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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Toyota Is Closing In on GM in the U.S. Auto Market, Putting the Sales Race Under Pressure

The historic face-off between General Motors and Toyota Motor Corp has hit an exhilarating new chapter in the US auto industry’s supremacy battles. For years, Detroit stalwart General Motors reigned uncontested at the top of American auto sales in terms of total vehicles. But new industry data through the third quarter of 2026 shows Toyota […]

World News

Toyota Places Century Above Lexus, Signaling a Major Shake-Up in Its Luxury Car Hierarchy

This is a big change in the automobile industry, which Toyota is giving to his luxury brands. The Japanese car manufacturer announced on the Japan Mobility Show, October 29, 2025 that, Century would have the status of independent ultra-luxury brand, positioned above the Lexus brand. This was the present announced a new way to the […]

World News

Toyota Urban Cruiser EV Examined, From Its Key Features and Performance to Potential Trouble Spots

The automotive industry is gradually shifting towards more exciting changes with the latest offering from an established name adds a new SUV to the electric revolution. While many brands are still filling up space between their petrol and electric SUVs, the Toyota Urban Cruiser EV comes in the form of a compact electric SUV. Developed […]

Autos

Rare Ford Models Most Buyers Never Knew Existed, From Forgotten Global Oddities to Hidden Gems

The Blue Oval’s car culture was forged in the crucible of mass production, utilitarian engineering and cars that became household names all around the world. Ford’s most famous nameplates like the Mustang, F-Series and Model T put the company on the map, but the company’s history is way more complex than any list of popular […]

Autos

Rare Classic Cars Found Gathering Dust in Barns That Later Sold for Huge Auction Prices

Dusted-off autos buried in dusty barns, sealed garages and remote warehouses can be more than centuries behind the wheel. These long-abandoned vehicles, jolted out of storage decades later, may be worth a king’s ransom, much to the excitement of collectors and auction houses worldwide. Their treasure-trove status may be bolstered by the trucks, engines, accessories […]

Autos

8 Iconic BMW Straight-Six Engines That Built the Brand’s Performance Reputation

Over the years, BMW six-cylinder engines have helped establish the marque’s image for smooth running, mechanical refinement and driving enjoyment. By lining up six cylinders in a single row, BMW’s engineers devised an unbeatably balanced form of engine that reduces vibration while also providing rapid response and sure acceleration. Though these engines range from long-lasting […]

Autos

Toyota’s 2026 Hybrid SUVs Combine High MPG and Long Range to Challenge Gas Guzzlers

Toyota is defending its dominance of the SUV segment with its 2026 hybrid offerings, which deliver great efficiency, long range and familiar practicality. With more drivers seeking to cut fuel costs while not sacrificing the car’s comfort, performance or utility, Toyota hybrid SUVs offer a viable replacement for their gas-powered equivalents. From entry-level crossovers aimed […]

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