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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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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Inside Larry Ellison’s Garage: A Look at the Tech Titan’s Rare Automobile Collection

Oracle Corporation’s founder and CEO, Larry Ellison, is just as well-known for his rare and highly sophisticated collection of automobiles as he is known for his ability to lead and innovate in the technological field. Ellison is attracted by the combination of speed, luxury, engineering and design. Unlike others who store their cars in a […]

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$24,950 Electric Pickup Blows Up. Over 180,000 Reservations For Slate Auto

Electric vehicle startup Slate Auto electrified the automotive world by opening preorders for its long-awaited electric pickup truck at an event in Los Angeles. A new entrant that broke cover after moving out of stealth mode in that Golden State city, the buzz-worthy startup quickly surpassed 100,000 refundable reservations for its electric pickup in just […]

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8 Getaway Vehicles That Turned Ordinary Cars Into Legends of Heist History

The history of the getaway vehicle is closely linked to the evolution of the automobile itself. The first modern examples can be traced back as far as 1911, in France, when the “Auto Bandits”, a notorious gang including Automobiles, stole a Delaunay-Belleville, and made their escape from the scene of an armed robbery; establishing the […]

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10 Iconic Performance Cars From the 1990s That Still Make Today’s Sports Cars Look Ordinary

The 1990s era is widely cited as one of the finest for automobiles, home to game-changers, boundary-pushers, and straight-up speed demons. It was a potent blend of old-school mechanical precision and cutting-edge automotive systems that, to many drivers, hit a truly perfect sweet spot of tactile road feel blended with capable modern amenities. The 1990s […]

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