Chad Kirchner

The Kirchner Report is 100% independent automotive journalism. If you want to support our coverage, subscribe for free, become a paid member, or leave a tip. To be clear, right now it is impossible for a regular consumer to purchase a self-driving car in ... See more

The Kirchner Report is 100% independent automotive journalism. If you want to support our coverage, subscribe for free, become a paid member, or leave a tip. A few weeks back, I spent some time in a 2026 Nissan Kicks. The company’s small crossover (more a... See more

The Kirchner Report is 100% independent automotive journalism. If you want to support our coverage, subscribe for free, become a paid member, or leave a tip. I was invited to drive the new Rivian R2 recently at the company’s offices in Plymouth, Michigan.... See more

The Kirchner Report is 100% independent automotive journalism. If you want to support our coverage, subscribe for free, become a paid member, or leave a tip. When Ford debuted the Maverick pickup truck way back in the 2022 model year, it had a starting pr... See more

The Kirchner Report is 100% independent automotive journalism. If you want to support our coverage, subscribe for free, become a paid member, or leave a tip. Yesterday, Polestar announced that it would be leaving the United States. The company was unable ... See more