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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 Fiat Topo Chico is coming to the United States

Dec 9, 2025

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4 min read

The Fiat Topo Chico is coming to the United States

Wait, I think that's Topolino. I really should have an editor.

Chad Kirchner
Chad Kirchner
A practical framework for making kei cars work in the United States

Dec 4, 2025

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7 min read

A practical framework for making kei cars work in the United States

It won't happen, and I'm not saying it will. But here's what would have to happen.

Chad Kirchner
Chad Kirchner
From Russia with trademark love

Dec 2, 2025

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5 min read

From Russia with trademark love

A professional's guide to understanding trademark and patent reporting.

Chad Kirchner
Chad Kirchner
December to remember

Dec 1, 2025

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7 min read

December to remember

Happy Honda Toyotathon!

Chad Kirchner
Chad Kirchner
Crossing the line from criticism to vandalism

Nov 27, 2025

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7 min read

Crossing the line from criticism to vandalism

Remember Wheaton's Law in times like these.

Chad Kirchner
Chad Kirchner
Grading on a curve

Nov 20, 2025

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4 min read

Grading on a curve

How did my NACTOY predictions go?

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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