The most insidious trend in auto design is bloat. Immutable natural laws mean it’s a short-sighted move.
Alex Kierstein
March 17, 2026
Here's why we can’t drill our way out of a geopolitical conflict. The Iran War has already led to a near-record gas price jump.
Alex Kierstein
March 6, 2026
Cars with a lower MSRP aren't abnormally expensive. It's just that everything is expensive.
Alex Kierstein
March 6, 2026
Toyota’s new WRC27 Rally1 car, spied testing in Portugal, has the Celica revival rumormill working overtime.
Alex Kierstein
March 2, 2026
EV registrations fall off in the latest data, which captures the tax credit repeal. But maybe it’s not as gloomy as it could have been.
Alex Kierstein
February 27, 2026
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Removing the EPA’s ability to designate carbon dioxide and methane as threats to human health and the climate are part of a broader push for deregulation.
Alex Kierstein
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February 19, 2026
Ford’s upcoming low-cost EV pickup truck is an interesting mix of state-of-the-art engineering and licensed Chinese tech. This has geopolitical implications.
Alex Kierstein
February 18, 2026
JDM tuner TOM’S relationship with Toyota is long and rich. The TOM’S Century is a fun departure from the norm.
Alex Kierstein
February 17, 2026
A 911 cabriolet isn’t to everyone’s taste, but I think everyone can agree that this Singer creation improves the original in the right ways.
Alex Kierstein
February 16, 2026
Ferrari aims the Luce at its customers, not its critics, with a little help from Jony Ive of Apple design fame.
Alex Kierstein
February 10, 2026