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.
Jun 23, 2026
4 min read
We keep cars on the road longer than ever, and the anxiety of getting them serviced is very, very real.
2 min read
No, seriously, what are we doing here?
Jun 22, 2026
Luck is when preparation meets opportunity. Has Slate done the preparation?
Jun 15, 2026
The connected car threat isn't China using a car to take pictures, believe it or not.
Jun 1, 2026
But you can't predict the... price of oil.
May 27, 2026
But I didn't really want to. You made me.
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.
