Chase Bierenkoven

Denver

Automotive Journalist at Freelance

Freelance Journalist. Regrettably, all of these opinions are mine

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Articles

Ford's Massive Recall Blitz Continues

2 days ago | topspeed.com | Chase Bierenkoven

Ford issued three new recalls through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The three recalls cover some of Ford's most popular models, like the F-150, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and more. In total, more than 148,000 vehicles are affected across the three recalls, which cover faults in Ford's software, power windows, and leaking fluids. The largest, a recall for the F-150 and other large Ford vehicles, makes up the bulk of the damage, with more than 123,000 units recalled.
Nissan Execs Weigh New Xterra

4 days ago | topspeed.com | Chase Bierenkoven

Ponz Pandikuthira, Nissan USA's head of product planning, told TopSpeed the company wants to bring the Xterra back from the dead. The company's rugged 4x4 SUV has become increasingly popular since production ended in 2015, thanks to its simplicity, reliability, and off-road capability. Other higher-ups at Nissan are on board too, with Pandikuthira stating Vinay Shahani, Nissan USA's head of sales, is excited about the possibility of a revived Xterra.
Used Car Sales Are At Their Strongest Since 2021

4 days ago | topspeed.com | Chase Bierenkoven

Used vehicle inventory levels are a solid indicator of where the used auto market is heading. At its most basic level, less supply is an indicator of an increase in demand. Cox Automotive data shows the downward trend in used car inventory is evident both over the last year and compared to this month last year. Used vehicle sales themselves rose by nine percent, a significant amount, in March compared to February, and sales were up 12 percent from last year.
Volkswagen's New Small EVs Won't Come To America — But Why?

5 days ago | topspeed.com | Chase Bierenkoven

Volkswagen has two new EVs, the ID.Every1 and the ID.2All. Neither will come to the U.S. Speaking to media at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), VW’s North American CEO, Kjell Gruner, confirmed to Car and Driver that the two small hatchback models won't come Stateside. Why? They're apparently too slow.
Future Subaru STI Models Likely To Be Electric

6 days ago | topspeed.com | Chase Bierenkoven

At least when it comes to Subarus, the U.S. enjoys the sportiest vehicles in the automaker's lineup, like the WRX and BRZ, while Europe doesn't. Not only is it a nice little gotcha to the region that previously had the lion's share of cool, fast hatchbacks and wagons, it's also something Subaru is keenly aware of.
Top 12 Fanciest Cars

1 week ago | edmunds.com | Chase Bierenkoven

2025 Subaru OutbackThe Subaru Outback is an all-wheel-drive staple that toeing the line between station wagon and SUV. It boasts wagon-like practicality and comfort combined with the ground clearance and all-weather capability of a high-riding SUV. It's the best of both worlds, and the Outback's Wilderness trim offers serious off-road capability thanks to increased ground clearance and all-terrain tires.
Ram Recalls Its Most Popular Truck Again

1 week ago | topspeed.com | Chase Bierenkoven

A new recall out of Stellantis covers 10,396 Ram trucks, stating the popular midsize trucks may have been built with "an incorrectly programmed instrument panel cluster (IPC)." Of the 10,396 trucks, the NHTSA estimates that 100 percent of the recalled Ram 1500s will need to be repaired in its Recall 573 report. The trucks were produced from October 3, 2023, until March 6, 2025, and all vehicles are from the 2025 model year.
Hennessey's New Venom F5 Is The Most Powerful Gasoline Production Car Ever

1 week ago | topspeed.com | Chase Bierenkoven

Hennessey is laying claim to quite a title. It says the new Venom F5 Evolution, created in partnership with Ilmor Engineering, is the "world’s most powerful, 100 percent internal combustion road car engine." The 6.6-liter twin-turbocharged engine is capable of producing a horrifying 2,031 horsepower. This isn't an entirely new take on the Venom, however. Instead, it's a package, meaning that any Venom F5 could be made to produce that kind of power. The catch?
The Most Stunning Exotic Cars Coming To New York's International Auto Show

1 week ago | topspeed.com | Chase Bierenkoven

The New York International Auto Show is always full of exciting new cars at all levels. Automakers take to the show, debuting their latest SUVs, cars, and trucks to both the media and the public. More often than not, it's also a chance to see exotics you'd otherwise never cross paths with in the flesh. This year's show will be flush with them — from Lamborghini to Bentley, and some you've never heard of. These are the 10 most exciting exotics being shown at this year's NYIAS.
Owners Say Tesla Is Faking Odometer Readings

1 week ago | topspeed.com | Chase Bierenkoven

A California class action lawsuit filed in February alleges Tesla knowingly manipulated the odometers of its cars in order to circumvent warranty agreements and repairs the company would otherwise have been responsible for. The suit further alleges that, instead of simply measuring the miles traveled by a given car and displaying it via the odometer, Tesla uses a sort of algorithm to "manipulate and misrepresent" the mileage traveled by its vehicles.