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The Kirchner Report

The Kirchner Report

Independent automotive journalism by Chad Kirchner

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ICE rental Wagoneer update
LockSimple

Jan 15, 2026

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3 min read

ICE rental Wagoneer update

Rerunning the vehicle history report to see what's changed.

Chad Kirchner
Chad Kirchner

Exclusive

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

the latest

Subscribing to basic safety features

Jan 23, 2026

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4 min read

Subscribing to basic safety features

Tesla thinks you're going to want to pay monthly for safety.

Chad Kirchner
Chad Kirchner
The most predictable thing happened

Jan 16, 2026

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4 min read

The most predictable thing happened

Canada is letting in Chinese EVs. Who is surprised?

Chad Kirchner
Chad Kirchner

Exclusive

ICE rental Wagoneer update
LockSimple

Jan 15, 2026

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3 min read

ICE rental Wagoneer update

Rerunning the vehicle history report to see what's changed.

Chad Kirchner
Chad Kirchner
Taking stock of the NACTOY results

Jan 14, 2026

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3 min read

Taking stock of the NACTOY results

What's my final grade? Do I need to sign up for remedial NACTOY?

Chad Kirchner
Chad Kirchner
GM CEO Mary Barra talks about the future

Jan 13, 2026

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9 min read

GM CEO Mary Barra talks about the future

Well, as much as she'll talk about without disclosing future products or plans. You know how it is.

Chad Kirchner
Chad Kirchner
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
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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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