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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Driving the Future: The Unstoppable Rise of Compact SUVs Outselling Sedans in 2025

The U.S. auto market in 2025 is experiencing nothing less than a seismic change, a change where the long-established dominance of the sedan is conclusively being ended. It is a change that has been brought about by a combination of changing consumer tastes, unremitting technological development in the automotive industry and maneuvers by automakers themselves […]

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From Garage Ghosts to Gold Mines: 10 American Cars That Went From Zero to Hero in the Collector Market

Okay, pay attention, car fans and folks who live for engines. Let’s get into a scene where metal and tires turn super valuable where rides once seen as oddballs, everyday junk, or just plain forgettable now sell like hotcakes to collectors. Skip the usual high-priced legends for now; instead, think about the underdogs the ones […]

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Steer Clear: The 10 Most Notoriously Unreliable Cars and Brands of the Last Decade Every Buyer Must Avoid

Cars often cost nearly as much as houses sometimes they’re the priciest thing we’ll buy. Tossing that kind of cash out means you expect it to run without fuss, handling commutes, weather, kids, whatever comes up. But let’s face it, factories mess up now and then even big-name companies known for quality have off days. […]

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The Enduring Allure: Why Carmakers Are Reimagining the Past for Tomorrow’s Roads

In today’s car world, where tech usually leads how things look, something different is growing designers are bringing back old-school styles on purpose. It’s more than just a quick throwback or chasing memories; it taps into what people really feel, who brands truly are, so why steady familiarity hits hard when everything feels shaky. Automakers […]

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