Chad Kirchner is a longtime automotive journalist who covers Ford news and auto reviews for Ford Truck Enthusiasts and F-150 Online. He is also a regular contributor to Corvette Forum, among other auto sites. Kirchner is the Editor-in-Chief of Future Motoring and the host of its podcast.

Will the 2016 Chevrolet Spark Shock Buyers?

Will the 2016 Chevrolet Spark Shock Buyers?

Chevrolet offers a wide range of cars in various sizes. Their smallest car, the Spark, was a good little car that was pretty safe and had decent technology. It looked funky for its size, but it’s hard to say that it actually looked good. For 2016, Chevrolet went back to the drawing board and completely […] More »

By: | April 1, 2015


2016 Chevrolet Malibu: Finally the Car We Deserve

2016 Chevrolet Malibu: Finally the Car We Deserve

In recent years, the Chevrolet Malibu has been a bit of a joke. Even quick refreshes couldn’t save it. Meanwhile, cars like the Impala seemed so much better, and so different. At times, it was hard to imagine that both cars were created by the same company. But that’s changed for 2016. Debuting at the […] More »

By: | April 1, 2015


New 2016 Chevy Malibu Hybrid Projected to Make 47 MPG Combined

New 2016 Chevy Malibu Hybrid Projected to Make 47 MPG Combined

The new Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, announced at the 2015 New York International Auto Show, uses some new technologies stripped from the Volt to help it achieve an estimated 47 miles-per-gallon combined. If successful in the final EPA certification, that would make it easily the most fuel-efficient midsize sedan on the market. The Malibu Hybrid will […] More »

By: | April 1, 2015



The Colorado Trail Boss Doesn’t Mean a ZR2 isn’t Coming

The Colorado Trail Boss Doesn’t Mean a ZR2 isn’t Coming

Recently, Chevrolet pulled the covers off their more off-road focused version of the Colorado Z71, called the Trail Boss. But is the Trail Boss the watered-down ZR2 that we’re actually going to get? No! Sources inside General Motors have told us that the public reception of the Colorado ZR2 has been excellent. The truck has been […] More »

By: | March 23, 2015


Chevrolet Colorado Trail Boss Adds More of What You Want

Chevrolet Colorado Trail Boss Adds More of What You Want

Midsize pickups are growing in popularity again in the United States, and Chevrolet is leading the charge with the Colorado. The highest trim level you can get, at least until now, is the Z71. Designed to be the fully-loaded, off-road capable special, the Z71 is targeted straight at the buying demographic for this type of […] More »

By: | March 18, 2015


2015 Chevrolet Colorado Review: You Know You Want a Truck

2015 Chevrolet Colorado Review: You Know You Want a Truck

One of the most talked-about trim levels of the new Chevrolet Colorado is the off-road Z71 version. But the other high-trim level available is the LT. Available as either an extended cab or a crew cab, with either a short or long box, the LT offers styling that isn’t available on the Z71. But how […] More »

By: | March 18, 2015



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