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Setting up shop in the South

Jul 1, 2026

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4 min read

Setting up shop in the South

What happens when an OEM sets up manufacturing below the Mason-Dixon Line?

Chad Kirchner
Chad Kirchner
Here's what Ford has to get right with its small electric pickup truck

Jun 29, 2026

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2 min read

Here's what Ford has to get right with its small electric pickup truck

Now that Slate has played its hand, Ford has to get certain things right.

Chad Kirchner
Chad Kirchner
Some thoughts about Polestar

Jun 26, 2026

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2 min read

Some thoughts about Polestar

We may never know the exact reason, but at the end of the day the brand is leaving the United States.

Chad Kirchner
Chad Kirchner
The anxiety of getting a car repaired is real
LockSimple

Jun 23, 2026

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4 min read

The anxiety of getting a car repaired is real

We keep cars on the road longer than ever, and the anxiety of getting them serviced is very, very real.

Chad Kirchner
Chad Kirchner
This is likely the only time I'm going to talk about Reo

Jun 23, 2026

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2 min read

This is likely the only time I'm going to talk about Reo

No, seriously, what are we doing here?

Chad Kirchner
Chad Kirchner
The timing couldn't be more perfect for Slate's arrival

Jun 22, 2026

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3 min read

The timing couldn't be more perfect for Slate's arrival

Luck is when preparation meets opportunity. Has Slate done the preparation?

Chad Kirchner
Chad Kirchner
Anthropic's latest troubles should give automakers pause

Jun 15, 2026

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2 min read

Anthropic's latest troubles should give automakers pause

The connected car threat isn't China using a car to take pictures, believe it or not.

Chad Kirchner
Chad Kirchner
You can plan a pretty picnic...

Jun 1, 2026

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3 min read

You can plan a pretty picnic...

But you can't predict the... price of oil.

Chad Kirchner
Chad Kirchner
Fine, we'll talk about Ferrari

May 27, 2026

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3 min read

Fine, we'll talk about Ferrari

But I didn't really want to. You made me.

Chad Kirchner
Chad Kirchner
The challenge Ford has that can only be solved by action

May 5, 2026

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3 min read

The challenge Ford has that can only be solved by action

The PR battle is challenging when you're behind the proverbial 8 ball.

Chad Kirchner
Chad Kirchner
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