025

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7 min read

The Rearview: Week of September 29, 2025

We're in the endgame now.

Chad Kirchner
Chad Kirchner

The Rearview

The Rearview: Week of September 22, 2025
LockSimple

Sep 26, 2025

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7 min read

The Rearview: Week of September 22, 2025

Let's take a look back at everything that happened this week with a critical eye.

Chad Kirchner
Chad Kirchner

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