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

Revving Through the Roaring Sixties: 10 Iconic Cars That Drove a Decade of Design and Innovation

The 1960s wild times, huh? That era exploded with new culture, game changing tunes, yet also sneaky-cool car breakthroughs nobody talks about enough. As people pushed boundaries and clothes got weirder, auto makers cranked out rides that weren’t just for getting around they screamed identity, captured moments, dripped attitude. Instead of boring boxes on wheels, […]

Military World News

Ukraine Intensifies Long-Range Drone Campaign, Striking Key Russian Oil Refinery Amidst Escalating Energy War

Ukraine hit an oil plant in Russia’s Volgograd area again just under three months after the last drone strike, officials said Thursday. This latest move happened one day earlier, according to Kyiv, showing they’re still targeting fuel sites across the border. Russian authorities didn’t verify the drone hit on Volgograd’s site. Still, the regional head […]

Autos

10 Cherished Cars of Boomers Left Forgotten by Disenchanted Millennials: A Deep Dive into Automotive Generations

Older folks still love those loud, flashy cars from the 60s and 70s machines that screamed freedom back then. But younger people? Not so much. While boomers grew up idolizing roaring engines, today’s crowd often walks past them without a glance. These once-celebrated beasts now gather dust in garages or sit forgotten at auctions. It’s […]

Shopping World News

Buyer Beware: The 10 Handguns of 2025 That Disappointed Early Adopters and Why You Should Steer Clear

Take a moment before buying a new handgun think hard about what you really need. Ads pop up everywhere, pushing flashy models with endless “essential” upgrades that pull at your wallet. Still, truth is, some guns don’t hold up over time or end up forgotten in the drawer. Not every hot release becomes a go-to […]

Autos

From Simple Benches to Smart Systems: Unpacking the High-Tech Evolution of Car Seats for Unprecedented Safety and Comfort

Car seats aren’t just about sitting comfortably anymore. Instead of plain padding, they’ve turned into smart, well-built parts that seriously improve how it feels to drive. Rather than only fitting one kind of person, today’s seats adjust easily for different shapes and sizes. Besides comfort, they also pack in high-tech features that work smoothly while […]

Autos

Why America’s Roads Swelled with SUVs as Compact Cars Faded: A Deep Dive into Market Shifts and Consumer Desires

Welcome back to an eye-opening journey through the car scene this time focusing on big changes quietly altering how folks get around. Over recent years, something noticeable been happening out there: highways and garages are filling up with bigger rigs instead of small ones. It wasn’t overnight; more like a slow drift that started ages […]

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Unpacking Longevity: Do EV Batteries Outperform Traditional Gas Engines in the Long Run?

With more people driving electric cars, folks are wondering do they really last longer than regular gasoline ones? That’s a big deal since buying a car cost so much. Gas-powered models have been around forever, their durability proven over time. But now things are shifting. New tech means fresh comparisons, requiring real numbers to see […]

Autos

Navigating the Chill: A Consumer Reports Deep Dive into Electric Vehicle Performance in Extreme Cold Weather

With the electric cars (EVs) gaining an impressive popularity, the question that often comes up to both the potential purchasers and existing owners is: Can electric cars really survive in the extreme cold weather? The solution, which has been widely reported and experimented, is that although EVs are certainly influenced by the plunge of the […]

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