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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The Electric Revolution Accelerates: Tesla’s Price Reductions Spark Unprecedented Buyer Interest and Transform the Used EV Market

The car world’s changing fast, thanks to more people getting electric vehicles. This big move started when Tesla dropped its prices suddenly, lots bought them. That jump in demand didn’t just hit brand-new models; it rocked the secondhand EV scene even harder nationwide. Driving past Fremont, Calif. where one of Tesla’s first factories popped up […]

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Navigating the Automotive Paradox: Why Automakers, Despite Tariffs, May Soon Slash Vehicle Prices Amid Shifting Market Tides

The worldwide car business, built on making and buying vehicles, now faces a strange twist. A while back, most experts thought U.S. President Donald Trump’s taxes on foreign cars and parts would push prices way up. Car buyers bracing for higher costs became the common story. But as supply shifts, customer needs change, or companies […]

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Behind the Wheel of the Chevrolet Silverado EV: Is This Electric Beast the Game-Changer Traditional Truck Owners Have Been Waiting For?

The car scene’s changing fast electric trucks are no longer just for small markets, now stepping into tough roles once ruled by gas models. For a long time, imagining an e-truck that could truly keep up with the muscle and toughness of regular pickups felt far off to die-hard fans. But here comes the 2025 […]

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Rivian Charts Ambitious Course with Robust Q3 Performance, Strategic AI Spinoff, and Strengthened Volkswagen Alliance Amidst Pivotal Production Shifts

Rivian Automotive just shared its latest update for Q3 2025 with investors filled with solid progress, internal shifts, or even bold tech moves. This letter doesn’t just cover cash flow and how many trucks rolled off the line; instead, it sharpens what’s coming this year, especially around the launch window for the smaller R2 SUV. […]

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Jeep’s Precipitous Decline: How Strategic Missteps, Pricing, and Inventory Crushed the SUV Icon

Once seen as the heart of American car culture built tough for adventure Jeep’s now struggling through rougher times. The brand that claimed to invent the SUV faces mounting problems, losing ground fast. Sales are dropping, dealerships sit packed with unsold models, while owners and sellers grow frustrated. It’s no longer the go-to choice like […]

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The Divergent Paths of Auto Labor: Why Some Tesla Workers Opt Against Unions Amidst Historic Pay Increases for Detroit’s Workforce

The U.S. car industry is now shaped by changing job conditions especially seen in how Tesla, an EV maker without unions, deals with the powerful UAW. At this moment, different views clash on wages and worker rights. While factory staff at Detroit’s major three brands win bigger paychecks through union backing, some Tesla employees still […]

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The Flat-Pack EV Revolution: How Luvly Aims to Disrupt Urban Mobility with IKEA-Inspired Microcars and Redefine Sustainable Transport

The way we move around cities is changing fast, pushed by a real push for greener, smoother, smarter travel. With more people packing into urban areas, old-school cars big, noisy, dirty are starting to feel out of place. Instead, electric rides are stepping up, offering fresher air and less noise. But making city life better […]

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