Independent automotive journalism by Chad Kirchner
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Jan 15, 2026
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3 min read
Rerunning the vehicle history report to see what's changed.
Nov 3, 2025
6 min read
Or worse yet, it might have been damaged attempting to detain American citizens.
Jul 1, 2026
4 min read
What happens when an OEM sets up manufacturing below the Mason-Dixon Line?
Jun 29, 2026
2 min read
Now that Slate has played its hand, Ford has to get certain things right.
Jun 26, 2026
We may never know the exact reason, but at the end of the day the brand is leaving the United States.
Jun 23, 2026
We keep cars on the road longer than ever, and the anxiety of getting them serviced is very, very real.
No, seriously, what are we doing here?
Jun 22, 2026
Luck is when preparation meets opportunity. Has Slate done the preparation?
The Rearview
Oct 3, 2025
7 min read
We're in the endgame now.
Sep 26, 2025
Let's take a look back at everything that happened this week with a critical eye.
