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

The 2027 Ford F-150 Is Changing Fast: Which Powertrain and Equipment Updates Matter Most?

This 2027 Ford F-150 is a refreshed full-size pickup as opposed to a ground-up redesign, though there’s still significant rework going on under the skin of this widely recognized shape and architecture. Leaked order guides and dealer bulletins reveal updates that include, but are not limited to, engine revisions, changes in what trims offer which […]

Autos Business Learning Top Trends

10 Classic Cars Turn 50 in 2025: Which Ones Still Look Shockingly Modern?

In the mid-1970s, car manufacturers throughout the world faced some tough times as the automotive industry was trying to overcome a big oil embargo situation. Due to a threefold increase in the cost of crude oil, people around the world lost interest in fuel-guzzling automobiles. In spite of all those economic problems, 1975 managed to […]

Military US News

Boeing Wins the F-47 Deal: What Makes America’s Sixth-Generation Fighter So Different?

Breaking News From White House Press Briefing Boeing have been given the contract to build the world’s first 6th generation fighter jet by the United States Air Force. The deal for the Boeing F-47, codenamed the Air Dominance Fighter, was confirmed during President Donald Trump’s white house briefing today. Joined by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, […]

Autos World News

Volkswagen’s German Factory Crisis: Is The Brand In Serious Trouble?

VW is at the threshold of a dramatic phase where Europe’s largest car manufacturer looks to overcome challenges and enhance its long-term competitive advantage. VW has initiated an all-embracing restructure of its production capacity, labor costs, vehicle range and the future of a number of Germany-based facilities. The crux of the negotiation and discourse lies […]

US News

Ford F‑150 Engine Nightmare: Is Ram’s V8 Dominating The Truck Battle?

Light duty pickup trucks come from a philosophy based on several important factors including durability, performance, reliability and confidence that the truck will continue to function efficiently in the coming years. Consumers who want to buy a truck for family purposes or use it for towing and work purposes usually make decisions based on more […]

US News

2027 Ford F‑150 Secret Cuts: What Features Are Buyers Getting Robbed Of?

The Ford F-150 enters the 2027 model year with a significant mid-cycle refresh that streamlines ordering complexity for dealership inventory and prospective buyers. While Ford has added new options and expanded certain engine choices, a leaked order guide reveals that several long-standing equipment packages and options have been discontinued. From engine swaps to entire equipment […]

US News

Ford F‑150 Engine Lineup Exposed: Can This Truck Actually Match SUV‑Level Performance?

From its initial engines the traditional six and V8 through current powerful Ecoboost V6s, hybrids and very highly-tuned engines, the Ford range has never relied solely on one powertrain equation. The wide offering has always enabled customers to specify the perfect balance of towing power and fuel economy with day-to-day usability and off-road capability, and […]

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