Chris O'Neill

Automotive Journalist and Consumer Advisor at Freelance

Articles

4 Reasons Marketers Need To Stay In The Loop With AI Agents

1 week ago | forbes.com | Chris O'Neill

Chris O'Neill builds and scales enduring companies. Currently the CEO of GrowthLoop, he has led teams at Google, Evernote, Glean and Xero. gettyImagine you’ve set out to grow your first garden and you need some direction. Maybe you watch YouTube videos from experienced gardeners or ask a friend or relative for some advice. As someone who has tried to grow all kinds of backyard vegetables, those resources will only get you so far.
Toyota Tundra or Tacoma

1 week ago | capitalone.com | Chris O'Neill

Which Toyota pickup is right for you? Jun 16, 2025 | 6 min read ToyotaWhile the Toyota Tundra and Tacoma compete in different segments, the two trucks have a lot in common when it comes to their latest generations. Both ride on the same new Toyota platform and offer similar trim levels, powertrains, and cabin tech. In some cases, they even carry similar price tags. That said, the Tacoma and Tundra are different trucks that will appeal to different buyers.
Toyota Tundra TRD Rally Package

1 month ago | capitalone.com | Chris O'Neill

The Tundra's new package bundles TRD Off-Road features with added flair. Apr 29, 2025 | 3 min read ToyotaThe Toyota Tundra received some updates for 2025, one of which is the addition of a new TRD Rally Package. Building on the popular TRD Off-Road package, the TRD Rally Package offers all that package's capability plus some additional features and flair inspired by Toyota's off-road racing trucks from the 1980s and 1990s.
8 Great Boxy Hatchbacks and SUVs Under $15,000 for 2025

2 months ago | autotrader.com | Chris O'Neill

Boxy cars are cool. Thanks to their squared-off designs, they offer not only funky style but also added practicality. These unusual vehicles also tend to hold their value well due to their endless appeal, with some even having cult-like followings. Here, we’ve outlined eight of our favorite boxy hatchbacks and SUVs under $15,000 available on Autotrader in 2025. The Ford Flex didn’t get as much publicity as some other vehicles in Ford’s lineup when it was new.
5 Small SUVs With Top Safety Ratings

Mar 21, 2025 | capitalone.com | Chris O'Neill

These thrifty and versatile vehicles get top marks for safety, too. Mar 21, 2025 | 3 min read MazdaDriving a vehicle smaller than your average aircraft carrier doesn't have to mean compromising on safety. Here's a look at five small SUVs that earned either the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's five-star rating or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick+ award. In some cases, vehicles earned top marks from both organizations.
Three Ways AI Can Help You Be More Present In Your Leadership

Mar 19, 2025 | forbes.com | Chris O'Neill

Chris O'Neill builds and scales enduring companies. Currently the CEO of GrowthLoop, he has led teams at Google, Evernote, Glean and Xero. When I was first learning to lead a team, I used a simple trick to keep myself accountable: five paper clips in my right pocket. Each time I recognized or praised a team member, I moved one to my left pocket. By the end of the day, my goal was to have moved all five. These weren't office supplies—they were reminders.
Bruce Blakeman Launches Re-Election Campaign

Mar 10, 2025 | thenorthshoreleader.com | Chris O'Neill

By Chris O'NeillNassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman kicked-offed his reelection campaign on Monday, Feb. 24th during a boisterous and enthusiastic Rally at American Legion Post 1066 in Massapequa. With hundreds of supporters chanting “Four more years”, Blakeman, who is vying for a second term, promised to hire more police and correctional officers and to continue to work closely with the Trump administration in arresting and deporting illegal immigrants who have committed crimes.
¿por qué a veces la mejor jugada es pedir un time-out?

Feb 19, 2025 | fastcompany.mx | Chris O'Neill

En los deportes, los time-out son un arma estratégica. Los equipos del Super Bowl no juegan a toda velocidad desde la patada inicial hasta el final del partido; hacen pausas en los momentos adecuados para reagruparse, recalibrar y recuperar impulso. En los negocios, aplica el mismo principio. Los equipos de alto rendimiento saben cuándo detenerse, reevaluar y hacer ajustes antes de continuar.
Primera imagen de la cuarta hija de Carlos Felipe y Sofia de Suecia y un Te Deum en su honor con la presencia de sus hermanos

Feb 10, 2025 | bekia.es | Guillermo Álvarez Corrales |Sofia de Suecia |Chris O'Neill

El lunes 10 de febrero de 2025 fue intenso para la Casa Real Sueca debido al nacimiento de la cuarta hija de Carlos Felipe y Sofia de Suecia, que había venido al mundo tres días antes. Pasadas las 11:00 horas había tenido lugar la tradicional reunión del gabinete que se celebra cuando nace un bebé de la Familia Real Sueca y que preside el Rey Carlos XVI Gustavo.
Esqueça as resoluções de ano novo e siga estes 5 passos para ser um bom líder

Jan 6, 2025 | fastcompanybrasil.com | Chris O'Neill

Com a chegada de um novo ano, a maioria se concentra nas suas próprias resoluções – promessas pessoais de se exercitar mais, economizar dinheiro ou adotar um novo hobby, por exemplo. Para os líderes, as resoluções podem parecer batidas e enfraquecidas por conta das inúmeras tentativas fracassadas de “seguir um plano”. Por isso, em vez de resoluções rígidas, proponho a definição de intenções. As intenções são orientadas por valores e adaptáveis, servindo como um norte para a direção de uma empresa.