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

2026 Toyota Tacoma vs. Ford Ranger, Which Midsize Truck Is the Smarter Buy

The 2026 Toyota Tacoma and Ford Ranger are effectively all-rounders in the midsize pickup truck class. Both offer the utility and practicality needed to manage work tasks and outdoor pursuits, but bring different strengths to the table when it comes to powertrain options, interior comfort, and capability. The Tacoma boasts a hybrid i-FORCE MAX engine, […]

Autos

Used Ford F-150 Buyers Beware, These Mechanical and Structural Red Flags Could Turn Costly

Buy a used Ford F-150 and regret it if serious mechanic issues and likely collision-damage repairs are missed on the purchase of a pickup truck. Although used pickup trucks can offer reliable service and power, certain vehicle model years and engines have issues with shifting transmission gears, Eco Boost cam phasers, turbochargers, and 5.0L V8 […]

US News

Autonomous Waymo Robotaxis Face Wave of Vandalism and Integration Challenges in Denver

Waymo’s driverless robotaxi service in Denver has been caught off guard after their launch on September 1, 2026. Numerous robotaxis have been attacked by throwing eggs, shocking passengers and creating international news of the robotaxis’ reception by the citizens of Denver. Such incidents are recorded by Denver residents and include car drivers throwing eggs at […]

Autos

10 Overhyped Car Features Drivers May Regret Paying For, and 10 Modern Options That Actually Deliver

Automakers are always working hard to develop new technology which makes their modern vehicles more comfortable, more convenient, and more fun to drive. Whilst some technologies have taken time to truly prove their worth, there are others including some you may not have seen before that have only complicated the motoring experience and added expense […]

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