Author: John Faulkner

John Faulkner is Road Test Editor at Clean Fleet Report. He has more than 30 years’ experience branding, launching and marketing automobiles. He has worked with General Motors (all Divisions), Chrysler (Dodge, Jeep, Eagle), Ford and Lincoln-Mercury, Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan and Toyota on consumer events and sales training programs. His interest in automobiles is broad and deep, beginning as a child riding in the back seat of his parent’s 1950 Studebaker. He is a journalist member of the Motor Press Guild and Western Automotive Journalists.
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Polestar Dealer Sues Automaker for $25 Million Amid U.S. Market Pullback

The American electric-vehicle market is facing a complicated legal dispute involving Polestar and one of its established retail partners. Prestige Imports, which operates Prestige Polestar in East Hanover and Polestar Short Hills, filed a lawsuit against the Swedish-founded, Chinese-owned automaker in Bergen County Superior Court on August 12. Seeking at least $25 million in damages, […]

Autos

Inside Ralph Lauren’s Automotive Collection: 10 Historic Cars That Define Design Excellence

Ralph Lauren, the fashion designer who transformed American style through his Polo brand, has built an automotive collection that functions almost like a living museum of automotive history. Valued between $600 million and $800 million, the collection contains more than 70 rare automobiles representing performance, design, and heritage. Maintained in running condition 40 miles outside […]

Autos

Ten Affordable Vehicles That Deliver Luxury Styling and High Performance on a Budget

Looking to enjoy luxury and exclusivity on the open road without spending a fortune is the dream of many motorists. Drivers want cars that turn heads, offer impressive performance, and look far more expensive than they actually are. Fortunately, there are stylish vehicles that combine powerful engines, modern features, attractive designs, and enjoyable driving experiences […]

Autos

Examining 10 Unique and Disappointing Vehicles Throughout Automotive History

There’s a lot of bold concepts, pioneering engineering projects, quirky designs and attempts to rock the boat in the annals of automotive history. However, not all projects are exactly as the creators envisioned. Some cars don’t get any sales because of strange styling or poor mechanical design, others are delayed in production because of financial […]

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2026 Subaru Trailseeker EV Debuts with Dual Motor AWD and 375 Horsepower

Subaru is expanding its electric vehicle lineup with the 2026 Trailseeker, an all-electric mid-size SUV designed for drivers who need more capability and space than the compact Solterra provides. Its combination of dual-motor power, all-wheel drive, useful ground clearance, and generous cargo room gives it a distinctly adventurous identity within the growing EV market. The […]

Military

Examining 10 Flawed Aircraft in the History of Britain’s Royal Navy

The Royal Navy’s aircraft carriers are famous historic assets that have facilitated the British Empire’s expansion throughout the world. However, the development of these ships involved numerous challenges associated with launching and recovering aircraft. The navy had to retire many of the aircraft for various reasons from being too slow, unsafe, unreliable, time-consuming, or costly. […]

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