Alex Kierstein
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
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
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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
Fiat’s CEO makes a surprising announcement: the Fiat Topolino is coming to America. The way it’ll be sold, and why, are both obvious and baffling.
Alex Kierstein
December 10, 2025
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB helps hasten the death of the EQ sub-brand and the transition to “powertrain choice.”
Alex Kierstein
December 8, 2025
Think of the 2026 Subaru Trailseeker as the EV SUV that the Solterra always wanted to be. Problem is, the Solterra’s still here.
Alex Kierstein
December 8, 2025