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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Detroit’s Disasters: Unveiling America’s 10 Most Infamous Automotive Failures

The U.S. car sector’s been a major player worldwide for ages kicking off assembly lines and building rides that changed how people live and do business. Starting with the game changing Model T, then moving into roaring muscle machines, domestic makers kept redefining what cars could be. That rich past? It’s packed with standout hits, […]

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Retro Futurism: 10 Groundbreaking Cars from the ’50s to the ’80s That Revolutionized Automotive Design and Engineering

Now and then, a vehicle leaves the factory feeling like it came from a time traveler’s sketchbook. Not merely advanced these machines jumped decades forward, carrying an inventive energy that defied what cars were supposed to be back then. Some born from bold dreamers, others from risky bets by big companies, many brands hunted progress […]

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Buckle Up, Buttercup! 10 Classic Family Wagons That Will Totally Take You Back to Your Childhood Road Trips

Ah, the trusty station wagon – the real go-to for family getaways, a symbol from another time. Those stretched-out rides weren’t merely transport – they turned into moving houses, stuffed floor to ceiling with suitcases, chips, brothers and sisters, perhaps even Rover wedged near the back. Old-school woodies are showing up again lately, not only […]

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The Resurgence of the Stick Shift: Why Manual Cars Are Shifting Back into Style in an Automated World

Years passed with car makers pushing one clear path ahead – packed with self-shifting transmissions, better fuel use, because onboard tech kept getting sharper, taking charge of nearly everything behind the wheel. Stick shifts, those old-school setups with three pedals, got labeled outdated, bound for forgotten showrooms and vintage collections. Auto boxes turned quicker, saved […]

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Mastering Your Windshield: A Complete Guide to Streak-Free Cleaning and All-Weather Fog Prevention

Driving feels way better when your windshields totally spotless. It isn’t just looking clear glass means safer trips, confidence, also easier focus down long roads. But let’s face it most folks struggle to reach that flawless finish, ending up with streaks instead of sparkle. Still, imagine if wiping your windows wasn’t magic or luck, but […]

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We Bought an EV, But Here’s Why You Might Want to Hold Off: A Comprehensive Look at Key Considerations for Electric Vehicle Shoppers

EVs have swept into the car discussion, being advertised as the answer to most of the environmental and economic issues that come along with fossil fuel-powered cars. The potential of reduced greenhouse gas emissions, lower fuel costs, and improved air quality is no doubt a very nice image of the future of transportation. This popularity […]

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