Alex Kierstein

States are adopting laws to give repeat speeding offenders an alternative to losing their licenses. Is that a good idea?
Alex Kierstein

March 30, 2026

The latest Chinese EV innovation involves cutting-edge battery tech going into a low-end vehicle, a strategy that is worth examining.
Alex Kierstein

March 27, 2026

An unimaginably small amount of the most expensive and exotic material on earth takes a spin in a Volvo truck—thankfully without annihilating anything. 
Alex Kierstein

March 25, 2026

Two-engine, multi-motor series hybrid? Beyond the superficial absurdity is some fascinating thinking.
Alex Kierstein

March 24, 2026

The Land Cruiser FJ is hitting the Thai market. This IMV-based SUV’s appeal is tempered by its unavailability here.
Alex Kierstein

March 23, 2026

He wore this Omega regularly until his death. But it’s part of a group of controversial items that Fangio’s heirs and foundation wishes wouldn’t be sold.
Alex Kierstein

March 19, 2026

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The most insidious trend in auto design is bloat. Immutable natural laws mean it’s a short-sighted move.
Alex Kierstein

March 17, 2026

It’s charming. It’s VW-derived. It’s sporty. And like early Porsches, it’s from Austria. But it’s not a Porsche. 
Alex Kierstein

March 16, 2026

Ram reboots the Promaster City and Mercedes-Benz conjures up an electric luxury van it doesn’t want to call a van.
Alex Kierstein

March 12, 2026

The weird (seriously) history of gasoline octane ratings. Variable compression test rigs, crazy blending pumps, and more.
Alex Kierstein

March 11, 2026