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

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

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Toyota’s new WRC27 Rally1 car, spied testing in Portugal, has the Celica revival rumormill working overtime.
Alex Kierstein

March 2, 2026

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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.
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

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.
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