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
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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2025 Ram Ramcharger debuts: EV pickup towing range solved?

Since the UAW strike disrupted most of the fall, Ram Trucks decided to drop its 2025 lineup of pickup trucks now instead of at the LA Auto Show. There are some key differences going into the 2025 model year — mainly that the Hemi V8 is gone — but we don’t cover that here. What […]

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How-to charge a non-Tesla EV at a Tesla Supercharger

We’ve covered many times on this site that Tesla’s Supercharger network is only available to Tesla vehicles. For right now, that’s still mostly the case. But as non-Tesla carmakers switch to the Tesla NACS connector type, that’ll change. But, if you’ve paid attention, you’ll know we’re at least a year away at the time of […]

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Hyundai next to adopt North American Charging Standard

The first Korean automaker has pledged its support to NACS. Hyundai’s electric lineup will debut on vehicles starting in the fourth quarter of 2024. This change will allow Hyundai owners to access the 12,000+ Supercharger network that Tesla owners have enjoyed for years. This will double the size of fast charging networks available to Hyundai […]

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