The Kirchner Report
Independent automotive journalism by Chad Kirchner
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Sep 29, 2025
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6 min read
The car in your garage might be a lifesaver during a hurricane
V2L, and similar technologies in modern EVs, can power your home in a disaster without the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning.
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.
Sep 25, 2025
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10 min read
The Nissan Leaf is the most important EV of this year
BMW's affordable Neue Klasse tech is a big deal, but the Leaf delivering a solid experience for $30,000 is an even bigger deal.
Sep 24, 2025
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6 min read
We're about to see who is serious about electrification
With the end of the tax incentive looming, which automakers are in it to win it?
Sep 23, 2025
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5 min read
Taking a Sylphy
Nissan's affordable Sentra gets a makeover at almost the exact right time.
Sep 22, 2025
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7 min read
Google is aggressively hurting automotive content
Between the search engine and YouTube, it's not just a looming recession making things look bleak.
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The Rearview
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.