Alex Kierstein

Toyota’s American-built cars sold in Japan will face a big problem: taxes based on weight and displacement. Who will buy them?
Alex Kierstein

December 22, 2025

Does it surprise you that the board members of Tesla, with its Gigafactories and astronomical valuation, nabbed an astonishing pay package? 
Alex Kierstein

December 19, 2025

The microbrand universe brings whimsy into such staid segments as the stodgy yacht timer.
Alex Kierstein

December 18, 2025

In which the author attempts to link jeans, Americana poster art, and Japan’s fun and quirky custom industry.
Alex Kierstein

December 17, 2025

Volkswagen has never shuttered a German plant before. But now, the lights are going out at the Transparent Factory in Dresden.
Alex Kierstein

December 16, 2025

Ford makes some big moves, drastically scaling back its EV ambitions in the face of reality.
Alex Kierstein

December 16, 2025

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In Canada, the new Nissan Leaf will have to battle the Kia EV4, which undercuts it by a significant amount. 
Alex Kierstein

December 15, 2025

Whether the cars getting dusty on dealer lots represent an opportunity for deals or an indictment of the economy is a matter of perspective.
Alex Kierstein

December 15, 2025

Tariff price increases are coming for new vehicles, and it's just one of several converging trends that will hurt affordability.
Alex Kierstein

December 15, 2025

With the Soul’s discontinuation, Kia can focus on the Seltos. A more focused entry-level SUV emerges.
Alex Kierstein

December 11, 2025