Chad Kirchner

Chad is the VP of Content for EV Pulse, and other Wrecked Media Group properties. He has years of experience covering the automotive industry and has been featured in Truck Trend, The Drive, Overland Journal, AutoGuide, Automotive Map, and other places.
Chad Kirchner
You can lease a Rivian R1T… in some states

While the Rivian R1T has been available for some time in some configurations, there has only been really one way to buy one. That is to say, you have to buy it. Either cash money or a loan was required to put Rivian’s electric truck in your driveway. Launching today that changes, with Rivian offering […]

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Black Friday 2023: The best time to buy a level 2 home charger is right now

The holiday season is rapidly approaching, and that means there are some of the best deals happening at many of your favorite retail outlets. If you have an EV, or are looking to buy one, you might be using this opportunity to pick up some important accessories to improve your ownership experience. One of the […]

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Hyundai debuts U.S.-spec Ioniq 5 N

Our coverage of the 2023 LA Auto Show is sponsored by Emporia. While we’ve already seen quite a few details about the upcoming Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, there are some things that are now finalized before it goes on sale to U.S. customers. At an event surrounding the LA Auto Show, Hyundai debuted the high-performance […]

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Lucid debuts SUV offering, the Gravity, with 440 miles of range

Our coverage of the 2023 LA Auto Show is sponsored by Emporia. At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Lucid Motors unveiled its latest electric vehicle, the Lucid Gravity. This new luxury electric SUV is set to debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show and will begin production in late 2024. Touted for its range, the […]

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Cadillac Optiq to serve as entry point into brand’s EV offerings

Today Cadillac is announcing that it will be bringing a smaller EV to the U.S. marketplace below the Lyriq. In keeping up with the naming structure, Cadillac is calling it the Optiq. The Optiq is a luxury compact crossover that sits below the Lyriq. Based on the limited information we have, it appears to have […]

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Ford gives Mustang Mach-E Rally details, the first electric Safari crossover

Ford is set to add to the electric vehicle landscape with the introduction of the Mustang Mach-E Rally, a rally-inspired EV that promises to bring the thrill of Mustang to off-road terrains. Donna Dickson, the chief engineer of Mustang Mach-E, expressed her excitement, stating, “Just a year ago, this was merely an idea. Today, it […]

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Hyundai to sell vehicles online through Amazon

Our coverage of the 2023 LA Auto Show is sponsored by Emporia. Now your Prime Day delivery can include a new car. Hyundai just announced that it is partnering with Amazon and that you’ll be able to buy a new car through the world’s largest online bookstore. “Hyundai is a very innovative company that shares […]

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Hyundai shows off U.S.-spec Santa Fe Hybrid in Los Angeles

Our coverage of the 2023 LA Auto Show is sponsored by Emporia. Hyundai has introduced the 2024 Santa Fe Hybrid to the North American market at the LA Auto Show, showcasing several updates already seen in global markets. This new model is distinguished by its longer wheelbase, offering standard third-row seating and enhanced interior space. […]

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Toyota expands Crown lineup with Signia SUV

Our coverage of the 2023 LA Auto Show is sponsored by Emporia. Toyota has announced the introduction of the Crown Signia, expanding its Crown series into the SUV segment. The 2025 model, debuting as the second Crown vehicle in the U.S., integrates the longstanding Toyota Crown tradition of quality into a crossover SUV design. The […]

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Refreshed Toyota Camry goes all-hybrid, adopts Prius looks

Our coverage of the 2023 LA Auto Show is sponsored by Emporia. At a press event held in advance of the 2023 Los Angeles Auto Show, Toyota pulled the sheet off the new Camry sedan. Aside from some design changes, one of the biggest new things is the powertrain. Gone is the gasoline-powered versions of […]

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