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.
Autos

10 Notable Automotive Design Flaws and Engineering Missteps in Car History

You know, even some of the most storied and well-respected companies within the auto manufacturing world have slipped on the design and engineering side a number of times throughout their history. Throughout the years, designers have risked being too daring, have pursued fad trends too long, and have experimented with technology that simply wasn’t ready […]

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Unpacking Ford’s Historic Concept Cars and Secret Prototypes That Never Reached Production

For more than 100 years, the Ford Motor Company has been producing some of the most iconic vehicles ever made, including models like the Model T and the F-Series trucks. Beneath the surface of the production cars people know and love, there is another side to Ford’s history consisting of bizarre prototypes, experimental ideas and […]

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Federal Safety Agency Escalates Investigation Into Ford Timing Belt Components

Federal safety regulators are investigating a possible mechanical problem in a 1.0L, 3-cylinder, turbocharged engine in about 135,000 Ford cars. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has already upgraded the investigation due to reports of engine timing belt deterioration, low engine oil pressure warnings and unexpectedly large decreases or losses of engine power. The […]

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Unshackled from Racing Regulations: The 820-Horsepower Ford GT Mk IV Track Supercar

The world of high-performance automobiles has always been shaped by machines that push beyond traditional limits, and the Ford GT Mk IV represents one of the most extreme examples of that philosophy. Created by Ford Performance and racing partner Multimatic, this track-only supercar serves as the final chapter of the third-generation Ford GT story. Unlike […]

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CDK Global Survey Highlights Key Dealership Pricing Friction and Payment Trends

The automotive retail industry is going through a period of major transformation as dealerships adjust to changing customer expectations, shifting market conditions, and increasing affordability concerns. Today’s car buyers are not only focused on finding the right vehicle but also on experiencing a smoother purchasing process with transparent pricing, flexible payment options, and efficient dealership […]

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Navigating the 2026 Car Rental Landscape and Evolving Travel Cost Trends

Global travel is entering a burst of new, exciting momentum, as millions of tourists flock the highways for holidays, business trips, or their own adventures. In the past year alone, thousands of high-traffic airports, key roads, and beautiful scenic roads demonstrate an increased desire for convenient travel. Global travel and tourism grossed $9.2 trillion in […]

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